STAR Collaborative is passionate about building a consulting and staffing model where our clients get access to the best talent at attractive rates, while our candidates get exposed to the best opportunities and make the lion’s share of the bill rate. We also have a wide selection of Direct Hire opportunities for those candidates that prefer to land with a company on a permanent basis. Our business is focused on the values of transparency, integrity and leading with an abundance mentality. As a co-owner of STAR Collaborative, my goal is to create a disruptive company that challenges the status quo of traditional models. We leverage cloud-based technology and automation to manage our business effectively and to keep our overhead low. If you are a consultant, we are transparent and generous with our rates, offer the best terms in town, and are dedicated to keeping your pipeline full with amazing opportunities. Ask around – odds are good you know someone who consults through us or knows us! If you are a potential client, we offer big consulting firm talent at attractive rates. Our community-based, social media-driven network can provide you access to the best and brightest consultants in the Twin Cities area. Specialties: Leadership, Change Management, Project Management, Business Analysis, Organizational Development, Communication, Consulting, Coaching/Mentoring, IT, Development, Quality Assurance, Architecture, Project Staffing, Consulting

Vice President, Business Development and Delivery @ As Vice President and co-owner at STAR Collaborative, I bring a breadth and depth of experience, knowledge and leadership in talent management and staffing, both in consulting and corporate positions in organizations of many sizes and industries. My previous experience leading internal consulting teams, external contracting businesses, and as a consultant in Change Management, Project Management and Business Analysis, give me a strong point-of-view on how to drive the best outcomes in organizations. I know the business from every angle. Known for my drive and “get stuff done” work ethic, I have a a passion for helping businesses find the right talent, both contracting and direct hire resources and finding candidates the "right" opportunity for their background and skills to ensure their highest probability of satisfaction and success. My unique background gives me the perfect perspective to play matchmaker between project teams and local talent. I am always looking for the highest quality people who know how to drive results and “Get Stuff Done” (or, as I like to call them: 'GSD’s'). I excel at playing matchmaker in connecting talent to businesses, and maintaining those relationships through coaching and mentoring to ensure the success of the individual and business. To learn more about STAR Collaborative, follow us at www.facebook.com/STARcollaborative or at www.STARcollaborative.com. From January 2015 to Present (1 year) Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul AreaDirector Business Development and Delivery @ As a Director at STAR, I focused on Delivery to ensure that Clients and Consultants had the best experience and were matched to the right jobs. From June 2013 to January 2015 (1 year 8 months) Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul AreaDirector, Project Delivery Services (PDS) @ Managed a group of internal employees focused on Project Management, Change Management, and Business Analysis who were deployed to lead major enterprise initiatives at Best Buy. Leader responsible for coaching/mentoring of project based resources throughout the enterprise, development of the PDS group and the value it brought to the organization and adherence to company methodologies and standards. Formerly the Project Resource Group (PRG). From May 2011 to May 2013 (2 years 1 month) Sr. Manager, Staffing/Variable Resource Model (VRM) @ Managed the Variable Resource Model (VRM) for Project and Change Management and Business Analysis. Managed the placement of both internal employee resources and consultants on enterprise wide projects to help the organization drive better outcomes by ensuring they had the right resources at the right time. Due to streamlined processes and reporting that increased the efficiency of the organization and relationships with vendors, scope was increased to lead the staffing of all Business and IT project based resources for the organization. The staffing model grew to over 500 project based resources deployed across the enterprise. From April 2008 to February 2013 (4 years 11 months) Sr. Manager, Project & Change Management @ Deployed on projects where the nature of the work was Organizational Change and/or Project Management. Worked in partnership with business leadership, HR, Communication and Training to drive business outcomes on project based initiatives across the enterprise. From April 2008 to March 2011 (3 years) Organizational Development and Consultant @ Provide Consulting Services and Engagement Management to clients. Consulted in the areas of Change Management, Project Management and Business Analysis. Responsible for helping build the Project Management and Business Analysis services of the organization. Worked with consultants, recruiting, and sales in the PM and BA space. Assisted with the development of marketing materials and the website www.talktotalent.com. From October 2006 to April 2008 (1 year 7 months) Director | Practice/Knowledge Center Leader | Consultant @ Managed up to 60 consultants at the same time focused on Project Management, Change Management and Business Analysis. Consulted in the areas of Organizational Development, Change Management, Business Process Engineering, Business Analysis and Project Management. From January 1998 to October 2006 (8 years 10 months) Project Manager @ From December 1996 to December 1997 (1 year 1 month) Project Manager/Lead Training Specialist @ From March 1992 to November 1996 (4 years 9 months)

BA, Organizational Communication and Public Relations @ University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire From 1986 to 1991 Casandra Noyes is skilled in: Change Management, Project Management, Business Analysis, Organizational Development, Consulting, Training, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Vendor Management, Program Management, Business Process Improvement, Retail, Team Leadership, Team Building, Leadership