Qualifications:
Debbie has 25 years' experience in the Raleigh/RTP staffing and recruiting industry.

Achievements:
Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce
Triangle Future 30 Award, 1993, 1997

Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce
Pinnacle Business Award, 1998, 2000, 2001

Greater Raleigh Entrepreneurial Company Award, 1997

The Business Journal,
Women In Business Award, Deborah Greer, 2001

The Business Journal,
Fast 50 Award, 1998, 1999, 2000

The Business Journal,
The List: Women-Owned Businesses, 1999, 2003, 2004,2005

The Business Journal,
The List: Employment Services, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003,
2004, 2005

North Carolina Association of Personnel Consultants,
Distinguished Agency of the Year Award

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Alice Bennett Rup
Senior Client Services Manager

Certified Temporary
Staffing Specialist

alicer@thegreergroup.com
919-571-1646 x133

Education:
BA Communications
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

The Greer Group Experience:
Joined The Greer Group in April of 2001. Works with many high technology and biotechnology clients to place Greer associates in positions ranging from administrative/clerical,
light industrial, accounting and human resources. Managed
The Body Shop seasonal recruiting project of over 300 temporary associates. This included the initial interviewing, testing, background checks and orientations. Other clients include Eisai Pharmaceutical, Schwarz Biosciences and Polyzen.

Volunteer Experience:
Chi-Omega Sorority - Serves as an advisor at the NCSU chapter. Helps with the organization of a silent auction to benefit Make A Wish Foundation.

Qualifications:
Corporate banking experience. Sales and marketing experience for a major national catalog retail sales operation.

"I have the unique opportunity to recruit for a wide variety
of clients and candidates. While some recruiting and staffing companies work with a specific type of client and candidate, we have a variety of positions available for many different types of companies and people!

Greer candidates find that our in-depth and informative initial interview session is a valuable tool in preparation for potential future interviews. We offer free computer tutorials to all candidates so that they may improve or refresh skills they have not used in a while. Dedication to the success of our candidates is evident in every interaction that we have. We strive to give our candidates the knowledge and tools needed so that they can be outstanding employees.

I believe that our candidates and our long-term relationships with our clients have directly led to success of our company."

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Jennifer Dziepak
Junior Client Service Manager

jenniferd@thegreergroup.com
919-571-1646 ext 135

Education:
BS Psychology with a concentration in Human
Resource Development
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

The Greer Group Experience:
Jennifer is new to The Greer Group, Inc. team and is currently assisting one of our Senior Client Service Managers, Alice Rup. 

Qualifications:
Jennifer has 10 years retail sales/retail management experience, was a HR Intern for large home improvement corporation and for a large waste management corporation.

”Our customers are our business.  To go above and beyond their expectations is the true form of customer service.  Whether it is a sending a card to celebrate a birthday or staffing a position before a deadline, our business is viewed through various levels of conduct.  Exceeding all of these levels, as well as providing a wide knowledge-base, is the key to providing great customer service.
Greer cares about its clients AND its associates.  Our business is not about staffing a position, but rather finding a fit between an associate and a client that will benefit them both.  We genuinely have concern for all people and work hard to find employment for those who seek it.”

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Jackie Pendergraft
Client Services Manager

Certified Temporary
Staffing Specialist

jackiep@thegreergroup.com
919-571-1646 x138

Education:
BS Clothing & Textiles
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

The Greer Group Experience:
Joined The Greer Group in September 2002. Has established relationships in the Triangle area with manufacturers & distributors, research & development companies & retailers. Currently supporting an on-site project where Greer as 80 production associates working two shifts. The staffing levels for this project fluctuate daily. Works with clients to place light industrial associates in trade and general warehouse positions. Also specializing in placing lab technicians, retail managers and administrative/clerical associates. Assists candidates through an in depth interview process, online testing, drug testing, background checks and payrolling services.

Qualifications:
15 years of experience in Customer Service, Retail Management & Staffing/Recruiting.

"I bring to each customer and client my enthusiasm, positive attitude and work ethic. I am committed to helping clients achieve their employment goals while working towards building a long-term relationship with them. My goal is to
give outstanding customer service through open and honest communication, diligence in recruiting and a common effort with the client to find the best candidate for every position.
It is my reward to be able to provide a winning situation for both my clients and candidates. Placing qualified candidates
in an environment that they find challenging while helping the good of the company is my goal!"

