Christine Menard is a Franchise Owner of Express Employment Professionals London and has an ownership stake in several other Express franchises in Ontario, British Columbia, and Minnesota. Christine founded Contact Human Resource Group in 1979 and evolved that business into the first Express Personnel Services franchise in Canada. Chris and her husband spend their free time traveling throughout the US and European countries.
Michael Elliott is a Franchise Owner and Operating Partner for two Express Employment Professionals franchises located in London, ON and Kitchener, ON. Prior to becoming an Express franchisee, Michael held senior management positions with leading foreign currency and international payments companies. Under his leadership, Express London has won multiple awards and has consistently achieved a top performing status among the more than 850 franchises. Michael thrives in a collaborative business environment, inspiring team members to achieve greater levels of success, while creating safe and supportive work environment. When not in the office, Michael enjoys the great outdoors with his family, coaching hockey, and getting as many rounds of golf in as possible.
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James Norris is a Franchise Owner and Sales Manager of the Specialized Recruiting Group and Express Employment Professionals London office. With 12 years of sales experience including five in the staffing industry, James offers a consultative approach to clients and associates, offering advice and recommendations to achieve success. He has won numerous awards for his sales efforts, including top 50 honors with Express out of over 850 offices, for three consecutive years. James has provided sales training to Express colleagues and community partners and has led presentations on sales and business development. He keeps a close eye on the current job market in Southwestern Ontario, providing his clients with the most up to date information to help keep ahead of the competition when attracting and retaining top talent. Outside of the office, James enjoys an active lifestyle, travelling with his wife Tamara, and cheering on the Toronto Raptors.
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Rachelle brought her energy and positivity to Express London in 2021, supporting the team as a Business Development Specialist. With 11 years of experience in the staffing industry and an extensive sales background, Rachelle knows that building and maintaining relationships is essential to her role. She regularly offers staffing solutions and helps her clients set up plans for successful employee retention. According to Rachelle, there is no better feeling than the one she gets changing someone's life, by providing them with employment choices. A self-described social butterfly, Rachelle loves spending time with family and friends and meeting new people.
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Christine Sawyer began her career at Express London in 1998 and has been working as an Employment Specialist for the Light Industrial Services team for over 20 years. She brings to the office her friendly demeanor and extensive recruitment training and experience, complete with a diploma in Human Resources from Seneca College. Christine's main reason for coming into work each day is her passion for changing people's lives for the better. Outside the office, she is a closet America Idol contender, singing karaoke with friends whenever possible. She is also a keen golfer and enjoys travelling and watching true crime shows on Netflix.
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Although Stephanie's Express Employment Professionals journey only began in late 2020, she has worked in the staffing industry for over 15 years. Stephanie previously held positions such as Light Industrial Employment Specialist, Certified Health and Safety Representative, Front Office Support and was a dedicated company trainer for newly hired Employment Specialists across Southwestern Ontario. Stephanie now successfully manages the Skilled Trades, Light Industrial and Office Services teams and is known for her compassionate and considerate treatment of associates and clients alike. A lover of animals and nature, Stephanie enjoys travelling with friends and family and exploring her creative side with crafting projects. Connect with Stephanie today to find solutions to your employment needs!
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Sarah Smith joined the Express London team in 2022, and is currently a Recruitment Specialist for the Light Industrial and Skilled Trades divisions. A former Engineering Technologist, Sarah screens and selects candidates for general labour, production and skilled trades jobs. She is passionate about helping others succeed and knows the value of hard work and preparation to meet her goals.
Outside of the office, Sarah shines both as an athlete and mother - playing soccer and hockey and both coaching and training her children's soccer and ringette teams. She is passionate about spending time with her family and also enjoys a good book when time allows. Contact Sarah now and get started on your employment journey with Express!
