Testimonials – Vortex Staffing

Candidates
Clients

Candidates

I have had the pleasure to work with Chris while in my role as a Senior Account Executive in the staffing and recruiting group at CareerBuilder. Chris is unlike any recruiter I have ever worked with. He truly listens to what a candidate wants in his or her next career opportunity. He will not sell a candidate on a position or company, he genuinely is seeking to align a candidates goals with the right opportunity for that candidate. Chris not only will present the right opportunities to a candidate however he will also offer any advice he may have with his strong track record in the staffing industry. He truly believes in the mission behind staffing and putting people to work. He develops incredibly strong relationships with his candidates in order for them to come back to him or refer him to their friends/family as I have been proud to do a few different times. Chris views recruitment and being a recruiter in a unique way and has a unique process that I have seen works for several people. I am proud to write this professional recommendation for him.

Mike P.
Sr. Account Executive

From my experience, it is very rare to find more efficient, transparent, and supportive recruiters than Vortex. From day one, they set realistic expectations, objectives, but most importantly, makes you feel more than just a client in their book of business. Their innate ability to build meaningful relationships is palpable, and seemingly rare in this industry. I was always so impressed with their immediate follow-up protocol and accommodating availability (either on the clock or not, it did not matter to them).

Mara S.
Business Development Executive

I am pleased to write this recommendation for Chris. There are many IT firms looking for the right talent, but Chris made sure to only discuss those that he knew would be beneficial to me, based on my requirements as an employee. His process was informative and well-structured, giving me all the information necessary to be informed fully. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the company as well, and gave great advice when preparing me for the interview process. Once I was offered the job, he continued his dialogue with me, to make sure I was completely happy with my decision. With many recruiters out there, Chris is a sure pick to help you find the best place for you to work.

David D
Sr. Account Executive

I was fortunate enough to work with Chris while looking for a technology focused sales opportunity out of state. Unlike previous recruiters I have worked with, Chris was focused on what it was I wanted in a career, and only suggested options which fit those parameters. He was thorough, organized and extremely professional before, during and even after the interview process. Chris was constantly in contact, making sure I was prepared for the various interview stages, and also that the company and I were a good fit for each other. I strongly recommend his services to anybody interested in taking the next step in their career.

Patrick B.
Account Executive

Clients

Vortex Staffing has done an excellent job understanding our recruiting needs and consistently providing a pipeline of high level talent to choose from. I would gladly provide a reference and also recommend Vortex Staffing to any fellow sales leaders that are looking to hire the best sales professionals the industry has to offer. Vortex Staffing is truly a unique search firms that provides a high level of value for your investment.

Tim F.
Executive Vice President of Sales

I would highly recommend Vortex Staffing to any organization looking to add technical sales talent. Vortex Staffing has been instrumental in helping to build out our national sales organization this year. We’ve built a great working relationship and I’ve come to trust their recommendations when it comes to candidate selection. I truly appreciate their willingness to keep working a difficult search and not give up when the role seems impossible to fill. I have found the team to be knowledgeable, dedicated and easy to work with. That combined with quality candidates they have found for us makes for a great experience with this top notch staffing firm.

Melissa N

Vortex Staffing truly understands what it means and what it takes to partner with a client. Vortex Staffing delivers on their commitments in a timely fashion, looks for innovative ways to service an account, and works to make sure that account management is transparent to their customers. When I suggested that we have a quarterly executive-level account review, Vortex Staffing made it happen — including creating “dash board” reports related to account activity and our purchasing patterns. Always a gentleman, I enjoyed working with Nick Barton and the Vortex Staffing team!

Norbert K

Vortex Staffing is the best executive search consultant firm that I have worked with when it comes to finding top talent in the IT Channel. Vortex Staffing truly knows talent in the Information Technology arena. Most of the executive search firms (or agency recruiters) that I have worked with throughout the years don’t listen to the needs of the client and try to have a “One size fits all” approach to their hiring needs. They send resumes (most of the time unqualified) and hope they stick. You don’t get what you pay for. Vortex Staffing is the complete opposite. Working with them is how a search firm and client partnership should be. Vortex Staffing has earned my trust as a partner who knows how to assess recruiting processes, identify gaps, and put together a talent acquisition strategy that is successfully executed. In my 4+ years experience working with Vortex Staffing, I have come to know a company who is passionate about their clients and truly wants to find the best talent to help them succeed. Vortex Staffing is professional, respectful, dedicated, and reliable. If I ever have a need to partner with a search firm, Vortex Staffing is the first and last call I make. I give Vortex Staffing my highest endorsement.

Charles A
Sr. Director of Sales Talent Acquisition

Working with Nick Barton and his recruiting team has been highly impactful to the sales teams I lead. Nick’s energy and enthusiasm is very contagious and complimentary to the synergy of a team atmosphere. From my vantage point, Nick’s successes are greatly due to his dedication, creativity and willingness to ask the right questions and accept constructive criticism. We have nothing but great things to say about his work ethic and the results that have always been produced. Nick does a great job of building relationships and strategically working with customers and clients to understand their needs far beyond the normal bounds of his responsibilities. In summary, I would describe Nick as the pistons of the engine where all the energy derives from. He truly is the definition of hard working and is without a doubt dedicated to his craft. I highly recommend Vortex Staffing and their services to any sales leader that is serious about hiring the best sales talent the industry has to offer!

Ryan B

Vortex Staffing’s dedication to their clients is the bench mark in the industry. Vortex Staffing continues to focus on speed and execution.

Michael B
Vice President of Sales

Vortex Staffing has worked with me to find qualified sales candidates to grow our business. In addition to providing talent, Vortex Staffing has provided guidance and ideas during the process of selecting a candidate. Vortex Staffing is persistent yet respectful during this important stage of seeking new Human Resources. Vortex Staffing is concerned about the well-being of all parties involved, and works to insure everyone is on the same page.

Steven S
President

Nick, is excellent to work with. Outstanding personality with talent to match. He constantly provides top of the line results with any of our requests.

Mathias O
Vice President of Sales

Vortex Staffing is a very dedicated search firm that has produced significant results for our company. Our relationship has been an extremely profitable one and we look forward to continued success with Vortex Staffing! Highly recommended!

Doug K
Vice President

Vortex Staffing does a fantastic job of finding highly skilled, highly engaging, and highly motivated technical sales individuals. I relied on Vortex Staffing to help me build out my organization in Chicago and I was very pleased with the results. Vortex is thorough, organized, and stays focused on your needs to ensure they are getting you exactly what you need (not just what you asked for!). I would recommend Vortex Staffing to anyone looking to build out or upgrade a technical sales team.

Scott P
Director of Engineering