Tim OBrien

Experience

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  Alfred Marks

  Nov 1988 - Mar 1993

  Branch Manager - Catering
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  Hocaps

  Apr 1993 - Sept 1995

  Executive Search Consultant
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  Ecco Employment

  Sept 1995 - Jul 1997

  Branch Manager
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  Adecco

  Jul 1997 - Feb 1999

  Divisional Manager - Hospitality
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  Recruit PLC (Now Impellam)

  Feb 1999 - Dec 2001

  Operations Director
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  EPCglobal UK (Now Talascend)

  Jan 2002 - Apr 2005

  UK Managing Director

  One of the founding Directors that turned Bechtel's internal staffing division into a global independent staffing firm. Developing and deploying a market leading staffing supply chain technology solution as well as senior recruitment solutions for Engineering and Construction projects in Infrastructure, Power and Oil & Gas across the world.

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  Austin Benn

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Managing Director

  Austin Benn is an executive recruitment firm focused on vertical markets for senior Sales & Business Development Executives. Delivering solutions through Executive Search, Assessment centre's, Contingent recruitment and Interim/contract. Senior Sales positions in Construction & Engineering. Media.Finance & Business Services.MTS is a niche provider of specialist Rigging staff to the Broadcast and Mobile Telecoms Industries.

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  Morton Brindley International Ltd

  Jul 2007 - Dec 2010

  Managing Director

  Co-founder of this Start-up company specialising in senior level appointments within the International Engineering & Construction sector. Based in the City of London.Successfully developed & maintained effective relationships with executives & senior decision makers in some of the world’s most prestigious Engineering & Construction organisations. Including CEO’s, MD’s, HR Directors, Programme Directors & Technical experts. This has resulted in the successful placement of numerous leaders and technical experts, in some of the world's most prestigious projects and organisations. Show less

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  Airswift

  Aug 2010 - Sept 2014

  Group Commercial Director

  Swift Worldwide Resources is one of the world’s largest Oil & Gas staffing companies. A $650m organisation with operations in 38 countries supported by 28 hubs across the globe.As a member of the Group Operating Board, my role spanned a wide number of tasks and responsibilities, occasionally overlapping, which included, but were not limited to:Swift Europe Regional Director. Russia & CIS Managing Director. Chairman for Russia and CISDirector Hunter PierceSpecial Projects Director Responsible for managing expat recruitment for established operations in Angola, Azerbaijan & Ghana. Personal key focus included business development & delivery for the rest of EMEA including UK North Sea , mainland Europe , Africa and Middle East. Swift Europe recruits and supports Contractors in 16 countries across the region, which not insignificantly, involved managing the inherent complexity, in a compliant and effective manner. Russia & CIS. Developed this business following the loss of the key project client into a more client diverse, effective operation. A challenging and stimulating environment, through coordinated sales focus on international projects.Held a wide portfolio of responsibilities and projects listed below.. Launched Hunter Pierce Executive Search,in Houston & London.Conducted global Business Process review in preparation for new CRM system procurement. Selected 'Bullhorn'. Led the functional design enhancements, implementation and roll-out. Restructured the business in Australia. Including disengagement from unprofitable accounts. Renegotiated more favourable terms with core clients. Rebuilt the recruitment team .Launched a sales plan and handed over to new country Manager Show less

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  Bullhorn

  Mar 2015 - Oct 2023

  Regional Vice President - Bullhorn for Salesforce - Europe

  As somebody who has previously selected, procured, project- managed and implemented Bullhorn in one of the world’s most complex, global staffing organisations, I liked the software so much, I joined the company! Since the early days of crushing the phones for the emerging Enterprise business in London I have been fortunate enough, either as an individual contributor or a leader , to have been directly involved with some of Bullhorn’s largest and most Iconic wins Initially focused on Bullhorn’s stable of native products, for the last few years I have been leading the team driving sales for our Bullhorn for Salesforce Application. Developing the playbook and team to deliver strategies that win across products covering Business Development, ATS, VMS, Automation, AI and Workforce Management. Show less

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  Residently

  Mar 2024 - now

  Vice President of Sales

  Residently is the rental operating system that simplifies and brings massive efficiencies to the resident journey for property managers, institutional owners and renters. By connecting every interaction, streamlining workflows through Automation and AI, Residently increases efficiency and yields across the entire rental process. Residently creates transparent operations and the insights needed to drive better outcomes and experiences for everyone involved