Rachel Cruea

Rachel Cruea has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Rachel currently holds the position of Executive Director, Business Development at OPTiMO Information Technology, a role they started in March 2022. Prior to this, they served as a Senior Capture Manager at Gunnison Consulting Group, Inc. from June 2020 to March 2022.

Rachel also has experience in the staffing industry, where they worked as a Managing Partner at Partnership Employment from February 2017 to 2020. In this role, they were responsible for building and managing a successful IT, Accounting & Finance, and Administrative Staffing firm.

Before their venture into the staffing industry, Rachel worked at Quadrant, Inc. as an Executive Director of Sales and Recruiting from April 2013 to December 2016. During their tenure, they managed and operated the technical sales and recruiting team, successfully growing it from three managers to twenty-five high-performing client managers and recruiters. Rachel played a crucial role in obtaining government clearances and teaming agreements for the company.

Rachel's earlier experiences include serving as a Senior Operations Manager at Metro Offices from August 2011 to March 2013, overseeing the company's largest Workspace Solutions location, and owning and managing a high-end boutique salon and spa business, Salon Amarti, from January 2007 to May 2011. Rachel also worked as a Consultant and Director of International Affairs at the American Chemistry Council and its Chlorine Chemistry Division, respectively, between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, they held the position of Executive Director at the National Coalition for Literacy from March 2006 to May 2007, where they played a pivotal role in developing the Coalition's financial support.

Rachel's extensive experience in various roles and industries showcases their versatility and adaptability as a professional.

Rachel Cruea attended Montgomery Village Junior High, although the dates are not provided. Rachel then went on to complete their high school education at Gaithersburg High School from 1991 to 1995, earning a High School Diploma. Following that, they pursued their Bachelor of Arts degree in International Affairs and Economics at American University from 1996 to 1999. There is no information given about their time at Indiana University Bloomington, including the dates of attendance or any degree or field of study.