The Execu|Search Group was founded in 1985 as a recruitment firm focused on serving accounting firms, boutique hedge funds, and private equity funds. Over time, our firm has evolved into a full-service recruitment, temporary staffing, and workforce management solutions firm that has helped over 26,000 companies find talent, while connecting over 60,000 people with new jobs. Headquartered in New York City with 9 additional offices in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Florida, The Execu|Search Group has become one of the largest privately owned recruitment firms. Amidst our continued growth, we remain dedicated to the mission our firm was founded upon: to provide leading employers with the highest caliber talent while maintaining our commitment to integrity, honesty, and responsiveness. Today, we serve the following practice areas: Accounting/Finance, Creative & Digital, Engineering, Financial Services, Health Services, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal Services, Life Sciences, Nonprofit, and Office Support.

Corporate Recruiter @ From August 2015 to Present (3 months) Greater Boston AreaSenior Executive Recruiter and Relationship Manager @ American Personnel is a full-service staffing firm that provides comprehensive administrative and professional support services in Boston and the surrounding areas. For over 33 years, we have brought companies and talented people together, helping hiring managers and prospective employees achieve more. Our organization is home to three distinct brands each servicing a different sector of the local employment market: • American Personnel - Administrative Professionals • AccountSource - Accounting & Financial Professionals • AP Healthcare - Allied Health, IT and Nursing Professionals We pride ourselves on talent, both internally and with those we represent. Our organization, expert staff and quality service reflect our corporate philosophy – achieve more, experience more. From August 2007 to August 2015 (8 years 1 month) Greater Boston AreaBranch Manager/Recruiter @ Managed and Recruited a sales force of over 150 loan originators in 3 states Trained and certified sales associates weekly on financial trends and product changes; Residential/Commercial Mortgages. Oversaw all stages of the company Loan origination – processing – closing. Assured and train loan officers in compliance according to the state laws guidelines Performed motivational selling presentations in over 4 offices nationwide Volunteered financial seminars in churches, community centers across Boston regarding personal investments in Commercial, Residential and other types of Real Estate Opportunities. From February 2005 to August 2007 (2 years 7 months) Saugus, MA

Valerie Mendes is skilled in: Sourcing, Interviews, Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Executive Search, Internet Recruiting, Screening Resumes, College Recruiting, Benefits Negotiation, Permanent Placement, Temporary Placement, Payroll, Performance Management, Business Development, Employee Relations, Training, Contract Recruitment, Temporary Staffing, Consulting, Applicant Tracking..., PeopleSoft, Sales, Accounting, Screening, Time Management, Employer Branding, Finance, Technical Recruiting, Management, HR Consulting, Search, Benefits Administration, IT Recruitment, Onboarding, Recruitment Advertising, Human Resources, Account Management, Cold Calling, Employee Benefits, Building Relationships, Deferred Compensation, HRIS, Talent Management, Hiring, CRM, Interview Preparation, Taleo, Customer Service, New Hire Orientations