CHICAGO, IL

Location: Chicago, IL

My Job: I help the Chicago team expand our footprint while evangelizing the integration of V-Soft into the Chicago market.

Prior to V-Soft, I: was the owner of Palace Gate Corp from 2006, we were purchased by V-Soft in 2016. I have 20 years of industry experience encompassing, sales, recruiting and operations.

Special Hobby: I love mountain biking!

Favorite Movie: The Deer Hunter, CRASH, Blades of Glory... It depends on the day.

Location: Chicago, IL

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Location: Chicago, IL

My Job: I lead the recruiting function to deliver top tier talent to our clients quickly. I work closely with our Recruiters and Resource Managers to make sure we have a smooth, efficient process. I also partner with Sales to make sure we are in alignment and can make sure V-Soft is the staffing firm of choice!

Prior to V-Soft: I have worked as an English teacher as well as an Admissions Recruiter for independent schools. I have spent 17 years in IT recruiting in both staffing and corporate settings, and for the past 5 years have worked as Palace Gate Corporation, leading the recruiting function.

Favorite TV Show: Schitt's Creek — I love Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara!

Special Hobby: I am a runner and completed the Chicago half marathon in 2015.

Location: Chicago, IL

My Job: I help keep behind-the-scenes office operations running smoothly to ensure V-Soft delivers the best employee experience in the industry.

Prior to V-Soft, I: I started out working as the office manager at a transmission repair shop right out of high school. There I handled all bookkeeping duties, customer service, marketing and even sales. I started working at Palace Gate in 2009 and have had the wonderful opportunity to grow with the company throughout the years, leading up to their acquisition by V-Soft!

Special Hobby: Our family rents the same cottage just south of South Haven, MI every year. The cottage is directly on Lake Michigan and is absolutely our own personal paradise.

Favorite Movie: Hope Floats

Location: Chicago, IL

My Job: I break and service accounts and also enjoy mentoring the sales team at Palace Gate to help shorten the sales cycle for acquiring new accounts... for all to enjoy.

Prior to V-Soft, I: have 17 years in IT staffing! I worked with Sally Martin early in our careers and stayed in touch, thankfully.

Special Hobby: Backpacking/hiking/camping, and volleyball

Favorite Movie: Old School

Location: Chicago, IL

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Location: Chicago, IL

My Job: I help support management in sourcing and screening candidates to meet staffing needs for clients.

Favorite Movie: Step Up 

Special Hobby: I love dancing and listening to all types of music.

My Job: I connect applicants to the right opportunity. This is a challenge that I find very rewarding!

Special Hobby: Trying new recipes in the kitchen, spending time with my husband, baby daughter, and our dog.

Favorite Food: Chicken Parmesan

Location: Chicago, IL

My Job: I help connect talent into the right position. I also service clients and assist them in finding the right candidates for their needs. 

Prior to V-Soft: I worked four years at Palace Gate before we merged with our new V-Soft family last year. 

Special Hobby: Spending time with my family.

Favorite Movie: Pretty Woman

My Job: I develop new business opportunities for V-Soft to provide IT solutions for regional businesses.

Special Hobby: I enjoy an intense workout class and spend most of my free time driving my kids to and from their activities.

Favorite Sports Team: My daughter's field hockey team and I love a great Cubs game.

Location: Chicago, IL

My Job: I connect my clients with the right talent and challenge them to make hiring decisions.

Prior to V-Soft, I: was in sales/account management with Palace Gate Corporation, which merged with V-Soft in 2016.

Special Hobby: I love to travel (especially to Europe,) and I play basketball.

Favorite TV Show: The Office

Location: Chicago, IL

My Job: I am a remote contract recruiter supporting the efforts of the Chicago team to fill open positions for all clients. I have worked with the Chicago team since late 2010.

Prior to V-Soft, I: have prior experience with Information Technology Account Management and Sales with various firms. I was referred to Sally by a mutual contact, and I have been working with the Chicago team ever since! Working in recruiting from product/service sales has been a very rewarding and educational experience.

Special Hobby: Nature/dog walks, video games, cooking.

Favorite Movie: The Matrix.

Location: Chicago, IL

My Job: I am a high-energy performer who collaborates well with team members. I am passionate about giving my candidates and clients 110 percent throughout the entire hiring process. My industry knowledge and professional network continue to expand in the areas of Web & Application Development, Data Warehousing, Server Administration, Network/Infrastructure Engineers & Architects, Project Management, Business Analysis as well as several various niche technologies and needs of our clients.

Prior to V-Soft, I: was referred into the Chicago team by Mike Hoffmann.

Favorite Band: Zac Brown Band

Favorite Movie: When a Man Loves a Woman

Location: Chicago, IL.

Don't worry! Cathy's profile will be available soon.

My Job: I acquire new customers as well as grow existing business.

Special Hobby: I love to travel. I have been to 5 of the 7 continents.

Favorite Movie: Godfather

Location: Chicago, IL

My Job: I perform project and content management for select clients and also facilitate social media and photography-related aspects of the business, for the Chicago office.

Prior to V-Soft: 15 years of public relations and marketing experience, working directly with major clients and news media outlets across the world. Also about 10 years of photography experience.

Favorite TV Show: Discovery channel and traveling shows. 

Favorite Hobby: I've been to California more than any other location. I always enjoy the geographic diversity there. Also, Colorado. Outside of work, I enjoy being outside and exercising, and also photography.

Location: Chicago, IL

Don't worry! Eugene's profile will be available soon.

Location: Chicago, IL

My Job: I provide guidance to junior recruiters. I am a trusted adviser and coach to candidates, assisting them in advancing their career and connecting them with the right opportunity.

Prior to V-Soft, I: have 15 plus years of recruiting, leading, and mentoring junior level recruiters.

Special Hobby: Jamaica/Negril is my favorite place to travel. I enjoy cooking, spending time with my family

Favorite TV Show: The Simpsons

Location: Chicago, IL

My Job: I connect talent to opportunities.

Prior to V-Soft: 15 years in staffing brought me here.

Favorite Food: Cake

Special hobby: Theater

Location: Chicago, IL

My Job: I support all departments to ensure V-Soft delivers the best customer service to our clients.

Prior to V-Soft, I: graduated from the University of Dayton in May of 2016. Since then I had an internship with the communications team at my alma mater, Loyola Academy. I am thrilled to start my professional career!

Special Hobby: I love to see plays and musicals! My name was inspired by the play Les Miserables.

Favorite Movie: One of my favorite movies is Big Fish. It is very odd, yet creative and heartwarming.

Location: Chicago, IL

My Job: I "search and employ". I find technical individuals that support the skills, environment and personalities our clients are asking for.

Prior to V-Soft, I: was a recruiter for Palace Gate Corporation

Special Hobby: Motorcycles. Ton-Up a not for profit motobike club that I am a member of, we support a Scholarship titled after a good friend who passed away and a program Tools4Teens where we give teens tool boxes filled with tools, rides, rallies and shows.

Favorite Movie: Blue Velvet