May 9, 2013
 Sharad Ahlawat Recruiting Success Stories:
Featured Placement – Sharad Ahlawat
Chief Architect – Network Intelligence
The Director of US Sales of this Network Intelligence technology provider charged Redfish Technology with the job of finding superior technical talent for their nascent and growing US operations.
“I have now worked with Logan in both roles. One where he was helping me get a job and now when he is helping me recruit. Working with Logan has always been refreshing and a great pleasure. He is to the point, straight forward and professional. In the first attempt he matched my profile to a position that fit me like a glove and allowing me to apply my true potential. He has the expertise to match people to the right job requirements and we do not spend anytime following up and exploring possible fits with candidates who do not fit our requirements.”
- Sharad Ahlawat
Read Sharad’s recruiting success story.
For more Featured Placements, see the Employer pages on the Redfish Website.
April 11, 2013
 Jeffrey Blaze Recruiting Success Stories:
Featured Placement – Jeffrey Blaze
Senior QA Engineer – Disruptive Software
Working with senior management to build out various functional teams of this privately-held, well-funded, growing startup, Redfish Technology, conducted the search and recruiting for a Senior QA Engineer. Redfish directly recruited Jeffrey Blaze, recognizing that this QA automation guru and technology polyglot possessed not only an extensive skill set, but also a broad range of experience that encompasses a variety of senior roles and a diverse set of software applications.
“Rob Reeves is probably the best recruiter I have ever had the pleasure of working with! Throughout the process, it felt good to know that he always had my best interests in mind, and that I could trust him to represent me in an ethical manner. Rob is knowledgeable and thorough, and he managed some delicate negotiations with aplomb. He is extremely professional, yet friendly. And he seems like a really good guy, which makes his misguided football loyalties (UW Huskies and Seattle Seahawks) all the more disappointing.”
- Jeffrey Blaze
Read Jeffrey’s recruiting success story.
For more Featured Placements, see the Employer pages on the Redfish Website.
February 7, 2013
 Rick Aleman Recruiting Success Stories:
Featured Placement – Rick Aleman
PHP/LAMP Developer – Internet Marketing
This quickly growing, private Internet Marketing Company specializing in all facets of online marketing and internet advertising reached out to Redfish Technology to recruit a passionate and qualified PHP/LAMP developer to work on mission-critical, high-volume web applications.
“This was the first time in 12 years I had to look for a job, and when Beth at Redfish got a hold of my resume, I had a job within a few weeks.”
– Rick Aleman
Read Rick’s recruiting success story.
For more Featured Placements, see the Employer pages on the Redfish Website.
January 10, 2013
Recruiting Success Stories: 
Featured Placement – Michael Davis
RVP of Sales – Unified Communications and Work Force Optimization
The Senior VP of this successful Unified Communications company tapped Redfish Technology when he needed a Regional Vice President. A global software and IT services firm specializing in applying Microsoft unified communications, it was critical to our client to find someone with a proven telecommunications background. Redfish directly recruited this senior-level national and regional sales executive for his solid background building and managing sales team in the UC and contact center space.
“Working with Joanna Bradley at Redfish Technology made the difference for me in choosing Aspect. She kept the process on pace and kept me informed at all times. Joanna took a very honest approach in the evaluation of the company and how my skillsets would fit with current management. Based on her guidance I was able to make an informed decision regarding my future. Everyone at Redfish was professional with returned phone calls, meetings held on time and most importantly made me feel they had my best interest at heart.”
– Michael Davis
Read Michael’s recruiting success story.
For more Featured Placements, see the Employer pages on the Redfish Website.
December 20, 2012
 Recruiting Success Stories:
Featured Placement – Matthew Deitch
Account Manager, Digital Advertising/SaaS
Tapped by the VP of Account Management at this aggressively growing digital media company, Redfish Technology was enlisted in the talent search for a new Account Manager. Imperatives included: the right technology experience in the media sector, the ability to navigate and articulate the business needs of current strategic clients, the growth of business through up selling and/or cross-selling company’s products and services.
