Ken Schmitt

Current

Member at Vistage International
President & Founder at TurningPoint Executive Search

Past

Sr. Director at Judy Thompson & Associates (Sole Proprietorship)
Manager at AI Executive
Sr Associate at Heidrick & Struggles

Recruiter at Accountants Inc
Manager at Enterprise Rent a Car

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Education

University of San Diego

Recommended

8 people have recommended Ken

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Ken Schmitt’s Summary

Ken has been placing mid and senior-level financial and operational professionals for over 11 years. A native of San Diego, he possesses a unique understanding of the local marketplace, its diverse industry base and business culture. Ken prides himself on approaching each engagement from a holistic perspective, taking into account his client’s tactical, strategic and cultural needs and customizing each project accordingly.

Under Ken’s leadership, TurningPoint Executive Search delivers on its Passion Statement:

Building Southern California’s premier resource for mid and senior level professionals by offering unique career opportunities, providing personalized coaching, and driving corporate success.

Having successfully placed over 175 professionals in positions such as CFO, COO, Controller, VP Operations, VP Sales & Marketing, Treasurer, Director of Human Resources, President, Board Member, Supply Chain Director, Finance Director and Director of Internal Audit, Ken delivers a wide range of functional expertise to each engagement. While incorporating his 18 years of leadership experience, Ken successfully applies a unique process of in-person screening, business evaluation and cultural assessment to ensure that each executive placement is the ideal fit.

Ken Schmitt’s Specialties:

recruiting in finance, accounting, internal audit, tax, sales, marketing and operations professionals; industries include public accounting, hi-tech, software, biotech, medical device, manufacturing, retail, restaurants, services, distribution, experienced working with start- ups, mature organizations, pre-IPO companies, and expanding businesses both private and public. Career Coaching for professionals at all levels, from multiple disciplines to support their search for the ideal position.

Ken Schmitt’s Experience

Member

Vistage International

(Accounting industry)

2008 — Present (1 year )
President & Founder

TurningPoint Executive Search

(Privately Held; Myself Only; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

May 2007 — Present (2 years 7 months)

Provide executive level recruiting and Career Transition Coaching services to finance, accounting and operations professionals in San Diego. Working as recruiter, professional coach, business developer, and researcher across numerous industries, Ken's expertise lies in placing professionals in positions from CFO and COO to Sr. Staff.
Sr. Director
Judy Thompson & Associates (Sole Proprietorship)

(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

July 2004 — April 2007 (2 years 10 months)

Senior Director for San Diego's preeminent search firm for mid to executive level finance, accounting, audit and tax positions. With more than 9 years of executive search experience and a broad network of contacts, Ken is well positioned to assist any size organization with their hiring needs. By taking a personalized and consultative approach, Ken has placed over 250 professionals across all industries including biotech, medical device, hi tech, software, real estate, construction, retail, distribution and manufacturing.
Manager

AI Executive

(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

March 2003 — July 2004 (1 year 5 months)

Hired to develop, build, manage and grow the executive search division for Accountants Inc in Southern California.
Sr Associate

Heidrick & Struggles

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; HSII; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

March 2000 — March 2003 (3 years 1 month)

Supported the firm's former CEO in developing business, executing searches, identifying and developing candidates nationally. Searches included board seats, CEOs, VPs of Sales & Marketing, Treasury, CFO, and Operations.
Recruiter

Accountants Inc

(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

March 1998 — March 2000 (2 years 1 month)
Manager

Enterprise Rent a Car

(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; Retail industry)

June 1992 — September 1997 (5 years 4 months)

Over the course of 5 1/2 years, I progressed from Management Trainee to Management Assistant, Assistant Manager, Finance Manager and Branch Manager. I worked throughout San Diego as well as Orange County and had the opportunity to open 2 new branches in San Diego. During my last 2 years, I managed a staff of 5-8 people, was responsible for my branch P&L and an extensive inventory.

Ken Schmitt’s Education

University of San Diego

BS , Business Economics , 1988 — 1992

Additional Information

Ken Schmitt’s Groups:

Vistage Member, Past President & Current Board Member, IMA; Membership Chair, IIA; Board Member, USD School of Business Alumni Association; Past Chair, Business & Industry for CalCPA; Corporate Director's Forum, WITI, SHRM, Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, BIOCOM, SDVG, TiE; President, Circle of Influence