Sample Business Presentation2009

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Firm Profile Engaged executive search

Female owned, operated and managed office

National reach and the presence

Industry and market experts in the Hospitality/Tourism and related sectors

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Firm Profile Rated by Clients & Candidates as the most

trusted and trustworthy firm Headquarters in Chicago Conduct 10-20 client engagements annually Cost Savings Value Proven Performance

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Mission and Vision Deliver outstanding results

Understand their unique cultures

Candidate experiences is professional

Build long-term strategic client partnerships

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Our ApproachMeet and Develop Insights Conduct face-to-face meetings with hiring

managers Understand client’s strategic goals Understand corporate cultures and leadership

styles Understand client’s definition of a successful

search Discuss prospective target companies Our only off limits are our active clients

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Our Approach

Develop Profile and Identify Outstanding Candidates Detailed position profile that is supported by key sponsors if of

the search

All searches begin with original research. We also utilize contract research as needed.

We are tenacious when cultivating candidates

We take a “high touch, low leverage” approach to our work

We guarantee three qualified candidates in the first 35 days of engagement

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Our Approach

Present Candidates and Facilitate Interviews

Confidential Report for each candidate

We facilitate all candidate scheduling

Our process is iterative throughout the engagement

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Our Approach

Collaborate to Close Candidate

Assist in structuring competitive offer

Present both written and verbal references

Conduct background checks, degree verification, and conduct PI Test as agreed upon

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Fee Structure

Fees are typically a percentage of first-year cash compensation

Cash compensation includes base salary and signing bonus

Engagement fee is a quarter of the anticipated fee

Some clients prefer a flat fee approach, which we are happy to discuss

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Key Tenets

Our clients come first

Passion for our work and a relentless focus on search completion

We guarantee our work for one year

We strive to identify diverse slates of highly qualified candidates

We value collaboration and collegiality

Our priorities are speed, honesty, flexibility and quality

Sample Client Engagements

Greater North Michigan Avenue Association

West Paces

Sofitel Hotel

Fairmont Hotels

Peninsula Chicago

Hilton Hotels

Dolce Conference Center

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Client References

References are available upon request. Please contact the following for assistance:

Deborah Hall-Kayler, Founder & President

312.578.1650

dhall@hallandassociatesltd.com

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Deborah Hall-Kayler, Founder & PresidentDeborah A. Hall-Kayler is the founder and president of Hall & Associates, Ltd. Over the past

10 years she has been building relationships with high level executives in the hospitality industry nationally and partnering with them to identify and assess candidates capabilities and corporate fit for critical leadership positions. She received her BA – Lake Erie College.

Prior to launching her business in December of 1998, Ms. Hall-Kayler worked for McGettigan Partners, was the Director of Sales at the Whitehall Hotel in Chicago, and spent 7 years with Hyatt at the Park Hyatt and the Hyatt Suites. She began her career at the Mayfair Regent Hotel & Regent International Group.

Membership & Philanthropic Involvement: Chair of the National Association of Executive Recruiters 2007-2009 Speaker for Meeting Professionals International and Professional Women's Club of

Chicago and Professional Convention Management Association Member of the Greater North Michigan Avenue Association, Illinois Hotel & Lodging

Association and Meeting Professionals International Active with the Global Alliance for Africa in developing their Hospitality & Tourism

Vocational Center in Tanzania as well as on the Gala Committee

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Joan Taffe, AssociateJoan joined Hall & Associates as an Associate in 2007. In this integral role, Joan has a variety of responsibilities which include performing candidate development and client research, screening all candidates and supporting the firm’s business development initiatives. 

Prior to joining the Hall & Associates team, Joan’s career spanned over 16 years serving in a variety of administrative and management roles within such prominent hotel sales and marketing organizations as Chicago Hilton, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, Swissotel, Clarion Barcelo Hotel O’Hare, Four Points by Sheraton Chicago, and Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa.

Joan received her BA in Marketing from Robert Morris University, Chicago. She serves as the Advisor to the Diversity Council for Meeting Professional International and was a member of the Society Government Meeting Professionals. Further, Joan has served as a committee member of the Global Alliance for Africa and has been active within several family-oriented volunteer organizations ranging from the Funeral Directors Wives Group to Treasurer of AAU Summer Basketball League.

A native of Jamaica, she and her husband, Otto Ali have four sons, and enjoy living in the Chicago area.

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Thank you for your time and attention.

One East Wacker Drive | Suite 2600 | Chicago, IL 60601 | 312.578.1650 P | HallandAssociatesltd.com