After spending 34 years as an Operations Manager in the Logistics and Engineering industry I found myself wanting more from a personal side of the business. I had developed strong skillsets regarding people development and accountability, but I was losing the personal interactions that I most coveted when I started my career. During my tenure I learned that having a keen ear and understanding of what people most wanted was critical to the process. Listening with the intent to understand and not respond has become a lost art.
My ability to adapt to multiple platforms in the business allows me to seek out the needs for the clients I represent. Once the barriers are removed a solution can be found. My background in Corporate America allows me to not only understand what Companies want but match them with highly qualified candidates. This ability to determine the needs for both parties is crucial to internal and external success. Communication throughout the process from the start of the interview until the day the successful pairing of candidates with the Companies we represent is an expectation I hold in high regard. My success is predicated on the proper pairing.
“Your Success is my first Priority”
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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She was very professional and kept in contact with me through the entire process. She is committed to finding the right fit for any position and you can tell she is passionate. I really enjoyed working with Helen and because of her I found a job that I absolutely love! Many Thanks, Sabrina
Helen Nourai was great!
She checked in frequently without being pushy or annoying. She was sympathetic when we believed that I was not chosen at one point. She made the initial interview easy, like speaking with a friend easy. She is an asset to Patrice & Associates. I've used other recruiters from other concepts throughout my career & must state that this experience was easy, helpful & worth my time. I recommend Patrice & Associates to anyone looking for a career. I especially recommend Helen Nourai to everyone. What a pleasure!
Helen Nourai was fantastic!
Thank you!
Kirsten
Working with Helen Nourai was an absolute delight!
Passionate and involved in every step, I could always count on her to respond to any inquiry I had promptly and with personal interest. She cares about her candidates prospects and matching the right people with the right job.
Thank you so much, Helen!
David Carnell
She took her time to guide me and all while being professional and friendly. Helen really understands how people work. She deserves a giant raise.!! Overall super Happy and excited for my new Job!!
I first of all I want to say thank you again Helen Nourai for being amazing!!!
Thanks Helen!!
Miguel Torres
Helen Nourai THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!
After being COVID laid off in 2020; I spent the next year floundering, and looking for work. I had my resume up on all the different sites, and applied to anything that was even close to a good fit. No luck, and very few calls or email responses. Until one day out of nowhere Helen contacted me. Helen was extremely personable, positive, and prepared. After speaking for some time, completing the initial introductions, and basic information. Helen already had a position in mind for me. I sent her all of my relevant documents, and she worked her magic. Just a couple days later she emailed back my beautifully reworked resume, and double checked that I was ready for her to submit to potential employers. Then things went very fast! The next day on a Tuesday I had 2 phone interviews. Then Thursday another interview with the Director. Helen kept in touch every step of the way; calling even when I had forgotten to keep her posted. Then the General Manager contacted me on a Saturday followed by the VP!! Less than a week after Helen had submitted me I had completed the interview process, and was waiting on an offer pending reference & background checks. Helen, again was in amazing communication with me. Discussing my needs from the offer to ensure that when the offer was made; it included everything I wanted. It worked out exactly like that too! In the midst of the whirlwind offer that was exactly what I wanted (something I've never experienced before), and all the different company leaders reaching out to me. Helen was right there with me too. Checking in, sharing in my excitement, and giving me all her congratulations. Again, I had never experienced a hiring process with this much of a personal touch before ever! Definitely never one that was this smooth, and fast. If the Company went a day not talking to me, Helen was on it and reaching out to push the process forward.13 months of the unconscionable COVID under employment; with all the stress, worry, and insecurity, doing anything and everything to scrape together as many dollars as possible, to finally land a dream position that is a perfect fit, in my ideal location, industry, and salary. It is all still so unbelievable, and I know Helen was more than a major player. She was the key! The difference maker! I cannot express my level of gratitude for her help, and perseverance. Helen is the most gifted recruiter I have ever interacted with, and should I ever be looking for work, Helen will absolutely be my first call.Much Gratitude,Ben Whetstone
