Client Testimonials

Bill Brottmiller Publishing Director at Western Schools

I have been a happy client of Personnel Associates, both as a hiring manager and as a career manager for over 20 years. We needed a seasoned editor to help us expand into peripheral markets, and the successful candidate had to work out of our location at some distance from the nearest city. Shelly uncovered not only our winning candiate, who is perfect for the position, but also several other candidates to give us a real choice. I had exhausted my own extensive network, and I was amazed at the number and caliber of candidates that Shelly was able to locate. When my own efforts left me discouraged, Shelly really came through for us.

Hilary White V.P., Product Development at EPS Literacy and Intervention

Alexa’s communication skills, professionalism and effectiveness throughout our entire recruiting process was superb. If a client’s resume and or the first interview did not produce the skill set and/or talent that I was looking for and expecting, Alexa received that information well, and moved on to identifying the next possible client. I also very much appreciated how Alexa was an advocate in looking out for both sides – she was diligent in all of her efforts of finding me and my company the best hire, while also wanting to find the right position and company for the potential candidate.

Justine Gillen Marketing Director, Reed Business Information

Steve invested time to understand the brief and was really effective in providing relevant candidates. His regular communication and professional approach set him apart from other suppliers.

Brett Costello Director, Sales & New Markets

Steve and his team are consummate professionals and an ideal partner. They are action oriented with a sophisticated view of the market. I would recommend anyone consider Steve’s team for their recruiting needs.

Farzad Novin Marketing Executive

Shelly is a top-notch talent recruiter in the education space. I was both recruited by Shelly and subsequently recruited other staff members through her. My experience in working with Shelly has been very positive and successful. I highly recommend working with Shelly to other colleagues in the space.

Jason Feer Head of Business Intelligence at Poten & Partners

I have worked with Alexa on a number of placements and have always found her to be highly responsive and very focused on my specific needs. I would recommend her highly for any placement.

Lisa Scoville Hunt Sage Publications

Steve is my go-to recruiter when recruiting for Sales, Marketing and Editorial positions. I can always rely on Steve, as he never fails to produce candidates each and every time he’s called upon to help us in our various searches. Steve’s demeanor is always professional and courteous which makes him such a pleasure with which to work.

Job Seekers Testimonials

Gali Halevi PhD Chief Library Director, Levy Library at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

he process of looking for and finding a new job is a stressful, sometimes even nerve wrecking process. Working with Alexa was one of the most positive experiences I had. Finding the perfect job for me and connecting me with the hiring company, setting up meetings and conversations while coordinating busy schedules were some of the things she managed to do quickly and efficiently.

Sarah Morgan Marketing Manager, Callisto Media

It was a pleasure to work with Steve for my recent job placement! He was efficient, communicative and personable, and worked hard to make the process as smooth as possible. He has a knack for connecting each candidate and company with their ideal match.

Beth Campbell Acquisitions Editor

helly contacted me for an opportunity I would not have known about otherwise, and I am grateful that she did, because it has turned out to be a perfect fit. She has a solid understanding of the publishing industry, an extensive network, and a great track record. I appreciated that Shelly communicated clearly and frequently, was well informed about the position, and managed to represent both parties fairly and professionally. It was a pleasure working with her!

Janice T. Radak Managing Editor – Domestic/Emergency Cardiovascular Care and CPR at American Heart Association

As a job seeker, I can highly recommend Shelly for work in the publishing space. While she found me through Linked In, she didn’t stop there. She made sure I understood the nuance of the position in play and that I was truly qualified. I appreciated her thoroughness, patience and sense of humor as she allowed the process to unfold in its own organic way. Taking her calls was always productive. Should I ever need a recruiter, I would not hesitate to turn to her.

Andrea Kesterke Director of Sales at Schlager Group / Milestone Documents| Marketing | Ed Tech | Sales Strategy

Shelly was a wonderful recruiter and followed through on every promise or suggestion she made quickly and efficiently. She consulted with me during the entire interview process and never left me wondering where we were going next. I would love to work with her again in the future.

