Marilyn Sander, President, Proaction Careers
About me
Professional staffing and recruitment business development specialist; masterful client relationship building skills; collaborative perspective; excellent organizational and analytical skills; visionary expertise; QA mindfulness with strong interpersonal relationship value standards
We specialize in Sales, Management, IT & Engineering and Medical recruitment and staffing for our clients.
About my company
HR recruitment/staffing services; provider of candidates for appropriate positions within various industries; assist in creating appropriate job descriptions for optimization of appropriately selected candidates; responsibilities involving client relationship and strategic marketing for strategic business development relationship opportunities; maintain flexible approach to providing customized approach to client needs, as related to infrastructure for practical approach to human labor and services requirements.
I chose this career path because
Natural progression of skills and interest in meeting needs of candidates and labor for business owners and fulfilling corporate business development efforts from a human labor perspective. I also needed flexibility of schedule in my own business for parental care and business/ family matters.
I prepared for this career by
Have been in business 18 years and have learned by doing and the feedback from candidates and clients. Also worked in the Energy Industry in Houston TX for a large corporation.
The biggest challenge I've overcome
Changes in computer age recruitment services vs. traditional methodology for provision of professional recruitment and placement services.
My greatest strength(s)
My ability to be persistent and find new opportunities
My greatest accomplishment to date
Being in business for 18 years. Servicing both candidates into promotions and getting the best talent for our clients.
My personal/professional goals
Enjoy each day and work to better the lives of those I work with and my family.
Professional goal: Be the best for others through Proaction Careers
I participate in the following organizations/memberships
American Business Women's Association
Women's Energy Network, Houston TX
Cy-Fair Chamber of Commerce
I have received the following Honors/Awards/Scholarships
National Top Ten Business Woman of the Year- ABWA
Business Associate Award- local ABWA Chapter
Women of Excellence- Federation of Houston Professional Women
I support the missions of these charities/volunteer my time
Local charities through my ABWA Chapter
I enjoy the following hobbies/interests
Cooking and following national football