DiSalvo LLC

Marilyn DiSalvo

I have been recruiting in sales, building products, industrial, packaging, electrical, forestry, technology, the service sector, as well as many other industries for 23 years. My clients consist of single source companies to multi-national fortune 100 corporations. I have successfully and will work on single search assignments as well as, national multiple search assignment projects. I am a team player, a perennial pacesetter and top ten in the pacific region within my company.

I don’t try to make it fit – I deliver the best fit, based on common goals, philosophies, and skill sets that are needed; matching both the companies and candidates cultural needs to form long term productive business relationships. I want to make my clients problem and pain mine; and deliver quality solutions in a timely cost effective manner to ease their pain. Moreover, I genuinely care about my clients and candidates, fully understanding the decision to hire and/or to make a career change are very important and life changing for both. My career is dedicated to enhancing each for the better. Therefore enriching my industry and myself knowing that I am making a positive impact.

Simply, I recruit the best available candidates in a given territory or area of expertise, most of whom are currently working, well educated, and are the top in their prospective position or significantly contributing to their companies success as well as their own. People who can verify their success through carefully screening and referencing and are committed to change to enhance both their career and financial goals, with sound reasons to make a career move. Moreover, I am specifically committed and specialize in promoting minority and female candidates who are committed to entering nontraditional roles.

Summary

I have been in the recruiting business since 1989. I work in all industries across the board and place people in all levels from sales all the way up to VP level positions As an Executive Recruiter / Headhunter (yes headhunter) for over 20yrs – I take great pride in having built my career, and still run my organization the old fashion way……on Relationships, Trust, Respect for confidentiality, Honesty, being Optimistic, Persistent not pushy, and coaching & educating candidates and corporate clients to the best of my abilities throughout the entire interview and offer process.

As we’ve all seen through the years of here-today/gone-tomorrow recruiters, resume board database junkies, and schlock recruiters/paper pushers….., it’s even more so now that my clients truely enjoy, value and respect my traditional techniques, services and values. Major accomplishments include identifying and resolving problems before they reach crisis stage, and sourcing and placing candidates more expeditiously than the competition while managing multiple assignments in fast paced work environments. Proven track record of bringing projects in ahead of schedule and under budget.

Good presentation and interpersonal skills, along with expertise in advanced behavioral, competency-based interviewing techniques. Well versed in both state and federal employment law. Possess a strong sense of urgency and a passion for employment services. My goal is to build new and continue to build existing business relationships with large companies or divisions, as well as start-up firms.

Specialties: Specialize in target and direct recruiting of high-level candidates with direct industry experience.

Experience with placing all levels of business professionals:

Regional Sales Managers
Branch Managers
Marketing Managers
Directors
Sales Representatives (Outside and Inside)
Engineers

Experience

Human Resource Solutions Company

External Recruiter

May 2009 – Present (4 years 2 months)Portland, Oregon Area

I have placed 85 people in Sales Nationally in 5 different divisions with a leading national provider of payroll, human resource, and benefits outsourcing solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses. They offer comprehensive payroll services including payroll processing, payroll tax administration; and employee pay services, including direct deposit, check signing, 401(k) plan administration, and complete HR outsourcing.

DiSalvo LLC

Principal/Recruiter

November 2006 – Present (6 years 8 months)

I have been recruiting in the building products, industrial, packaging, electrical, forestry, technology, the service sector, as well as many other industries for 20 years. My clients consist of single source companies to multi-national fortune 100 corporations. I have successfully and will work on single search assignments as well as, national multiple search assignment projects.

Moreover, I genuinely care about my clients and candidates, fully understanding the decision to hire and/or to make a career change are very important and life changing for both. My career is dedicated to enhancing each for the better. Therefore enriching my industry and myself knowing that I am making a positive impact. Simply, I recruit the best available candidates in a given territory or area of expertise, most of whom are currently working, well educated, and are the top in their prospective position or significantly contributing to their companies success as well as their own. People who can verify their success through carefully screening and referencing and are committed to change to enhance both their career and financial goals, with sound reasons to make a career move.

