Karla Heiser – Owner
PROFESSIONAL
What was your first job?
I worked for a Greek bakery in the French Market.
Best advice you received from a boss, friend, family member or mentor?
Everyone has advice or an opinion. Take want you want and throw away the rest. Make your own decision.
What are you most passionate about professionally?
Matching candidates in search of a better opportunity with an employer that encourages them to grow while building up the associate.
Advice you would give to a person going on an interview?
Act, dress and behave professionally. You only have one chance to make a great first impression. Employers will usually hire a great attitude over skillset.
What kind of work have you done in the past?
I have been a Pharmacy Technician, however most of my career I have been a recruiter for various companies, until I decided to open Heiser Staffing.
PERSONAL
Favorite quote:
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.
If you could change something in the world what would it be?
People accusing others that they don’t know of being racist, stupid, lazy, etc. You just don’t know what they are going through. Walk in their shoes for a day, and then you just may understand.
Invention you wish you thought of?
The computer
What are your hobbies?
Camping, boating, playing cards
How do you define a perfect Sunday afternoon?
A great movie and dinner with my husband. Chilling out.
Favorite place to vacation?
Hands down, Hawaii! It is pure heaven on earth.
Robin Cooney – Office Manager
PROFESSIONAL
What kind of work have you done in the past?
I have worked in Human Resources and Administrative management roles, with an emphasis on employee development, benefit management and office organization.
Best advice you received from a boss, friend, family member or mentor?
Change is good.
What are you most passionate about professionally?
Helping a candidate find his or her perfect job/position.
Advice you would give to a person going on an interview?
Be yourself. Know your target, be prepared. Don’t talk too much. ALWAYS BE ON TIME!
PERSONAL
Favorite quote:
“If you can’t fly, then run
If you can’t run, then walk
If you can’t walk, then crawl
But whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” ~ Martin Luther King Jr.
If you could change something in the world what would it be?
For all to understand, that we can have different opinions and still respect each other.
Invention you wish you’d thought of?
The Internet
What are your hobbies?
Traveling, music, gardening, being a Mom & Mimi
How do you define a perfect Sunday afternoon?
Family, good food, good music, sunshine and an adult beverage
Favorite place to vacation?
Anyplace that I haven’t been before. But the ocean, beach and swaying palm trees are always great!
Ian Cooney – Recruiter
PROFESSIONAL
What was your first job?
Right out of high school I spent 6 months as a subway sandwich artist.
Best advice you received from a boss, friend, family member or mentor?
Your belief in yourself will define what you can do, so don’t ever believe you can’t succeed.
What are you most passionate about professionally?
Helping to find candidate a position that they will love.
Advice you would give to a person going on an interview?
Dress well, research the company, and always be confident in yourself.
PERSONAL
Favorite quote:
“The most important thing in life is to stop saying ‘I Wish’ and start saying ‘I Will’” – Charles Dickens
If you could change something in the world what would it be?
Poverty
Invention or Idea you wish you thought of?
Tesla Motors
What are your hobbies?
Board games, fantasy novels, and painting.
How do you define a perfect Sunday afternoon?
A picnic in a quiet park with my family and dogs.
Favorite place to vacation?
Anywhere in Ireland.