"Vaco always takes the time to really understand our requirements in a candidate search and does whatever it takes to deliver. They screen candidates well and only send candidates that truly fit the bill.  Their sense of urgency is unmatched by other firms.  I always think of Vaco first when I have needs in Finance and highly recommend them.  They are professional in their service and they deliver. "

The American Red Cross, Triangle Area Chapter had the opportunity last year to partner with VACO on a search for a Director of Financial Development. As we started the process he met with us on numerous occasions to understand our ideal candidate and then went to work on our behalf. At the same time we performed our own search via inter Red Cross processes and external efforts. I am pleased to report we chose the VACO candidate over those we had gleaned from our own efforts.

In the entire process the VACO team was professional, diligent and confidential. When we needed additional information about candidates they had indentified we received details and feedback promptly allowing us to maintain our hiring schedule. We also enjoyed their professional approach to identifying candidates for us to consider but then allowing us to make the best decision without undue pressure to select their candidate. 

Working with the VACO staff was very beneficial to our search process and they took time to understand our organization's needs. You can be assured the candidates they identify will have met the criteria you have established and your recruitment and identification of qualified candidates will be enhanced. Our candidate was not directly seeking employment at the time and we may have missed the opportunity to hire such a qualified candidate had VACO not been involved in the process and able to identify her in the community for us.

I highly recommend that organizations such as ours consider the services of VACO in your recruitment and identification of key leadership staff for director level and CEO level positions in their organizations.  

I have worked directly with Dave Rhode of Vaco since 2007. I have found him and Vaco exceptionally responsive and dedicated to finding solutions which meet our Company's needs. I have no hesitation in recommending Dave and Vaco for efficiently providing highly professional temporary resources.

Dave has assisted KHD in a number of ways. In late 2007 the company needed to develop and implement a worldwide financial consolidation system in its newly established Vienna office. Despite the fact that the assignment was based in Europe, Dave was able to offer a number of interested and qualified candidates one of whom worked with the company for more than a year. Another example of responsiveness is that Vaco was able to deliver bilingual multicultural professionals to assist us with process improvements in our Calcutta and Cologne offices. Dave's service is responsive and he follows up regularly throughout the project to ensure that the Vaco assignees continue to meet client expectations.

In summary I find Dave and the Vaco organization to be able to rapidly understand client requirements and culture, and provide high-quality candidates quickly. The combination of responsiveness, understanding requirements and continuous performance monitoring makes Dave a valuable human resource partner.

I have worked closely with David Rhode and the Raleigh office of Vaco since 2007 and would recommend him to anyone looking for high quality contract and project resources.

My first experience with David and his team (including Crystal Suazo) was during 2007 when we brought in roughly 15 project resources to help backfill our operating personnel during Ciba's NAFTA-wide initial SAP implementation.  Ciba had some fairly difficult job profiles to fill, not just accounting and specific system requirements, but also Spanish language requirements.  David and his team brought us consistently high quality individuals who trained quickly and who stayed for the duration of the project.

We have continued to return to David and Vaco for contract staffing after the completion of the SAP project in November 2007.

David acts as a strategic staffing partner for us.  He understands Ciba's culture, the specific project and the details of the particular job profile.  He responds very quickly with a limited set of high quality candidates.  As a result of his strong work, we spend less effort and get higher quality candidates.

"Crystal Suazo is a pleasure to work with. I have worked with her both in finding suitable positions and finding suitable candidates. She is meticulous in identifying the right person for the right job. I highly recommend her and her firm, Vaco!"

"Vaco has consistently been a source of highly qualified and talented resources for my clients. David Rhode always takes the time to understand my clients' business and the specific need for assistance. His level of service, attention and knowledge is unparalleled in this business."

Why I didn't take advantage of Rupa's expertise in IT recruitment sooner, I'll never know. I've known her for quite some years now. She works hard to bring you the best contracts that fit you and your needs. She actually calls you back to let you know the status of resume submittals, even if you don't land the interview. That's a rare service these days! She listens. She provides. She follows through for you. She stays in touch. There are no other recruitment companies out there that can compare with just her, let alone the other great talent at Vaco. Don't miss out on her!" 

In my capacity as a hiring manager, I've worked with many contingent workforce staffers over the years. Vern McDonald stands out among the best. He works very hard to match quality, talented people to an organization's need. He demonstrates the value of providing great customer service and forging strong bonds with his clients. I've brought several consultants on board whom Vern recommended. One developed such a great reputation in the company in a very short time that he was in demand by other business groups to work on their projects when he completed mine. I ended up hiring another consultant as a full time employee. She is the best hiring decision I've made in recent memory. I can't thank Vern McDonald and Vaco enough for their diligence and our mutually rewarding relationship.

"Vaco's Vern McDonald" has consistently provided only totally screened and qualified candidates for positions here at Alliance One International. Vern McDonald approaches each job request with high interest and takes his time to not only understand the actual job requirements but to also understand our company. Interestingly enough Vaco personally interviews each candidate to be presented to us; references are checked as part of their offering. Each request has been met with continuous follow-up thought the interview process to placement. The support staff behind "Vaco" has excelled and has exceeded our expectations in on time delivery. This is not your typical headhunter; they are a total employment solution partner!

I worked extensively with Dave Rhode and the Vaco team from 2004 to 2007. In my former role of VP & CFO at Performance Fibers I have found Dave to be an invaluable business partner. He repeatedly demonstrated his ability to quickly assess my needs and consistently deliver successful resource solutions. His results were a step above other firms I experienced. I recommend Dave to anyone seeking effective resource solutions.

Dave and his Vaco team assisted Performance Fibers with a variety of resource solutions. Performance Fibers was divested from Honeywell in late 2004 creating the need to establish a complete stand alone finance team, as well as, execute a major SAP project. We utilized resources to maintain, improve, and establish processes for the company in the areas of Cash Management, Credit & Collections, International Tax and Financial Reporting to mention a few.

It has been a real pleasure working with Vaco over the past couple of years, and in particular with Beth Marushak of the Raleigh office. I was recruited by Vaco into a niche role that I never would have known about, which perfectly fit my background and the direction I wanted to go in my career. One thing I can say about Beth Marushak of Vaco is that she's been there for me even after placing me in my new role - always keeping in touch and following up with me to see how things are going. It has become an on-going relationship that I hope will continue for years. I have not had this sort of experience with any other recruiting firms. I highly recommend Vaco, and I appreciate and will always remember all that Beth has done for me.