Recent Searches

Vice President of Sales
Director of Marketing
Product Manager
Territory
Supply Chain Manager
District Sales Manager
Regional Sales Manager
Electrical / Application Engineers
Distribution
Manufacturing Engineers
Sales & Marketing in all industries
Plant Managers

Management Recruiters of Portland Oregon

Certified Senior Account Manager

July 1990 – November 2006 (16 years 5 months)

Our service is designed to help you achieve your business strategies through the acquisition of top talent. From the onset, we work closely with our clients to develop a clear understanding of their company values, business goals, market and staffing needs. When it comes to identifying, qualifying and delivering talent, consider our dedicated team of experts, their national presence, sophisticated technology and our superior knowledge of emerging industries as the core of our numerous awards Placing people in administrative, sales ,high level management, and technical positions CSAM Designation: MRI established the Certified Senior Account Manager (CSAM) Certification Program in 1985 as a way to highlight its standout Executive Recruiters achievements. Professional Executive Recruiters who hold the CSAM designation are recognized leaders at MRI Worldwide and are ranked consistently at the top of there profession. A CSAM is committed to delivering excellence, pursuing continuous professional development and is accustomed to delivering only the highest quality of customer service.

Skills & Expertise

Endorsed For...

Recruiting
Talent Management
Sourcing
Human Resources
Business Development
Talent Acquisition
Cold Calling
Internet Recruiting
Technical Recruiting
Industrial Engineering

Honors & Awards

Career Cash In $3,500,000.00
October 1994 attained Certified Senior Account Manager certification
Top Five Leader Pacific Region 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000
National Billing Leader 1990, 1992, 1995, April 2001, May 2001, 2005
Regional Account Executive of The Year- Pacific Region 1995
Regional Finalist 2001
Top 5 finalist Pacific Region 1999, 2000
Pacific Region Cash In Leader June 1998 $35,851.00, February 1998 $25,626.00
National Cash In Leader September 2002
Pacific Region Account Executive of The Year September 2002
National Top Ten Account Executive 1996, 1997
Pacesetter trip 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006

The Ladders

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Testimonials

Teresa Mazzoni Douglass

Professional Employer Consultant at TriNet

Marilyn was extremely professional in her pursuit to help me find a new position. She was always available and very positive in all her feedback to me. I was not a 'seasoned interviewee' and she was amazing in her guidance as to what would help me be most successful in the interview process. She helped me land a new position that I am excited to begin!! Thank you Marilyn!!
Brian Wilkins

Employee Benefits Consultant

I had the pleasure of working with Marilyn during my recent career transition. Marilyn was immediately dedicated to helping me and even provided support in ways I didn’t know I needed assistance in. Her advice was extremely valuable, intelligent and thorough, plus I could always count on her to follow up when and how she said she would! I would highly recommend Marilyn to others who are open to job search/resume guidance. Thanks, Marilyn!
Bob Rewolinski

Sr. District Sales Manager - Paychex HR Services and 401K

I was first introduced to Marilyn when a had an opening in Louisville KY that was proving difficult to fill. I had been doing interviews for several months without success. I described what I was looking for and Marilyn went to work with a sense of urgency that I have never seen before from an outside recruiter. Within a week she scheduled 8 interviews with 8 quality candidates. I made a GREAT hire from this original group and everything was wrapped up cleanly within the month. I highly recommend Marilyn for anyone that may be in need of her services. Truly Awesome!
Jason Hutkay

Sales Executive at Shred-it

Marilyn is a very professional recruiter. She help me find a position with Shred IT here in the Denver market. She is very detailed oriented and gives great advice through the interview process. I know she can help anyone find their career! Thanks Marilyn!
Stephen Daniels

Business Development Representative

It has been a distinct pleasure working with Marilyn DiSaivo. Marilyn is an incredibly reliable, dedicated and upbeat recruiter. Her ability to provide coaching & educating is unparalleled. As a result of her excellence in these areas, I was able to secure a position at Paychex. She has surpassed my expectation and has my highest recommendation.
Jason Tortorici

