Mary Ellen Carter

Owner

The Eastern Shore offices of Express Employment Professionals and Specialized Recruiting Group are owned and operated by Mary Ellen and Scott Carter.  For dozens of years, Mary Ellen has cultivated her career by providing Human Resources and Recruiting expertise to hundreds of clients from the Bay Bridge to the Atlantic Ocean, and everywhere in between.  Her enthusiasm for staffing was sparked by a passion for facilitating great matches between clients and candidates across all skill levels and positions.  Mary Ellen’s relentless drive toward success focuses on securing the "right fit" for clients of all sizes while helping candidates with diverse backgrounds.

Over the years, Mary Ellen has developed a wealth of experience in permanent placements, as well as contract and temporary staffing solutions.  She has managed several large contract partnerships, built and managed teams of both inside recruiting and outside sales teams, and developed staffing strategies that account for seasonal and cyclical growth demands.

In 2007, Mary Ellen and Scott purchased the regional Express franchise, which has since grown into the largest and most successful staffing firm on the Shore. As the Owner and COO, she has built a respected reputation for her ability to work with local business owners and their staff to manage their entire recruiting and staffing process, creating core teams that can withstand the test of time.  With her extensive experience in HR and track record of success in staffing, Mary Ellen is a trusted figure in the HR and recruiting industry.

Express Employment Professionals boasts an illustrious history spanning over three decades.  The ISO 9001:2001 certification solidifies Express’ position as a leading full-service national employment firm. Not only does Express dominate the market with an impressive network of over 850 franchises, but it has also expanded its reach to encompass several other countries.  Additionally, Mary Ellen and her team do a tremendous amount of professional placement work in the DC market.  The unparalleled success is a testament to Express’ unwavering commitment to excellence and supreme service.

With full- service offices spanning the Delmarva Peninsula, Mary Ellen and her staff have filled positions nationally and internationally.  They are a certified Small Business with the minority-owned designation.

Before owning EEP & SRG, Mary Ellen worked as the worldwide CHRO/Director of HR for Covington & Burling in Washington, DC.  She was previously the Director of Administration for a Columbia, SC firm and before that was the firm-wide Director of HR for Barnes & Thornburg in Indianapolis, IN.  She began her career in Washington DC after graduating from The University of Alabama and attended graduate school at Trinity College.

Mary Ellen & Scott’s proudest achievements are their children, Sammy, Benny and Mary Claire, all who were raised in Easton, Maryland.  Mary Ellen hopes you will join her and her team as they continue to redefine the boundaries of success in the employment industry.

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