“Redfish and Leah were great – they were able to help me get placed quickly at a company I found fascinating, and queued me up to succeed in my interviews and beyond. I have been at my new company for 7 months now, and it has been a phenomenal fit.”
– Matthew Deitch
Read Matt’s success story.
For more Featured Placements, see the Employer pages on the Redfish Website.
November 29, 2012
 Recruiting Success Stories:
Featured Placement – Chien-Liang Chou
VP of Engineering, Web and Social Media Technology
With a keen eye for the right talent and profile to help build this incredible team, Redfish Technology has placed numerous key people at this exciting disruptive software firm.
“Rob is a fantastic recruiter. He has done wonderful job for me. He is thorough and good at communication and he made the whole interview process a great experience. Since taking my new position as VP of Engineer, Rob has been helping me to build the team too. He fully understands our needs; then selectively introduces only the best candidates. It saves considerable time in the process. We definitely will keep working with Redfish Technology to scale our organization.”
- Chien-Liang Chou
Read Chien’s success story.
For more Featured Placements, see the Employer pages on the Redfish Website.
November 8, 2012
 Recruiting Success Stories:
Featured Placement – Joe Panciera
Insight Architect, Systems Integration and Data Management
Another fabulous recruitng success stroy – The Chief Business Architect of this formidable technology services and solutions provider enlisted Redfish Technology’s help in recruiting an Insight Architect.
“It was a pleasure working with Logan Knight and Redfish, They put me in a perfect environment for my skill set and have staged me for a fantastic opportunity to advance my career.”
– Joe Panciera
Read Joe’s success story.
For more Featured Placements, see the Employer pages on the Redfish Website.
October 4, 2012
Recruiting Success Stories:
Featured Placement – Adele Pellicane
Business Development Director, Digital Advertising/SaaS
Redfish Technology regularly features various professionals whom we have placed. Leah O’Flynn placed this superstar Business Development Director at a dynamic Digital Advertising/SaaS firm:
“It was a pleasure working with Leah at Redfish. She had a great handle on the position, the skill set required and was able to communicate effectively so there were no surprises once I segued over to the company directly. I would recommend her and the team at Redfish for sure.”
- Adele Pellicane
Read the entire write up on this recruiting success story!
September 13, 2012
Recruiting Success Stories:
Featured Placement – Karen Finley
Inside Sales Representative, eLearning
Redfish Technology regularly features various professionals whom we have placed. Below is a quote about working with Redfish from a recent Inside Sales Representative we placed at a leading eLearning company.
“I have to say that I was truly blow away by the hiring process with Redfish Technology. I received a call from Joanna and inside two weeks I landed the best job ever. It surpassed my expectations. I work from home in an industry space that is making a difference in classrooms across the nation. Because of the encouragement and feedback that I received from Joanna throughout the process, I highly recommend using Redfish Technology to anyone who’s ready to upgrade their career.”
- Karen Finley
Read the entire Featured Placement write up on Karen Finley.
August 9, 2012
Recruiting Success Stories
Featured Placement – Ken Oatman
Central Regional Sales Manager, Solar Equipment & Solutions
Striving to be a leading renewable energy equipment and turnkey solution provider globally, the company has an unswerving commitment to delivering the highest quality and most cost-effective solar solutions. Understanding the company’s strategy and their vision of partnering to achieve their customers’ most challenging goals, when the VP of Sales needed to hire a Central Regional Sales Manager, Redfish Technology immediately knew who to look for. The role required a solar visionary, a sales management leader, and a solutions innovator.
Ken Oatman is one of those quintessential sales leaders with over 20 years of experience in Consultative Solution Selling, Key Account Management, and Channel Development. He has rich experience and a solid history of success in building business in residential and commercial PV system sales, bringing over 500 new customers to his last company. Ken is a highly organized, hands-on manager, who does what it takes to make his team and everyone else around him successful. His familiarity with the company’s solar products, his regional connections, and his tremendous knowledge of state and federal incentives made him the perfect candidate for the job.
