Tony Ruiz has a Bachelor’s Degree in Management from Iowa State University and the CPC designation from NAPS. Prior to recruiting Tony was the GM of Big Bowl Restaurant leading the highest grossing restaurant while maintaining the highest customer service ratings. Tony is currently the Managing Director of the Edina SRG office, and an Executive Recruiter.
Previous staffing roles include Managing Director at Forefront Staffing in Chicago, and Owner of Katch, LLC. Tony works in the Finance and Accounting vertical with particular focus on the Manufacturing and Financial Services industries. He also has recruited successfully for Human Resources, Engineering, IT and Sales. Service comes first for Tony, and he will recruit whatever his client needs to meet their business goals. In his free time he loves to read, mainly A Song of Ice and Fire, downhill ski, workout and tote his son around to numerous activities.
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Mark is a seasoned Executive Recruiter with over 13 years of experience placing talent in the manufacturing and engineering space. He is an innovative and energetic Recruiter with proven performance, passion, and leadership in a highly competitive market. Mark manages the entire hiring process through the development of strong relationships and effective recruiting strategies.
He is a proud alumni of St. Cloud State University where he received his B.A. in Geographical Information Systems. Mark is a family man, and when asked what he does for fun, he said "following around both of my daughters softball careers!"
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Jesse Lawman is a high energy, determined recruiter and business development professional. He has a passion for finding people the right job that they can call home and that they can have a successful future at. He spent 5 years working in a Manufacturing environment as a mechanical assembler and has a strong understanding of the industry.
Jesse graduated from St. Olaf College in the Spring of 2021 with a degree in Economics and Management. While at St. Olaf he played NCAA Division III hockey and was a part of the Ole Leadership Team, being a voice for the student body through athletics.
Professionally, Jesse is dedicated to delivering the best experience to both candidates and clients. He provides a different level of service with his projects - providing a very tailored approach to his searches and ensuring a 'white glove service' is provided to every person he is working with.
In his free time Jesse enjoys being on the lake, whether that’s on a boat fishing and skiing in the Summer, rollerblading around the lakes, or skating when frozen in the Winter. Jesse also find himself on the Golf Course regularly throughout the summer, trying new courses every weekend around the state.
Emma graduated from St. Cloud State University in the Winter of 2021 with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. During her time there, she became a member of the Psychology Club and eventually fulfilled the role as the secretary. She also volunteered for a Crisis Line where she answered calls and provided a listening ear and resources for people in the community. Emma has always enjoyed jobs and activities where she has an opportunity to help others and give back to the community.
In her free time, Emma enjoys a wide range of hobbies including sewing, cooking, gaming, blender, hiking, and many more. You would be reading this for a long time if we were to list all of the hobbies Emma has acquired throughout the years. She loves to learn and explore new opportunities as is reflected in her work and personal life.
With 5 years in the staffing industry, she specializes in professional staffing with an expert level focus in construction (contract, temp/contract, and direct hire). She is well rounded and proactive with any staffing needs. With her successful candidate to client match making-she is a proven partner to have in your corner. She acts with a high level of compassion, knowledge, and urgency.
Specialties include commercial & industrial Project Managers, Superintendents, estimators, engineers, HVAC, manufacturing, mechanical engineering and more.
Personal-from Minnesota, just relocated back after living in Arizona for 6 years. Loves the outdoors, rollerblading, lake days, reading and jigsaw puzzles. Cat mom to Nala.
My goal is to match individuals with organizations that will compliment their skillset and to match an organization with individuals that will be an asset in their culture. Being honest, empathetic, and listening to what not only the candidate desires in their next position but also what the client needs in order the benefit their organization. This is a consultative approach to build and foster ongoing relationships by putting emphasis and dedication into the success of both the candidate and organization.
What this means is to have a thorough understanding of how to effectively collaborate with other professionals and centers of influence to better serve my candidates and clients. The real benefit of this type of approach is better candidate retention and driving more revenue to my clients.
I feel it is important to have a conversation with candidates and to really hear what their priorities are in the next step of their journey. Integrity and honesty are what is most important because with things are out of alignment the situation will not be a success and it begins with me thinking of the candidate and client first.
My background is in the Financial, Retirement, Accounting and Human Resource area. I am considered and expert in finding candidates with the right skills for Third Party Retirement Administrators, Financial and Accounting and the Human Resource area. With a solid background in the Financial and area I have worked closely with the Chief Integration Officer and the Broker Dealer to recruit Financial Advisors for the RIA and the Financial Institutions.
Julia is a recent graduate from UW-Stout with a major in Psychology. She currently recruits for talent in the manufacturing and engineering space. Julia grew up learning a ton of knowledge from her step-dad about manufacturing and engineering, so this team was a no-brainer for her to join! Her degree in psychology is beneficial when it comes to working with people, as genuinely wants to help people and find the best roles for their lives.
In Julia's free time, she likes to play guitar and spend time with her dog!
Ezra joined Specialized Recruiting Group in 2021 as a Finance and Accounting Professional Recruiter. Prior to his time in recruiting, Ezra was a manager at a popular California-based specialty grocery store and learned how to identify talent that wins loyal customers.
Ezra’s name means “Help” and he genuinely desires to help clients and candidates thrive by finding the right company for good people and the right person for good companies.
Outside of work, Ezra enjoys spending time with his wife, Cayla, playing guitar, and going on walks with their dog.
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