Colette Gardner

Colette has dedicated herself to supporting the professional development and success of clients and colleagues for 30 years. Her strength is her ability to hire, develop people, and lead teams, she provides support and clarity throughout the career journey. Colette brings her business acumen, intellectually vibrant approach, and customized solutions to ensure each client’s success. As an HR executive with organizational leadership experience, Colette brings strategic insight to her clients. Her industry experience is global and diverse; professional services, financial services, not-for-profit, private equity, retail and maritime include Deutsch Bank/Bankers Trust, ABN AMRO, Misys, Mitsubishi USA, Arthur Andersen, Cardiovascular Research Foundation, and Eagle Bulk Shipping. Colette has conducted countless interviews and advised hiring managers on the candidate selection process or hired directly at every level of diverse organizations. Her experience coaching hiring managers and candidates provide unique insight into what decision-makers are looking for.

Notable Client Achievements

• Worked with recent graduates on resumes, LinkedIn profiles, cover letters, and networking which resulted in multiple interviews and a job offer.
• Successfully helped mid-level technology executive update resume and secure a new management position.
• Worked with women re-entering the workforce after time away raising a family creating a resume, interview skills, and networking to find a position with balance.
• Successfully supported a seasoned sales executive with resume updates and personal branding which led to a new business development role within a growth industry
• Successfully supported a small business owner who sold her business to re-enter the corporate work environment.