1. MARK C. GRAGG
Dallas, TX
mcgragg@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Independent Recruiting Consultant, Dallas, TX April 2007 to present
dba Blue Line Search LLC
Perform full desk recruitment services on a project, contingent and/or retained model, where I’ve
managed all aspects of the search process from industry research and sourcing to client/hiring
manager interaction. Possess a full virtual office complete with many cutting edge recruiting
resources or can work on site at client location. Deadline driven leader whom excels in high
volume requisition environments, as well as an advanced user of ATS such as Taleo, Kenexa,
Peopleclick, or proprietary systems.
Adaptable generalist who primarily recruits in highly technical positions that require at least 5
years of experience and advanced degrees and credentials. My primary industry focus has been
Manufacturing, Engineering, Environmental Services, Renewable Energy, Accounting and
Finance and Capital Markets. Sample positions include:
Corporate and Operations Engineering and Environmental Acct, Finance, Hedge Funds
IT systems analysts Water Plant Production Mgr Chief Financial Officer
VB, ASP and .NET Developers Sr. Product Mgr, Carbon Controller
Administrative Support Area Sales Manager Tax Manager
Six Sigma Practice Leaders Certified Energy Manager Portfolio Manager
Consultants Sr. Engineering Mgr - Water Financial Analyst
HR Manager EH&S Manager Fund Accountant
Sales Representatives Transmission Engineer - Wind Sr. Staff, A/P, A/R, Credit
Q Investments LP, Fort Worth, TX September 2000 to March 2007
Sr. Recruiter
I was the recruiting lead for this large hedge fund/private equity organization. I creatively
sourced financial professionals skilled in merger arbitrage, distressed/credit strategies, private
equity and venture capital. I was also responsible for staffing back office, administrative and
generalist positions within the firm. I replaced executive management of portfolio holdings,
industries ranging from a regional grocery store chain, a national niche toy company and a Tier 1
automotive part manufacturer. I was the key recruiting leader of these portfolio holdings,
implementing our processes into the new organization. Working with the Managing Partners of

2. the fund, I designed the full recruitment process for the firm – from skills assessment testing to
interview performance data capture to post hire performance metrics.
Accounting Solutions, Dallas, TX September 1999 to September 2000
Division Manager
Managed the North Dallas office of this national accounting and finance recruiting organization.
I trained and managed a staff of up to 5 recruiters while running a full desk of my own. This
branch placed contract, contract to hire and direct hire accounting professionals. I had full P&L
responsibility for the branch.
Hire Group, Dallas, TX October 1997 to September 1999
Financial Consulting Recruiter
I launched the CFO consulting division for this DFW based recruitment firm. My clients were
Dallas based companies of all sizes and industries. I developed relationships and identified
scenarios where high level CPA and CFO type candidates could be utilized on an
interim/contract basis.
Previous Finance experience
Cendant Corporation – Financial Analyst
Nations Bank (now Bank of America) – Performance Analyst, Trust Division
New Orleans Saints NFL Organization – MBA Finance intern
EDUCATION
Loyola University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
MBA, emphasis in Finance, 1995
Centenary College of Louisiana, Shreveport, LA
B.A. Political Science, Minor in Business, 1992