“Greg Schreiner was meticulous with communication, follow up, and finesse while helping me land my dream job. What I didn’t anticipate is how he helped me as a career coach, which is a great service during a major life transition like changing jobs. I have referred multiple other candidates back to Redfish because it’s a quality organization.” – Ken Oatman
For more Featured Placements, see the Employer pages on the Redfish Website.
July 12, 2012
Recruiting Success Stories
Featured Placement – Jennifer DeSimone
Senior Project Manager, Digital Media
Adding key members to the project management team, the CTO of this international leader in digital media solutions commissioned Redfish Technology. The challenge was to find a savvy Senior Project Manager to oversee the deployment of the company’s software for high profile media customers. The company holds itself to the highest possible standards in solutions that are used around the world by many thousands of individual users at hundreds of TV and Radio content producers, including public broadcasters. The Senior Project Manager role required a multi-tasker with advanced execution skills in project planning, resource allocation, project reporting and bug-reporting, functional requirements and specifications documents, and exceptional customer service.
Jennifer fit the bill immediately with over 6 years of Project Management experience, managing multiple simultaneous software development projects through full Agile SDLC. Her excellent communication and client interfacing skills compliment her solid technical savoir-faire gained over 15 years of experience in technology analyst and IT consultant roles. She has a firm understanding of software development, database management, software testing, schedule management, and testing procedures in addition to excellent written project planning and implementation expertise. Jen has her BBA in Management Information Systems from Pace University and is a Rally Certified ScrumMaster. Jen’s love of travel and a good challenge make her an ideal international project management emissary.
“Beth was a joy to work with, she knew I was the right person for the job and assisted in the interview and offer process. I have recommended Redfish to some friends who are looking for a new position.” – Jennifer DeSimone
For more Featured Placements, see the Employer pages on the Redfish Website.
June 21, 2012
Success Stories
 - Greg Fritz
Featured Placement – Greg Fritz
Manager Automotive Battery Programs – Electric VehiclesWhen our client, a leading global provider of electric car networks, sought a Manager of Automotive Battery Programs, Redfish Technology tapped into its Electric Vehicle talent pool. This company has been named a “Global Growth Company Industry Shaper” by the World Economic Forum. The Director of Advanced Engineering described the ideal candidate as passionate about electric vehicles and new technologies and possessing the full bandwidth of performing with a hands-on approach to managing external resources and programs. This venture-backed U.S. company has been charging ahead and has lined up new global partnerships and additional funding this year.
Greg Fritz is an EV/HEV/Advanced Battery pioneer with nearly twenty years of global experience in the areas of Sales & Marketing, Program Management and Engineering at both the high-tech start-up and world leading Tier 1 automotive supplier levels. He has worked on battery packs for all types of EVs and HEVs ranging from bicycles to buses and worked most recently on the 2012 Buick LaCrosse and Regal Hybrids. Greg has proven leadership throughout his work history, receiving glowing recommendations from colleagues all over the organizational chart. He is the Vice-Chairman of the Battery Standards Truck & Bus Committee of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). Greg has also been published in the industry and has an industry-related patent pending. Redfish recruited Greg knowing that he would fit perfectly into their innovative and highly achieving culture and bring his expertise to bear, becoming an integral part of the team.
“Redfish helped me considerably by identifying an opportunity that fit my unique experience and helping me with the negotiation process. I was very impressed with the Ryan Thomson who assisted me and well supported throughout the whole process. I will recommend their services to my closest friends and colleagues.” – Greg Fritz
For more Featured Placements, see the Employer pages on the Redfish Website.
May 24, 2012
 Recruiting Success Stories
Featured Placement – Ann Ridgway
Account Executive, E-Learning
This leading E-Learning company offers digital curriculum for schools with a range of online learning approaches to differentiate instruction to overcome or accelerate traditional classroom learning. The company’s aggressive growth and leadership position requires candidates of outstanding caliber and deep experience in the sector. When recruiting for key sales superstars, the company calls on Redfish Technology to recruit the best talent in the field. Ideal recruits demonstrate a stellar track record new client acquisition, meeting quota and revenue targets, prospecting, and developing relationships, in a software as a service (SaaS) business model.
