Scott Woodard

This is Mike’s second NPR.  In October 2009, he accepted a contract position with DPS, but had identified early on Baxa as a preferred company.  Through his personal network he had facilitated an introduction to the President of Baxa and interviewed with the leadership team during the summer.  However, they were not yet ready to bring him on board.  When he accepted the contract position, he informed his network, which generated a new conversation with the Baxa people.  They resumed their conversation and the Baxa leadership decided they needed Mike’s talents and created a new position for him.  We worked with him in negotiating a more attractive package.

Mike recently accepted a position as a Data Migration Engineer at Safire Technologies.  His projects will specifically be working on contracts with Charles Schwab.  He is transitioning from a position as a Systems Analyst.  He will enjoy a 10% increase in salary in his current position.

Scott’s quote:

Mike was looking for an IT role in a company while he and his fiancée set up a photography business.  He had a number of small contracts between his last job and his current offer.

Mike accepteda position with the DPS.  This is a contract position and funded by a grant received by DPS.  Mike is very excited as he will have the opportunity to do some ground breaking work with a great team.  Mike and the hiring manager are already discussing how he can be brought into the organization on a full-time permanent basis.  We worked with Mike on interview and negotiation strategy with both TEG and DPS.  He was a little disconcerted about the slow decision process on DPS’ part and was appreciative of our coaching regarding how to keep connected to the hiring manager.  We will continue to work with Mike as this is not yet a full time position and he wants to continue to build consulting projects.  Transitioning out of the tourism/hospitality industry Mike will make an annualized salary just under $90k.

“The major value of working with GCM and Scott was in the confidence boosting; having someone to push me to go beyond what I felt my abilities were; and the coaching when I decided to change careers.” – Rich

Accepted a Financial Advisor position with Waddell & Reed with earning expected to exceed $75K in first year and $100K in second year.

Don was a returning client who had initially been recruited as a partner in a financial management consulting firm.  After about a year and a half, he realized he really wanted to have more of a hands on role with a small technology company.  He saw his niche as a CFO.  The initial discussions with Verocity focused on his financial management expertise.  However, because of the company’s rapid growth, their more immediate need was someone who could take the operations helm and ensure the appropriate systems were in place to sustain their growth.  Don was able to convince the CEO and principal investor that he could meet their needs.

George’s experience as a long-time entrepreneur, coupled with his age (in his sixties), were issues that needed to be overcome as he sought employment in a corporate setting.  Moreover, George was very discerning about the type of corporate environment he wanted.  He wanted to be in a place that appreciated his leadership capabilities and his experience.  MMG is an internet startup firm with a very creative and innovative staff.  George is very excited to find this group and about the opportunity to contribute his entrepreneurial experience to a new endeavor.  We worked with George on developing documents and interview responses that built on his strengths and mitigated his liabilities.  We also worked with him to negotiate his contract with MMG.

“The two elements of GCM that were most valuable were:

The video interview:  it was really interesting to see myself as others see me . . . not always consistent with how we think we are coming across

My regular meetings with Scott:  he provided me guidance, direction, motivation, counsel and sanity checks” – Jeanette M.

Beth had been unemployed for several months caring for an ill relative prior to coming to GCM.  She was looking to relocate out of Denver, but to stay in Colorado.  She had been contacted by a recruiter in regards to a position with a company she was not interested in; however, by using the training she received from GCM, she was able to get the recruiter to reveal another position and was able to sell her on it.  It is a contract job with the very strong possibility of evolving into a permanent position within the company and she is thrilled.

Kelly was new to Denver and did not have a network in place when she came to GCM.  Her experience and training was in publishing, education, and nonprofits.  She decided she wanted to focus on a business career and GCM worked with her to reframe her skills in this area.

“GCM provided the ability to think strategically about my career path; and built my confidence by enjancing my communicaiton skills with new people in new environments.” – Kelly

Tracey worked with GCM to secure her new position after an unusual turn of events with her previous company.  She worked hard on her networking skills and was contacted by a company based in Minnesota to be regional controller in Denver.  She was selected over 120 other candidates.  This new position gives her the chance to add other aspects to her sill portfolio.