Brian Fink

“Brian Fink is selfless, helpful, kind and the type of person who can get things done. He moves the Recruiting Universe to a better place just by all his contributions he freely gives. My favorite moment at SourceCon Dallas recently was seeing Brian freely give of his time to other Sourcing and Recruiting Professionals to help them with tips, tricks, and knowledge sharing. I took a picture of this and it has stuck with me. As a Professional Brian will do what he can to help others, he will take the time to make the world a better place, his writings are full of amazing tidbits of information, his book Talk Tech to Me was a mantra of Tech knowledge that lifts the entire quality of Talent knowledge for everyone. There are few people who can make such a difference and influence so many just by the nature of his actions. He's helped me. I thank you Brian. Brian is someone you want around to lead in an initiative. His peers and colleagues know that Brian is the type of guy who cares, brings an elevation of leadership unparralleled, and drives outcomes that deliver results. So grateful to have Brian as a friend. - Mike Rasmussen - 11/17/23”

“Brian puts tremendous care into HOW he approaches people, talent acquisition itself, and is without doubt one of the most technical leaders I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with, with some serious world-class skills. Brian interviewed me at Twitter, then he was a peer, then my manager, then a peer again, but all the changes in delineation and org structure never really mattered, he shares a similar vision of activating the best in people, and because of that, he is someone I trust, lean on, and will always look to as a mentor. During our time at Twitter, we worked on quite a bit together, from hands on sourcing and recruiting, to Twitter’s first ever Sourcing Academy, Twitter’s Live Workflow training that touched on all high touch points across a sourcer’s day to day workflow, and ultimately embedding the understanding that it didn’t matter whether or not you’ve ever worked on a certain role, or a certain team, but that HOW you approach what you do, is what makes all the difference, and that if your foundational approach was well grounded, you’d thrive in any environment. I would highly recommend Brian to any team looking for a true Leader that isn’t afraid to defy the status quo, question the details, reiterate along the way, and that can actually jump in and lead by example at any given moment.”

“Where to even begin with Brian’s impact on my time at Twitter… Brian brought his true self to work daily in a way that I strive to emulate and found truly inspiring. He focused on our team’s individualized needs and ensured that I felt more like an equal than a classic manager/ direct report relationship. I felt encouraged to be confident, focused and honest with Brian throughout our time working together. His energy was contagious and if you know him, you know exactly what I mean. I couldn’t recommend Brian enough if I tried, his skillset and capacity to manage without even hinting at micromanagement is beyond impressive and refreshing. Brian is the type of manager I’d hope to become in my own career trajectory. ”

“I met Brian via a networking group we belonged to. Nothing formal, just mutual respect as we got to know each other. Today I was able to pick up the phone and pick his brain about recruiting for IT. Maybe 10-15 minutes. But it was just the info I needed. I really value people like that - Thanks, Brian! ”

“Brian is a top notch recruiter. He seems to deeply understand the craft of recruitment and it shows. Not only does he do his homework and understand the roles he's recruiting for he gets exactly how his targets want to hear about those roles. He takes the time to connect with people in a way a list of questions never would. As past "acquisition target" of his I can say I felt like we were friends before I even considered the role I wasn't even looking for so when he brought it to me I was open and ready to listen. In the recruitment game, he's as good as it gets.”

“Brian was hands down one of the best Recruiters I've ever had the pleasure of working with. He's a great person to know in the industry, very well-connected, while actually taking the time to get to know each candidate. He's goes out of his way to make you feel valued and comfortable, while pushing you in the direction that's best for you, even if there is zero upside for him. A genuine recruiter and person. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. ”

“Brian is a recruiting powerhouse! Give him a challenge and he will instantly figure out three different approaches all with winning solutions coupled with results. During the time we worked together at Velossent, Brian was able to successfully scale our start-up clients along with helping our mid to large size clients build their executive teams both quickly and efficiently. Brian was always willing to helping other team members by sharing his passion and knowledge about social recruiting, internet search strings, sourcing, and anything on the radar of recruiting. Brian is an expert at all things recruiting so you'll find him speaking at LinkedIn events, local TAG meet-ups, and writing various articles. ”

“Brian Fink is one of the strongest executive recruiters that I have worked with. He has everyone's best interest in forefront of his mind, both the candidate and the client. He strives to make a match that will make the placement a win / win. Brian is open and honest, giving candid feedback that is extremely beneficial for all parties. Having been a candidate, I can state the Brian is excellent to work with. From the client perspective, you will make a good decision to have Brian represent your organization. ”

“Brian does an amazing job of building a solid relationship with his contacts. He took the time to ask all the right questions: what makes me tick, what am I interested in pursuing, in my next career move what do I want to do or not do, etc. Because he understood what would make me successful in my next role he was able to match me up with the best possible opportunity to make me happy. ”

“I've worked with dozens of recruiters over the years for various job opportunities and Brian was hands down the single most focused, enthusiastic, informed and detailed by far. He really knows his clients business and is straight as an arrow with you on your prospects for positions. He brought me 2 roles that were very different and gave me strong knowledge, background and detail into both discussions. He's not only a credit to Velossent, but he's a credit to their customers as well. I'd give him my highest recommendation.”

“Brian is a creative go getter, consummate professional and extremely knowledgeable recruiter. He possesses valuable qualities that are unique to the industry and a knack for finding that “purple squirrel” candidate! His attention to detail, ability to identify required components, and passion for what he does shows in his work. It has been a pleasure working with Brian and hope to one day be able to work with him again”

“Brian's professionalism, intelligence and deep business knowledge make him shine brightly in the crowded talent acquisition space. He often represented his clients better than they did during the interview process, which is great for both sides: interviewee gains strategic insight and full-color picture of the opportunity, the client has an evangelist to help maintain forward momentum and overcome barriers when necessary. Great guy, top intellect, sophisticated conversationalist. Let him help you.”

