David Benjamin

Current

Co-founder at Voices of Detroit
Recruiting Manager at The Sales Matrix

Past

Account Executive at Variant Partners (MRI Network)
Direct Placement Recruiter at Adecco
Healthcare recruiter at Maxim Healthcare

Financial Advisor at First Investors

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Education

Eastern Michigan University
Grand Valley State University
Birmingham Groves

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Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

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David Benjamin’s Summary

Spending the past seven years recruiting for Executive Search & Consulting firms has taught me best practices in sourcing, onboarding, and employee retention. Working with Fortune 500 companies, startups, and everything in between has given me the unique perspective on a variety of recruiting processes- do's and don'ts!

Today, companies are running leaner and expecting more from their salesforce. The best companies, those that are leaders in their industry and which all others are judged by did not achieve their success by chance.

Could your organization use another talented professional that will positively impact company revenue? If you can't find the best talent through your resources, feel free to contact me. The best companies are comprised of the best talent. Let's discuss how I can deliver that talent to you!

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:
2006 Wayne State University- Topic: Resume/Interview Tips
2008 Detroit Rotary Club- Topic: Leadership vs. Management.
2009 Motor City Connect-Topic: How to work with a recruiter
2009 LBN Industry Exchange-Topic: Boost Sales through Social Media and E-marketing
2009: Wayne State University-Topic: Resume/Interview Tips
2009: JVS-Topic: How to incorporate social media in your recruitment search
2009: MI Open Networkers: Take hold of your career search
2009: American Society of Employer's Recruiting Network- Using social media in the recruitment industry
2009: Walsh College- Social Media for Job Seekers

Social Media Training: Recruiting Departments
July 2009- Campbell-Ewald
July 2009- Valassis,Gale/Cengage, Learning Care Group, and The Smart Workforce Solutions Company

Would love to do more speaking engagements/training

David Benjamin’s Specialties:

Seasoned negotiator of comp plans for candidates. Career coach to many professionals helping them find ideal career. Many years of successful sales and recruiting experience with awards and accolades in each position.

David Benjamin’s Experience

Co-founder

Voices of Detroit

(Public Relations and Communications industry)

February 2009 — Present (10 months)

This business roundtable podcast series was established in Feb 09 to combat the negative news that was constantly surrounding Detroit.

Larry Henry and David Benjamin co-host this business roundtable podcast series. We highlight many of the local professionals and businesses doing great things in our community.

Mission: Conversations with entrepreneurs and community leaders who are championing the renaissance of Detroit and beyond!
Recruiting Manager

The Sales Matrix

(Management Consulting industry)

January 2008 — Present (1 year 11 months)

I am responsible for the recruiting department and our expanded service line. In addition to my recruiting responsibilites, I also actively seek corporations in need of our other services including work with our sales consultants to improve sales revenue and streamline the entire sales process. We have had success increasing revenue without sacrificing margins for 100% of our clients since 2001 inception.
Account Executive

Variant Partners (MRI Network)

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

July 2006 — 2007 (1 year )

Direct hire and contract recruiting for Healthcare professionals in Hospital, Home Healthcare, and Clinic settings. Vast network of Healthcare professionals.

Responsible for Accounting and Finance executive positions throughout the U.S, specializing in working with Financial Institutions.
Direct Placement Recruiter

Adecco

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

2005 — June 2006 (1 year )

Executive recruiter, finds best talent through networking and referrals. Primarily in accounting and finance industry.
Healthcare recruiter

Maxim Healthcare

(Staffing and Recruiting industry)

2003 — 2005 (2 years )
Financial Advisor

First Investors

(Privately Held; 5001-10,000 employees; Financial Services industry)

1995 — 2003 (8 years )

David Benjamin’s Education

Eastern Michigan University

Bachelors , Psychology , 1987 — 1992

Activities and Societies:

Pending IMA member
Grand Valley State University

B.S , Psychology , 1987 — 1990
Birmingham Groves

Additional Information

David Benjamin’s Websites:

David Benjamin’s Interests:

When I'm not busy recruiting talented sales professionals and executives for my clients, I enjoy networking, golfing, cooking, travel, playing sports and watching the Lions get their hats handed to them on a regular basis.

David Benjamin’s Groups:

Blue Chip Expert- Invitation only
Marketing and Sales Executives of Detroit
Automation Alley
Royal Oak Chamber Member
TEC Detroit
Michigan Manufacturing Association
Judson Center- Committee Member
Motorcity Connect
Forbes, Talent Acquisition Group, Recruiting, Training and Coaching, Sales, Human Resources, ExecuNet, Sales Executives, Sales Professionals Network Group, Linked HR, ADP, Dale Hendrick, Automation Alley, Consulting Group, Sales Best Practices, Recruiting Consultants network, Recruiting Consultants member, Connectech, ConnecTech, ConnecTech Detroit Member, Recruiting Industry, Charlie Wollborg connection, Linking Recruiters Network, Executive Search, Monster Network member, TalentBar