1. JIM BRIGGS
1513 Lilac Lane
Plano, TX 75074
972-951-2959
Paradisefound62@gmail.com
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS SUMMARY
• Effectively communicate with all levels of management including C-Level Executives.
• Managed and assisted with helping a campus of 650+ students with resume and career workshops on a
quarterly basis.
• Managed Career Services department with 2 subordinates focused on assisting students with technical
degrees transition into new careers.
• Managed Career Fair events with strong reviews with over 30+ companies and 200+ students attending twice a
year.
• Ranked in the Top 10 Career Services departments during Quality Award Rankings in June 2013, March 2015,
June 2015, December 2015 and March 2016.
• Consistently had above average internal and external audit ratings.
• Involved with Dallas HR Society and served on the HR Southwest Conference planning committee for multiple
years.
• Currently serve on the IEEE - Communications and Vehicular Technology Board for local chapter.
• Created a temporary/contract service division at Catterton, Inc. with over $300,000 in revenues within 2 years
of starting with the company.

2. JIM BRIGGS
1513 Lilac Lane
Plano, TX 75074
972-951-2959
Paradisefound62@gmail.com
EXPERIENCE
ITT Technical Institute, Richardson, TX
DIRECTOR OF CAREER SERVICES Dec. 2012 - Present
• Managed Career Services department and events
• Identified and contacted companies to generate viable jobs for students.
• Created accurate job descriptions and requirements to identify matches.
• Identified employers for Career Fairs and Campus Visits.
• Assisted students with development of professional resumes and portfolios.
• Motivated students to improve their technical skills to prepare for interviews.
CAREER SERVICES SPECIALIST Jul. 2010 – Dec. 2012
• Identified and contacted companies to generate viable jobs for students.
• Created accurate job descriptions and requirements to identify matches.
• Identified employers for Career Fairs and Campus Visits.
• Assisted students with development of professional resumes and portfolios.
• Motivated students to improve their technical skills to prepare for interviews.
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR Sep. 2009 – Sep. 2012
• Taught Micro-Economics and Portfolio and Professional Development classes.
• Assisted students with development of professional resumes and portfolios.
Self Employed Aug. 2008 – Jul. 2010
SENIOR RECRUITER
• Identified and contacted companies to generate viable job orders for accounting and finance professionals
– created accurate job descriptions and requirements to identify matches.
• Established strategies to identify, recruit and interview accounting professionals to build database of
qualified candidates through multiple sources.
• Submitted qualified candidates to job orders, guiding clients and candidates through the placement
process, including negotiation of salary, benefits and fees.
Candidates on Demand Group, Inc. Feb. 2006 – Aug. 2008
(National Recruiting Firm based in New York, NY)
SENIOR RECRUITER
• Identified and contacted companies to generate viable job orders for accounting and finance professionals
– created accurate job descriptions and requirements to identify matches.
• Established strategies to identify, recruit and interview accounting professionals to build database of
qualified candidates through multiple sources.
• Submitted qualified candidates to job orders, guiding clients and candidates through the placement
process, including negotiation of salary, benefits and fees.
• Started up accounting recruiting division for the firm.
• Supervised up to 2 employees.

3. JIM BRIGGS, Continued
Barnes Bredall, Inc. Jul. 2005 - Feb 2006
(Start up Local Recruiting Firm)
SENIOR RECUITER
• Identified and contacted companies to generate viable job orders for accounting and finance professionals
– created accurate job descriptions and requirements to identify matches.
• Established strategies to identify, recruit and interview accounting professionals to build database of
qualified candidates through multiple sources.
• Submitted qualified candidates to job orders, guiding clients and candidates through the placement
process, including negotiation of salary, benefits and fees.
• Helped with the start up of the firm.
Catterton, Inc. May 1998 – Jul. 2005
(Small Boutique Local Recruiting Firm)
RECRUITER
• Identified and contacted companies to generate viable job orders for accounting and finance professionals
– created accurate job descriptions and requirements to identify matches.
• Established strategies to identify, recruit and interview accounting professionals to build database of
qualified candidates through multiple sources.
• Submitted qualified candidates to job orders, guiding clients and candidates through the placement
process, including negotiation of salary, benefits and fees.
• Started up high level consulting/temporary division for the firm.
• Responsible for the computer and technical operations of the firm.
• Responsible for payroll in absence of Office Manager.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Herman Group, Inc. ACCOUNTANT/ASSISTANT MANAGER Jan 1996 – Apr 1998
Duracom Computers, Inc. REGIONAL SALES MANAGER Feb 1995 – Dec 1995
Circuit City SALES PERSON Jul 1994 – Feb 1995
Self-Employed CONSULTANT Sep 1993 – Jul 1994
City of Dallas COUNCIL ASSISTANT, MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Aug 1992 – Sep 1993
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office, Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Internet
EDUCATION
Converse College, Spartanburg, SC 2009
University of North Texas, Denton, Texas 1992
M.S. Economics
Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, Texas 1989
B.B.A., Business Administration