Toni Marie's Page: Talent Acquisition & Coach

PARAGON
TALENT ACQUISITION & COACHING
Your Network Connection For Talent & Opportunity!

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We Have It Mastered!

We have an awesome knack for uncovering the talent that spearheads growth for our clients.

Why Partner With PARAGON?
That's an easy one!
Because we empower our clients and candidates to make great choices for their future.


RESTAURANT, HOSPITALITY & FOODSERVICE
EXECUTIVE SEARCH & TALENT ACQUISITION
Welcome to PARAGON - Where YOU Are OUR Concept!

You cannot be successfully involved in the restaurant, hospitality & foodservice industry without possessing a passion for the business & a magnetic personality that attracts others to you! We got it! At Paragon, the cornerstone of our methods and standards is our absolute passion for the restaurant industry & the professionals we meet on a daily basis. No hunting off the resume boards here, we actively socialize and network within the industry to discover top talent. Our long term relationships connect us to many hidden pools of talent...including professionals that are not actively engaging in a search, or not available through social media venues. We make it happen with a refreshing approach to acquiring your next hire!

We partner with each of our clients to build their restaurants & establishments, by filling them with TALENTED, ACCOMPLISHED PROFESSIONALS who excel at and enjoy their work, and have the capacity to develop others to their highest potential. By collaborating with our clients, we are able to accurately identify, select, & present the talent that has achieved the right type of track record of results that will impact their bottom line.

Our resourceful and innovative team of talent magnets empower our clients to make great choices for their company by uncovering and representing the most accomplished talent in the industry! Our attention to culture & details is key in selecting the right talent who will execute the values and goals of our clients... and assist in their goals of becoming even more profitable restaurant operating companies.

We recognize that top talent = top profits

We have a "way" about us.............. The professionals in our network feel the difference when working with PARAGON and our clients see the difference in the quality of our referrals! We have what it takes to make your team profit!

But don’t just take our word.....

Listen to The Center of Our Plate & The Foundation of Our Success: Our Clients!

COACHING, TRAINING & CAREER ENHANCEMENT
Helping Professionals Live Their Passion

Whether It's Branding or Re-branding Your Image - We've Made A Career of It!

Whether it's sharing what's happening in the marketplace, or making the move of your career, we are here for you! We understand that developing a relationship with a good recruiter is in your best interest - whether you are happily employed or "looking" for a change. We hear you. And because we are listening, we are able to provide you with expert advice, career counseling, and even that opportunity of a lifetime. Whether it's progression, location or just "something new"...talk to us...we are just as passionate about uncovering that next opportunity as you are!

The strong relationships that we have built, our professionalism and business ethics, all lend to our credibility with the key hiring authorities within the companies we represent. We can open doors of opportunity for you!
Our very approach to our business emphasizes developing relationships built on trust with our candidates. Through quality communication, we are able to provide you with opportunities that are not only a great career fit - but a cultural one as well. We know that a happy employee is a fruitful one! Respectfully, we never send out your resume without discussing the opportunity with you and obtaining your desire to be considered. We supply in-depth information on our client's profile for hire, growth, culture, benefits, and compensation plans. We help you through every step of the interview process - whether its been 3 years or 15 since your last interview.

Our mission is for you to you master "1st Impressions". We provide tips & advice on your 1st Written Impression (Resume), your 1st Interactive Impression (Phone Interview), and just as important, your 1st Visual Impression (Face To Face Interview)! In every way we truly understand that you never get a second chance at a 1st Impression.

We have carefully selected our top choices of companies in each market segment who provide terrific opportunities for your future!

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE RESTAURANT TALENT ACQUISITION TEAM

I have had the pleasure of working with Toni on both the client and candidate side. I was always impressed with Toni's honesty, integrity, and willingness to be open to creative and alternative strategies. Toni has a real skill for finding exactly the right fit for both candidate and client, and is tireless in bringing the right people to the party. I would highly recommend her! Steve Heeley, Baja Fresh


Without a doubt Toni Marie is one of the best in the industry. Capital Grille is a leader in the fine dining segment and one of those reasons is the working relationship we have with Toni Marie and Paragon. Highly recommended. Chris Harrington, Darden Restaurants


Toni Marie is an expert in the field of restaurant recruiting. She is very well networked and always produces a quality candidate pool to chose from. Toni Marie is thorough, professional, and a joy to work with.

