His interest in family owned corporations lead him to associate with TDF Systems/Impact TDF and to conduct training as an organizational development specialist. Michael is particularly effective in conducting searches that require bi-lingual (English/Spanish) and trans-cultural skills. In addition to Spanish, he is also fluent in German and Italian.
Michael has a BA double major in psychology and philosophy from St. Mary's University, San Antonio, Texas; an STB (bachelor in theology) from The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.; an STL (licentiate in theology) Philosophische-teologicae Hochscule Sankt Georgen, Frankfurt, Germany; a JCB/JCL bachelor and licentiate in canon law, University of St. Paul, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; and a PhD in counseling psychology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. At present he maintains professional certifications as a mediator, sexual therapist, addiction counselor, as well as an organizational/business consultant. He serves on the Texas State board for mediators.
Dr. Anderson can be reached by email at manderson@aplayersearch.com.
Most recently, Marc-Anthony served as Vice President and Marketing Director for a local startup firm, helping them to increase their business 15% over the last year. Prior to that, he co-founded and served as President of a company providing sports nutritional supplements to area athletes, which he sold to investors in 2005. Through these experiences, Marc-Anthony has gained a greater appreciation for the challenges employers must overcome to land top talent, and has learned much about the vital elements of communication that must remain strong throughout both the search and hiring process.
Hailing from a long line of small business owners, Marc-Anthony brings an entrepreneur’s perspective to A-Player Search. When he is not hunting for A-Players, Marc-Anthony enjoys exercise, music, keeping up with the latest technology, travel and developing his talent for languages.
Marc-Anthony graduated with honors with a B.S. in Business Management from the Rochester Institute of Technology. He holds minors in Spanish and Russian.
Marc can be reached by email at marena@aplayersearch.com.
Leslie's International experience includes undergraduate study in Florence , Italy and postgraduate study in Hungary and the United Kingdom . Leslie independently established the first regional representative office in Malaysia while Business Development Manager for Triangle Software, a developer and marketer of various business software programs. In that capacity, she developed the entry strategy for new products by gathering market information about specific countries, potential partners, and appropriate regional marketing vehicles. She formed partnerships in Singapore , Philippines and Australia with IT solutions providers.
Leslie lived in England from 1995-2000 while Manager of Strategic Alliances for Cognos Corporation, the market leader in business intelligence software. Her most recent trip was to India in 2004 as a cultural ambassador selected by Rotary International as part of their Group Study Exchange program.
Leslie holds a BA in International Relations from Pepperdine University and an MBA from Henley Management College in the United Kingdom.
Leslie can be reached by email at ldonkin@aplayersearch.com.
After serving his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, Tom entered the private sector in production control and manufacturing for the Xerox Corporation and transferred his Reserve responsibilities to the U.S. Coast Guard in a port security unit. His unique approach to “management through influence” enabled him to pull together strong teams as he took on tough leadership assignments in industry and the Coast Guard. Upon moving to Windsor Plastics, Tom found himself heading up ad hoc multi-department task forces to help his clients work through difficult design, engineering and purchasing problems. Over the years Tom has worked with such demanding clients as Honda, Xerox, Eastman Kodak, Smith & Wesson, Digital Equipment, Law Enforcement Agencies and the United States Government. Through it all, he has demonstrated the good judgment to find the best solutions for client needs, the patient but firm hand of the natural leader, and the gritty determination to get things done.
Tom holds a real estate license, is active in his local parish community, and shares his passion for the outdoors with his family by fly fishing, canoeing and countless other woodsy activities. As founder and owner of an art business, “A Light in the Forest,” he also designs and builds his own line of Adirondack Twig Furniture. Tom works out of our Fairport, New York office and lives with his wife Stephanie in a lovely country home just outside of the city.
Tom can be reached by email at tkayser@aplayersearch.com.
Jeff spent a twenty year career in the food service and restaurant business with the last fifteen years as a manager and owner. His experience with building strong teams in a difficult labor market give him unique insights and understanding into the demands faced by employers. As a restaurant manager & owner, Jeff implemented simple but effective business systems to build customer loyalty and relationships while improving employee retention significantly. The average tenure for his employees exceeded five years in a market where the average was thirteen months. In his spare time, Jeff enjoys volunteering at his son's school, spending time with his family and staying active in the Cub Scouts.
Jeff has an Associates Degree in Computer Systems Management from the College of Westchester in White Plains, New York.
Jeff can be reached by email at jeff@aplayersearch.com.
Deb spent 10 years providing short-term counseling and referral for employees and their family members through an employer-sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Addressing a full spectrum of needs and concerns led to an interest in career development. The subsequent five years have been spent in career counseling, assessment, and development, serving a full range of clientele including college students, displaced and/or disabled employees and executives. She currently runs a small business called Foot in the Door Resume and Career Counseling Services.
Deb holds a Master of Science in Career and Human Resource Development from Rochester Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
Deb can be reached by email at deb@aplayersearch.com.