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In 1997, Susan Magley pursued her professional dream and opened an IT staffing firm in a loft south of Market Street in San Francisco. Magley & Associates soon became known for its client- and consultant-friendly services, which opened the door to some of the region’s largest and most successful companies. Through her strong leadership and careful decision-making, Susan steered Magley & Associates through the dot-com era with its finances and aspirations intact. With its move into new quarters in late 2003, Magley & Associates gained the space it needed to add HR and Marketing to its existing IT staffing services. The move also provided an opportunity for the company founder to share her passion for art with others, as Susan's personal art collection adorns the office walls.
As Susan Magley’s second-in-command and resident human resources expert, Vice President Christopher Esposito guides many aspects of the business, from staff leadership to business development to client and consultant relations. Christopher joined the firm in April 2004 with 25 years of diverse HR experience, most recently as a generalist and recruiter with Charles Schwab. He previously held positions with two local staffing agencies and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. Christopher is excited by the prospect of helping Magley & Associates offer its relationship-based services more widely. “As Bay Area companies and contractors explore new staffing opportunities,” he says, “we stand ready to deliver creative, customized solutions with a level of service and personal attention they deserve.” Christopher’s community activities include serving on the board of directors of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation.
Controller Rita Yon joined the Magley team in November 2007 and brings with her over 23 years of accounting and financial management expertise. Before joining Magley & Associates, Rita was the Controller for Prophet Brand Strategy and Magellan Network Systems. She has spent over 15 years in various accounting roles at KPMG, Inteliant, and Cotelligent. Rita earned her Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from the University of San Francisco. She takes great pride in her work and always strives to excel in her responsibilities, thereby producing stellar quality results. Rita is excited to be an integral part of the team and looks forward to contributing to the continued success of the company.
Staff Accountant Martin Cortez joined Magley & Associates in July 2006. A native of Zamora, Mexico, Martin brings both personal and professional experience to the field of Accounting. He served as Staff Accountant for the Diocese of San Jose for 18 years before joining Magley. Martin also serves as a board member on the National Catholic AIDS Network and on the Hispanic HIV/AIDS Task Force of the Secretariat for Hispanic Affairs of the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops.
Staff Accountant Sabrina Haworth joined Magley and Associates in June 2007. Sabrina was born and raised in Seattle where she lived until moving to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 1999 to attend Lehigh University. She graduated in 2003 with a BS in Accounting and minor in International Relations. She then returned to Seattle where she worked in the accounting department of a law firm for 4 years. She recently relocated to San Francisco and is excited to begin a new stage of her life as part of the Magley team.
Director of Business Development Jeff Kruger joined the Magley team in April of 2005 to leverage his 12+ years of business experience for the benefit of Magley's clients. Jeff's successes include investment banking and corporate finance with Wachovia Securities, a senior marketing and operations role with E*TRADE and a management position with the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (The Wall) in Washington DC. Most recently, Jeff harnessed the skills of IT, Marketing, Human Resources and Creative professionals with the Taproot Foundation - while building relationships with many of the Bay Area's top companies - to benefit local nonprofits in New York and San Francisco. Born and raised in Virgnia, Jeff earned a BS in Systems Engineering and Economics from the University of Virginia. He has been quoted in leading global publications including the Wall Street Journal and the San Francisco Chronicle.
Account Manager Susan Fitch has over twenty years of experience in
Information Technology. She has managed software development teams, and has
experience analyzing and implementing third party enterprise applications
such as Oracle and SAP. Most recently she managed a PeopleSoft installation
for a high tech software company in Silicon Valley. After years of working
in Silicon Valley, she is excited about being back in the San Francisco "where you can feel the energy of the street". Susan's career includes
working for VERITAS Software, CSC Computing, Hewlett Packard, and as an
independent contractor. She has worked in a verity of roles: from software
developer and tester to enterprise application manager and principal
consultant. "I'm looking forward to using my varied skills and expertise to
contribute to the success of our clients, contractors and Magley &
Associates." Susan holds a degree in Applied Math from Mills College in
Oakland, California. Susan was born in New York City yet calls San Francisco
home. Susan is the proud parent of a 1 year old puppy named Keema.
