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About Chuck and Sharon Helden

We believe and specialize in finding the perfect fit to deliver rewarding careers and grow great brands.

With over 130 franchise business owners and over 275 recruiters, our team can tailor recruiting searches to fit your specific needs in the U.S. and Canada.

The combined ability to helping both a client and a candidate in the recruiting industry has always been something that has been attractive to us. Joining Patrice & Associates is an opportunity we have waited for – one that allows us to use our combined business backgrounds in sales and customer satisfaction, to optimize the benefit we can provide for both clients and candidates.

Chuck has been a sales professional for over 30 years, in leadership positions from department management to Vice President of Sales. He has a solid working knowledge of various industries and with different sizes of companies; ranging from family owned to Fortune 500 conglomerates.

Achieving high levels of success in sales growth, building/developing sales teams, writing strategic plans and coaching were just some of his accomplishments over the years. Most important were his contributions in turning around poor, or non-existing sales cultures and practices. He energized his teams with strategic approaches to solving problems, working together, and exceeding expectations. Chuck was often forced to make the tough decision to replace existing personnel with better-fitting employees. He thoroughly understands the hiring process of seeking the right candidate for the right position. He has worked extensively with executive recruiters for many years and understands what it takes to identify the proper person for the job. The best recruiters understand a basic rule of sales – its about providing value in such a way that the client sees you as a necessary extension of his/her business.

Sharon has been a partner in a successful consulting business for over three years, specializing in Customer Satisfaction programs. Prior to that she worked for a global corporation for over 24 years and was instrumental in the development of their subsidiaries. Eventually working to design, implement and manage their global customer experience process.

Sharon understands the importance of building relationships and how vital they are in maintaining customers. Her experience in helping clients develop Customer Satisfaction programs has enabled them to fully understand their customers’ needs and how to better to serve them. Fundamental to her success has been the ability to understand the clients’ requirements by listening carefully. These projects are successful because they provide clients with clear, actionable data from customer feedback. Clients then have the ability to make strategic, data driven decisions. Ultimately clients understand their customers’ expectations on a proactive basis, which develop loyal customers, strengthening their business and differentiating them from their competition.

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Together we’ll go for GREAT and we’ll get you to GREAT. Your…next career leap starts and ends here.

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.

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For Employers

  • You have a partner who will make the recruiting calls you can’t. Let us pick up the phone and discreetly find your GREAT team member. The one who doesn’t respond to internet ads.
  • You have a brand advocate in a challenging employment market. What others say about you is powerful, so let us do the talking and sell your brand.
  • You have a dedicated Patrice & Associates Pro who can work anywhere. Have multiple positions to fill in multiple locations? Your life just got easier.
  • You have access to higher-quality candidates. GREAT future team members aren’t searching for jobs. They’re working the jobs they have. Let us find your that all-star.
  • You can count on discerning, discrete executive search. Clients call us the Gold Standard because they value our services and the way we work.

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For Job Seekers

  • Why waste another minute, make that career move. Your dream job may be on one of our Patrice & Associate Pro’s desk. Curious?
  • Let’s make finding that GREAT position fun, easy, and no risk. That’s what people say about working with us. They get the right guidance to land that job they could never have gotten on their own… for FREE!
  • Get up-to-date job market information in your area. Discover the best companies to work for, the hottest jobs, and the opportunities available. It’s insider info tailored just for you.
  • Get the guidance you need to figure out how to get to GREAT. You may not know exactly the path, the position, or the salary level. No worries, let us provide clarity.

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About Patrice & Associates

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?

Working with Chuck Helden was an absolute game-changer in my career. From the day he reached out to me, he took the time to truly understand my goals, skills, and what I was looking for in my next role. His insight into the industry, personalized guidance, and constant support throughout the process were unmatched.

Thanks to his efforts, I landed my dream job, a role that not only aligns perfectly with my aspirations but also challenges and excites me every day. Chuck went above and beyond, advocating for me at every step and ensuring I was fully prepared for interviews and negotiations.

I can’t thank him enough for his dedication, professionalism, and belief in my potential. If you’re looking for someone who genuinely cares about your career success, I wholeheartedly recommend Chuck Helden.

Thank you, Laura T.

Laura T. says that Chuck Helden went about and beyond!

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Sara Smith

“Patricia’s approach to searching for candidates allows her to find top notch prospects each and every time. She has the ability to know exactly what qualifications we are looking for when a vacancy becomes available. I appreciate Patricia’s enthusiasm, tailored approach, consistent communication and follow up when recruiting for our company. She is truly a wonderful partner!”

Remzi Yilmaz

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