Redfish recruited Ann Ridgway for her decade-long experience in the educational sales sector where she has specialized in K-12, including digital / E-Learning sales. Ann has domestic and international experience in full sales cycle prospecting through close; she has been an account manager, regional sales director, and partnership manager, and is a born hunter with rich relationships in the sector. Ann is conscientious and enthusiastic; she thrives on finding custom solutions for her clients and a job well done.
“I thoroughly enjoyed my experience working with Joanna at Redfish Technology. The opportunity Joanna came to me with was a great fit for me given my experience, skills and where I was looking to go with my career. She was very informed about the company and position and stayed in contact throughout the entire process. I found her to be very helpful with any questions I had, and flexible to work around my schedule. Not only would I recommend Joanna and Redfish, I already have!” – Ann Ridgway
For more Featured Placements, see the Employer pages on the Redfish Website.
May 10, 2012
Recruiting Success Stories
Featured Placement – Tung (Donny) Hsieh
Software Developer, Mobile/iPhone Marketing
A leading mobile retail marketing company focused on using wireless technologies to drive consumers into stores hired Redfish Technology to help them acquire top iPhone development talent. This exciting company has earned numerous mobile and innovation awards for its proprietary mobile applications, which enable retailers to communicate product, store and promotional information to their shoppers on the go. The company sought an experienced iPhone developer to round out their mobile engineering team, and sought well-honed Android, Mobile Web/HTML/CSS, and Python skills, as well as Mobile Application graphic design experience.
Tung (Donny) Hsieh is a very bright and well-educated IOS developer. He has 2 years of iPhone development experience and more than a dozen apps in the Apple Store. Donny has a Master of Science in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology from University of South Florida and both a Bachelor of Science Engineering in Computer Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Tulane University. He came highly recommended by previous managers for his quality technical skills, excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork.
“I have known and worked with Beth Cliff for two years. She is full of enthusiasm and passion. Beth deeply observes and understands the insight between the candidate requirement and the technical need of an organization. My past working experience with her was just simply phenomenal and spectacular. She responded to all my questions in detail and clarified my concerns about the organization and opportunity that helped me to make the right decision promptly. Now, I am very happy with my position and still excited about it. I will definitely continue working with her in the future.” – Donny Hsieh
For more Redfish Technology Featured Placements, see the Employer pages on the Redfish Website.
April 12, 2012
Featured Placement
Christopher Geheran,
Senior Web Developer
Customer Loyalty/Retention Software
This revolutionary financial products software company has called upon Redfish Technology to fill many software development roles. Aiming to democratize the markets, level playing field, provide loyalty and capital to companies and deliver much needed liquidity to companies. The company has created a web and social media platform that allows public companies to sell stock in their companies directly to consumers, creating more loyal customers. The company possesses an innovative, technology-centric culture; it is well-funded and growing. Profoundly understanding the technical needs, culture and mission of the company, Redfish Technology knew a winning match immediately when we met Christopher.
Christopher Geheran is a savvy and focused web developer with over 12 years of experience building complex, data-driven web sites and applications. He worked as a lead front-end developer / manager and subject matter expert for Barclays for 4 years on their iShares products; he previously built and managed an Ecommerce Technology Team for Express.com. He has a knack for creating simple, elegant solutions for complex business challenges. Christopher’s work has been recognized by employers including receiving the ‘Who Made It Happen’ and ‘Brand Hero’ awards by Bloomingdales and Express.
“Once a technology resume goes public, many job inquiries come through. I would say only about 30% of those calls are worth a follow-up. When I first spoke with Rob Reeves at Redfish, I expected an impersonal 5 minute conversation. Instead, Rob was very thorough and asked all the right questions. Rob understands the specifics of what his clients are looking for and was able to quickly match my skill-set with a fantastic opportunity. I am extremely grateful for Rob’s diligence; he placed me with a company that fit the culture, technology, and goals I was looking for. Thanks!” – Christopher Geheran
For more Redfish Technology Featured Placements, see the Employer pages on the Redfish Website.
