Stephen Rideout

Pitisci & Associates is a Tampa based professional recruitment firm specialized exclusively on providing recruitment services within our proven footprint of information technology sectors for both permanent and contracting positions. With over 70 years of combined recruiting experience in the Bay area, our track record of success demonstrates an uncompromising dedication to achieving excellence in every facet of our business.
Pitisci & Associates is dedicated to meeting the individual needs… Show more

Pitisci & Associates is a Tampa based professional recruitment firm specialized exclusively on providing recruitment services within our proven footprint of information technology sectors for both permanent and contracting positions. With over 70 years of combined recruiting experience in the Bay area, our track record of success demonstrates an uncompromising dedication to achieving excellence in every facet of our business.
Pitisci & Associates is dedicated to meeting the individual needs of our clients with a genuine concern for the prosperity of both our clients and candidates. We deliver the best candidates in the market, rather than the best candidates “on” the market. The principles that guide our relationships are ones of trust, integrity and attention to detail. These qualities, combined with our enthusiasm and dedication to serve with the highest of standards ensure that we offer the industry’s best-in-class solutions for our valued partners and candidates. Show less

Emerson Network Power/Advanced Protection TechnologiesInc. (APT) has been designing, manufacturing and selling Industrial, Commercial, Oil/Gas and Residential Surge Protective Devices since 1985. APT's growth strategy expanded from its base in the US Construction Market and began to focus on Alternative Energy, Oil/Gas, OEM and International Markets. Past and present private label partners include Siemens, Square D, APC in addition to partnering with Eaton, GE, ABB and Rockwell.

At Ferreri Search we are focused exclusively on providing recruitment services in the accounting & finance, information technology, operations sectors within the Tampa Bay area to employers and individuals. Our three practices are Executive Search, Permanent Placement, and Contract/Project Staffing....

I joined Ferreri Search with 9+ years in recruiting and sales experience in the Tampa Bay market place specializing in Accounting/Finance and IT.

Responsible for providing a full range of business solutions for the fields of Engineering, Operations, Information Technology, Accounting and Finance in the Tampa Bay markets.
Established and executed new clients and markets within Tampa
Top producer for 6 consecutive years within the firm
Assisted in growing the business from 800k to over 2 million in sales
Recruited Staff level engineers to Executive Level candidates in the Tampa Bay area
Negotiated service contracts and… Show more

Responsible for providing a full range of business solutions for the fields of Engineering, Operations, Information Technology, Accounting and Finance in the Tampa Bay markets.
Established and executed new clients and markets within Tampa
Top producer for 6 consecutive years within the firm
Assisted in growing the business from 800k to over 2 million in sales
Recruited Staff level engineers to Executive Level candidates in the Tampa Bay area
Negotiated service contracts and executed top % of fees for all placements
Hire and train new employees in the field or recruiting and sales for the office
Evaluated candidates on specific criteria to determine qualification/marketability
Coordinated candidate events, interviews, telemarketing, and cold calling
Exceeded daily, weekly, monthly production goals; Lead team-building exec. Show less

Technical Recruiter
Responsible for providing a full range of business solutions and technical staffing to over 15 accounts ranging from 5-35 contractors per account in the Tampa area for Information Technology, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Commercial industries.
Generated sales leads from field investigation, cold calling, and territory reviews
Developed a client base in engineering and manufacturing industries with emphasis on aviation and electronics
Established bidding… Show more

Technical Recruiter
Responsible for providing a full range of business solutions and technical staffing to over 15 accounts ranging from 5-35 contractors per account in the Tampa area for Information Technology, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Commercial industries.
Generated sales leads from field investigation, cold calling, and territory reviews
Developed a client base in engineering and manufacturing industries with emphasis on aviation and electronics
Established bidding processes, identified key selling components, collected and qualified statistical data specific to client, selected and composed marketing materials, and presented final proposal in a professional environment
Opened new territory in Sarasota and expanded client base 25% annually
Negotiated service contracts and national agreements (terms, rates, conditions)
Established excellent professional relations with clients to retain their business in a highly competitive industry; Profitable from $10,000/week
Onsite Commercial Staffing Senior Recruiter
Evaluated candidates on specific criteria to determine qualification/marketability
Coordinated candidate events, interviews, telemarketing, and cold calling
Exceeded daily, weekly, monthly production goals; Lead team-building exec. Show less

Sales Manager - Poli-Glow Products
Responsible for developing and maintaining sales of marine products in the southwest Florida region through marine dealers and individual clientele
Generated new leads and follow-up on leads from the companies trade shows, advertising and general marketing efforts
Created international business via internet sales and trade show presentation
Established professional relations in the marine industry and increased company sales by 30% through marine… Show more

Sales Manager - Poli-Glow Products
Responsible for developing and maintaining sales of marine products in the southwest Florida region through marine dealers and individual clientele
Generated new leads and follow-up on leads from the companies trade shows, advertising and general marketing efforts
Created international business via internet sales and trade show presentation
Established professional relations in the marine industry and increased company sales by 30% through marine tradeshows on a yearly basis
Negotiated pricing and established quotes for dealers and marinas

SKILLS






Relationship sales/client retention Staff management/goal setting
Strategic planning/marketing & promotion Product knowledge/creative solutions
Staff hiring & training Leadership & motivation
Office suites; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access Show less