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About Michael A. Kunkle

I have Over 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry. Most recently as a director of operations for Ruby Tuesday. I have worked with recruiters from both sides of the issue, both the hiring and the being hired. Recruiting is a great opportunity to really help people. The hospitality industry is a tough industry to work in and the true key to happiness is finding the right fit. The right person in the right job with the right company. A true recruiter is someone who is helpful and honest. Willing to return your correspondences and tell you the truth, not just what you want to hear. Coach you and be a mentor for you. Anyone can call people and fill job orders, a true recruiter will be honest with you and tell you the truth even when it is not what you want to hear. I have spent my career and pride myself in being honest even when honest wasn’t the “cool” thing to be. I know the hospitality industry in depth and know what it takes to be a success. A true Recruiter is someone who is an advocate for both the hiring company and the candidate. I can not imagine a better rush than when I find someone the dream job they have always wanted.

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Rowney helped me land the first job I interviewed for!

I’d like to thank Rowney Jensen for his guidance, dedication, and thorough follow through with helping me connect with a potential employer. With his help and direction, I was able to land the very first job I interviewed for. I am already through my first week and could not be more excited for my new position and the direction it will take me in my career! Thank you again Rowney!!!! Best regards, Matt Mickle
I have come across many recruitment firms which have had different approach, different conduct, different ideas and different criteria, depending mainly from their attitude, experience will power and professionalism. Words are not sufficient to express my happiness from day one, November 2017, when contacted by LilliamZanatti, in merit of an opportunity with her client. Lilliam has been outstanding in her performance, committed, focused, kind, constant, professional, experienced and above all, very human. The process has lasted four months, in which time she has been deeply dedicated to my case. Moreover, even when I was tired and stressed due to the length and  demands  of the process itself, Lilliam went out of her way to support me with her positive energy and amazing attitude at any given hours or day. I don’t think I have the proverbial capacity of expressing my happiness about Lilliam’s performance. I have worked closely with recruiters for many years, via corporate or via personal business. I must confess to you that Lilliam’s performance, has been, by far, the best experienced received in my entire career. I pledge to your firm, undoubtedly and unreservedly, my gladness into describe this astonishing performance of Lilliam Zanatti, which has given me another great opportunity in life.
Adriano Carlucci

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