Brian Keith

Current

Managing Partner at Kingman Drake LLC

Past

Global Performance Development Consultant at MRINetwork
Managing Director at Vermillion Group
Recruiter at United States Marine Corps

Staff Sergeant at United States Marine Corps
Scout Sniper Instructor at United States Marine Corps
Scout Sniper at United States Marine Corps

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Education

Acclivus

Recommended

29 people have recommended Brian

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Brian Keith’s Summary

Since entering the search business in the late 90's I've dedicated myself to working with companies around the globe assemble top-shelf teams.

I love what I do. I'm excited by the challenge that accompanies difficult time-sensitive searches. I enjoy helping companies gain advantage via the people they hire and retain.

I've worked with a wide spectrum of clients from Fortune 500's to start-ups.

With over a decade of search experience my network is both wide and deep. The vast majority of the folks I work with are happy in their current role but are open to consider an opportunity IF it's compelling.

I'm tactfully candid - I'll tell you what you NEED to hear versus what you may WANT to hear. Whatever the circumstance you can be confident that you will get the straight scoop.

Follow me on Twitter @kingmandrake
Check out our website www.kingmandrake.com

Brian Keith’s Specialties:

Computer Software, Information Technology, Engineering, Supply Chain/Logistics, RFID, Consulting, Federal Government, DOD, Intel, Cloud Computing, Industrial Automation, Web 2.0, SEO, Wireless.

Brian Keith’s Experience

Managing Partner

Kingman Drake LLC

(Staffing and Recruiting industry)

November 2006 — Present (3 years 1 month)

Manage day-to-day operations and sales of start-up operation. Focus efforts on lead generation, qualification, business development, sales and delivery of Kingman Drake's service offering.

Kingman Drake provides a number of services including Executive Search, Competitive Intelligence, and Recruitment Consulting. Engage and interact with executives in a variety of emerging technology fields.
Global Performance Development Consultant

MRINetwork

(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

2007 — 2008 (1 year )

Delivered the spectrum of MRINetwork training courses to over 250 account executives, recruiters, and management teams. Conducted on-site (Face to Face) and distance learning (WebEx).

Interacted directly with Executives and Owners. Provided analysis of individual performance and made recommendations for achieving optimal results.
Managing Director

Vermillion Group

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

December 1999 — September 2006 (6 years 10 months)

I served at the Vermillion Group in two roles, Senior Account Manager and Managing Director. I focused my efforts on recruiting sales, pre-sales, sales management, and senior executives for a wide variety of technology firms including; software (enterprise & infrastructure), information technology, and RFID. I worked with companies that provided solutions to both commercial and public sector markets.

During my last two years with the Vermillion Group I directed its Public Sector, RFID, and Engineering practices. My teams recruited senior talent for companies delivering software and other technology-based solutions.

We consistently and successfully fulfilled the toughest recruitment assignments for our clients. Hard to fill positions were our specialty. We conducted engaged, retained, or contingency searches based upon our client's requirements and the scope of the search, immediacy / urgency, and inherent need for absolute confidentiality.
Recruiter

United States Marine Corps

(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Military industry)

1996 — 1999 (3 years )

Responsible of recruiting America's finest young men and women for service with the United States Marine Corps. Successfully completed demanding three-year tour at 100%+ attainment.
Staff Sergeant

United States Marine Corps

(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Military industry)

May 1988 — November 1999 (11 years 7 months)

>Recruiter 1996-1999
>Scout Sniper Instructor 1994-1996
>Scout Sniper 1991-1994
>Forward Observer 1988-1991
Scout Sniper Instructor

United States Marine Corps

(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Military industry)

1994 — 1996 (2 years )

Responsible for providing classroom and field instruction to classes of 24+ highly trained top shelf Military and Law Enforcement professionals. Worked extensively with State & Federal Agencies, Special Operations community, Research & Development organizations, and Allied Nations to deliver the finest basic and advanced-level Scout Sniper training course available.

Awarded Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal for creating and developing several new courses of instruction while rewriting, enhancing, and republishing ALL existing curriculum.
Scout Sniper

United States Marine Corps

(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Military industry)

1991 — 1994 (3 years )

Led small teams of 2-12 specially trained Marines in high intensity complex multi-phased military operations in support of Battalion and Regimental sized units. Conducted a myriad of missions both conventional and unconventional. Graduate of Marine Corps Scout Sniper School (Basic and Advanced) High Risk Personnel Course, US Army Ranger and Airborne Courses, and Navy S.E.R.E.

Brian Keith’s Education

Acclivus

Acclivus: Acclivus Sales Negotiations, R3, Strategic Account Presentations, Performance Coaching
Learning International: Professional Selling Skills (PSS Core)
WebEx University: Mastery Level