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About

About Us

Avenues Recruiting Solutions is dedicated to aligning talent in a talented world. You can, and should, hold us to the highest standards while trusting our team of experts to deliver.

Avenues began in March 2013 with the goal of placing top-tier talent in the best job opportunities available. Our unique approach to recruiting benefits both candidate and client by finding the perfect match for both parties.

Meet the Team

Recruiting

  • Aaron Thompson
    Aaron Thompson
    Owner / Executive Recruiter
  • Patrick Allen
    Patrick Allen
    Lead Technical Recruiter
  • Chip Hayhurst
    Chip Hayhurst
    Associate Executive Recruiter

Research

  • Whitney Robinson
    Whitney Robinson
    Director of Research
  • Brian Kinlaw
    Brian Kinlaw
    Senior Researcher

Don't Just Take Our Word For It

Avenues’ strength is in the recruiter being able to locate the right candidates. I am sure it takes persistence and the right people skills, which our recruiter possesses.

 

BOB M. VP OF SALES CLIENT
They offer a breadth of options and recommendations, interview coaching and prep, and they listen to employee preferences. I had a fantastic experience. My recruiter was extremely helpful!

 

JOHN C. APPLICATONS ENGINEER CANDIDATE
Good candidates presented. Very communicative!

 

MATT R. DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING CLIENT
They care about the employee and try to find a good position for them.

 

OTTO R. CONTROLS ENGINEER CANDIDATE
Thorough – good understanding of what the candidate needs and wants, as well as what our organization needs.

 

KATE P. TALENT RECRUITER CLIENT
Consistent contact and responses.

 

ANDREW D. APPLICATION ENGINEER CANDIDATE
Learning and adapting to what we needed was a strength. The first candidate was not what we were looking for, but the second hit the mark.

 

SILAS R. VP SALES CLIENT

I have high regards for Avenues as you have gone above and beyond any of my expectations and then some. I am so appreciative that you have that you have taken the time to understand my situation and listened to what I think would be a perfect firm to commit to. I believe that you have found that perfect firm, a place where not only do I think is perfect, but also thinks I would be a great fit as well. I have such high regards for you that I will be keeping my ear out for anyone who is looking for a new engineering job and I will definitely be recommending you to them, I know they will have a great experience with the team. 

 

RORY M. ELECTRICAL DESIGNER CANDIDATE
Our recruiter had a good knowledge of the industry and sent us well qualified candidates.

 

PATRICK V. SALES & MARKETING MANAGER CLIENT

Professional work and excellent communication. Very happy with the result. – Service highly recommended! 

 

 

BERNHARD J. SALES & MARKETING EXECUTIVE - RESUME CLIENT
Aaron Thompson
Owner / Executive Recruiter

Prior to entering the search industry, Aaron managed several companies. The challenges he faced in management roles are no different from the many challenges managers are faced with throughout any industry. Today, years after entering the search industry, Aaron finds that his current role is largely no different than his previous career: matching good, talented people with great companies.

Aaron helped companies grow their market share more than $15 Million through identifying top talent in the industry. He takes pride in helping his clients grow and at the same time bettering the lives of candidates and their families.

Patrick Allen
Lead Technical Recruiter

Patrick specializes in manufacturing, fluid power and automation. He focuses on sales and engineering talent with backgrounds in a variety of applications and segments of the industry.

Patrick had several successful years in field sales that help him understand the characteristics and fundamentals of standout sales individuals. His ability to adapt and listen to clients’ needs has allowed him to deliver top engineering and service talent as well.

When Patrick is not working, he spends as much time as he can with his wife and two handsome boys. They are very active outdoors and love adventure. He has strong Chicago roots, enjoyed a 10-year stretch in Florida, and he and his family now reside in Denver, living the mountain life they always wanted.

Chip Hayhurst
Associate Executive Recruiter

Chip Hayhurst is an Associate Executive Recruiter at Avenues focusing on the Industrial, Information Technology, Defense and other high technology industries.

Chip has 15 years+ experience in recruiting and executive search with clients ranging from established Fortune 500 industry category leaders to post-start up, venture-backed companies. He focuses on top-line oriented business leadership roles in the industrial, public sector and niche technology markets. These include Sales, Marketing, and Business Development and extend to Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain Management, HR and Corporate Administration.

Prior to joining Avenues, Chip was a Consultant to a large IT research and advisory services firm. Previously, he was an Executive Recruiter with a boutique retained search firm in the Washington DC area.

Chip holds a B.S. in Political Science from the University of Maryland. He enjoys his spare time with family and keeping up with three daughters.

Whitney Robinson
Director of Research

Whitney specializes in identifying the “hard to find” talent for our clients. She utilizes her sourcing skills to identify and pre-qualify potential candidates for the many clients of Avenues.

Whitney is originally from New Jersey and moved to Sarasota during high school. She then went on to the University of Arkansas on a full athletic scholarship and graduated with a BA in International Relations. She earned her Masters of Education in 2008 from Argosy University in Sarasota. Her dedication and work ethic shows in her day to day at Avenues with the many candidates she works with and with her continued desire to grow both professionally and personally.

Brian Kinlaw
Senior Researcher

Brian is a native Floridian who graduated from the University of Central Florida. After spending 15 years in Orlando in the restaurant industry he decided to make a career change. Using the knowledge and experience from his years in customer service he opted to venture down the path of recruiting. By applying unique and inventive solutions, Brian uncovers the perfect candidate for every company and opening he works with, helping clients gain the competitive edge they all desire.

In his free time, Brian enjoys spending time with his friends and family, whether it’s a round of golf or an extreme game of kickball in the backyard.

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