Damian has a strong track record of achievement within recruitment gained over the last 9 years. After graduating in Business Studies he then gained invaluable experience in the Purchasing and Supply Chain arena within industry and commerce with companies such as Philips, Case and Transbus International. During this time Damian became an accredited member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply – MCIPS. He moved in to recruitment as one of the founding consultants when a Leading International Recruiter formed their Engineering, Procurement and Supply Chain Division. He was instrumental in growing this new operating division from 7 to 70 Consultants and set up their Leeds Office becoming the Managing Consultant in Yorkshire. He left them to form Core Talent Recruitment.
David has consistently achieved high levels of success within recruitment over the last 11 years. After graduating with a 1st Class degree in Manufacturing he worked at Ford Motor Company in a Project Planning position and spent his earlier career in Engineering with MAHR Gmbh and Hyde Group within the Aerospace sector. He has a wealth of recruitment experience spanning the Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain and Financial Services Sectors working for a Global International Recruiter and at Bank of America. His roles have included Recruitment Consultancy and In-House Recruitment within the HR Function. He joined a leading International Recruiter as one of 4 founding Consultants at the start up stage of their Engineering, Procurement & Supply Chain Division. David played a key role in growing this Division from 4 to 70 Consultants and his career progressed into a Regional Management position where he was responsible for their Liverpool and Manchester Teams. He left them to form Core Talent Recruitment.
Claire joined Core Talent in 2007 and is responsible for research and recruiter support as well day to day management of the office and associated support functions. She has extensive experience in Research, Search, Marketing, Accounting, Client Management as well as more general secretarial duties.
Claire has bought a wealth of office management experience to Core Talent after spending over six years working for a large specialist recruitment consultancy, where she had been fundamental in orchestrating business growth.
Theo joined Core Talent at the start of 2008 after leaving a successful career in Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain. After graduating from Manchester University Theo specialised in working in Supply Chain, Projects and Sales roles with companies such as the Ener.G Group. He specialised in creating effective communication streams between engineering, manufacturing and sales departments to excel in customer delivery. Theo’s natural people skills and strong work ethic have helped him build key relationships within Industry in the North West. Theo specialises in recruiting within Purchasing and Supply Chain.
After graduating in Microbiology from The University of Sheffield, David embarked on an 8 year career in Production and Factory Management.
This career path thoroughly equipped him with an understanding of manufacturing methodologies gained working in the highly pressurised FMCG environments of Geest (now Bakkavör) and Pataks Foods. In addition his ability to manage and interact with individuals at all levels was rapidly enhanced during this period giving him important life skills for the future.
For the last 7 years these two key skill sets have been put to good use with a consistently successful career in Engineering & Manufacturing recruitment.
This all started when David made the leap from Manufacturing into the world of professional recruitment by joining a leading International Recruiter renowned for its first class training. He developed in all aspects of Recruitment Consultancy and progressed to be a Managing Consultant, this position was attained through developing excellent client relationships and repeat business by virtue of his ability to understand client needs, his personality and honest professional approach. He left them to join Core Talent Recruitment.