Shanna is a great ambassador for the brand she is representing as well as a talent scout. Shanna is professional, articulate, and well connected within the restaurant community. I recommend her and the entire team at Paragon. Heath Grantham, Noodles & Company


I have know Toni Marie for 7 years now and have worked with her on a number of talent searches. I have found Toni Marie to be very dedicated in finding the best available talent for her clients and extremely passionate about her work. I would highly recommend Toni Marie for any talent search. Kevin Bazner, CEO, It's Just Lunch Int'l, LLC / YUM


Toni and her team have done some great recruiting for Arby's. She works hard to build relationships and narrow the target to find the best candidates. Toni has an extensive network within the restaurant business and I believe she could be very helpful in finding top talent. Jimmy Harmon, Arby’s Restaurant Group


Toni Marie simply is one of the best restaurant and franchise recruiters around. She is incredibly networked and sincerely works to find the right fit, for both the company and the candidate. Brian Belmont, Quizno


I have known Toni for a number of years as a client who has provided me a great deal of assistance in my various career searches. Her professionalism is of the highest integrity and caliber. Michael D'Arezzo, CKE


Toni Marie is a true professional that makes great interpersonal connections and has excellent follow up skills. She is always available and always stays ahead on any assignment. She has produced great results for our company. Linda Mezzacapo, Dunkin Brands


Toni is a terrific service partner. As open, honest and organized, she took my issues and made them her own in generating the best results. Her focus in not only providing a solution, but more important, the solution, makes Toni a significant asset for an organization. From her positive outlook to her warm demeanor, Toni's personality combined with her amazing effort makes her a top recruiter. Jordan Krolick, Arby’s Restaurant Group


Shanna and I have been working together for several months now, and she has been quick to identify high level talent for me and my organization. Shanna has complete understanding of what I, as a customer as well as business partner am looking for. She is detailed and methodical in her searches and does not use up needless energy on both ends. I highly recommend Shanna as a business partner. Joe Ippolito, Arby’s Restaurant Group


I have worked with Toni Marie several times over the years. She has worked extremely hard to find talented individuals to help my companies. The quality of the talent, understanding of our needs and desire to get the job done right and quickly has been very impressive. Toni Marie has always been a pleasure to work with and I know if you need to find quality individuals Toni Marie can get the job done for you. Bob Hynick, IDQ


Shanna is an absolute pleasure to work with because she is dependable and provides exactly what we're looking for in candidates! That tells me that she does her due diligence with candidates and that sets her apart from others as a top performer! Larry Mench, Five Guys Enterprises

I worked with Shanna last year on a senior level search, and it was a great experience. She provided two excellent candidates that really met the critical criteria we identified. She clearly had spent time qualifying the candidates before she presented them - she just didn't throw a bunch of resumes my way. Shanna effectively balances the needs of both her recruits and employers. She is punctual, manages expectations and is considerate of her clients' time. Finally, I found Shanna to be warm and personable. I am happy to recommend Shanna as talent acquisition professional. Matt Sullivan, Einstein Noah Restaurant Group


I have know and worked with Toni for quite a while, and found her to be both extremely detail-oriented as well as a pleasure to work with. She really listens to the needs of her clients to effectively match talent with opportunity. Joel Bulger, LongHorn Steakhouse/Darden Restaurants


I worked with Toni as a candidate for a high-profile executive position in 2002. Her tenacity got me in the door quickly for interviews. She stayed on top of every situation with the employer and me throughout the interview, offer, negotiation, and hiring processes. She followed up after I joined the company to see how things were going and to offer suggestions on how to acclimate to the new area of the country. If you're looking for an aggressive, results-oriented recruiter, Toni's the one! Michael Furlow, Brinker International


Engaging & Connecting Talent Across the Country!

Our search strategy empowers our clients to make better choices by presenting accomplished professionals from an extended pool of talent. We go the extra steps to partner with our clients to find the right fit considering both experience & culture! We conduct a thorough search using progressive research and social networking tools treating our clients & candidates with the utmost professionalism. We do this because we care and we are passionate about our industry, and your success!

Talent Focus Includes:

Restaurant Professionals: Unit, Field & Corporate

Culinary & Chef Professionals

F&B Professionals

Hotel Professionals