March 15, 2012
Featured Placement
Shelly Shen,
Project Finance Analyst
Solar Technology
This leading global electronics company reached out to Redfish Technology to find a Solar Project Finance Analyst. The Solar Division is a growth area of the company, and the Director of Strategy relies on this position to provide strategic financial analytical support. The ideal project manager candidate would have experience in utility-scale solar and performance of due diligence, while demonstrating excellent communication skills and customer satisfaction orientation. The solar team produces world-class products and technology and is a global leader in solar cell production. It was imperative to find a match for the company’s technical needs and its strong culture of dedication to improving people’s quality of life and a commitment to innovation, quality, value, and design through advanced technology.
Redfish recruited Shelly Shen for her solar and energy industry tenure and for her well-honed skills working with customers and bankers on financing solar energy projects. Shelly is obtaining her CFA, and is very familiar with state and federal incentive programs, possesses proven quantitative analytical and research skills, and expertise in financial modeling and pricing. Shelly has an impressive track record in her positions within a Global Fortune 500’s Green Energy Project Finance Department and previously at a leading global energy company as a Financial Analyst and Commercial Associate. She has an M.B.A. from Texas A&M and a B.S. in Finance from the well-reputed Shanghai University of Finance and Economics.
“Working with Ryan Thomson at Redfish Technology has been a great pleasure. He is very active, diligent, and easy to work with. He communicated with me constantly to work together toward the position and update the information as it changed. In addition, Ryan went out of his way in helping and advocating for both my needs and company’s needs. He also follows up with candidates regarding the position afterwards. I enjoyed working with Ryan and consider him a close colleague from my experience.” – Shelly Shen
For more Featured Placements, see the Employer pages on the Redfish Website.
February 23, 2012
Featured Placement
 Patty O’Hear Patricia O’Hear,
Software Engineer Web Applications
Integrated Workplace Management System
This privately owned global enterprise real estate software company tasked Redfish with finding a Software Engineer to grow their global development team. The company is on the leading edge of advanced Web 2.0 development and has been recognized as the fastest growing Integrated Workplace Management System on the Software Magazine’s Software 500 List and on Gartner’s Magic Quadrant. This career development opportunity requires collaboration with the global Development team, Quality Assurance and Client Support to bring new functionality to market and resolve client defects.
Patty found Redfish online through our extensive industry recruiting presence and dialed in on this opportunity. A recent graduate from Roger Williams University, she has a BS in Computer Science and a solid history of Java programming throughout her academic career. Patty has demonstrated excellent creative solutions-oriented thinking, leadership, teamwork and communications skills. She, and her co-author Thy Nguyen, were published in 2010 “Computer Forensics and Combating Cyber Crime”, following her presentation at the National Council for Undergraduate Research (NCUR) Conference, Missoula, MT. Patty led a team through a year-long senior project winning 2nd place the WERC competition, an international consortium for environmental education and technology development, in Las Cruces, NM; and winning 3rd place in the Roger Williams University Academic Showcase.
“Working with Beth from Redfish was amazing. She was understanding, dedicated, and knew exactly what I was qualified for. I could not ask for a better job to start my career right after graduating. The job offer was between me and another person and Beth pushed me through into the position. It’s nice to know someone put so much time and effort into ensuring that I got this job and that I was happy even after my hire. I have learned so much already and continue to grow excited about my job every day. I am extremely grateful to Redfish and Beth for helping begin an amazing career.” – Patty O’Hear
For more Featured Placements, see the Employer pages on the Redfish Website.