Stacy Tapper Marketing Professional

Alexa was one of the best recruiters that I have encountered. Her follow up and ability to provide additional information were very beneficial. She also was available via instant message which made connecting very easy and answers were quick. It is fabulous working with someone that is personable, positive, and willing to go the extra mile for her clients. She is an invaluable resource when searching for a new career.

Ed Yamada VP of Sales at Everbind Books

Shelly has done an excellent job of finding suitable recruits for Casio America. She is very knowledgeable of the players in the marketplace, is very prompt and meets deadlines, and does excellent follow up. She, and her company, Personnel Associates, are highly recommended.

Bill Stephenson Sales Representative at EPS Literacy and Intervention

Alexa is a very professional and effective recruiter who is a pleasure to work with and was a delight from the first call. She was helpful in her questioning skills to make sure I was the right fit for the position and made sure I understood what the expectations were for the position. I am happy to recommend her to anyone who is looking for an awesome resource in the educational software sales field.

Lana Gent Director of Science, American Heart Association

Steve recruited me for a wonderful position at the American Heart Assocation. I think his best attribute was being able to recognize that I posses important transferable skills that, at first glance, might not be an obvious match for the position. In the end, though, I think he made a great match for me and he was professional, timely, and knowledgeable every step of the way. I very much appreciate the work he did to get me into this position and I give highest recommendation for his work.

John Mackey Business Operations Manager at Ginter & Assoociates – Keller Williams

I worked with Shelly when I was in the middle of a job search in 2010-2011 and she was an invaluable resource for me in looking at career opportunities that were a good fit with my publishing, language and sales skills. Throughout the entire process, she was a trusted adviser and a great coach.

Jennifer Denton Director of Editorial Production, American Heart Assn

I received calls from many recruiters during my job search, but none of them understood my industry like Steve did. Steve matched me with an excellent medical publishing opportunity in a city where medical publishing is virtually nonexistent, and he followed up diligently and professionally to close the deal.

Client Testimonials

Bill Brottmiller Publishing Director at Western Schools

I have been a happy client of Personnel Associates, both as a hiring manager and as a career manager for over 20 years. We needed a seasoned editor to help us expand into peripheral markets, and the successful candidate had to work out of our location at some distance from the nearest city. Shelly uncovered not only our winning candiate, who is perfect for the position, but also several other candidates to give us a real choice. I had exhausted my own extensive network, and I was amazed at the number and caliber of candidates that Shelly was able to locate. When my own efforts left me discouraged, Shelly really came through for us.

Hilary White V.P., Product Development at EPS Literacy and Intervention

Alexa’s communication skills, professionalism and effectiveness throughout our entire recruiting process was superb. If a client’s resume and or the first interview did not produce the skill set and/or talent that I was looking for and expecting, Alexa received that information well, and moved on to identifying the next possible client. I also very much appreciated how Alexa was an advocate in looking out for both sides – she was diligent in all of her efforts of finding me and my company the best hire, while also wanting to find the right position and company for the potential candidate.

Justine Gillen Marketing Director, Reed Business Information

Steve invested time to understand the brief and was really effective in providing relevant candidates. His regular communication and professional approach set him apart from other suppliers.

Brett Costello Director, Sales & New Markets

Steve and his team are consummate professionals and an ideal partner. They are action oriented with a sophisticated view of the market. I would recommend anyone consider Steve’s team for their recruiting needs.

Farzad Novin Marketing Executive

Shelly is a top-notch talent recruiter in the education space. I was both recruited by Shelly and subsequently recruited other staff members through her. My experience in working with Shelly has been very positive and successful. I highly recommend working with Shelly to other colleagues in the space.

Jason Feer Head of Business Intelligence at Poten & Partners

I have worked with Alexa on a number of placements and have always found her to be highly responsive and very focused on my specific needs. I would recommend her highly for any placement.

