Blue Rock Search, LLC
Colleen Hannafin Barker is a seasoned professional in business development, currently serving as Vice President of Business Development at Blue Rock Search, LLC since October 2024. With extensive experience across several organizations, Colleen has held senior roles such as Senior Director of Business Development & Partnerships at recruitAbility and Senior Manager of Business Development at Modis. Previous positions include Manager of Strategic Partnerships at Austin Staffing, Director of Business Development at HireBetter, and Senior Business Manager at PeopleReady. Colleen's career also features a role as Regional Business Development Manager at Acrobat Outsourcing and a consulting position where strategies were developed to enhance client sales effectiveness. Earlier experiences include serving as Senior Account Executive at LivingSocial and operating as an entrepreneur in the jewelry design sector. Colleen holds a BA in Mass Communications with a focus on Advertising from Texas State University.
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Blue Rock Search, LLC
Blue Rock Search is a minority-owned, MBE Certified executive search firm, an SRA Network member, a Hunt Scanlon Top 10 global recruiting firm, and one of the Hunt Scanlon HR/ Diversity Recruiting Power 65. We specialize in the targeted identification, evaluation, and acquisition of high-quality, passive talent across four distinct practice areas: Human Resources, Franchise, Customer Experience, and Higher Education. Our systems, processes, and tools are designed to flex to fit our client’s unique needs and expectations on any search and quickly fill critical roles. Our Founding Partners are respected, trusted thought leaders in their respective practice areas, with 50+ years of direct experience filling both Corporate and Support roles. The Blue Rock philosophy is built on a foundation of “Relationships Built to Last.” We invest time in getting to know people personally and professionally and understanding your organizational goals and culture. Blue Rock understands the linkage and importance of competency and cultural fit, and we assess candidates accordingly. Our proven process, combined with best-in-class technology, tools, and resources, ensure we can identify, source, select, and land talent in today’s highly competitive, fast-moving marketplace.