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The Harper Team:
All of our Consultants were previously employed in their respective industries. This knowledge and hands-on expertise in a particular specialty area is extremely beneficial in attempting to meet the expectations of both employers and candidates. Harper's Consultants are active in many professional organizations, which keeps them updated in their fields and creates continuous networking opportunities.
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Ben Schwartz is the President
and Owner of Harper Associates. In addition to directing the entire operation, Ben has personally specialized in hospitality recruitment since 1973. His expertise in the industry stems from his Bachelors Degree in Hospitality from Michigan State University, coupled with his hotel and restaurant operations experience. Ben, a very active MSU alumnus, was honored by Michigan State University and joined their prestigious “Wall of Fame” for The School of Hospitality Business. The relationships Ben has developed with a vast number of satisfied clients, along with extensive alumni and trade association contacts, are invaluable to both employers and job seekers.
Through many years of sincere dedication and a true passion for
what he does, Ben has earned a reputation of being an extremely
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| Cindy Krainen is the Vice President of Hospitality/Food Service at Harper. She is a Registered Dietitian, and a graduate of Michigan State University. Cindy's career as a Dietitian included several clinical and administrative positions in healthcare and university settings. She joined Harper as a Recruiter in 1987, and has been involved in nationwide recruitment for Dietitians and Food Service Management professionals ever since. Cindy completed the CPC (Certified Personnel Consultant) requirements. |
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| Tara Kopasz coordinates healthcare, nursing and medical office placement for Harper Associates. She assists physician offices, hospitals, billing services and DME/IV infusion companies throughout Southeastern Michigan with their staffing needs. Tara graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelors Degree. She worked for a medical staffing company in the Metro Detroit area and has hands-on experience in billing, payroll, marketing and job placement. |
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Kelli Johnston is part of Harper Associates' Medical Office and Healthcare recruitment team. With a major in Human Resources Management, she graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree. Kelli has several years of experience working for The University of Michigan in the medical billing department. |
| Robin Brown is Harper’s Office Coordinator. She
graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts
Degree. Robin lived in Mexico for several years, and throughout
her experiences there, she owned and managed a restaurant, and
also worked for a recruiting firm. In addition, she is
bi-lingual in Spanish. |
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