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• Free Strategy Call

• Quality Over Volume

We reject the spray-and-pray approach. We won't bombard you with tons of resumes to just hit KPI's. Every submission is rigorously vetted for technical competency, cultural alignment, and genuine interest in your opportunity.

• Access to Passive Talent

70% of top performers aren't actively job-seeking. Our proactive sourcing methodology and established relationships give you access to this hidden market.

• Proven Client Retention

Our 90%+ repeat business rate and client partnerships spanning 10+ years speak to the trust we've earned and the results we consistently deliver.

• Measurable ROI

Faster time-to-hire, reduced turnover, lower cost-per-hire, and candidates who contribute from day one. We don't just fill positions—we solve business problems.

Our competitive edge stems from real-world experience and proven methodology. With a background managing 100+ concurrent searches as a senior staffing specialist, our founder brings invaluable insight into what separates effective recruiting from transactional resume-pushing. We don't just understand the market—we anticipate it. Our intelligence on industry trends, competitive compensation benchmarks, and emerging skill demands ensures you're positioned to attract and secure top-tier talent before your competitors do.Every engagement begins with strategic consultation. We invest time understanding your business objectives, team dynamics, technical requirements, and growth trajectory. This depth of partnership allows us to identify candidates who deliver immediate impact while aligning with your long-term vision—minimizing costly mis-hires and accelerating time-to-productivity.

Contingency Search

Performance-based, zero risk. You pay only for successful hires.

Retained Search

Executive and mission-critical searches requiring dedicated focus and market mapping.

Contract Staffing

Flexible talent solutions for project-based needs or workforce fluctuations.

Contract-to-Hire

Evaluate cultural and technical fit before extending permanent offers.

About People First Recruiting

Strategic Talent Acquisition That Drives Business Growth

At People First Recruiting, we understand that exceptional hires are the foundation of competitive advantage. As a specialized recruiting firm based in Ann Arbor, MI, serving clients nationwide, we deliver strategic talent solutions backed by over 20 years of industry expertise.Since our founding in 2023, we've operated on a fundamental principle: exceptional recruiting requires genuine partnership, deep market intelligence, and an unwavering commitment to quality over quantity.

How it works

The Visual Advantage System

Employers are always looking for candidates who are the right fit for their organization, but this quality cannot be assessed through traditional hiring methods.

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Extensive Interview

Our experienced recruiters perform comprehensive interviews with candidates

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Candidate Profile

We compile detailed profiles including skills, background, and career goals

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Video Interview

Candidates answer 3-4 questions on video, typically under 2 minutes

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Web Profile

Complete individualized profile with video, summary, and resume

Revenue-Generating Senior Structural Engineer

SE-Licensed | 20+ Years Track Record in Mechanical Integration, Building Retrofits, Retail, Entertainment Design & Specialty Structures

Dual-licensed California SE with Master's degree brings extensive repeat client base, sophisticated modeling expertise, and proven leadership—ready for Principal-level advancementWe're currently representing a highly accomplished Senior Structural Engineer with nearly three decades of specialized experience in structural modifications for mechanical systems across commercial, industrial, and healthcare facilities. Additionally, integration of other disciplines has been successfully accomplished while engineering dozens of retail buildings, entertainment structures and building modifications. This SE-licensed professional has built an exceptional reputation for delivering economical structural solutions while maintaining strict code compliance and fostering long-term client relationships that consistently drive revenue growth. With a Master's degree in Civil Engineering, dual California licensure (SE and Civil), and extensive mentorship experience, this candidate offers both technical excellence and leadership capabilities rarely found in the marketplace.

Key Accomplishments:

• Consistent Revenue Generator: Built and maintains robust portfolio of repeat clients that has increased firm revenue year over year through exceptional service delivery and relationship management• Dual California Licensure: Holds SE license and Civil Engineer license, demonstrating commitment to highest professional standards in structural engineering• Advanced Technical Expertise: Master's degree in Civil Engineering with structural emphasis; proficient in RISA, ENERCALC, RAM, SAP2000, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, BIM, ETABS, SAFE, and Revit• Multi-Material Design Mastery: Extensive experience across steel, aluminum, concrete, masonry, timber, glass, GFRC, fiberglass, and cold-formed steel—enabling versatile solutions for complex challenges

• Proven Project Leadership: Successfully manages multiple high-complexity projects simultaneously while meeting aggressive timelines, budgets, and ensuring full code compliance (IBC, CBC, ASCE-7, AISC, ACI, MSJC, NDS)• Office-Wide Impact: Developed design and detail standards adopted across entire engineering team, improving efficiency and quality while serving as primary mentor for junior engineers• 20+ Years Progressive Career: Advanced from Design Engineer to Project Engineer to Senior Project Engineer, demonstrating loyalty, growth, and increasing responsibility with sophisticated structural modeling and retrofit expertise

Confidential Executive Summary

Senior Internal Controls & Audit Executive | SOX Compliance Specialist | Fraud Prevention Expert

We're currently representing a highly accomplished Internal Controls and Audit Executive with deep expertise in SOX compliance, fraud prevention, and risk management across manufacturing, utilities, pharmaceutical/life sciences, defense contracting, and professional services industries.
This professional combines Big 4 foundation (Deloitte & Touche, BDO Seidman) with 17+ years of progressive leadership building and transforming internal controls and internal audit functions for global publicly traded companies. They're recognized for turning compliance from a cost center into a strategic asset—delivering measurable impact through fraud prevention, operational improvements, and enhanced risk resilience.
Currently open to Senior Director or VP-level roles in the Northeast (NJ, NY, PA, DE) with hybrid, on-site, or remote flexibility, this candidate brings CPA and CFE credentials along with specialized expertise in SOX 404, regulatory compliance, IT/cybersecurity controls, and fraud risk assessment.

Key Accomplishments:

● Built entire Internal Controls function from scratch for $3.5B global utilities leader, creating complete control framework and integrating post-merger with Paris-based parent company—bringing organization into full compliance with enterprise standards
● Delivered $1M+ in annual cost savings by insourcing SOX Financial Controls function at $5.5B publicly traded pharmaceutical company while simultaneously improving control quality—reducing failure rate from over 5% to under 3%
● Prevented and detected over $1M in fraud through comprehensive fraud prevention programs, P-Card audits, T&E reviews, and enhanced compliance controls across multiple organizations—including detection of $150K+ in waste and abuse
● Transformed outsourced audit function to efficient in-house model at $5B defense contractor, cutting resource costs by 35% while expanding SOX compliance, regulatory audit capabilities (FARS, DoD purchasing systems, materials management, cost estimating, labor charging), and fraud monitoring

● Led global internal audit function for $750M multinational HR consulting firm, creating first enterprise-wide risk and fraud assessment, implementing global compliance policies, conducting audits in multiple countries, and escalating major fraud investigations directly to FBI and C-suite/Audit Committee
● Deep regulatory and compliance expertise spanning SOX 404, SEC reporting (10-Q/10-K filings), FARS (Federal Acquisition Regulations), DoD contractor compliance, cybersecurity controls, ethics investigations, and whistleblower allegation reviews
● Proven executive communication skills with extensive experience presenting quarterly and annual audit results to Audit Committees, CEOs, CFOs, and business unit presidents across global publicly traded and privately held companies