Company Research Report: Connect Search, LLC

Company Overview

Name: Connect Search, LLC

Mission: Making meaningful connections between employers and talented professionals.

Founded: 2012

Founders: No information is available.

Key People:

Toby Coffey - Chief Executive Officer

Meade Kelley - Chief Operating Officer

Tom Fox - Chief Development Officer/President

Erin Cook - Chief Advancement Officer / President of Permanent Services

Phil Doyle - Chief Strategic Account Officer / President of Information Technology

Ben Hirsh - President Direct Hire Placement

Headquarters: 311 S Wacker Dr, Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60606

Number of Employees: No information is available.

Revenue: No information is available.

Specialty: Boutique staffing firm specializing in Information Technology, Finance & Accounting, Administrative, Engineering, and Executive Search.

Products

Services Offered

1. Contract Staffing

High-Level Description: Temporary staffing solutions for short-term needs.

Key Features:

Quick and efficient placement.

Large pool of vetted candidates.

2. Contract-to-Hire Staffing

High-Level Description: Temporary positions with the potential for permanent hiring.

Key Features:

Trial period for assessing candidate fit.

Flexibility in hiring processes.

3. Permanent Placement

High-Level Description: Recruitment services for full-time positions.

Key Features:

Extensive candidate network.

Support throughout the hiring process.

4. Retained Search

High-Level Description: Specialized search for high-level executive positions.

Key Features:

Comprehensive and targeted search capabilities.

Confidential search processes.

Recent Developments

New Offices and Expansion

Event: Connect Search Doubles Chicago Presence

Details: The company has moved to a larger office at 311 South Wacker Drive, nearly doubling to 15,000 square feet to accommodate growth.

Date: March 21, 2022

Launch of New Financial Consulting Practice

Event: Launch of Connect Financial Consulting (CFC)

Details: Adds resource certainty for clients in navigating strategic accounting and finance initiatives.

Key People:

Ben Hirsh: President of Connect Financial Consulting, also overseeing Permanent Placement Services.

Jim Doyle: President of Connect Financial Consulting, leveraging his extensive advisory experience.

Community Engagement

Commitment: $25,000 in donations to Chicago-area non-profits in 2022

Beneficiaries: Greater Chicago Food Depository, A Better Chicago, Goodwill, The Humane Society, Make a Wish, The Boys & Girls Club of Chicago, The Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity, The Illinois Holocaust Museum, and more.

Community Engagement

Activities:

Volunteer Participation: Active involvement in supporting local non-profits.

Charity Events: Hosted #CommunityConnected Social Distanced Charity 5k and other community-driven initiatives.

Testimonials

1. Controller: Praised the quality and fit of candidates provided by Connect Search.
2. VP HR: Highlighted Erin Cook’s detailed and efficient experience in handling staffing needs.
3. AVP Finance: Shared experiences of satisfaction with candidates provided by Meade Kelley and team.
4. CFO: Appreciated Toby Coffey's efforts in simplifying the interview process and satisfying unique requests.
5. Budget Manager: Acknowledged Tom Fox’s expertise and mentorship in the Finance and Accounting industry.
6. Candidate: Expressed gratitude to Megan Marker-Milenkov for facilitating an impactful career opportunity.
7. Client Company: Recognized Brian Lunar’s professional, detail-oriented approach in recruiting.