"For the first time in my long business career I engaged an executive search firm to manage the process to fill our VP of Supplier Development. It's one of the best decisions I have ever made. We engaged DeVilling and Associates to do the search for us. The choice was easy since I have known Skip DeVilling for over 30 years in the various industry roles that we each have had over that time. He started his recruiting and consulting business about ten years ago. Skip screened over 80 resumes and selected about ten for us to look at and along with him we cut our selections down to 4. We held personal interviews at our office in Lockport, NY. Skip guided us throughout interview process because we haven't done that type of an in-depth interview for quite some time. The four candidates we selected for the position were excellent, which made it difficult to make the final choice. With Skip's help we completed our search in less than 60 days - a much shorter time than we expected. Skip made the process simple, efficient, and cost effective." "Skip is a very level-headed, creative thinker and a huge big-picture guy, with the knack for finding just the right answer to every problem he is presented. He connects quickly to the strategic initiative and has a great track record of finding the right talent, in the right market, when you need it. His combination of industry experience, ability to leverage social media, positive outlook, and thoroughness to complete the job the right way is terrific. Skip is a great addition to any company's team in need of new talent acquisition." "Historically we have not used search firms when looking to fill management needs. But after assessing our internal capabilities, recognizing the changes in our marketplace and the skills required to effectively address the diverse responsibilities managers face today, we quickly recognized we needed a pro. Skip DeVilling has a long and successful record in the industrial channels we serve and his contacts are probably unmatchable. He effectively screened many candidates and provided not only a qualified list but helped us in assessing traits which would lead to selection of the candidate that would best fit our needs. Compared to doing the search ourselves we not only found this process very beneficial but cost effective as well. "When it comes to the assessment, recruiting and retention of human capital there is no better adviser than Skip DeVilling. Through his business, sales and HR expertise he has developed a proven process which helps a business executive better assess their strategic business needs and helps you determine how human capital can meet those needs. Skip is extremely diligent when screening candidates. He has always brought qualified candidates who met our criteria. He also helped us with the interview process by designing a series of interviews which brought out the strengths and weaknesses of the candidates. Skip also uses management style testing to match your management style with the candidates. The executives we have hired with Skip's assistance have been long term and exceeded our expectations. Outside the HR role that I have retained Skip, I have used him as a trusted business adviser, His knowledge of the sales process, how organizations work and how to boil the strategic goals to tactical outcomes has always amazed me. He has helped me on numerous occasions with business issues and I have referred people to him for his business counsel. If Skip can not help you, he knows someone who does!" "Skip is a professional extraordinaire ... he has the highest business and personal ethics and can be counted on to deliver integrity in all situations (even golf!). Skip is exceptionally well connected in the MRO and tooling industries and is considered an expert with his industry knowledge and experience. I wouldn't hesitate to refer Skip." We together collaboratively on several client projects. He is not only a well seasoned and successful recruiter, he is a very personable professional with excellent career development insight. Skip is very well versed in what a candidate needs to move forward and how to best promote their talents. In addition to his recruiting expertise, Skip is an exceptional coach and writer who has helped people in diverse industry channels and age groups. I wholeheartedly recommend and endorse Skip for support in any area related to careers and job search." "Skip brings a unique view to the table. His experience on the manufacturing side and his knowledge and contact base at the distributor level make him a valuable player to have on your side. Whether you're trying to build a sales network or looking someone to help you find a key candidate for your organization Skip is someone you need to talk "I've known Skip for almost ten years. We connected when I was a candidate for a position with a company that I cannot even recall now. What I do remember from the first meeting with Skip was his genuine, honest and direct approach to telling me what it would take for me to be successful professionally. He also provided subtle hints on how to work on my personal transformation to add greater value to an organization. Skip has continued to stay in touch over the years, cultivating the relationship. I get a birthday e-card from him every year and an occasional "Thinking of you. How's it going?" message, too. That type of "customer service/relationship management" is quite rare these days. Moreover, Skip is an intelligent, insightful business professional with a wealth of MRO experience. I highly recommend Skip to any organization looking for talent acquisition /development, strong business acumen, continuous improvement and enhanced efficiency expertise. He's one-of-kind to be sure "Energy - enthusiasm - and understanding characterize Skip. These fundamental qualities compliment his knowledge of the industry, who does what and why, and what makes a "perfect fit" for the company and the individual." "I've worked with Skip for over 5+ years. He's a great resource for our company and a pleasure to work with. His vast experience in our industry has tremendously helped our company reach it's goals." "Skip's extensive experience and relationships within the US Industrial Distribution sector have made him a unique asset in our overall market development strategy." "Skip recruited me into Industrial Distribution Group (IDG) in 2006. His work ethic, industry knowledge and attention to detail are outstanding. During the recruiting process he was in constant contact with both sides and made sure everyone was well prepared for each meeting. Skip is exceptional at what he does and I highly recommend him as a recruiter." "I first met Skip when he was hired to search for an officer of a non-profit company. His system of matching people to jobs is extremely accurate and provided great results. After this time period, I also leaned on Skip to help me and another family member with our career directions. Once again, Skip's advice was invaluable. He has a precise knowledge of certain industries and yet can apply his recruiting systems and career advice across the board. I would highly recommend his services." "Skip's in-depth knowledge of a variety of industries, coupled with his tremendous network, enables him to keep his finger on the pulse, finding the right solution to the problem at hand. I have worked with Skip in the past, and his "go get 'em" attitude and high energy level are contagious! His no-nonsense approach gets results, and you should get Skip"