Lisa Scoville Hunt Sage Publications

Steve is my go-to recruiter when recruiting for Sales, Marketing and Editorial positions. I can always rely on Steve, as he never fails to produce candidates each and every time he’s called upon to help us in our various searches. Steve’s demeanor is always professional and courteous which makes him such a pleasure with which to work.

Job Seekers Testimonials

Gali Halevi PhD Chief Library Director, Levy Library at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

he process of looking for and finding a new job is a stressful, sometimes even nerve wrecking process. Working with Alexa was one of the most positive experiences I had. Finding the perfect job for me and connecting me with the hiring company, setting up meetings and conversations while coordinating busy schedules were some of the things she managed to do quickly and efficiently.

Sarah Morgan Marketing Manager, Callisto Media

It was a pleasure to work with Steve for my recent job placement! He was efficient, communicative and personable, and worked hard to make the process as smooth as possible. He has a knack for connecting each candidate and company with their ideal match.

Beth Campbell Acquisitions Editor

helly contacted me for an opportunity I would not have known about otherwise, and I am grateful that she did, because it has turned out to be a perfect fit. She has a solid understanding of the publishing industry, an extensive network, and a great track record. I appreciated that Shelly communicated clearly and frequently, was well informed about the position, and managed to represent both parties fairly and professionally. It was a pleasure working with her!

Janice T. Radak Managing Editor – Domestic/Emergency Cardiovascular Care and CPR at American Heart Association

As a job seeker, I can highly recommend Shelly for work in the publishing space. While she found me through Linked In, she didn’t stop there. She made sure I understood the nuance of the position in play and that I was truly qualified. I appreciated her thoroughness, patience and sense of humor as she allowed the process to unfold in its own organic way. Taking her calls was always productive. Should I ever need a recruiter, I would not hesitate to turn to her.

Andrea Kesterke Director of Sales at Schlager Group / Milestone Documents| Marketing | Ed Tech | Sales Strategy

Shelly was a wonderful recruiter and followed through on every promise or suggestion she made quickly and efficiently. She consulted with me during the entire interview process and never left me wondering where we were going next. I would love to work with her again in the future.

Stacy Tapper Marketing Professional

Alexa was one of the best recruiters that I have encountered. Her follow up and ability to provide additional information were very beneficial. She also was available via instant message which made connecting very easy and answers were quick. It is fabulous working with someone that is personable, positive, and willing to go the extra mile for her clients. She is an invaluable resource when searching for a new career.

Ed Yamada VP of Sales at Everbind Books

Shelly has done an excellent job of finding suitable recruits for Casio America. She is very knowledgeable of the players in the marketplace, is very prompt and meets deadlines, and does excellent follow up. She, and her company, Personnel Associates, are highly recommended.

Bill Stephenson Sales Representative at EPS Literacy and Intervention

Alexa is a very professional and effective recruiter who is a pleasure to work with and was a delight from the first call. She was helpful in her questioning skills to make sure I was the right fit for the position and made sure I understood what the expectations were for the position. I am happy to recommend her to anyone who is looking for an awesome resource in the educational software sales field.

Lana Gent Director of Science, American Heart Association

Steve recruited me for a wonderful position at the American Heart Assocation. I think his best attribute was being able to recognize that I posses important transferable skills that, at first glance, might not be an obvious match for the position. In the end, though, I think he made a great match for me and he was professional, timely, and knowledgeable every step of the way. I very much appreciate the work he did to get me into this position and I give highest recommendation for his work.

John Mackey Business Operations Manager at Ginter & Assoociates – Keller Williams

I worked with Shelly when I was in the middle of a job search in 2010-2011 and she was an invaluable resource for me in looking at career opportunities that were a good fit with my publishing, language and sales skills. Throughout the entire process, she was a trusted adviser and a great coach.

Jennifer Denton Director of Editorial Production, American Heart Assn

I received calls from many recruiters during my job search, but none of them understood my industry like Steve did. Steve matched me with an excellent medical publishing opportunity in a city where medical publishing is virtually nonexistent, and he followed up diligently and professionally to close the deal.

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