Paychex Insurance Agency

Marilyn did a wonderful job understanding my needs and provided great candidates to help fill a position.
Laura Christiansen

Vice President Human Resources at VTech Communications, Inc

We have called Marilyn to assist with some of our challenging positions and she has delivered great candidates in a short amount of time. Marilyn stays on top of things, follows through, and helps keep us on track. She understood our company culture quickly and actively seeks candidates that are qualified as well as a great fit. Feedback I have received from candidates is very positive: they say that Marilyn is excellent in keeping them informed of the status of the search. I really appreciate having Marilyn’s support for positions that are hard to fill
Chris Conley

Co-Founder at BioConsulting Partners

I had the pleasure to know and work with Marilyn while at MRI. Marilyn is one of strongest, no-nonsense recruiters who gets the job done. I have seen Marilyn take on some of the toughest searches, working in a challenging environment and consistently deliver. She is grace under fire. She works hard for her clients and builds long lasting relationships over the years. She is one of the rare individuals who does what she says she is going to do – every time. Marilyn has the ability to work in many areas, she isn’t confined to an industry or a position. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an exceptional recruiter and business partner.
Elizabeth Solomon

Los Angeles Major Market Health and Benefits at Paychex

Marilyn DiSalvo is one of the most professional recruiters I have ever met. She placed me in my current role at Paychex and I was very impressed with her thoroughness and preparation for my interview. I wish her all the very best.
Shawn Mehl

Executive Sales Leader

I enjoy working with Marilyn. She is an aggressive detailed recruiter. She has taken the time to understand what I am looking for and never quits. I can count on her to always send me what she feels are her best candidates. Thanks Marilyn.
Mike Tierney

Seeking New Opportunity – Sales and Marketing Professional – Consumer Electronics, Channel Management, Brand Development

Marilyn is absolutely relentless in getting results and is very flexible in refining tactics on the move to find qualified candidates. I highly recommend her work and commitment to satisfaction.
Grey Wyman

Performance Driven, Award Winning Regional Sales Director

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I’ve had the pleasure to work with Marilyn over the past 5 years and if there is one word to describe her….it’s tenacious! I’ve worked with a number of recruiters in the past and I’ve never seen one that is this dedicated, assertive, and consistent.
Steve Swanson

Business Consultant and Recruiter

Marilyn has a tremendous ability to find exactly what her client is looking for. With over 20 years experience, she has made it her life long vocation to helping clients with there hiring needs. She is empathetic, intelligent, and very resourceful. I would recommend Marilyn to any client.
Sandra Ferland

President, Your HR Resource, Inc.

I had the pleasure of working with Marilyn,Principal/Recruiter at DiSalvo LLC/Princeton One partner, for the first time recently at VTech. We had a difficult to fill Supply Chain position that we contracted with Marilyn to help us with.Marilyn is great to work with, she is very professional in her approach and works aggressively to get the job done, which she did in record time. Marilyn found a great candidate for us that had the specific skills we were looking for.I would recommend Marilyn, to any company in need of recruiting assistance; she is an excellent recruiter that really delivers.Sandra Ferland Your HR Resource, Inc.
Kyle McLenithan, MBA

Regional Sales Manager (Demand) – Western USA

I’ve had the privilege of networking and partnering with Marilyn for several years and she’s absolutely solid. Marilyn is polished in her approach to managing her business and her work ethic is outstanding. She’s accessible to help my cause all the time. I personally don’t think she ever stops working. If there’s a time where I need to immediately get her feedback or perspective on a new-hire candidate, she’s always available for me. Marilyn takes a personable approach to her business in that she wants to understand who she works with professionally, but also gets to know her clients on a personal level. I consider Marilyn a great partner in business, but also as a friend. She has repeatedly shown me by her actions that she’s a reliable “go-to” ally of mine that I can definitely count on.
Kyle McLenithan, MBA

