I worked with Michael as a successfully placed candidate for an executive leadership position. He was candid about what the organization was seeking, and took a significant amount of time to understand what I was looking for in a new career opportunity. At many points during the interviews, he contacted me to ensure that all of my questions were being answered, and to see if I was comfortable with the process. Michael followed through everything that he committed to do or provide, and was exceptionally timely in returning all calls and emails. Michael distinguished himself in that he really focused on developing a relationship with me to understand my career goals. I could see that this approach would aid in providing the best long term match between and candidate and an organization.
Michael Chae
Executive Director
American Diabetes Association
January 4, 2012
I typically have not had good experiences working with recruiters because the ones with whom I have worked in the past did not listen to my requirements and effectively match their candidates to them. Upon my initial interview with Michael, I felt comfortable that he understood what I was looking for and his eagerness to help came through over the phone. He was also very confident in his abilities stating upfront that should he not deliver, he would understand my looking elsewhere.
My expectations were that Michael would listen to my requirements and present me with suitable candidates to review. He did not pass everyone on to me to screen but rather did the first screening himself. Michael exceeded my expectations as he put forth 3 highly qualified candidates and also helped in selling the chosen candidate in moving over to Orange. He made the whole process much easier and saved me a lot of time finding a candidate in a territory where I am not home based.
I found Michael a pleasure to work with. He was persistent, helped me stay on track with my project timelines, found very qualified candidates in a remote geography (even different country), he sold the candidate on our company, and negotiated salary on my behalf. He really saved me a lot of time and recruited a candidate in about 1/2 the time I originally expected or could have done on my own.
I would definitely work with Michael again, and would highly recommend him to others.
Kristen Downs
Sales Director Canada & New England
Orange Business Services
March 2011
I appreciate the incredible effort you and your firm put forth in helping me with one of my most critical leadership searches in my territory. I was impressed by your attention to detail and the amount of time you spend up front to really understand what I was looking for in a candidate. This admittedly was a difficult search, but you produced top notch candidates in a relatively short period of time. You worked your tail off for me, and even though I was tough to reach you stayed the course and never wavered in your persistence to deliver results.
Your professionalism, responsiveness and attention to detail made it a pleasure working with you and Veritas Search Consultants. I would highly endorse you and your firm to any company that has critical positions to fill and needs a pro to recruit top talent!
Olen Scott
Vice President
National and Strategic Accounts
XO Communications Business Services
March 2010
I have known and worked with Michael Epifanio for the past 7 years, Michael and his team have been an integral part of helping me build my company from the ground up when I assumed the President’s role with Preferred Home Mortgage/TOUSA. Michael personally placed most of my Senior Management team, and along with his dedicated team of recruiters they secured top Loan Officers and Branch Managers in every key market we had a presence. Michael has proven his value as a trusted advisor and consultative search partner over and over again. I would highly encourage any organization that is looking to grow and does not want to settle for mediocrity when it comes to the most important you have job as the leader of your company – finding and hiring the best talent make the investment and call Michael Epifanio at Veritas Search Consultants.
Pete Strawser
President
Preferred Home Mortgage – National
I have had the privilege of working with Veritas Search Consultants, Inc. for the past couple of years. When it was time for Autism Speaks to build a national organization with talented executives in major markets, we reached out to Veritas Search Consultants, Inc. Their team has many years of executive recruiting experience and an extensive network of executive talent. Veritas Search Consultants was uniquely qualified to help us in landing the right talent to fill our critical executive positions across the country.
I would not hesitate to recommend Veritas Search Consultants, Inc., to colleagues both internally and externally.
Mark Roithmayr
President
Autism Speaks
Michael assisted my company with a search for a very specialized Project Manager. He ensured me that he would find us a candidate with the skills needed for this position. Within one week, I received resumes from Michael for this difficult search. We hired the candidate that Michael suggested was a perfect match for the position. Michael is a very successful recruiter, and I highly recommend him to assist with your business needs.
Jackie Skinner
Director of Human Resources
Octapharma Plasma
December 2009
I have worked with Michael Epifanio, President of Veritas Search Consultants, Inc. for the past two years. During this time, I have been impressed by Mr. Epifanio’s positive and proactive attitude towards his work, as well as by his fine performance during the search process.
Mr. Epifanio’s interpersonal and communication skills are impressive and are the foundation of his productive working relationship with our staff. He consistently utilizes the entire range of appropriate interviewing and listening skills needed to elicit pertinent information from an applicant and to help identify a positive match for the National Kidney Foundation.
Mr. Epifanio has assisted us in finding qualified candidates for three executive-level searches in what is currently a very challenging marketplace. I have been routinely impressed by his timely ability to understand and meet our requirements and by his efficient and upbeat attitude towards the work at hand.
I recommend Michael Epifanio for any executive search need in the nonprofit sector.
Donna Giannone
Director of Human Resources
National Kidney Foundation
January 2010
Michael Epifanio provides his clients a skilled and personable approach to finding a new direction in their profession. During the interview process for a potential opportunity, he provided hands on coaching that identified and articulated my strengths exactly as they fit the position. This enabled me to clearly assess the position, address the organization’s needs with ideas informed by my specific skills and, ultimately, receive an offer. I appreciate Michael’s sensitivity to providing thorough information to both me andthe organization so everyone involved could make a good decision. His professionalism, commitment (and good sense of humor) during this process and his ability to satisfactorily close the deal, have opened up an exciting new chapter in my career.
Alexanna Johnson
Major Gifts Officer
American Cancer Society
August 2009
I have had the pleasure of working with Veritas Search Consultants, Inc. in recent search efforts to fill critically important management positions for Autism Speaks. As a twenty-five year development veteran with the March of Dimes, I have been impressed with Veritas’ in-depth experience in nonprofit. When they presented candidates for a key position in our premier Philadelphia market, the due diligence of qualifying, assessing, referencing and closing candidates to be ready, willing and able to accept an offer, was a huge asset to me and Autism Speaks. The Philadelphia hire is now recognized as one of the top development professionals in our entire region. The Autism Speaks staff, volunteers and I could not have been more pleased with the process and results.
I would highly recommend Veritas Search Consultants, Inc. to deliver an exemplary executive search for your organization.
Mary Lou Dawson
Senior Regional Director – Tri-State
Autism Speaks