Marguerite K. Bache BSc. (Honours)
16500 Hall Road, Clatskanie, OR 97016
Green Card Holder/UK Citizen
(503) 710 7411
margueritebache@aol.com
Objective:
To secure a challenging position in Translation and Proof-Reading which fully utilizes my
linguistic, analytical and research skills gained over seven years of experience working within
international executive search across North America and Europe.
Profile:
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UK citizen with Green Card / U.S. Work Authorization
Prolonged exposure to the North American and European Executive Search industries
English, French and Spanish Linguist
Passionate, adept and persuasive communicator – writer, listener, speaker
Researcher of Competitive Market Intelligence
Project Manager/Revenue Generator/Business Developer/Client and Candidate Focused
Education:
1993-1997
UMIST (University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology), England, UK
BSc. (Hons) French Language Technology
2:1 Grade Awarded – Top grade on degree course and 2nd highest grade awardable.
Phonetics (Phonetic Transcription), Morphology, Syntax, Lexicography, Semantics,
Translation Theory, Theoretical Linguistics, Psycholinguistics, Sociolinguistics, French – English
and English- French Translation, Machine Aided Translation, French Cinema & Society...
Final Year 20,000 word Dissertation in French with accompanying video on “The Use of Video
As A French Language Teaching Tool” – Awarded a “First” (Highest grade awardable)
Languages: Fluent French, Basic Spanish, Basic German
Professional Experience:
2004 to Present
GRN Portland, Portland, OR (start-up)
Executive Search Consultant (Life Sciences and IT)
-Highest revenue generator in this start up office
-5th most profitable office in GRN national network
- Congratulatory teleconference with 5 VP’s of GRN Corporate office for my revenue generation
Responsibilities
-Headhunting principally across California and also nationally in the Biotechnology,
Pharmaceutical and Emerging Technology markets.
-Business Development at CEO/VP level resulting in signed fee agreements
-Research markets and identify candidates to headhunt via cold calls within target companies
-Approach candidates and consultative selling of opportunity
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-Consultation with candidates and clients leading to offer negotiation and placement
-Continual expansion of industry knowledge via such routes as white papers, publications and
user group memberships.
Headhunting within Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Chemistry, Manufacturing &
Controls, Clinical Project Management, Informatics, R&D.
2003
Volt Technical Resources, Portland OR
Regional Professional Placement Recruiter (IT)
-Awarded National Recruiter in 1st Month
-Obtained highest fee Portland office seen in 2 years
-Obtained highest single fee nationally
-Sole Executive Search Recruiter nationally
Responsibilities:
-Headhunting senior level candidates within IT across Washington, Oregon & Idaho. Recruiting
Enterprise Sales and Marketing Consultants, Product Developers, Implementation Consultants…
-Develop new client relationships
-Working with current clients to increase existing business
-Obtaining accurate job descriptions from clients and matching qualified candidates
-Direct sourcing candidates, interviewing candidates and matching skills to client requirements
while maximizing direct hire fees
** November 2002 - March 2003 Immigration to USA/Work Permit Authorization **
1998-2002
Aspen Executive Ltd, Bucks, UK – including Recruiting in French Language
Executive Search Consultant (IT)
-Sept 01 - Sept 02: 25 Placements: £600,000 (Quota 25) ($1m +)
-Sept 00 - Sept 01: 25 placements: £600,000 (Quota 25) ($1m +)
-Sept 99 - Sept 00: 21 placements: £400,000 (Quota 25) ($700k +)
-April 99 - Sept 99: 5 placements: £103,000 (No Quota) ($180k +)
Responsibilities:
Headhunting throughout the UK, Nordic, Benelux, France, Spain and Italy for recognised leaders
in software. Markets included CRM, ERP and EAI, Interactive Broadcasting solutions providers,
Consulting, B2B solution providers, E-Business solution providers, US and European start-ups.
-Working within a team and take responsibility for finding and managing the pipeline of
Candidates for individual search assignments for the Aspen Client base.
-Liaising with Clients, Research, Consultants and Managing Director
-Taking responsibility for project planning
-Giving team briefings to Research
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-Drawing up target organisation lists
-Ensuring research is planned and managed efficiently
-Approaching candidates via telephone
-Interviewing successful candidates face to face
-Preparing shortlists for client interview
-Coordinating ensuing interviews with client
-Negotiating offer/package with client and candidate
-3 month follow up with placed candidate and client
Examples of roles filled:
Country Manager UK/Benelux, VP Sales EMEA, Consulting Director (Oracle), HR Director
EMEA, Alliance Manager (Siebel Systems/Andersen Consulting/Accenture) EMEA, Sales
Director, Sales Manager, Senior Sales Executive, Marketing Director (EMEA), Marketing
Communications Manager EMEA, District Manager, E-Business Strategist, Benefits Realisation
Consultant, Client Manager, Pre-Sales Consultant, Post-Sales Consultant, Project Manager,
Program Manager…
1998-1999
Researcher (Aspen)
Responsibilities:
-Providing research for each project i.e. Name Gather starting from a blank piece of paper
-Yielding appropriate candidates meeting the Client/Managing Director’s/Consultant’s brief
-Continual expansion of industry knowledge and multi-tasking skills in order to complete current
and future projects within defined timescales
-Additional onus to refine and increase the Company’s information sources with a view to
building a central collection of data in the form of the FILEFINDER database
-Effective project management from start to finish by taking a complete brief from the
Consultant/Approacher to ensure full understanding and proactively seek additional information
throughout the lifecycle of the project
-Effective use of time scales, ensuring these are met or exceeded
-Preparation of an appropriate target company/candidate list that meets the requirements of the
initial brief
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-Approaching target companies to determine the appropriate level of candidate within each
individual company structure.
-Proactive liaison with Approacher and Consultant at each stage of the project
-On-going interaction with the Project Coordinator to ensure effective transfer of all project
information around the team and to the Client
-Effective file and information management at all times to ensure the timely provision of relevant
data for project reporting
1993-1997
Temporary Vacation Positions, UK
Auxiliary Nurse - Janard Nursing Home, England (93-97)
24 Hour Live-In Paraplegic Auxiliary – Active Assistance (97) - for 3 months after University
Attributes:
-Strong interpersonal and communication skills
-Strong relationship and rapport building skills
-Strong verbal and written communication skills
-Active listener and assertive questioner
-Articulate
-Lateral thinker
-Attention to detail
-Starter/Finisher
-Ability to perform under pressure
-Ability to think outside the box
-Strong intuition and perception
-Direct conversationalist
-Inquisitive mind and acquisitive style
Training:
Tom Peters/Anthony Robbins Motivational Courses as well as numerous courses covering
Business Development, Interview Skills, Communication (Verbal, Written, Internal,
Motivational), Team Dynamics, Self Leadership, Self-Empowerment, Company Vision, Project
Management, Maximum Business Generation
Technical Skills:
Microsoft Office Suites, Machine Aided Translation, Computer Assisted Language Learning
(CALL)
Interests:
Linguistics, Reading, Travel, Tennis, Skiing, Gardening
Additional Information:
6 week Québécois Language Immersion Program in Trois-Pistoles, Quebec, Canada
1 Year Teaching Assistant, Montpellier, France including official recording of my voice for BTS
Tourism Aural Examination – French Educational System.
Requested by Inspector of Montpellier to lead Induction of following year’s Teaching Assistants
in Montpellier, France.
References available upon request
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