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- Senior Director Strategic Sourcing | | $21B Off-Price Retailer
"I had the pleasure of working with Lisa and her team during my most recent job search, and I can’t recommend her highly enough. From our first conversation, she was professional, warm, and incredibly knowledgeable about the industry. She took the time to understand my background, skills, and career goals, ensuring that the opportunity she presented was a great fit.
Beyond her expertise, Lisa was dependable and supportive throughout the entire process. She kept me informed at every stage, provided thoughtful guidance, and made what can often be a stressful experience feel seamless. Thanks to her dedication and insight, I landed a fantastic role that aligns perfectly with my aspirations.
If you’re looking to fill a role and work with a recruiter who genuinely cares about your success and goes above and beyond, Lisa is the one you want in your corner!"
- Regional HR Director | Off-Price Retailer
“Lisa reached out to me in late 2017. She recommended me as a candidate for an open position for which she was recruiting and worked closely with me to ensure I was prepared and confident throughout my interview process. I am extremely happy with my new job and so grateful to Lisa for providing me with this opportunity. I recommend her highly to all of my colleagues and cannot thank her enough for her help.”
- SVP Human Resources | Tops Friendly Markets
"I would highly recommend Marc-Allen Associates to any company that needs an Executive Recruiter. They over-delivered on our expectations by producing more top-quality candidates than we could have ever asked for in a short period of time. They personally traveled to meet our executives, learn about our business, and master our expectations prior to reaching out to find candidates. They are highly professional and very trustworthy."
- VP, Human Resources & Talent Acquisition | Fast Casual Restaurant Chain
“Lisa, I want you to know that I’m very happy, not only with the result, but the process. I can say it was as if you were an extension of our team, and it was seamless. You presented great candidates and kept us on task. It was as if you were part of my HR team. Thank you for that. I look forward to working with you in the future.”
- Director, Human Resources Supply Chain | $21B Off-Price Retailer
"Lisa provides a focused service, ensuring that both the employer and the candidate are the best fit for each other. She takes pride in successfully placing candidates. Being exceptionally dedicated to her work, Lisa gave me advice and guidance throughout the interview process.
You will receive the highest value and professionalism while working with Lisa. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an opportunity."
- Senior Director, Retail Operations Finance | Big Box retailer
"I would like to take this opportunity to provide you with feedback on Lisa - she was very professional and courteous in all of our interactions. In addition, I can tell that her work-ethic is superior to other recruiters I have interacted with recently; she always responded very quickly, no matter when I contacted her. Most importantly, she was exceedingly knowledgeable about the role we were discussing and her knowledge about the business and retail in general were very impressive. I hope that you pass this along."
- VP Human Resources | Gabe’s
"I have had the opportunity to work with the Marc-Allen Associates team over the last 6 years, and I have found them to be true professionals. They bring forward great candidates and, when needed, do so in a confidential manner. They have very high standards, vet candidates thoroughly, and present only the “best of the best”. I trust Marc-Allen Associates, and they will be my very first choice for external talent recruitment because they always have our organization’s best interests in mind."
- Head of Retail Operations & Strategy | Plow & Hearth
"Lisa is not only a pleasure to speak with, but she is very detailed, organized, and thorough. Her professionalism and expertise make her a great partner to work with."
- Director Audit Services | Asset Strategies
"When the Marc-Allen Associates team first called me 13 years ago to discuss the "perfect" position it all came down to their knowledge and expertise in matching the right candidate with the right company. They are thorough and knowledgeable, and their efforts serve both the client and the candidate. They are expert recruiters that I highly recommend to any professional seeking a career, or any company seeking a professional recruiting firm."
- Director, Store Design and Vendor Management | $21B Off-Price Retailer
"Lisa is a great partner and resource for anyone looking for their next hire, not only to the company but also to the possible candidate. She went above and beyond throughout the process, communicating the next steps and providing resources to prepare me for them.
I have never had such a close line of communication with a recruiter before, and I was amazed at how well Lisa managed the entire process on both ends. She was a pleasure to collaborate with, and I know she is rooting for my success in my new role."
- Director Financial Optimization | Leading Retailer in the Automotive Industry
"During our initial conversation and throughout the interviewing process, Lisa shared a significant amount of key information regarding the company and how to prepare for the interview process. She provided links to pertinent articles and reached out to the internal recruiter to get answers to my questions. She responded quickly to all of my requests and was always available when I needed her.
Lisa had me comfortably prepared for each interview so I was able to be my best during, what can be a stressful time. After each interview, she would follow up to get feedback from me regarding how it went and evaluate how the support she was providing was working. Ultimately, I was offered and accepted the job!
You are the only recruiter who followed through on things that they have told me. It speaks volumes and makes candidates more seriously consider the role and relocation, as well.”
- Talent Acquisition Manager | Evergreen Enterprises | Plow & Hearth
"I worked with Lisa on several recruiting searches. Before each search, Lisa takes the time to understand the company's needs and asks all the right questions. She was able to present us with very qualified candidates and help us close the search quickly. She does a great job following up and giving feedback throughout the process. It was an absolute pleasure working with her!"
- Director Digital Analytics | $4B Omnichannel Retailer
"One thing I will say, Lisa, is that I've talked to a few recruiters, and I must say that I found working with you and your team so helpful. You are so organized, well-prepared, and detail-oriented, which I much appreciated throughout the whole process. Whether things work out in the future or not, I must say it was a pleasure!
- Executive Recruiter | #1 ranked, $10B, Industry Leading Retailer
“Lisa and Marc-Allen Associates, Inc. have helped to fill some really challenging niche roles that required very specific industry experience, with some stellar, high-quality candidates. Lisa is easy to work with; we’re always on the same page. She is awesome at what she does and knows how to help lock-in candidates. In fact, she was instrumental in filling 2 complex Manager roles in just the past 2 months!”
- Former SVP HR | $21B Off-Price Retailer
"I wanted to say 'thank you' and reinforce that we think you have exceeded expectations so far on these 2 critical searches.
I have a very high bar for recruiters, and we are not an easy client, but you have been “As Advertised” from John. Your rigor around the process, assessment skills, support on JDs, making our jobs easier, not harder, excellent attention to detail, and most of all, delivering well-prepared quality candidates that match the profile have been on point. As an additional point of differentiation from other firms, the diversity of your candidate pool has been especially impressive.
I have never sent a note like this to any firm or recruiter, but it is well deserved. A+ job by you and your team, and I wanted to say “thank you” for the dedication and support in the middle of this search. I know each of these searches is a journey with twists and turns, and you have handled the ups, downs, and surprises very well. As I said, I have been impressed with your performance.