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Erica Geurtse

Erica Geurtse is a seasoned talent acquisition leader with a deep specialization in life sciences recruitment. Based in Leonardo, New Jersey, she brings nearly two decades of experience supporting organizations across clinical, scientific, biotech, and human and animal health fields. Erica began her professional journey after earning her Bachelor’s Degree from the Laboratory Institute of Merchandising. She launched her career in retail before discovering her passion for recruitment in 2007. Her early work at Delta T Group focused on staffing mentors and counselors for children supported by DYFS, laying the foundation for her people-centric, mission-driven approach to talent acquisition. In 2008, Erica joined Joule, where she spent more than a decade developing deep expertise within the life sciences industry. During her tenure, she rose through multiple roles—from Recruiter to Senior Recruiter, Recruiter Consultant, and eventually Recruiting Manager. Her leadership, industry knowledge, and ability to understand the scientific nuances behind specialized roles made her a trusted partner to both candidates and clients. Erica continued to expand her impact when she joined Korn Ferry in 2019, serving within the firm’s Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) practice. There, she supported global life sciences organizations and further strengthened her understanding of talent needs across research, clinical development, and biotech innovation. Most recently, Erica transitioned to RIM, where she brings her extensive background and strategic recruitment approach to a new chapter of supporting scientific and life sciences organizations in achieving their mission-critical goals. Known for her collaborative style, deep market insight, and genuine passion for connecting people to meaningful work, Erica is committed to elevating the recruitment experience and driving long-term success for the teams she supports. See This Location

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Caroline Gagan

I am a senior talent acquisition professional with more than a decade of experience delivering full-cycle recruiting solutions across legal, accounting and finance, human resources, and operations functions. I bring a consultative, relationship-driven approach to recruiting, focused on understanding the people behind the roles and aligning business needs with the right talent while supporting candidates throughout the process. Most recently, I served as Assistant Vice President and Senior Recruiting Manager with a global organization in the Legal Permanent Placement division for the New England market, where I was recognized as Rookie of the year with the company. My background includes agency leadership, business development, and enterprise relationship management, providing a strong foundation in both client strategy and candidate experience. I approach each engagement with professionalism, integrity, and care, serving as a trusted advisor to clients and candidates to build high-performing teams and support meaningful, long-term career growth. See This Location

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Leanne Fesenmeyer

Leanne leverages her diverse experience in executive search and general management to serve her clients and candidates. Her work spans many industries including the consumer, healthcare, industrial, technology and professional service sectors across multiple functions including marketing, sales, finance, HR, legal and operations. Leanne began her career in marketing, working with leading companies in CPG, apparel, hospitality, and automotive industries including P&G, RB, IHG and Ford. In 2005, she transitioned to executive search, joining Heidrick & Struggles, where she focused on the Chief Marketing/Sales Officer and consumer practices and later, the Global Industrial Practice. Subsequently, she worked with a variety of mid-sized and boutique firms and also built the internal Executive Recruiting team while part of Whirlpool Corporation. Her passion is to support and match outstanding talent with exceptional opportunities, and to build long-term relationships based on trust and integrity. In her spare time, she enjoys horseback riding, pickleball, skiing, gardening and crafting. See This Location

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Rob Federico

With 16 years of experience across the staffing industry, I have established myself as a versatile recruitment expert capable of supporting industries ranging from IT and Engineering to Government Contracting (DoD), Finance, and Executive Search. My career is defined by a proven track record of success with organizations of all scales, from agile start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, where I am frequently sought out as the go-to specialist for challenging, niche, and hard-to-fill roles. My mission is to simplify the professional journey for candidates while providing clients with a fast, efficient, and painless hiring process. By focusing on reducing time-to-hire and securing top-tier talent, I ensure that every placement drives long-term operational success and a seamless transition for both the employer and the individual. See This Location

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Tim Dillon

My number one goal is to help each Client / Employee partner improve by being in their Operating Reality – First by Understanding, then Supplying Professional, Reliable, Skilled People with the Character to meet the challenges and demands in the Industrial, Engineering, IT, Logistics, Operations, Skilled Trades, and Construction Sectors. Ultimately saving time and $$$! With over 25 years success in Staffing and HR Outsourcing, I will be your Best Resource / Consultant. You get a Highly Accomplished, Energetic Visionary with proven ability to effectively Lead, Manage / Recruit Teams, Develop New Markets and drive Company Profits while enhancing Market Share and Client Satisfaction. See This Location

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Derek DellaValle

Derek Della Valle brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to RIM. He began his recruiting and headhunting journey in 2013 and, over the years, has worked across various industries, including construction, engineering, safety, executive search, real estate, utilities, and general business operations. Derek has conducted searches for every level of the organizational chart, from the C-suite to field-level operations, serving clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to smaller local and regional employers across the United States, Canada, and the Middle East. Derek understands the challenges many candidates face with other recruiters and is committed to treating each candidate with transparency, honesty, and respect, recognizing that, at its core, this industry is all about relationships. He also believes clients seek recruiters not just for candidates but for insights—into the market, hiring trends, and consultation on improving their hiring processes and efficiency. He looks forward to working with both clients and candidates alike to improve the industry. See This Location

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