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A certified Human Resources professional, Sarah Zaheer has been with the Specialized Recruiting Group division of Express Employment Professionals since 2017, working as a Professional Recruiter. She specializes in matching candidates to direct hire and long-term contract roles for Finance/Accounting, Human Resources, senior Sales/Marketing and Information Technology (IT) positions. Sarah's passion for building relationships and improving the lives of others is key to her success. For the past five years, she has consistently been in the Top 50 list for direct hire recruiters at Express Employment Professionals, selected from over 840 Express offices. In 2020 and 2021, she made the top ten list for direct hire recruiters and also won third place for the Accounting Gross Margin Award in the 2021 Sales Summit. Outside of the office, Sarah is a busy mom of three kids and enjoys cooking and travelling with her family.
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Maggie Gram became part of the Express London team as a Professional Recruiter for the Specialized Recruiting Group division in 2020. Her background in human resources and corporate training equips Maggie with the skills and knowledge to recruit and prepare suitable candidates for mid-senior level roles in the niche industries of Skilled Trades and Manufacturing Leadership. Maggie is passionate about treating all her clients and candidates with honesty and integrity. These business practices have allowed Maggie to build an outstanding network, resulting in Maggie being named the #5 Express Recruiter for Direct Hires in 2021 across over 850 locations in North America. Maggie is a huge music enthusiast, attending concerts and listening a variety of musical genres whenever she can. She also enjoys reading, writing, boating, hiking and playing video games in her spare time.
Contact Maggie today to help increase your company's productivity by filling those gaps in your business.
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A former university lecturer in Sociology, Andrew English came to the Express London team in 2022. His start in the recruiting industry dates back to his undergraduate days, when he spent a summer working for Investors' Group. Andrew continued to recruit, hire and train new education consultants as a Quality Control Moderator at OneClass post-graduation. As a Professional Recruiter, Andrew uses a targeted headhunting approach, sourcing and engaging Engineering, Science, and IT professionals and connecting with clients for their mid-to-senior level hiring needs. He is passionate about helping others, and establishes healthy and enduring employment relationships, by carefully balancing attentiveness to client needs with an understanding of candidate desires, goals, and skillsets. In his spare time, Andrew enjoys golfing, playing with his three kids and travelling. Connect with Andrew now to move ahead with your career goals!
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Candice Stark started her Express journey in 2018, as a Recruiting Consultant and progressed to a Recruiting Specialist. After two years spent recruiting for a global professional staffing and consulting firm, she re-joined the Express London team as a Professional Recruiter in the Specialized Recruiting Group Division. Passionate about people, Candice currently specializes in finding candidates for mid to senior level Human Resources and Administrative positions. She brings over 15 years of recruiting experience to the team.
An avid traveler and outdoor enthusiast, Candice has been to Cuba eight times and plans to return in future. She enjoys hiking, swimming, reading, cooking and spending time with her young child.
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Kaylea Fearnley joined Express in 2022, as Employment Specialist, Office/Administrative Division and has a strong background in customer service and in the hospitality industry. Among her many talents, she is a trained hairstylist, who understands how to engage with people, assess their needs and give them an unparalleled experience. Her patience and strong worth ethic stem from her passion for family - Kaylea knows you need both of these traits to forge strong connections with others. As Employment Specialist, she is keen to help others find the jobs they love, and she approaches every day with positivity and optimism. In her spare time, Kaylea loves spending time outdoors with her family, going to the cottage and making one-of-a-kind Halloween costumes for her family. She loves themed parties and strongly believes Halloween should be a holiday!
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Sonia Hota joined Express Employment Professionals in 2022 as the Digital Marketing Specialist. With a strong background in marketing, communications, research and customer service, Sonia supports the team by promoting jobs, candidates, team and community events and initiatives and building relationships online. She recognizes the importance of connecting with the Express London community virtually, in a transparent, approachable and caring manner. A certified fitness instructor and personal trainer, Sonia is passionate about the well-being of others and this is reflected in all her interactions with clients, associates and team members in the digital environment. When not at work, Sonia can be found working out at the gym, reading a good book, or spending time with friends and family.
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