ON RECRUITING…
We engaged Archer & Associates to assist in a search for a new member of our management team. Archer provided excellent service. They communicated often and effectively, provided sound and unbiased viewpoints, and acted with a high degree of professionalism. We wholeheartedly recommend them .

– Ken Simpson, Principal Strong-Bridge LLC

“As a candidate who was placed by Archer with one of their clients, Strong-Bridge, I’ve experienced their focus on finding the right fit. From the first conversation, I felt understood, that these people really “get me”. They can see what I have to offer and that built confidence for me as an applicant during the interview process. Not only were my own instincts telling me that Strong-Bridge is a great place for me, Ann-Marie and her team were validating and fine tuning my perceptions based on their knowledge of both me and their client, Strong-Bridge. The Archer team was great about setting expectations and providing insights before and after each interview. I found their inputs extremely helpful. They built up my interest in Strong-Bridge and increased my confidence that it is very high quality organization. The direct, candid perspectives provided by Ann-Marie and her team were a vital part of my decision to accept the offer from Strong-Bridge to join their team. So far I can say without reservation that my new role with Strong-Bridge is absolutely a great fit for me.”

– Rick Gage, Strong-Bridge

Archer & Associates specializes in technical marketing positions and really understood my needs. Ann-Marie found us great candidates who have been significant contributors.
Ann-Marie is a rare mix of rock star recruiting and experienced management leadership. She has worked with me on several mission critical projects with a charter to staff talented engineering teams and management. In working with her on these projects I quickly realized she brings much more than filling the resume funnel. She really digs in and works with you on the process of building your teams including: refining the interview process, candidate negotiations, on-boarding and retention. She has a keen grasp of the dynamics of the enterprise work environment and can leverage her skills and experience to coach a wide range of experienced leadership personnel in the art of building teams, setting strategies and execution.

– Dave Montz, VP of Engineering, Global Technology Firm

Archer & Associates specializes in technical marketing positions and really understood my needs. Ann-Marie found us great candidates who have been significant contributors.

– Betsy Ribera, VP of Product Marketing, Payscale

Daptiv (formerly eProject) required rapid placement of positions across all lines of the business (sales, engineering, operations). The company wanted fast sourcing, screening, and hiring of top notch talent that fit its unique and highly regarded corporate culture. Archer and Associates provide a fast ramp time – learning our needs quickly, improving basic recruitment processes, securing a pipeline of candidates, and assisting Daptiv in meeting most of its headcount goals. Ann-Marie is great to work with and her networking skills, professionalism, and positive attitude are key assets she brings to any of her clients.

– Christian T. Smith, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Daptiv

I wanted to let you know that I enjoyed the recruiting process with you and the rest of the folks at V2Green and Archer & Associates, and I am ecstatic about joining the V2Green team! I know that you had a lot to do with me making it through to the interview stage with the founders at V2Green, and I sincerely thank you for your help. Please pass my thanks and gratitude on to the rest of the folks at Archer and I look forward to working with you all soon.

– Leif Pearson, Director of Product Management, Technology Firm

Archer & Associates has an incredible depth and breadth of business and technical knowledge and contacts that are invaluable to companies wanting to succeed based on hiring the best talent. Their commitment to excellence and integrity are unsurpassed in the recruiting industry. I have worked with their President, Ann-Marie Archer, for over 8 years now, and have always been impressed and delighted with her service, quality of candidates, and attention to detail. Her team also reflects her deep commitment to surpassing her customers’ expectations.

– Karina Miller, Director of Human Resources, Impinj

I can vouch for her….she is a true professional and does great for both the candidates and the company she represents. She’s currently working on building up the engineer/development staff for a couple of hot local companies and has a number of very interesting positions to fill.

– Tom Haug, President of a Global Technology Firm

I just really want to thank you for making the interview process with eProject such a wonderful experience for me. I felt like you guys were such a great support the entire way through – start to finish! You are the “Nordstrom” of the Seattle recruiting industry! I am super excited to begin work at eProject… so once again thank you – thank you for everything!

– Katherine Hand, Director of Marketing, Daptiv (formerly eProject)

Ann-Marie has always been amazing in helping with my career opportunities. She takes the time to listen to my desires and goals and then find the opportunities that match. I’ve always found the right position in a short amount of time working with her and can count on her to effectively present me to employers without exaggerating or over selling my abilities. I’ve always been impressed with Ann-Marie’s ability to balance my needs and the needs of employers when finding opportunities. It’s great to know that opportunities she brings me will not only match what I want, but that I will be a good fit for the employer as well.

– Mike Nicolino, VP of Engineering at a Local Gaming Company

I had the pleasure of working with Archer & Associates when I first joined Steyer Associates. My boss Marty Steyer had the wisdom to sign me up for several training sessions with them and I was fortunate to have a personal coach. They walked me through best practices, and highlighted potential pitfalls. They helped me to set goals, map out priorities, and work through complicated issues. I would whole-heartedly recommend Archer & Associates coaching program to any recruiter; their informed, compassionate, and fun approach to coaching will yield new ideas and helpful insights.

ON COACHING…
My main goal with Ann-Marie was to look at what I wanted to do next as I was contemplating leaving a company after 25 years–a fairly big decision. I was really enjoying working with her. We had just finished defining what would be exciting as a next step and were getting into assessing the issues lurking behind the need to change, when suddenly the strangest thing happened: out of the blue, my dream job literally barged into my office and interrupted a meeting (in the form of a colleague who had an opportunity). It seemed like a fluke, but I’m on my way there as I write. After that, even more great opportunities continue to unfold, solidifying that I was finally headed in the right direction. Support from Ann-Marie is a catalyst to success like fuel is to fire. The more you give, the brighter the flames dance. Thanks for the great dance!

– Lisa Hedman, Principal Officer, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland

Put on your seatbelt. Working with Ann-Marie creates change and results in your business. Be ready to move and shake things up for the better. What I love the most is how much she cares about my success and sits in my life as one of my strong advocates and support. She encourages me to live in a place where anything is possible if I am willing to fully engage with the process. Despite all my kicking and screaming, my business is growing in very challenging times. My personal experience is that in three months I have experienced steady growth in my practice, of 50% or more. Her knowledge of the business world, her network of associates, combined with her compassionate understanding of my accompanying personal changes, has made her a very dynamic and effective person for me to work with.

– Sarah Maclean Bicknell, Spiritual Advisor, Speaker

Ann-Marie has a special talent for identifying a person’s true passion and then helps him to achieve his maximum potential. She has helped me to target my ambition to climb the right mountains and not simply any mountain that can be climbed. Through discussions with Ann-Marie, I was able to put myself on a better track to a more rewarding professional experience.

– Quality Assurance Manager, Technology Firm.

Ann-Marie unblocked me and reconnected me with my life. I can feel the change in myself and can see the difference in my daily interactions. I’m happier and with a direction again. I spent many years trying to muddle through on my own. Ann-Marie listens, cares and understands higher values. She is also committed to achieving practical goals. Thank you Ann-Marie for being there.

– Senior Executive in a Global Technology Firm