Vista Capital Partners has hired Monique Kellerman as their new Director of Marketing. Vista Capital Partners is one of the leading financial advisors in the Pacific Northwest. Kellerman will work to advance the firm’s goals around growth, client experience, and employee experience. Vista partnered with Motus Recruiting in this executive search. Kellerman is a financialRead more

March is the designated month to celebrate the many contributions women have made to American history. However, as this month ends, there’s no reason we should stop the recognition. But first, let’s go through a brief history of how Women’s History Month started: It started as a weeklong celebration of women’s contributions to culture, history,Read more

Image via oregonhumanities.org article, “Reaching Back for Truth” One of the most rewarding parts of recruiting and staffing is learning about the incredible contributions different organizations are making in our state and our community. As we celebrate Black History Month, we wanted to put a spotlight on Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center (MHIC) and the historyRead more

PATRICK DAVIDEXECUTIVE SEARCH RECRUITING CONSULTANT Patrick is a builder of relationships. With over a decade of experience in the engineering and technology space, Patrick knows how to put career pieces together for candidates and clients alike. Working six years as a software engineer, he has an intimate knowledge of how different teams work and theRead more

Greater Portland Inc has officially hired Monique Claiborne as their new president and CEO. Greater Portland Inc (GPI) provides support and services to companies seeking to relocate or expand in Greater Portland. Claiborne will oversee the nonprofit public-private partnership, which advances regional economic development through job growth and investment in the seven-county, bi-state region. GPI partneredRead more

Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc. has been recognized with ClearlyRated’s 2021 Best of Staffing® Client, Employee, and Talent Awards. These awards are presented in partnership with presenting sponsor, CareerBuilder, and gold sponsors, Indeed and Talent.com. Motus received satisfaction scores of 9 or 10 out of 10 from 76.6 percent of their placed job candidates, significantlyRead more

Survival of the Most Adaptable in the Workplace Guest post by Kim Celentano, CEO of Strivven Media, creators of VirtualJobShadow.com and VJSJunior.com Our career-ready platforms serve as bridges between employers and students. Because we have a direct line into K-12 schools, we have the responsibility to introduce workforce realities into the classroom. Here’s one of them: The Digital Age has shattered whatever normsRead more

PAMELA BORINGPROFESSIONAL SERVICES RECRUITER Pamela is a Matchmaker of Opportunities! As a Professional Services Recruiter, Pamela makes lasting connections with our candidates and the community we serve. With a background in hospitality and HR, she has a decade of experience making placements in roles such as Administrative, Food and Beverage, Front Office, Back Office, Engineering,Read more

In our final Community Conversation of 2020, Orlando Williams spoke with Port of Portland Executive Director Curtis Robinhold about engaging meaningful community development. Curtis Robinhold became the Executive Director of the Port of Portland (Port) in 2017. He joined the Port as Deputy Executive Director in February of 2014. The Port, governed by a nine-memberRead more

JILLIAN BLACKBURNPROFESSIONAL SERVICES RECRUITER As a Professional Services Recruiter, Jillian works across various industries to find and match talented candidates to companies best suited for mutual success. Her previous experience includes fashion styling and working as a skilled trades recruiter. “I am a people person, and I love helping people. So what better industry couldRead more