Market Shapers Executive Recruiting
“As an experienced executive candidate I found Jim to be very helpful in my job search. Jim displayed an appreciation for my background and was diligent in working with me and my potential employer to make sure the match would be successful. Having been solicited by many headhunters I have an appreciation for quality and professionalism - Jim consistently displayed those attributes in all our interactions. - Len, VP Business Development, Consulting Firm |
About Us
Jim Rafferty Principal Professional Profile:  Jim began his technology-based career with IBM first in commercial technology sales in NYC, and then sales management. His main clients have been Fortune 1000 companies in the manufacturing, health care, financial services, technology, telecommunication, energy and utilities industries. Jim has held senior sales, marketing and business development and outsourcing positions in both public and privately held corporations and has led Federal, State and Local government systems integration Business Units.As a Managing Director at Price Waterhouse, and then PricewaterhouseCoopers, he was a member of the acquisition and transition team that consummated the sale of PwC Management Consulting Services to IBM. He has authored several papers on developing strong and profitable relationships with clients, analysts and vendors. The analyst and vendor programs remain in place at IBM. While working as a consulting professional Jim gained strong functional search expertise in the areas of production, operations, and global supply chain management. He has developed a passive and active leadership acquisition marketing program for his clients' that has been used successfully to identify and place blue-chip executives. Additional Information:
Leslie MacDonald Senior Consultant Professional Profile: Additional Information:
Kristine Ratushniak Senior Consultant Professional Profile:
Kristine’s recent recruiting focus is on SAP professionals utilizing ECC, Netweaver, and Business Objects. She places many positions including the following: SAP Manager, SAP Project Manager, SAP Basis Administrator, SAP Netweaver Administrator, SAP Business Analyst, SAP Configuration Lead, SAP Security Administrator, SAP Functional Analyst (FI CO HR BI BW SD LE APO SCM MM PP WM, SAP Integration Lead, SAP Financials, Infrastructure Architect, Developer). Kristine approaches the challenge of locating both passive as well as active talent with the utmost professionalism. She acts as a glass conduit between the client and candidate and becomes a trusted advisor to both. Earlier in her career Kristine managed the Canadian market as the National Marketing/Sales Representative for a Global Category Leader in the Consumer Packaged Goods Industry. Activities and Societies:
Education: University of North Carolina at Wilmington- B.S., Business Administration/Marketing
Kathleen Lawless Senior Consultant Professional Profile:
Kathleen began her Consulting career in the IT industry. Examples of her successes include being named a preferred Consultant for SAS Institute and Siebel Systems, now Oracle. Kathleen recruited high level sales, marketing and consulting disciplines in each organization. She also placed one of the first Diversity Vice Presidents in a leading software company. Concentrating in Diversity, Inclusion and Flexibility, Kathleen has placed within the Energy Industry a Director of Recruiting, Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Tax and Finance professionals as well as Global Vice President candidates all within a 12 month period. Preceding her career in recruitment, Kathleen spent several years as an educator with a concentration in mathematics. Additional Information: Mother of four, Volunteer coach at the NASHMBA, Member of the Friends of FENG, chosen to participate in NTL Institute Certification Program. Education: Rutgers University
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Leslie began her sales and marketing career working with American Express and Kerr-McGee Oil. She held several Director level positions with advertising and graphic design firms in the United Kingdom and U.S. 
Kristine began her career in Executive Recruiting in the city of Toronto, in Ontario Canada. Upon returning to the United States she settled in North Carolina where she opened The Market Shapers Raleigh office. Kristine specializes in the Consulting and Outsourcing marketplace where she has a concentration in SAP & Oracle Technical Recruiting. In addition to her own strong network, Kristine is able to leverage the Market Shapers Professional Network, including the Market Shapers Membership in NPA Worldwide. Therefore, offering clients the opportunity to review the best of talent regardless of location.
Kathleen Lawless specializes in the recruitment of upper level executives in the Energy and Utilities, Technology and Telecommunications market place throughout the United States and Europe. She has eight years experience as a Consulting Professional.Search
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