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Francine updated their profile Apr 28, 2010

Francine commented on Carl Greenberg's blog post 'Credit Scores Can Be Harmful to Employers and Job Candidates'

Employers and recruiters have an obligation to vet perspective employees, a process that takes effort. Indeed, reading a credit report in a meaningful way takes time and if utilized should only be a part of broader reference checking process, not…

Dec 30, 2009

Francine and Zahra Sandberg are now friends Dec 23, 2009

Francine commented on Zahra Sandberg's blog post 'Transparency vs. Co-Employment'

Zahra, telling the client your mark-up is akin to walking into the grocery store and asking the manager their margin on a given item. There is profit along the supply chain, we all know that, but unless we're in the trade (or at a farmer's…

Dec 23, 2009

Francine commented on Chris Hood's blog post 'My Future in Recruiting as Dictated by The Tao of Jack Butler'

Fantastic Chris. What subtle insight. My favorite part: "can I have a moment to myself" - collecting, re-collecting - moving forward.

Nov 19, 2009

Francine updated their profile photo Oct 21, 2009

My Future In Recruiting

Looking out my wide window this morning at the cloud shrowded snow covered foothills of the Rocky Mountains, an infrequent departure from the regular spectacle of Colorado sunny blue skies, I'm appreciative of the introspection these grey days inspire.I've enjoyed a lifetime of accomplishments in the world of Natural Products and Sustainable Living prior to recruiting, always driven by a passion for making the world a better place to live. It's only natural that my Future in Recruiting will be…See More

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Profile Information

Name: Francine Schoenwetter

Job Title: Executive Recruiter

Company: Natural Brand Solutions

Which best describes your profession?: Consultant

How many years have you been in the business?: 2 - 4 years

Which industries do you work in now?: Consumer Goods, Services

College/University: SUNY Albany

Are you interested in split placements?: yes

What kind of networking are you open to?: Open networking, Referrals between friends, Very targeted/niche

How do you introduce yourself to people you meet in business?: A 28 year veteran of the Natural & Organic Products industry, I've worked all sectors of the industry, retail, manufacturing, distribution, procurement, brand marketing and product development in Nutritonal products and Personal Care. I bring a wealth of industry knowledge and networked contacts into the recruiting environment and implicitly understand the needs and requirements of industry employers.
I am dedicated to recruiting specialists throughout the CPG supply chain, across product categories, however my specialty is within the Natural Products Industry - values based clients focusing on natural, health, sustainable, organic, Fair-Trade and Social Responsibility. I primarily place professionals and executive leadership in sales, marketing and brand development and, strategic business development.