“Very few professionals in this industry come even close to the level of enthusiasm and talent that Brian possesses. Pair that with an incomparable work ethic, and you have a true leader and innovator that WILL be your most successful partner in the recruiting world.”

“I've had the pleasure of meeting Brian through LinkedIn and have found him to add tremendous value to my career development as a mentor and as a recruiter. Brian went out of his way to show me how to use LinkedIn, to refer me to business peers and clients and above all he gave me a glimpse into a true sales proffessional with an unmatched sense of enthusiasm, passion, and an excellent attitude. Brian is the ultimate "go getter" and is incredibly talented, insightful and helpful. I would highly recommend his recruiting services as he is one of a kind.”

“Put simply, Brian is the best recruiter I've ever worked with, hands down. In fact, given the choice, he's the only recruiter I'd ever want to work with again. Very responsive, knowledgeable, and with a great personality to boot. I always felt like he was right there if I had questions or concerns. "Above and beyond" is just the every day routine for him. Needless to say, he has my highest recommendation.”

“Phenomenal! This is the word that describes Brian. Working with Brian was an amazing experience, he is on top of his game every day and knows what you need. I need to give credit to Brian for helping me land my first official job at Definition 6 as an SEO Coordinator. To be honest, I have worked with many recruiters in the past, but Brian's professional attitude and his careful evaluation of candidates and their needs is amazing. I will reach out and plan on working with Brian in the future for all of my Digital Marketing needs.”

“I would like to thank Brian for his professionalism and ability to get the best out of me in an interview. I have always been skeptical of “Head Hunters” but Brian is top notch and I was impressed that he researched me and my company before even scheduling the interview with me. The first thing I thought was great; I have to deal with an agency, but Brian came through, I got the position, and had a lot of fun chatting with Brian throughout the process. I even called him several times after hours to see how the process was going and he got right back to me. Brian gave me the time and never felt like I was bothering him. Can’t say enough about Brian so will leave it at “if your job hunting or looking to hire an employee then look up Brian”. I am happy we made the connection. Thanks Brian!”

“Never before have I felt like I was working with a recruiter who was truly my advocate through every stage of the hiring and interviewing process. Brian took the time to understand all of my career goals, and to ensure that the positions he submitted me for suited everything from commute preferences to personal values. He was very personable and professional, and I felt like I knew what was going on every step of the way, which is so rare in today's hiring processes!”

“I have had a great deal of success at the many events I have attended that Brian coordinated during his tenure at VMG. I can always rely on Brian and his team to provide me with candidates who meet the specific qualifications I have requested. Brian has consistently exceeded every one of my expectations in quality of service and I am always willing to participate in any event he is putting on.”

“Brian has provided me with an external means of sourcing candidates. He takes the time to understand what my needs are, screens candidates and assist with getting quality not quantity in front of our management team to review skill set. Brian is always responsive and personal and willing to do whatever it takes to make his client satisfied.”

“Brian has been a great client to work with! We work together periodically and he always represents his company with the upmost professionalism.”

“Brian has captured two of the fundamental building blocks of success: he's good at what he does, and people love him. Combine those with his extraordinary intellect, charm and great appearance, and you will begin to understand why he is indispensable and an asset to a winning team.”

“Brian is very easy to work with. Always concerned and willing to tackle any issue until resolved. He is very dedicated to his clients and will do whatever it takes to bring in successful outcome.”

“Brian is a professional in every sense of the word. He goes the extra mile for his clients and offers great service. It is a pleasure from a personal and professional standpoint to work with a such a high class individual. Our firm enjoys working with Brian and plan to keep that partnership due to his committment to our success.”

“Brian contacted me, eager to assist me by placing ads of mine into his sales brochures in an effort to both empower my new business and strengthen the quality of his candidates for potential employers. I appreciate his approachable and giving demeanor, and his willingness to help both myself and his clients. Brian works hard for others.”

“I retained Brian’s recruitment expertise at Vanguard Management to staff 11-territory vacancies throughout my Georgia and Florida district. Brian is a consummate sales and sales management pro, and I have observed him firsthand perform under pressure and always deliver in spades. Accordingly, Brian knew my business needs and the staffing deadlines I had to meet to make set training timelines, and he made it happen for me and Athlon! Brian brings a lot to the table, not merely in sales and marketing mastery and strong business management, but also in solid understanding of the pharmaceutical market place and how to present viable candidates that are best suited to work in this competitive environment. I would welcome the opportunity to again work with a true visionary and sales champion like Brian. We have known each other for several years, and our business relationship dates back to our time in Washington, D.C. when Brian and I worked together on several rancorous and contentious public policy issues. I consider this unique relationship very important to mention since Brian and I worked for staunch members in opposing parties, yet we still worked together to achieve a resolution. I attribute that in large part to Brian’s ability to meet people at all levels in order to reach a common objective. If you are looking for a results-oriented rainmaker and team player then Brian Fink is your man. I highly recommend Brian to any organization and am confident that Brian will make significant impact early on with any sales team.”

“What can I say about Brian? He makes you want to work with his comapny because of him. This would have to be the singlemost important quality of a sales professional. Brian makes friends with his clients and beyond that, truly cares about the customer experience. He will go out of his way to make sure we have what we need, when we need it and he's willing to be creative to ensure success.”