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Danielle Loucks
Junior Client Services Manager

daniellel@thegreergroup.com
919-571-1646 x161

Education:
BS Human and Consumer Sciences
Ohio University, Athens, OH

The Greer Group Experience:
Danielle has been with Greer since October of 2007.
She assists Jackie Pendergraft in recruiting and interviewing in the light industrial field.

Qualifications:
Upon graduation in the fall of 2006, Danielle worked as an Assistant Manager in a retail environment, gaining experience in a management role as well as in sales, recruitment, leadership, and customer service.

“I believe that providing the best customer service will present the most effective results.  I think it is important to build trusting relationships with clients and candidates to ensure they are satisfied and to feel that I have made a contribution by helping others.

I think Greer is unique because we recruit for such a wide variety of clients and are capable of placing a large range of candidates.  Recruiting and placing others is a very rewarding field because I know that I have made a difference and used my knowledge to help place candidates and help clients with their needs.”

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Eliza Lloyd
Senior Client Services Manager

Certified Temporary
Staffing Specialist,
Certified Personnel Consultant

elizad@thegreergroup.com
919-571-1646 x123

Education:
BA Communication Studies
University of North Carolina-Wilmington, Wilmington, NC

The Greer Group Experience:
Joined The Greer Group in 1998. Works with clients in the technology sector such as Misys, Tecan, and Railinc. She works with many clients who support the pharmaceutical and medical industry such as S&R Communications. She supports staffing and recruiting efforts for a Wake County Human Services contract. Recruits associates to work in positions ranging from light industrial, warehouse, clerical/administrative, to executive management. Has experience working on projects with multiple placements and shifts.

Qualifications:
Corporate customer service and business development experience with a national car rental organization.
"The strength of my professional relationships is built upon a dedication to find an ideal match between the client's criteria and candidate competencies. I establish my accounts by taking the time to get to know the clients and finding out what their most important needs are. These open lines of communication hold the key to maintain trustful, long-lasting business partnerships.”

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Amanda Penrose
Junior Client Services Manager

amanda@thegreergroup.com
919-571-1646 x121

Education:
BA Psychology
Union University, Jackson, TN

The Greer Group Experience:
Amanda joined the Greer Group in 2006 as the front desk receptionist. Her duties included taking calls, making appointments, assisting the administrative team with special projects, and handling the over all functions of the registration process for candidates. She currently works as the assistant for Senior Client Services Manager, Eliza Lloyd. Amanda assists Eliza in all areas of the recruiting process, including reviewing resumes and interviewing candidates, administering assessment tests to determine skill level, and working with clients to identify their needs, resulting in the best fit for both client and candidate.

Qualifications:
Amanda graduated from Union University in May of 2006 where she majored in Psychology. Her field of study prepared her for interacting with a diversified population, as well as understanding the importance for people to find a satisfying career. She also worked for Union University’s Enrollment Office through a work study program where she assisted in the recruiting process for new students.

“It is a wonderful industry that can assist others in finding a satisfying career, and I’ve learned so much from my experience at The Greer Group about how to successfully accomplish that goal. It is great to work in a place where helping others the mindset. This attitude is something that both our clients and candidates sense through their interaction with us. The Greer Group has created an environment that is not only professional and helpful, but positive and friendly as well.”

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Mary Hennessey
Client Service Manager


maryh@thegreergroup.com
919-571-1646 x146

Education:
BS in Business Administration
Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, PA
Inductee to Susquehanna University’s Sports Hall of Fame for Volleyball & Track

The Greer Group Experience:
Mary is new to The Greer Group, Inc. coming to us from a national staffing agency in Augusta, Georgia.  She handles professional recruiting to include Engineering, Sales, Finance & Accounting, Information Technology & Administration.

Qualifications:
Mary has 20+ years of management, sales & hiring experience - Former employers include Spherion, Pepsi Bottling Group, Byrd Cookie Company (Gourmet Food) & US Army (Quartermaster Officer, CPT – Gulf War Veteran – Meritorious Service Medal)

“Great customer service starts with great listening skills!  It’s important to understand the client and their business in order to find the right employees that will take their business to the next level.   It is just as important to listen to our candidates, assess their skill levels and place them in positions where they can be successful.  Customer service is about CARING – you have to care about your clients & your candidates to make a difference in this business.”

