Testimonials & Endorsements

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  • Regional HR Director | Off-Price Retailer

    “Lisa reached out to me in late 2017. She recommended me as a candidate for an open position for which she was recruiting and worked closely with me to ensure I was prepared and confident throughout my interview process. I am extremely happy with my new job and so grateful to Lisa for providing me with this opportunity. I recommend her highly to all of my colleagues and cannot thank her enough for her help.”

  • Chief Financial Officer | Asset Strategies Group

    “I have had the opportunity and pleasure to work with Marc-Allen Associates team both as a candidate and hiring manager in my career.  They have a proven track record of finding the right candidates with the best credentials and experience. They are tenacious, trustworthy, and highly ethical.  I recommend Marc-Allen Associates to my colleagues because they are the best. “

  • SVP Supply Chain | Burlington Stores

    “I strongly recommend Marc-Allen Associates. My experience with them was as a candidate. They helped me navigate through an extensive interview and selection process at Burlington Stores. They were extremely effective at helping me understand the culture of the organization and the personality of key executives in that organization. This helped me decide if I was an appropriate fit for this company. I was indeed the successful candidate, and I am enjoying the beginnings of a long and successful career with my new company. I also appreciate their effectiveness from the perspective of an Employer who has sought to fill key executive positions.”

  • Director Audit Services | Asset Strategies

    "When the Marc-Allen Associates team first called me 13 years ago to discuss the "perfect" position it all came down to their knowledge and expertise in matching the right candidate with the right company. They are thorough and knowledgeable, and their efforts serve both the client and the candidate. They are expert recruiters that I highly recommend to any professional seeking a career, or any company seeking a professional recruiting firm."

  • Director, Human Resources Supply Chain | $21B Off-Price Retailer

    "Lisa provides a focused service, ensuring that both the employer and the candidate are the best fit for each other. She takes pride in successfully placing candidates. Being exceptionally dedicated to her work, Lisa gave me advice and guidance throughout the interview process.

    You will receive the highest value and professionalism while working with Lisa. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an opportunity."

  • Senior Director Strategic Sourcing | | $21B Off-Price Retailer

    "I had the pleasure of working with Lisa and her team during my most recent job search, and I can’t recommend her highly enough. From our first conversation, she was professional, warm, and incredibly knowledgeable about the industry. She took the time to understand my background, skills, and career goals, ensuring that the opportunity she presented was a great fit.

    Beyond her expertise, Lisa was dependable and supportive throughout the entire process. She kept me informed at every stage, provided thoughtful guidance, and made what can often be a stressful experience feel seamless. Thanks to her dedication and insight, I landed a fantastic role that aligns perfectly with my aspirations.

    If you’re looking to fill a role and work with a recruiter who genuinely cares about your success and goes above and beyond, Lisa is the one you want in your corner!"

  • VP, Human Resources & Talent Acquisition | Fast Casual Restaurant Chain

    “Lisa, I want you to know that I’m very happy, not only with the result, but the process. I can say it was as if you were an extension of our team, and it was seamless. You presented great candidates and kept us on task. It was as if you were part of my HR team. Thank you for that. I look forward to working with you in the future.”

  • Group VP Merchandising | Bi-Mart Holdings

    "From my perspective, Marc-Allen Associates has three characteristics that make them a special firm. The first is always functioning with the highest level of integrity in everything they do. Second is that they get things done, and finally, the are easy to work with."

  • Director Enterprise Organizational Development & Learning | EXPRESS

    “I have worked with Marc-Allen Associates for over 20+ years and find their professionalism and results in the recruitment arena exceptional in the Retail industry. I would highly recommend Marc-Allen Associates to anyone who is looking for a Talent Acquisition expert!

  • SVP Human Resources | Tops Friendly Markets

    "I would highly recommend Marc-Allen Associates to any company that needs an Executive Recruiter. They over-delivered on our expectations by producing more top-quality candidates than we could have ever asked for in a short period of time. They personally traveled to meet our executives, learn about our business, and master our expectations prior to reaching out to find candidates. They are highly professional and very trustworthy."

  • Senior Director, Retail Operations Finance | Big Box retailer

    "I would like to take this opportunity to provide you with feedback on Lisa - she was very professional and courteous in all of our interactions. In addition, I can tell that her work-ethic is superior to other recruiters I have interacted with recently; she always responded very quickly, no matter when I contacted her.  Most importantly, she was exceedingly knowledgeable about the role we were discussing and her knowledge about the business and retail in general were very impressive. I hope that you pass this along."

  • Director, Store Design and Vendor Management | $21B Off-Price Retailer

    "Lisa is a great partner and resource for anyone looking for their next hire, not only to the company but also to the possible candidate. She went above and beyond throughout the process, communicating the next steps and providing resources to prepare me for them.

    I have never had such a close line of communication with a recruiter before, and I was amazed at how well Lisa managed the entire process on both ends. She was a pleasure to collaborate with, and I know she is rooting for my success in my new role."

  • Director, Global Forwarding | Supply Chain Solutions Company

    "Lisa and Marc-Allen Associates were extremely helpful and provided tremendous value in my most recent job search. Her professionalism, responsiveness and support during the entire process was by far the best search experience of my career.

    Lisa took the time to ensure I was a good fit before we engaged with her client and was very transparent during the entire process. She thoroughly prepared me for each step of interview - offering insights and guidance that was invaluable. Lisa followed up with me during each step with thoughtful feedback and updates from her client.

    I would highly recommend Marc-Allen Associates and Lisa for any executive or leader looking for their next career opportunity!"

  • Head of Retail Operations & Strategy | Plow & Hearth

    "Lisa is not only a pleasure to speak with, but she is very detailed, organized, and thorough. Her professionalism and expertise make her a great partner to work with."

  • Human Resources Director | D2C Retailer

    "I've partnered with Lisa on several occasions over the past few years for recruitment assistance for roles that are often very niche and very specific...unicorns if you will. Lisa has always been a top notch resource for these efforts. In addition to providing multiple qualified candidates, she does an awesome job of providing feedback to me regarding her search efforts and top notch summaries of the candidates presented. She does her homework and really vets candidates before presenting them. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone recruiting in the retail space. I would also recommend her to anyone looking for a next opportunity."

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