Director of Sales & Marketing at Oregon Wire Products

Marilyn has been my "go to" recruiter for years. She has a great understanding of what I'm looking for and she always delivers. With 100% confidence, I would recommend Marilyn to any sales organization that requires an influx of talent. Whether you need an immediate new hire due to growth, expansion, turnover, or you want a "bench player", Marilyn's follow through is consistently strong, she's dependable, and she flat out delivers.
Brian Rall

Tax & Benefits Consultant at Paychex

I worked with Marilyn as a recruiter who placed me in an open position with a national company. She was very helpful in explaining the job itself, preparing me for a series of interviews and giving me feedback all along the way. I found Marilyn to be encouraging, insightful and focused in the process and ultimately we were successful in accepting a position which was a great fit for my talents.
Jonathan Boehmer

Senior Sales Manager at Paychex, Inc.

Marilyn has become an integral part of my Zone’s interviewing and selection process. She works well with my District Sales Managers on identifying the best talent in the market for our employer benefits sales positions. If she was accepted any more into our organization we’d give her business cards.
Christopher Bruno

Human Resources Consultant at Paychex

Marilyn is highly professional and well connected with her clients. She took the time to understand my desirers and match my skills with the perfect sales position. I would recommend her to any employer looking for a recruiter and to top notch candidates looking for a career change.
Bill Kirkelie

Full Service Fabrication, Manufacturing and Design Firm

Marilyn is a great person and recruiter. She brings a wealth of knowledge from many industries and is a person with a true passion of helping. She is a asset to my team and Paychex.
Ryan Kay, MBA

Human Resource Consultant at Paychex

Marilyn helped me find a job that fit exactly what I was looking for. She was very thorough and helpful every step of the way. My experience was positive and I would most definitely recommend Marilyn.
Donald Gross

Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist at MSC Industrial Supply

I have worked with Marilyn on Sales Manager searches several times in the past 3 or 4 years and have always found her to be the consumate professional. She consistently works to locate the “exact” candidate match and is extremely dilegent in following the candidate through our interview process. Marilyn is a dynamic individual who has always displayed a keen understanding of my hiring needs. I will continue to consult with Marilyn for my hiring needs
Dan Igo

Zone Sales Manager Midwest at Paychex

Marilyn is my “go to” for top shelf candidates. She is a tireless worker and can source me “A” players at the drop of a hat. She never hesitates to go above and beyond for me. The candidates she has placed with me have gone on to be Top Ranked players at Paychex and afforded me zero turnover in FY13. With Marilyn, I know I will get what I need, when I need it. She gets my highest of recommendations and I look forward to working together with her in any and all future endeavors
Kedar Kulkarni

Director of Planning, Americas at Microsoft

Marilyn is a proven expert in recruiting top industry talent in multiple areas. She worked exceptionally well in collaborating with us on our specific personnel needs and following it through to completion. She can be trusted on to accurately map each position’s unique requirements to her recruitment plan and deliver results. A great business partner!
Kevin Winkler

Sales at Continental Hardwood

Marilyn did a great job in helping me land me a new career. She was very professional and personable. I would highly recommend her to others in search of a new job if they want to get results.
June 8, 2014, Kevin was Marilyn's client
Kimberly Siftar

Recruiting Consultant at Naviron

Marilyn is an amazing Recruiter. She was integral in my success at Cbeyond. She is a tenacious Recruiter that was able to work on multiple projects in my Region. She is truly a partner in the Recruiting process and works diligently to understand her client's needs and works tirelessly to assist filling roles.
June 6, 2014, Kimberly was Marilyn's client
Jeremy Jongbloedt

Sales Representative

During my job search I had been contacted by several recruiters and there was no comparison to Marilyn. She was professional, engaged and passionate about the process. I highly recommend her as a recruiter as she is at the top of her game.
November 12, 2013, Jeremy was a consultant or contractor to Marilyn at DiSalvo LLC
Andrew Sieber