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Penny Merritt
Senior Client Services Manager

Certified Temporary
Staffing Specialist,
Certified Personnel Consultant

pmerritt@thegreergroup.com
919-571-1646 x137

Education:
BS Early Childhood Education
University of Georgia, Athens, GA

The Greer Group Experience:
Penny joined The Greer Group in 1995. Works with many clients to place administrative and clerical personnel both on
a contract and full-time basis. Penny is very knowledgeable of the legal and real estate industries. Her clients include Cotton Incorporated, Reichold Chemical, Global Knowledge and SAS Institute.

Volunteer Experience:
Supports various child-focused charities through a neighborhood-based giving program.

Qualifications:
Penny has worked in the staffing industry for 15 years.
She has worked in many different areas of recruiting. Penny worked in the temporary staffing and recruiting industry in the Atlanta area for 5 years and she has been working in the Raleigh area for the past 10 years. Our clients enjoy working with Penny because of her outgoing personality, enthusiasm and her sense of urgency that she gives all job orders. She
is truly an asset to the staffing industry.

"I feel my clients and candidates are my top priority. I value each and every opportunity to help them in every way that
I can. I have found that pleasing clients and having continuous repeat business is extremely rewarding. I also think that being a good listener and knowing the market are key to being successful."


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Hollie Altice
Junior Client Services Manager

haltice@thegreergroup.com
919-571-1646 x131

Education:
BA in Elementary Education with minor Psychology
University of North Carolina-Wilmington, Wilmington, NC

The Greer Group Experience:
Hollie joined The Greer Group in August of 2007. She works with Senior Client Services Manager, Penny Merritt.  Hollie assists Penny in all areas of the recruiting process including; posting jobs, reviewing resumes, interviewing candidates and working with both clients and candidates to identify their needs.

Qualifications:
"My goal is to build trusting relationships with candidates and clients and making them feel comfortable going through the employment process.  This is achieved by giving great customer service and keeping both the Candidate and client well informed from the beginning."

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Stephanie Tatta
On-Site Manager

statta@thegreergroup.com
919-571-1646 x139

Education:
Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY
Communications with a minor in Psychology

The Greer Group Experience:

Stephanie joined the Greer team in December 2007 as one of our on-site managers.  She has previously worked in the media industry and has over 12 years of diverse HR experience.  She has been the Payroll and Benefits Administrator for WABC-TV in New York City and the Employee Relations Manager for the National Basketball Association.

Qualifications:
She has worked as a Recruiter for the following companies:  About.com and Lifetime Television.  
She has recruited for a variety of positions including, IT, Finance, Administrative and Executive. Stephanie is also currently a member of SHRM

“Great customer service in regards to recruiting must include the basic fundamentals, listening and understanding.  Listening and understanding both your client’s needs, and candidate’s desires couple together for a successful placement.  There’s nothing more rewarding than making the right placement for both parties involved.”

“Greer sets it apart from our competition by the wide variety of services we offer them.”

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Erin Spencer
Operations Manager

Certified Temporary
Staffing Specialist

espencer@thegreergroup.com
919-571-1646 x128

Education:
BBA, Concentration in Marketing
University of Georgia, Athens, GA

The Greer Group Experience:
Erin joined The Greer Group in 2005. She came to Greer with two years of previous staffing experience in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.  She previously worked in the recruitment and placement of project coordinators, administrative assistants and clerical positions.

Qualifications:
She moved into her new role at Greer in January of 2007 to handle internal and external communications with both clients and associates. This includes the marketing and advertising related to job postings. She works closely with Greer’s outsourced technology vendor and handles internal IT and website issues. Handles internal operations including compliance with associate prescreening activities such as drug screens, background checks, employment verifications, etc. Handles HR employment law matters such as I-9 compliance and social security verification.

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Becki Duncan
Payroll & Benefits Administrator

bduncan@thegreergroup.com
919-571-1646 x149

Education:
Attended College of Dupage in Glen Elyn, IL

The Greer Group Experience:
Becki joined The Greer Group in June of 1997 as our Receptionist. She relocated briefly and came back in August 2004 as our Administrative Assistant to support a team of managers. Becki now is our Payroll & Benefits Administrator for all of our temporary staff.

