Karl Busch has an extensive background as an “architect” building, recruiting, and training high performing customer-focused management teams in a wide range of organizations and industries. Karl has hands-on expertise working with working with management teams to execute performance improvement strategies, design and deploy new processes to increase revenues, accelerate customer demand, and improve profits.
Karl has many years of performance consulting with Fortune 100 companies including Microsoft, American Express, Marriott Corporation, IBM, McDonald’s, Bristol Myers Squibb, US Bank, Siemens, Symantec, Aegon Insurance, and ADP. Throughout his career Karl has always believed developing people is equally as important as developing process; making sure top managers have the expertise and vision to lead transformational organization change, implement new innovative breakthroughs, and achieve their most important business and professional goals.
Prior to his management consulting career, Karl was Vice-President of Sales at O-Z/Gedney/General Signal Electrical Products in Farmington CT, Director of Human Resources for Nelson Electric in Tulsa OK, and Global Director of Procurement for Burndy Corporation in Norwalk CT. Karl has a Master’s degree in Organization Behavior; an Masters in Business Administration with a focus in Management and Information Systems; as well as extensive specialized study in sales process deployment in the U.S. and overseas.
As a candidate, our #1 objective is to make you feel you are in good hands.
We are not “head-hunters” – as your recruiter we want to learn about your
experience, your background, your strengths and weaknesses, your goals, and
your total compensation needs.
We take our responsibility to our candidates seriously.
+ Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years?
+ What goals are most important to you? To your family?
+ What quality of life do you and your family require?
Your next step in your career is the most important decision you will make yet.
Our role is to help you make the right decision. To put you in front of the
right clients, the right decision-makers that can change your life.
As a hiring manager, you don’t want to look at astack of resumes. You want to see 4 or 5 resumes and be confident in saying – “these are good candidates…let’s get them in and start the process of finding the right one…”.
Your unique business has some predictable challenges…
+ You (and everyone else) is moving 100 miles per hour
+ Every position is urgent, but it is difficult to find time to reveiw 1000’s of resumes
+ Your recruiters and hiring managers aren’t always on the same page
+ Your culture, structure, and jobs are unique
Working with us is a better plan, because Patrice & Associates is dedicated
to providing the highest quality candidates who we know will excel in your
organization environment.
Work with us, and you get your own executive search team that understands the importance of goals, vision, needs, fit, and all the intangibles that go into a GREAT executive search match. Executives, gain exclusive access to top companies. Employers and search committees, experience our collaborative approach to discovering exactly the kind of person you’re seeking. That way, Patrice & Associates Pros can effectively identify, recruit and vet the right candidates.
We can’t wait to talk with you! Let our connections be your connections in your area and across North America. Job seekers, Patrice & Associates can find you your next great career move even if you want to move to another city or state.
Employers, let us find you your next great hire! Even if your search is for multiple positions, in multiple cities. One call to this local office and you’re on your way. All without the hassle of managing multiple recruiters or territory restrictions.
Why wait? Get the resources of our national network when you call your local office. We’re ready! Are you?
Duke Witte absolutely was amazing!
I am writing to express my sincere gratitude to Duke Witte for his assistance in finding me a new job in the hospitality industry. I was disgruntled with my previous job, and I was feeling very discouraged about my prospects. I had been working in the restaurant industry for many years, and I had a lot of experience and skills, but I was having a hard time finding a better opportunity.
I was contacted via LinkedIn by Duke, and thank goodness I was. Mr. Witte was incredibly helpful and supportive throughout the entire process. He took the time to understand my skills and experience, and worked tirelessly to find me a job that was a good fit.
Duke was also very honest and upfront with me about the job market. He didn't sugarcoat things, but also didn't give up on me. He kept me motivated and encouraged, and never gave up on finding me a job that I would love.
I am so grateful to Duke Witte and his team for their help. I am now happily employed, and I am so happy that I was able to find a job that I love. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a job in the restaurant industry. He is a true professional, and is dedicated to helping his clients find the perfect job!
Thank you again for everything!
Nick Grubbs
Working with Chris Bovio made job searching so much easier!
Not only was he available and involved in my search, but also knowledgeable regarding the position. Chris used his industry experience and recruiting network to find the best position for me and my skill set. My only regret is that my new job is so perfect for me that I won’t need to use Chris or Patrice & Associates later.Thanks,
Nick Guarino
Michael Greig was absolutely fantastic in every way!
He gave me options and suggestions & eventually found a great for me. Communication was easy and he went above & beyond. Also, he seems like an all around good dude. Thanks again Michael. Solid work out there. You’re hired :)
Nic Callahan
Bryan Curtis was fantastic to work with!
Bryan was very on top of things throughout my recruiting process to the engineering firm I accepted my position with. I responded to his LinkedIn posting and heard back from him within 24 hours. He continually spoke with me throughout the process checking in regularly and answering all my questions. Bryan was instrumental in helping me find a great job.
Thanks!
Austin
Frank Rondeau was a really big help!
When it came to helping me find my new job, he knocked it out of the park! He was very honest and thorough throughout the entire process. We had multiple conversations along the way and he always checked in after interviews. Frank was amazing to work with, and I'm super excited to start my new journey thanks to him.Many Thanks,
Chyanne
