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Mission

Our Mission is to provide clients with the absolute highest quality of service throughout every stage of the executive search process.  Beginning with an initial client consultation to develop company background and current search objectives, right through candidate closing negotiations, Wakefield Talabisco International is committed to listening effectively to the needs of our clients and delivering, on time and on target, superior results.

Our Approach and Our Style

Wakefield Talabisco International approaches each assignment with three goals in mind.

1)     To form a successful partnership measured by the satisfaction of our client.

2)     To ensure excellence in all aspects of project management and communications with clients and candidates.

3)     To provide the most expeditious search cycle time possible in the industry.

Our style is one of inclusion and partnership with both clients and candidates.  Candor and integrity of communications guide all our relations.  Friendliness and sensitivity in all our dealings coupled with an intense sense of urgency are our hallmarks.

Geographic Scope

Our search firm services clients located throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia/Pacific and Africa.

The headquarter offices of WTI provide us a comfortable and inspiring environment in which to conduct much of our business while telecommunications, computer technology and immediate proximity to two international airports ensure us ready access to candidates and clients around the world.

Fee Structure

Wakefield Talabisco International works strictly on a retained basis with client companies.  Our fees are typically based on a percentage of the total first year cash compensation (base salary plus an estimate of cash incentives, performance bonuses, commissions, etc.) of the position to be filled.

However, consistent with the philosophy of customizing our services to the needs of the client, our final fee arrangement is dependent on the scope and difficulty of the search. Additionally, flat fee arrangements on discounts may be available depending on quantity and/or frequency of search assignments.

The base salary of positions typically filled by Wakefield Talabisco International ranges upwards from $100,000 and our minimum fee is $40,000.

Please contact us directly in order to determine the specific fee structure related to the nature of your search requirements.


Our Staff      
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J. Alvin Wakefield
President

J. Alvin Wakefield (Al) is the President of Wakefield Talabisco International (Vermont), Inc. Along with his founding partner, Barbara Talabisco, Al established WTI in 1993. For over eight years, Al served as a partner with two top executive search firms, Korn/Ferry International and Gilbert Tweed Associates, before forming his own company. Al brings to the retained search business significant general management and human resources experience, having spent fifteen years in progressively responsible human resource management positions with Fortune 500 firms including Avon Products, The Singer Company, Celanese and Mobil Oil Corporation. Al holds a B.S. degree in English Literature from New York University and has completed all studies for an MBA degree at Pace University Graduate School of Business.

Al has successfully completed searches for a wide range of consumer companies in the direct selling industry as well as direct marketing, service, industrial, financial services and not-for-profit organizations. He has experience in working with large, well established organizations as well as smaller, entrepreneurial ones, including start ups. His functional skills are in general management, marketing, sales, finance, human resources and operations. He has demonstrated particular sensitivity and success in filling searches with candidates of diverse backgrounds.

Clients have consistently supported Al for inclusion in John Sibbald's book, The Career Makers, North America's Top 100 Recruiters. In each edition, Al has been particularly cited as a leading recruiter in direct selling and marketing, not-for-profit and diversity searches.

Al has been active in several professional organizations including the Direct Selling Association, the Governor's Council of Economic Advisors (Vermont), the Vermont Community Foundation and the Vermont Business Roundtable. He has been cited by the Direct Selling Association as the recipient of its Partnership Award, the industry's highest award given to supplier firms for quality service.

Relaxation is achieved through snowboarding, tennis, classical and jazz flute and alto saxophone and sports car driving activities. He has also been involved in several community service organizations including the New England Board of Higher Education, The Paramount Theater and Crossroads Arts Council (Board Chairman), Chamber of Commerce, Rotary International and Board member of Vermont Public Radio.

Contact Al: JAW@wakefieldtalabisco.com

 

      


Don Hunt
Associate Consultant

Don Hunt joined Al in the Vermont office of Wakefield Talabisco International in 1995. As Vice President, Don has completed executive searches for a wide range of clients including leading direct selling, financial service, not-for-profit, industrial and consumer package goods organizations. 

Don’s over 21 years of search experience include his association with the firms of Gilbert Tweed, Boyden International and Arthur Young. In addition, he brings to his role the insight of an experienced human resources executive, having worked in this capacity for twelve years in a variety of settings, including Fortune 500, state government, and human services organizations. Don holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Brown University.

An avid skier and tennis player, Don has enjoyed living in the Green Mountain State since 1989.

Contact Don: DRH@wakefieldtalabisco.com

 

      


Gale Noel
Administrative Assistant

Gale Noel, previously Gale Levatino, returns to us after a 5 year sabbatical in Florida and will again handle all administrative responsibilities of the firm.

Contact gale: GN@wakefieldtalabisco.com

 

      

New York Office of Wakefield Talabisco International

Barbara Talabisco, a founding partner and accomplished executive search professional, heads up the New York Office of Wakefield Talabisco International. Barbara has built her expertise and practice around consumer products, marketing, fashion, cosmetics and retail businesses.

Identified as one of the top 25 women in executive recruitment, Barbara has built one of the industry’s most enviable databases in general management and marketing leadership. Barbara has been noted both by clients and candidates for her unique ability to identify, develop, measure and recruit candidates, and for her keen sense of urgency in bringing searches to a successful close.

Contact the NY Office: 

Wakefield Talabisco International ~ New York
11 East 44th Street
New York, NY  10173
212-661-8600 (voice)
212-661-8832 (fax)

Barbara@wtali.com

 


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