Human Resource Solutions Consultant at Paychex

I was incredibly blessed to have Marilyn connect me with the perfect sales position with the best company I could have asked for. In fact, she believed in me and my skills more than I understood about myself. And because of her, in my first year I now have the most lucrative position in my career, qualifying for Presidents Club and earning "Rookie of the Year" with the amazing company she placed me in. What sets Marilyn apart is how much she cares personally for you in finding the right position, always maintain constant contact to ensure you're happiness. Thank you Marilyn... You helped give me and my family more than we could have ever have hoped for!
RAY GUERIN

Division Sales Manager at Heartland Payment Systems

Marilyn is an excellent recruiter. When I needed 3 positions filled she helped me get this accomplished in a very short period of time. I would receive resumes at 11 PM and 5AM which shows her dedication to get the job done. Marilyn has a great sense of urgency and excellent with candidates. Thanks Marilyn!!
Mark Moyer

Health & Benefits Operations Manager at Paychex Insurance Agency

Marilyn is great at understanding your needs and providing solutions to help fill a position.
Seth Meltzer

VP of Sales & Marketing at Maddalone & Associates Property Management & Development

Marilyn is always on top of her game. Great follow up, and a pleasure to work with!
Shannon Reid

HR Services Sales Consultant at Paychex

Marilyn was a pleasure to work with. Her high energy and positive attitude made me feel like I could conquer any interview. She put me at ease and really made sure I was over prepared during the interview process. I can see why she is an expert in her industry!
Christopher Garrett

Assistant Manager at Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Marilyn was able to present an excellent opportunity to myself. She has been very influential throughout the entire interview process and very persistent in communication. She does outstanding work as a recruiter and I would recommend her to all.
Brian Tankersley

Your Connection for Document Security in Northern New Mexico & Southern Colorado

Marilyn recently recruited me for a position with a great company. Throughout the entire process, she was diligent, encouraging, and thorough. I never felt out of the loop, even during some unusual delays with the background check company. Marilyn is a true professional and a credit to her industry.
Barry Prewitt

Sales Executive at Shred-It

Marilyn was a true blessing to work with. I had just moved from another state and was looking for a new job. She was available the whole process an prepared me for each step of the process. She help me land a job with Shred-It.
Ryan Brown

Sales and Clinical Healthcare Experience

Marilyn is the ideal recruiter. She is punctual, knowledgeable, and highly motivated. Marilyn helped me with my most current position, and has shown a tireless work ethic throughout the process. I have appreciated her work and would absolutely recommend her to anyone.
Michael Bonner

Emerging Markets Sales Consultant at TriNet

“I had the pleasure of working with Marilyn during my career transition in July, 2015. Marilyn was immediately dedicated to helping me and even provided support in ways I didn’t know I needed assistance in. Her advice was extremely valuable, intelligent and thorough plus I could always count on her to follow up when/how she said she would! I have already recommended her to others who are open to job search/resume guidance and I will continue to do so with confidence. Thanks, Marilyn!”
Paul Beduze

Regional Account Manager at A. Raymond Tinnerman Manufacturing, Inc.

Marilyn is very efficient and is a pleasure to work with. She is very knowledgeable of the industry and trends and has a great understanding of the firms she is working with. She was very helpful in making recommendations and suggestions to keep the project moving forward.
Jamie Pisarra

Professional Employer Consultant at TriNet

Working with Marilyn was great. She is very professional, very attentive, and I always felt like she was in my corner. She has great communication skills, and is very persistent. I would highly recommend working with her.
Josh Hanson

District Sales Manager at Shred-it

Within one week of reaching out to Marilyn I was receiving a flood of potential candidates to schedule interviews. After several interviews, I proceeded to making an offer to the first candidate Marilyn sent over. Therefore, within 3 weeks of first contacting her, I have a new hire being processed that fits right in with our team, culture and goals. If you’re looking for an aggressive recruiter to get qualified candidates in front of you fast, Marilyn does not disappoint
Amy Murphy

District Sales Manager at Shred-it

I have recently had the pleasure of working with Marilyn as a recruiter for Sales Executives and Account Managers. She brings on quality candidates even when given a very short timeframe. I have worked with Marilyn for approximately 5 weeks and have hired 1 Sales Executive and have additional candidates moving to the next step. She has provided high quality candidates and is willing to screen candidates who may be "outside the box" and decide if they fit the role. I would recommend Marilyn's talent to anyone looking for a recruiter for positions that have been difficult to fill.
Ryan Abalos

