The Ward Group: Candidate Services: Sample Searches

The following searches include a range of assignments we have completed recently:

VP/Group Director, Marketing Consulting
For a leading provider of B2B software and services that helps companies measure and improve marketing performance, we attracted a VP, Marketing Consulting to manage client relationships and lead all services for assigned accounts. This individual effectively leveraged his experience in integrated marketing, strategic planning and client service while developing incremental revenue and consulting opportunities.

Vice President, Advertising
For a fast-growing national credit card company we identified a Vice President, Advertising to ensure the delivery of world-class advertising and direct marketing. The company has enjoyed unparalleled growth in a competitive industry and has successfully developed a breakthrough advertising campaign. This individual manages a significant budget and organization and has provided leadership while improving the creative product.

Chief Marketing Officer
For an early stage online recruitment enterprise, we recruited a seasoned, entrepreneurial marketer with a blend of both consumer and B2B experience to raise the bar in this organization's marketing efforts.

Senior Director/University Development
For a very highly regarded university, we recruited a Senior Director/ University Development to enhance the effectiveness of the University Development division. Seeking someone with outstanding leadership skills, financial acumen and business savvy, we attracted a well-rounded business professional with an array of experiences in higher education, not-for-profit and consulting.

Senior Vice President/Public Relations
For one of the largest public relations agencies in the world, we identified a world-class communications professional to oversee the management and growth of its largest account.

Group Director of Media Planning
For a leading communications consultancy, we successfully identified a Group Director of Media Planning who is not only passionate about media, but also approaches media from a broader marketing perspective. This individual brings both strategic and creative thinking to media and is a key member of the account service team.

Senior Director, Marketing
For a multibillion-dollar global retail organization, we attracted a dynamic, innovative marketer to build the business within this marketing-driven, entrepreneurial organization. We identified an innovative and creative marketer with an extensive consumer marketing and product development background. This individual is an exceptionally strong manager and collaborator who is part of the senior management team of this organization.

Director of Public Relations (higher education)
For a complex, independent university, we were retained to attract a Director of Public Relations who was charged with enhancing the university's reputation as a world-class institution. We successfully recruited a seasoned public relations/communications professional from a global consumer company ranked as the #2 brand worldwide. This individual has developed a centralized, cohesive, effective communications plan enhancing the university's brand and furthering the mission of the institution at large, in addition to positively impacting Development and Enrollment.

Business Development/Partnerships Manager
For an early stage Interactive Voice Messaging company that is experiencing explosive growth, we attracted a consultative, aggressive, business development manager to develop a new channel through directing marketing agencies. Strong solutions selling skills and demonstrated success in selling into direct marketing agencies were key attributes for this individual.

Director, Participant Communication
For a major respected financial services company, we attracted a marketing communications professional to lead a 12-person team that develops marketing communications materials for its 401k company clients. The director enabled the team through significant organizational change.