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Discrete, ethical and straight-forward Executive Search Services for classical and digital/direct/database marketing, advertising, public relations, brand strategy, media, research, corporate and employee communications. Clients range from Fortune 1000s to Closely-Held Companies, Advertising and Public Relations Agencies, and Professional Services Firms.

Over the last twenty-four years, Laurie Mitchell, Certified Personnel Consultant, has personally placed 1200 Marketing and Communications professionals and executives in full-time permanent positions. Her credibility and excellent judgment have led to scores of repeat search assignments from executives who trust her implicitly and consult her often on their hiring needs and dilemmas.

Relying on an unparalleled network of confidential sources whom she has served, counseled, placed and befriended over the last two and a half decades, Laurie is able to identify and close stellar talent for employers who want the search done right the first time. Without fuss, mistakes or nagging concerns.

If you’re looking to hire a marketing professional, pick up the phone to discuss various permanent and interim hiring options with Laurie. Her unique creative approach combined with a signature direct style is a breath of fresh air in the search business.

Laurie recently chaired the Talent Attraction Committee of the Cleveland+ Campaign under the auspices of the Greater Cleveland Partnership. This committee -- comprised of Advertising and PR Agency professionals, Realtors and HR executives -- launched www.ClevelandPlusLiving.com to critical acclaim in order to recruit and retain professionals in the 16 county area of Northeast Ohio. She also founded the Scholarship and Minority Outreach programs of AAF/Cleveland amongst many other civic endeavors.

For qualified Marketing professionals, Laurie is available – free of charge – to discuss career transition and job search concerns and how to brand oneself in these challenging economic times.

February 8, 2009

Dear Laurie,
I am always amazed by your intuitive understanding of the Greater Cleveland Marketing/Advertising Public Relations community and your ability to consistently find the best people for your clients. When I was with The Arras Group, some of our best hires came through you. You are a true pro who communicates often, always keeps your clients and candidates informed and up-to-date and works tirelessly on behalf of both your clients and candidates. You’re always willing to give back to the community and I thoroughly enjoyed our years working on the Cleveland Ad Federation’s Scholarship Committee.

I now reside in the Charlotte, NC area. There is no one here with your depth of experience or degree of marketplace insight in the Marketing/Advertising/PR arena. No one. Because I still maintain a Cleveland presence and work with a number of clients in Northeast Ohio, I look forward to continuing to work with you for many years to come.

Mar Dulik, PHR
Managing Director
PAVA, LLC
People Are Valuable Assets

October 13, 2008

Laurie,
What I love most about you is that your ethics are always above board, and never in doubt. You have placed me twice and I have hired fifteen top-notch candidates through you over the last fourteen years including two senior level ones in 2008. I keep returning to you because you’re a straight shooter, honest and upfront. Your palpable passion about placing the finest talent you can identify, and your keen understanding of the skills and marketing tool kits that stellar talent must possess facilitate and expedite the hiring process. And, you always do your homework.

Thank you.

Jeffrey Petit
SVP/Brand Activation
DONER

December 9, 2007

Click here to see The Cleveland Plain Dealer interview with Laurie:
“Impress the Recruiter, and you have your foot in the door”
What “the go-to recruiter in the marketing, public relations and advertising business” has to say “on what it takes to get hired”.

By Evelyn Theiss, Plain Dealer reporter

December 7, 2007

Dear Laurie,
Thanks for letting us provide candidates for the human resource manager role with your client, and congratulations to us both. You sure made it easy for us since you know your clients’ needs so well. We love working with you – you never waste our time, and you make us look great to our clients and candidates.

Thanks,

Randy Samsel, CPA/MBA
Executive Recruiter
e Search, Inc.

August 2, 2007

Laurie,
Wow, I am so impressed with the way you serve your clients. Having you just a phone call or an email away put me at ease and made the process much easier. You were accessible, friendly, honest and supportive. Your service was very personalized and appreciated.

Mary Beth Holdford
Corporate Social Responsibility Manager
ArcelorMittal

April 24, 2007

Laurie – Thanks so much for taking time out of your hectic schedule to speak with my graduate students at John Carroll University enrolled in Public Relations Management, CO585. They were truly IMPRESSED WITH THE GREAT LAURIE MITCHELL!!

All of them had heard of you, but were really really wowed by having the opportunity to receive such realistic, down-to-earth professional career advice.  They were truly buzzing nonstop for the rest of the class.  It was fabulous!!  They are high achieving students trying to raise the bar higher in the Northeast Ohio community, and with your guidance, they will land solidly on their feet in the business world.

You’re a peach!!

Pamela H. Blossom, APR
Part-Time Faculty Member
John Carroll University

September 20, 2006

Dear Laurie:
Just wanted to drop you a quick note to say thanks for all you've done to help facilitate the hiring of excellent new talent into the Wyse Account Management department over the years. Your thorough pre-screening and preparation of candidates based on the specific qualifications for each position -- in combination with your understanding of our culture and performance expectations -- makes for a highly-efficient process and results in consistently high caliber interviewees. I also appreciate your professionalism, diligence and constant communication, as well as your candor, throughout the search process. Your respect of my time, your insightful counsel and your focused desire to deliver employees who exceed expectations are what set you apart in your industry. When it's all said and done, the talent I've secured through your services has proven to be some of my best hires and consistent top performers.

I look forward to working with you on the next "hiring challenge".

All the best,
Dave Jankowski,
SVP, Dir. of Acct. Mgt.
Wyse Advertising

July 6, 2006

Dear Laurie,
Thank you for all of your help and support during my Executive Search.  The many clients, job opportunities and contacts you have are truly impressive.  There are many other Executive Search Companies that serve a wide variety of clients, but I have found you to have the most Marketing opportunities at any given time in the Northeast Ohio area.  You were able to send me to excellent companies that were a very good fit with my skills and experience.  Moreover, the time you spent with me briefing for the interviews and helping me to understand the culture of each organization to find the best mutual fit was very valuable.  You were always available for questions, and if I left a message, you were quick to get back with me.  I know I wasn’t your only candidate, but you made me feel like I was.  I have worked with quite a few Search Consultants the last sixteen years, but by far you have been the best!  When it’s time for me to hire, you’ll be the person I call to get the job done!

Kim Gaebelein
VP, Marketing
Regency Windows

January 24, 2006

Dear Laurie,
I want to thank you for the long and diligent effort you put forth during Riverside’s five-month search for a senior marketing executive.  Our search was complex and entailed gathering input from many key managers throughout our organization.  By working closely with us over the months, you enabled us to select someone who beautifully embodies the requirements of the job as well as the spirit of our company.  We are very happy with our “find” and our work with you.

Sincerely,

Christine Croissant
Managing Director Marketing & Investor Relations
The Riverside Company

October 6, 2005

Dear Laurie,
It has been a true pleasure working with you.  You can imagine that from my years in the world of recruiting, that my “bar”, as it relates to my expectations for a recruiting partner, is quite high.  Therefore, this probably makes me one of the worst clients.

This said -- you hit on all cylinders.  You presented only interesting and suitable candidates, kept me updated throughout the entire process, used your marketing skills to interest candidates whom we would most likely not have been able to attract ourselves, and helped us close and hire the “best fit” candidate. As I sang, “love, love, love” into your ear after just meeting Dean, I will sing that same song about you.  You are fabulous!

You have proved to be a true partner to us.  I look forward to working together again soon.

All the best,

Kate Clegg
Partner & Senior Vice President, Marketing
Brulant

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