Hiring Process: Are you getting duds or studs

HIRING PROCESS: DOES IT PRODUCE
DUDS OR STUDS

The best practices in a screening and professional candidate vetting process.

Carey Baker and her husband, Brett, launched Part-Time Pros in March of 2008 aimed at giving professionals flexibility in the workplace. Part-Time Pros is headquartered in Tulsa, Ok and employs 9 full-time and 1 part-time staff.  In March of 2014, Part-Time Pros expanded to become a full service staffing company.  The new name is PRO Recruiters and Part-Time Pros and Full-Time Pros are the two divisions.

Pro Recruiters staffing company unites talented professionals with companies that have full- and part-time needs. Their mission is to find the perfect match between clients needs and candidates skills.  They are also the first local company to provide video resumes for all applicants who choose to take advantage of this free and optional service.  The Tulsa-based company, which took second place in the 2009 Mayor’s Entrepreneurial Spirit Award, works with more than 500 employer contracts and more than 6000 professionals.   In 2011, Part-Time Pros was one of 75 businesses in the US to receive the US Chamber Blue Ribbon Award for growth and sustainability.  The company was also voted the “Best of the Best” in the 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 Oklahoma Magazines Best Staffing Company.  In 2011, Part-Time Pros was named #6 fastest growing Tulsa Based Company by Tulsa Business Journal.  In 2012 it was named the #3 fastest growing Tulsa Based Company by Tulsa Business Journal.  In 2012, Carey wrote her first book “Hire a Pro/Be A Pro” to offer advice on how to hire and keep the best employees as well as how to be the employee that companies want to keep.

Prior to starting the company, Baker worked for Chapman Foundations Management, The Advisory Board Co. and The Williams Companies.

The Bakers reside in Tulsa with their daughters, Katie and Gentry. Baker also finds time for her community, volunteering with the United Way, The Parent Child Center, Emergency Infant Services, Junior League of Tulsa (sustaining member), St. Johns Church and Community Food Bank. She has chaired the Tulsa Chamber Task Force for Business Expansion and Development, was Chair for the OKHR Programs Committee for 2013-2014, President for 2014 for the Tulsa Metro Chamber Small Business Council, and has served on the Tulsa Metro Chamber since January 2014.  She serves on the St. Johns church vestry through 2017. In addition, she a member of SHRM, TAHRA, AFP and a graduate of Leadership Tulsa class 28.  She graduated Cum Laude from Vanderbilt University in 1995 with a double major in English and Statistics.  In her free time she loves cooking, reading, date nights with her husband Brett and friends, Cross fit, and playing with her girls.

This Executive Lunch Series is an exclusive event for business owners and executives in the Tulsa area. Every quarter we feature speakers who offer valuable information to help your business succeed and continue to grow. Lunch is served and there is no charge to attend. This popular event fills up fast and RSVP is required to guarantee a seat.

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