Account Manager Allyson Seawright is the newest member of our team. Allyson comes with over eight years of retail experience and the last six years with Banana Republic as a General Manager. She was successful in making her teams grow and develop through everyday development. Allyson was also a labor management expert and was responsible for the training and execution of payroll management for her district of eleven stores. She is passionate about working with people and is very excited about the opportunity to join Magley & Associates. Allyson received a business degree from the University of Oklahoma and is an avid Sooner fan.
Recruiter Alex Macmillan joined Magley & Associates in January 2008, bringing ten years of recruiting experience with her. Having worked as a technical recruiter in England for two years, she arrived in San Francisco to start a similar role in 1999, just in time to witness the fast-changing dotcom and corporate environments. Alex has travelled extensively, but has made San Francisco her permanent home: “Recruiting and travelling have their similarities, in that they both have a destination of sorts, you have to be open to who and what you find along the way, adapt quickly to changing situations, and always have a back-up plan or two up your sleeve.”
Recruiter Laura Holliday devotes much of her energies to Magley & Associates’ Marketing practice. She may have left her 10-year acting career behind, but her current role is hardly unfamiliar. “Being a recruiter is like being a casting director. Matching someone’s skills and talents to the right job requires many of the same techniques,” she explains. Laura passed her first audition at Magley & Associates in 2001, when she became the office manager.
Recruiter Scott Hernandez comes to Magley & Associates with 12 years experience in the field of Human Resources. His initial exposure to the field took place while serving in the military with the United States Marine Corps. After his tour of duty, Scott moved into local government and assisted the City of Alameda – Personnel department with their recruitment functions. He has also recruited for non-profit agencies and his most recent experience has afforded him with opportunities in working with local bay area talent in the technology and finance realms. Scott earned a Bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of California, at Berkeley. “One of the principles I’ve learned at Cal is ‘strength in diversity’. As this relates to the day-to-day activities of recruitment, I am constantly reminded in the importance of this statement because when practiced in application, the fruits of the rewards, in terms of an organization’s success, are endless.”
Sales Assistant Erika Hollister was thrilled to join the Magley team in late 2006. Erika was born and raised in Santa Barbara, California where she dedicated all of her time focusing on dance styles including ballet, modern and jazz techniques. In 2000 she moved to NYC to pursue a dance career through Marymount Manhattan College. After two years, she realized she needed to pursue her passion for people and relationships. In 2004, Erika moved to San Francisco to attend San Francisco State University, where she graduated with a BA in Psychology in 2006. Erika’s last position was at Equinox Fitness where she managed the Front Desk. She brings to Magley an attention to detail, an overall love for people, and a desire for continual growth. She is very excited to learn from her highly experienced co-workers. Erika is a certified ISHTA yoga instructor. She teaches ISHTA yoga at Equinox Fitness. She also still enjoys dancing when she can fit it into her schedule.
Administrative Assistant Anneliese Caldwell joined Magley & Associates in August 2007 after spending the last year in the same role with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Anneliese was born in California, raised in Papua New Guinea, and then relocated back to Placerville, California, where she spent most of her life. She is a culture nut, and studied Spanish and German at the University of California, Davis. She is so excited about continuing her passion for people serving with the Magley team! Anneliese graduated in June 2007, got married a month later, and then moved to San Francisco a month after that to begin her exciting new life in the city.
Office Manager Tim Schulte provides office support to the firm’s account managers and recruiters. Prior to joining the Magley Team, Tim worked for 11 years at the San Francisco AIDS Foundation in the Client Services Department as the Office Manager. Tim likes providing behind-the-scenes support for Magley success.
