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"We
retained Andy to conduct a critical CFO search for our company. Not
only did he recruit a top-flight individual into the firm, but also
he delivered on what he promised. He was diligent in the process, stayed
in communication and was as his candidates always prepared."
Ira Cohen
Former President
Aztec Technology Partners
"I
have worked with Andy on several searches both as a candidate and as
a lead source. Andy takes the time to know the requirements of the position
… both the spoken and the unspoken … and the qualifications
and quirks of the possible candidates. He’s an excellent "matchmaker"
who has the unique skills to ensure the position and the candidate fit
before going the next step. He then does an excellent job of prepping
both the company and the candidates and keeps both sides of the search
process accurately informed. All this leads to an efficient and effective
process for both the company and the candidates."
Daniel M. Clarke
Former Senior Vice President and CFO, and acting COO during a transition
to a new CEO, of Giga Information Group
"In the world of recruiting, there are multiple firms to select from when looking for top talent. Responsiveness, collaboration, and having a keen sense of people’s desires and cultural fit are critical for successful hiring. The recruiter must be an excellent executive recruiter, as well as mentor, to the firms and candidates he/she serves...
With Rafey & Company, I’ve had the pleasure, and honor to have this experience. I’ve worked with Andy Rafey to help build out several of my executive teams in multiple companies, most recently, my global executive staff for SumTotal Systems. We found him to be 1) highly responsive, 2) thoroughly organized, 3) carrying a clear understanding of our culture and the candidates who would be a solid fit for our organization. He took the time to understand who we were as a company, and brought “A” players to the table."
In addition to recruiting, we had a need for career mentorship for some of the talent we wanted to progress to new levels in the company. Andy personally managed career planning and mentorship for individuals, bringing stronger skills and results to our management team overall.
He is an excellent "matchmaker" who has the unique skills to ensure the position and the candidate fit! Thank you, Andy, for all of your great partnership!"
Barbara Stinnett
Former President
SumTotal Systems, Inc.
With Rafey & Company, I’ve had the pleasure, and honor to have this experience. I’ve worked with Andy Rafey to help build out several of my executive teams in multiple companies, most recently, my global executive staff for SumTotal Systems. We found him to be 1) highly responsive, 2) thoroughly organized, 3) carrying a clear understanding of our culture and the candidates who would be a solid fit for our organization. He took the time to understand who we were as a company, and brought “A” players to the table."
"Andy
recruited me to an executive position at an early stage company with
a classic high risk/reward environment. He was straightforward in his
approach, did not hide anything in terms of the company's position and
was extremely thorough. Andy actually took the time to return calls
promptly during the process and to secure the answers to all of my questions
when and as they arose. This is a distinguishing characteristic of Andy."
John J. Flavin
Former Chief Operating Officer
Lavastorm, Inc.
"The
fact that we utilized Andy more than once displayed our immense satisfaction
with his service and his results. Ultimately,
it’s the results that matter and Andy always delivered what he
promised … not only in the caliber and quantity of candidates,
but also in the extras, such as initial screenings, thorough and accurate
reference checking and continual follow-up. Andy did not leave a detail
untouched. In particular, which is not always the case with all executive
recruiters, Andy took the time to get to know our organization and its
members. He made sure he knew, not only the dimensions and requirements
of the job position, but the needs of the people and the department
in which the individual would be working.
As thorough as he was on the company’s side of things, he was equally
diligent in insuring the candidates were very qualified and well prepared
for the time they spent with the representatives from our organization.
He did not waste our time with ill-prepared or mismatched candidates.
Conversely, Andy seemed to truly care about the individuals he presented
to the company, as well. He considered carefully whether or not the
company was also a "good fit" for the individual. When this
happens, both parties end up with a "win-win" situation.
I wholeheartedly endorse Andy Rafey as an exceptional professional in
the field of Executive Recruitment. I would encourage any firm to utilize
his services to assist in placing top-flight candidates for their organization."
Kathy K Corley
Former Vice President, Human Resources
The Body Shop (1994 – 2000)
Currently Human Resources Services Consultant & Graduate Student.
"I have been associated with Rafey &
Company for over fifteen years and during that time they completed fourteen
successful executive searches for the companies where I was CEO. In
every case the hired executive was an "A" player that contributed
to high revenue and profit growth for the shareholders. In some cases
the executive went on to become successful CEO's of their own companies.
I highly recommend Rafey & Company based on my personal experience
with them over the last two decades. "
Robert A. Degan
Retired, President, CEO and Chairman, and now Investor and sits on Several
Boards of Directors.
"Andy is a professional at everything
he does with his clients. Most importantly, he delivers. He has placed
successful head of sales, finance and product development for me. Not
only is Andy very responsive and timely, he is always prepared and effective
in dealing with senior executives. He makes me feel like I'm his only
client. I fully expect we will be working together again in the future."
Henry S. Givray
President & CEO, Smith, Bucklin & Associates
and former Chairman President & CEO CourtLink Corporation;
Former President Giga Information Group.
"I have worked with many executive
recruiters and Andy is one of the most responsive. He manages the process
by staying in close communication, properly filters candidates and gives
an honest assessment of a candidate’s strengths and weaknesses.
We are currently working with Andy and plan on working with him on future
assignments."
Cynthia Butler
Vice President Human Resources
Charles River Associates Incorporated
"On several occasions I have utilized
Andy for critical, often difficult,
searches. He has successfully completed each search in an acceptable timeframe and with exceptional candidates. I would not hesitate to continue
using Andy and would recommend him without hesitation to my colleagues."
Barry Gorsun
Retired Chairman, CEO & President; now an investor
and sits on several
Boards of Directors.
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