Volunteer Experience:
Supports her local Church with the food drive

Qualifications:
Becki previously worked for a company in RTP as their HR assistant.

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Robin Green
Administrative Coordinator

resumes@thegreergroup.com
919-571-0051

The Greer Group Experience:
Robin has been with Greer since its founding in 1986. In addition to providing administrative support to all of our staff, Robin manages the data processing functions to keep our information current. She also manages our receptionist and college interns.

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Ann Stoddard
Finance Manager

astoddard@thegreergroup.com
919-571-1646 x127

Education:
BS Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

The Greer Group Experience:
Ann joined The Greer Group in May of 2005 managing Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll.

Qualifications:
She moved into her new role in May 2006 as our Finance Manager. She has over 15+ years in Finance and management.  She previously worked as a Controller at MTS Sensors.  Ann believes her customer service philosophy is one that serves all of our clients in all matters relating to human resources. She feels that Greer sets itself apart based on our quality and dedication to its clients.

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Pam Owen
Business Development Manager

powen@thegreergroup.com
919-571-0051

Education:
BS Criminal Justice with a concentration in Law Enforcement, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
Paralegal Certification, National Institute for Paralegal Training, Atlanta GA

The Greer Group Experience:
Pam just recently rejoined the Greer team and has a combined 6 years with Greer.  Previously Pam was an On-site Manager at The Body Shop where she was responsible for recruiting and maintaining a staff of up to 800 on a variety of shifts.  Pam also helped with the development and management of other accounts to include Price Waterhouse Coopers. 

Qualifications:
Pam has worked in the staffing industry for over 15 years ranging from Banking/Financial, Executive Administrative, Engineering, IT, Call Centers, and Manufacturing.  Pam has rejoined Greer as a Business Development Manager and will handle sales and marketing efforts for both potential and existing Greer clients.

“Since before graduating from high school, I worked one on one with people in many different service arenas.  I have found over the years that the staffing industry allows me to continue my love for helping and providing service and opportunities for people. Deborah Greer gave me an opportunity many years ago, and each and every day I get to offer that same opportunity to many different people from all walks of life and backgrounds.  The relationships I have built with candidates and clients in this industry are priceless.  Now that’s rewarding, that’s success! “

“At The Greer Group our staff believes that everyone is a priority.  We focus on the needs of our candidates and clients and give 110% each day to deliver positive results and impeccable service.  We listen, we make a difference!”

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Mollie Hodl
Client Development Manager

mhodl@thegreergroup.com
919-571-1646 x148

Education:
BA English and Communication Arts
Spring Hill College, Mobile, AL

The Greer Group Experience:
Joined the Greer Group in February of 2005. Handles sales and marketing efforts for both potential and existing Greer clients. Interfaces directly with the Greer Client Services Managers to discuss clients' business issues to aid in recruiting efforts. Works to document client's environments thoroughly to assist in the placement process. Forms working relationships within many client departments to understand their challenges and recommend solutions. Assists in the interviewing and recruiting efforts if needed.

Volunteer Experience:
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church - Greeter Ministry Coordinator
Our Lady of Lourdes School - Served on various school committees and as Procurement Chair for Auction Fundraiser.

Junior League of Raleigh - Served in this women's volunteer organization for over 12 years. Served on Board of Directors as Vice President of Funding in 2004-05.

Various volunteer organizations - Handled volunteer recruitment, orientation, and management for numerous special events.

Qualifications:
Mollie has over eight years of experience in the staffing
and recruiting industry. She worked in client development
for a woman owned business in Seattle WA that provides technical communications personnel on a contract basis.
She worked mainly with software companies providing contract staff and scoping outsourced documentation projects. Served as an Account Manager for Alternative Resources Corporation (ARC), a provider of contract IT personnel and outsourced IT services. Clients included
Hewlett Packard, IBM, REI and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Assisted in the management of many nationwide computer upgrade projects performed under contract to IBM. Successes included winning an ARC-outsourced help desk on-site at a Hewlett Packard printer manufacturing facility.

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