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Direct Recruiters, Inc. (DRI) is proud to announce the recent feature of Cherie Shepard, Director of Packaging, Material Handling & Food Processing, in MHEDA’s “Women Who Inspire” story.
Cherie was nominated and profiled in the MHEDA Journal’s Third Quarter Edition, where she shared what motivates her, her best skills, and how she has made the job at DRI ‘her own.’ Being at Direct Recruiters for over ten years working in the Packaging, Material Handling & Food Processing industries, Cherie has been known for her commitment to performance, quality and positive results when recruiting and building teams for the most recognized companies in the industry. She highlighted these traits in “Women Who Inspire,” mentioning her passion for helping clients, candidates, and her team succeed.
MHEDA, the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association is the premier trade association dedicated to serving the material handling community and has been a tireless advocate of women joining the industry. Cherie is a current member of MHEDA, participating in events and staying networked with industry professionals who are also involved.
According to Robert Cohn Managing Partner and Automation Practice Leader, “We are very proud of Cherie’s recent feature in the MHEDA Journal as a woman who inspires. Cherie has been a strong leader at Direct Recruiters, founding the DRI Women’s Group and serving as a positive role model and mentor for many members of the DRI team. This recognition is well-deserved and a testament to Cherie’s hard work and dedication to the industries she serves.”
Direct Recruiters, Inc. is proud to be named one of Ohio Business Magazine's Best Workplaces in Ohio for 2018!
Factors contributing to this award include 401(k) plans, company outings, and overall culture. This is DRI's second time receiving this award.
View the entire list and issue of Ohio Business Magazine here.
June 18, 2018
The Direct Companies of DRI and DCA are honored to be recognized as a Top Workplace in Northeast Ohio 2018 by the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
We are pleased to be a third-time recipient of this award in the small business category.
Northeast Ohio’s Top Workplaces are selected based on an employee feedback survey administered by Energage. Questions are used to measure culture by surveying workers anonymously.
Direct Recruiters Inc. (DRI), Executive Search, has established a partnership with PRADCO, a woman-owned, talent assessment, development and management company that focuses on helping organizations make informed decisions through assessment tools that drive their organizational goals and grow their businesses.
The pairing with PRADCO will enable Direct Recruiters to provide clients with customized assessment solutions to fit their organizations’ specific needs. In addition to Direct Recruiters’ executive search services focused on recruiting, acquiring and retaining high-impact talent, clients will now have the option to utilize PRADCO assessments to determine which candidates are the right cultural, technical and organizational fit. Clients will be offered the use of several assessment options from PRADCO to measure candidate behaviors, tailored to client needs.
According to Dan Charney, President & CEO of DRI, “With the ongoing data-driven environment we are experiencing, our partnership with PRADCO will assist us in our goal of providing customized solutions that help our clients hire top talent for mission-critical positions. PRADCO set themselves apart from their competitors because they share in our belief that talent acquisition is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. The organizations that are enjoying the most success in this current business cycle are those that have a customized recruiting strategy based on their own specific needs.”
Still Growing Strong Since 1983
Direct Recruiters, Inc. (DRI) is proud to announce their 35th Anniversary. They plan on a full year of celebrations to show appreciation for their clients, employees, and vendors.
Founded in 1983, DRI started as an employment agency serving the local Cleveland, OH market. Over time, DRI evolved into a top International Executive Search firm comprised of over forty experienced Recruiters, Project Managers, Researchers and Operations professionals. Initially DRI focused on placing professionals in the Supply Chain Industry with a special emphasis on the Automatic Identification and Data Capture industry. Soon after being recognized as a leader in the Supply Chain space, DRI applied the same formula to various other vertical markets and began a hyper-growth phase which continues today.
With Dan Charney at the helm as President & CEO, DRI has added a large number of practice areas including: Automated Packaging & Material Handling Equipment, Automation & Sensors & Controls, Consumer & Professional Technologies, Cybersecurity, Electronic Security Technology, Energy & Sustainability, Food Service & Processing Equipment, Government Technology, HVAC/R, Healthcare IT, Labels, Life Sciences, Military Transition, Military Leadership Excellence, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Processing Equipment, Plastics & Flexible Packaging, Robotics, Supply Chain & Logistics, and Vehicle Technology. DRI also launched a sister company, Direct Consulting Associates (DCA), back in 2011. DCA is the contract staffing arm of the business that has gained a substantial reputation for delivering exceptional Healthcare IT talent on a contract basis.
According to Mr. Charney, “Our success can be attributed to the combination of staying current with the ever-changing job market, taking risks by entering emerging markets, maintaining long-standing client relationships, and attracting some of the best talent in the search industry. We also owe a tremendous amount of credit to Sheldon Myeroff, our Founder. Under his direction and leadership, the company flourished. He inspired us through his actions and words to believe in creating something great. We would not be where we are without our team of Partners and Associates who are truly our backbone. They live to our core values every single day and are driven to be the number one search firm in the country that offers customized employment solutions for our clients. We are so proud of what we have built at DRI and the fact that we’re still growing strong after 35 years in the business.”
DRI has helped thousands of talented people enhance their careers and at the same time helped thousands of clients achieve their corporate goals. They have also been recognized for their work. In 2017 alone, DRI was honored with 7 prestigious local and national awards including Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces, Inc. 5000, and Staffing Industry Analysts’ Top 100 Search Firms. DRI also thinks it’s important to give back. They make a difference in their community through an annual toy drive for children in area hospitals, the annual 5K Race for the Place supporting cancer patients and their families, and collecting food donations for area food banks.
The Direct Companies of Direct Recruiters, Inc. (DRI) and Direct Consulting Associates (DCA) are pleased to announce the promotions of two employees.
Jordan Freireich has been promoted to Director of Finance and Operations. Joining the Direct Companies in 2013, he previously served as IT Manager. In this role, Jordan managed, maintained, and implemented company technology initiatives. As Director of Finance and Operations, Jordan will be responsible for establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, financial reporting systems, and managing vendor relationships.
Christy Fox has been promoted to Director of Marketing. Formerly Marketing Specialist at the Direct Companies, Christy created company collateral, managed social media, and maintained the company website. As Director of Marketing, Christy will provide companywide marketing strategy relating to all marketing functions including content, digital, and design.
According to Dan Charney, President, “We are excited about the promotions of Jordan and Christy on our Operations team. Their expertise, skills and leadership they bring to the team will enhance the growth of both Direct Recruiters and Direct Consulting Associates, as well as provide invaluable support to our recruiting professionals.”
The announcement of these promotions were also featured on Crain's Cleveland Business on January 21, 2018. See the 'People on the Move' feature, here.