The Overture Difference | Hiring on All Cylinders

OFFICES: ILLINOIS | IOWA
WWW.THEOVERTUREGROUP.COM
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Introduction
The Overture Group’s Executive and Professional Search
Services are designed to assist clients in finding the
right people to fill key roles in their organization.
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Client Services
Professional Search
• Retained/Engaged - (Performance based billing)
Interim Staffing
• Projects
• Staff Augmentation
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Firm History
• The Overture Group’s origin was in the mid 1990’s when
McGladrey, (a major middle market focused accounting and
consulting firm) formed an executive search practice
• McGladrey exited the entire Strategy and Human Capital
practice in 2010. This included its strategy, human resources,
executive compensation, and search practice
• The Overture Group was formed in July 2010
• Today the firm has offices in Illinois and Iowa
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The Overture Niche
• Mid-market companies including privately held, private equity owned and small
publicly traded companies.
• Industries we serve (including but not limited to):
- Manufacturing and Distribution (our largest sector at 40% of our clients)
- Services
- Professional Services
- Not-for-Profit
- Financial Services
- Health Care
• Recruitment for management and executive positions in:
- Accounting/Finance
- Operations
- Human Resources
- IT Management
- General Management
• Salary levels typically between $100K and $300K
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The Overture Difference
• Dedication to middle market organizations
• 90% of our candidates are on the job 3 years later (industry average 60%)
• Commitment to understanding our clients’ business
– We visit the client’s facility and meet with key personnel involved in the
hiring decision.
– We gain a thorough understanding of the position specifications,
organizational culture, financial performance and key business strategies
and challenges.
• Ability to offer value-added services:
– Compensation benchmarking surveys
– Leadership/management assessments
– Comprehensive on-boarding
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Typical Searches
Financial and Accounting
• CFO
• Controller
• Assistant Controller
• Senior Financial Analyst
Human Resources
• VP of HR
• HR Manager
Information Technology
• Director of IT
• CIO
Operations
• VP of Manufacturing
• Operations Management
• Quality Assurance
• Supply Chain Management
Executive
• President
• General Manager
• COO
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Capabilities
• In-depth knowledge of retained search
• Eight full-time recruiters with an average of 15 years
experience
• Proven and successful methodologies
• Flexible and scalable solutions
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Recruitment Methodology
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The Overture Network
Member of Various Professional and Industry Associations
• American Production and Inventory Control Society
• Valley Industrial Association
• Illinois Manufacturing Association
• National Association of Corporate Directors
• Financial Executive Institute
• Association for Corporate Growth
• American Institute of CPA’s and State Societies
• Vistage – Largest CEO Network
• Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM)
• Private Directors Association
• Sponsor of Manufacturing and Distribution Executive Clubs
• Facilitator and close associate of Controller/CFO, and Executive Leadership Groups
• Strong network of referral sources including:
• Middle market focused accounting firms
• Boutique consulting firms
• Middle market focused financial institutions
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Benefits of Working with The Overture Group
• Capabilities to help you better determine your needs including assistance
with position descriptions and position specification documents.
• Dedicated and focused team based efforts resulting in sourcing highly
qualified candidates.
• Objectivity throughout the recruiting and interview process.
• Accelerated contribution and integration of the new candidate into
company due to our effective on-boarding process.
• Ability to benchmark compensation when required.
• Significantly increased likelihood that client will recruit a long-term
candidate due to our processes and expertise – Not just a “quick fill”.
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Contact Information
Illinois Office:
John Liacone, Managing Director
JLiacone@theoverturegroup.com
630.352.4029 (office)/630.632.4738 (cell)
Bob Lindeman, Managing Director
BLindeman@theoverturegroup.com
630.352.4035 (office)/847.910.7035 (cell)
Bill Wright, Director
BWright@theoverturegroup.com
630.352.4023 (office)/847.471.3302 (cell)
Iowa Office:
Brandi Mueller, Managing Director
BMueller@theoverturegroup.com
319.360.9134 (office)
Chad Melloy, Director
CMelloy@theoverturegroup.com
319.365.1009 (office)
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