Sales

It is my great pleasure to write this letter of recommendation for Marilyn DiSalvo. I have had the pleasure of recieving assistance the past two weeks and I can state with confidence that she is a motivated and responsible person with a high degree of integrity. As such, I expect that she will be a very positive addition to anything you need done. She is also very well organized and provides alot of support throughout the recruitment process. I am very well pleased, and my thanks to Marilyn for the outstanding work she provides. I highly recommend her to anyone she does business with.
David Beach

District Sales Manager at Paychex

Need top talent for your organization? Include Marilyn DiSalvo in those plans. I have been working with Marilyn for many years. She has provided me with an an abundance of top talent that she has sourced. I have placed many of her referred candidates onto my team.
Joel Reeves

Territory Manager - Advanced Wound Biologics at Smith & Nephew

Marilyn was instrumental in my career transition. She was not only professional in the process, but provided many extra tools, coaching and insight into her client. Every step of the way, Marilyn was there to guide and direct. Highly recommended!
Lori Forbess

CEO at Dataccuity

Marilyn is a dedicated and focused individual who shows determination in doing the best job possible. She works hard to find the right position for you and assists in moving the process forward to a successful outcome. I give her my highest recommendation.
Penny Walker

Senior Account Manager

Marilyn is a great recruiter and was very instrumental in helping me find the perfect job. I would recommend Marilyn's recruiting expertise to help you and guide you through the daunting task of finding the right career. Marilyn was there every step of the way and made the job I got possible. I couldn't have done it with out her. Many thanks Marilyn, Penny Walker
Damien Alarcon

HR Solutions Specialist at Paychex

Prompt and professional... the first two words that come to mind through my experience with Marilyn. From the firs contact we made, I had a new job within two weeks. She walked me through the process and reached out to make sure I didn't overlook any important details. I have referred her to others since I was so impressed with her tenacity. I owe her for helping me land in a great and new career path.
Kevin Winkler

Sales at Continental Hardwood

Marilyn did a great job in helping me land me a new career. She was very professional and personable. I would highly recommend her to others in search of a new job if they want to get results.
Grey Wyman

Regional Director of Sales

I've had the pleasure to work with Marilyn over the past 5 years and if there is one word to describe her....it's tenacious! I've worked with a number of recruiters in the past and I've never seen one that is this dedicated, assertive, and consistent.
Dave Santella

Seeking New and Challenging Opportunity

Marilyn is a fantastic recruiter. She absolutely is a pleasure to work with and exceeds expectations. She has a great eye for talent and accurate sense of character. Works hard with high enthusiasm and energy. A definite recommendation!

Marilyn DiSalvo

Summary

Experience

Skills & Expertise

Honors & Awards

The Ladders

Teresa Mazzoni Douglass

Brian Wilkins

Bob Rewolinski

Jason Hutkay

Stephen Daniels

Jason Tortorici

Laura Christiansen

Chris Conley

Elizabeth Solomon

Shawn Mehl

Mike Tierney

Grey Wyman

Steve Swanson

Sandra Ferland

Kyle McLenithan, MBA

Kyle McLenithan, MBA

Brian Rall

Jonathan Boehmer

Christopher Bruno

Bill Kirkelie

Ryan Kay, MBA

Donald Gross

Dan Igo

Kedar Kulkarni

Kevin Winkler

Kimberly Siftar

Jeremy Jongbloedt

Andrew Sieber

RAY GUERIN

Mark Moyer

Seth Meltzer

Shannon Reid

Christopher Garrett

Brian Tankersley

Barry Prewitt

Ryan Brown

Michael Bonner

Paul Beduze

Jamie Pisarra

Josh Hanson

Amy Murphy

Ryan Abalos

David Beach

Joel Reeves

Lori Forbess

Penny Walker

Damien Alarcon

Kevin Winkler

Grey Wyman

Dave Santella