January 19, 2012
Featured Placement
 Nora Zwillick Nora Zwillick,
Sales Account Executive – SaaS/ELearning
This rapidly growing online curriculum company has expanded over the last several years, and now has more than 3 million enrollments in over 70 countries. The strategic plan calls for further development of both existing and new lines of online curriculum, in the U.S. and abroad. The VP of Sales wants successful, experienced talent with both direct-to-consumer and for-profit post/secondary online institutional experience. Redfish has been an integral partner in procuring qualified, dynamic sales talent in this sector. Backed by Paul Allen, this privately-held company is profitable, enjoying growth of over 75% consecutively over the last three years. (more…)
December 15, 2011
Featured Placement
 Merle Garrison Merle Garrison,
Director of Channel Sales – Healthcare Software
The CEO of this profitable, privately-held healthcare-focused software company enlisted Redfish Technology to find exceptional sales professionals for the critical position of Director of Channel Sales. An industry leader in enterprise mobile alert solutions, this company is growing aggressively, and needed the right sales talent quickly. The company’s unique technology on appliance-based software requires sales people with clinical sales experience who are also familiar with selling software into VARS in healthcare marketing. Focused on growth, the ideal candidate would be a natural hunter, who can built new channels from the ground up. This fast-paced company offers an exciting opportunity with tremendous upside potential including equity and an uncapped commission structure.
Merle Garrison was recruited for his fantastic energy and obvious passion for the notification space. Merle is a seasoned consultative and strategic account executive, who consistently hits between 100 and 150% of quota. Merle has excellent sales methodology, and leadership and sales certifications. He has experience building channels, has demonstrated exceptional team leadership and reliability, is an expert in complex sales solutions, and is skilled in new product marketing, development, and sales. Merle is a veteran of the health industry, with significant wins at Cedars Sinai, Kaiser Permanente, Texas Children’s Hospital, and Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
“Working with Joanna was fantastic. She called me out of the blue at a time when I felt like I had run out of hope. Joanna was courteous and professional. After explaining the job that she was looking to fill, I knew right away that this was the job for me. The great thing was that as I got more and more excited about the possibility, so did Joanna. I really felt like I was working with a partner rather than someone who just wanted a commission check. Not only that, but after I started working for the company, Joanna followed up with me to make sure I was happy. It meant so much to me that she cared about my happiness. That is a rare quality to find in this fast paced environment in which we work. I would certainly go to Joanna first should the need ever present itself. Since that time, I have been so pleased with my new position. I feel that I have finally found a place where my skills and experience can be utilized to the fullest. Not only that but I feel an appreciation from my employer that I have not encountered in over 20 years of career experience.” – Merle Garrison
For more Featured Placements, see the Employer pages on the Redfish Website.
December 8, 2011
Featured Placement
 Zachary Gustafson Zachary Gustafson,
Senior Value Consultant
Insurance Software
A leading provider of core software solutions for property/casualty insurance carriers commissioned Redfish to recruit top business consultants. This company is growing rapidly, earning a reputation as the industry’s benchmark, and was just listed as one of the 25 Best Tech Companies To Work For in 2011. The company offers short, intensive observation- and workshop-based consulting engagements designed to help insurance carriers evaluate their processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop business cases for core system replacement. The ideal value consultant has experience in the insurance industry as well as with enterprise software implementation. He or she must be an expert at quickly understanding process issues and problems, active listening, and ultimately presenting analysis and solutions in a form that is both visually appealing and intellectually satisfying.
Zachary Gustafson spent over 9 years in Accenture’s Technology Consulting practice. His experience centered on driving business results through the implementation of technology solutions for clients in multiple industries, including two property/casualty insurance carriers. Through multiple promotions from Analyst to Senior Manager, Zach showed himself to be a successful and versatile leader, capable of navigating complex environments and organizations to identify and deliver business value. Zach earned a BS in Aerospace Engineering and an MBA from the University of Notre Dame. Redfish zeroed in on Zach’s experience and qualifications, identifying his incredible fit for the position and enrolling him in this exciting opportunity.
“Joanna’s initial inquiry via LinkedIn was the first “cold call” job opportunity that ever piqued my interest enough to respond and engage. She made the process as easy as I could have hoped – from presenting a compelling and relevant opportunity, to coordinating the entire interview process, to following up after my start date to make sure things were going well. We have already asked Joanna to help us with another hire as our team continues to grow.” – Zachary Gustafson
For more Featured Placements, see the Employer pages on the Redfish Website.
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