ADVANCE EMPLOYMENT - Key Persons
My name is Allison Hagerty and I am an Account Manager for Advance Employment. I started at Advance Employment September of 2022. Over the short time that I have been here, I have been able to build new skills and see the passion that those I work with have for helping potential employees work towards employment and personal growth. When I am not in office, my time is spent furthering my education and being a chauffeur to my son for school, friends, and sports. I enjoy reading and learning new cultures and languages.
Hi! My name is Ashley, I've been an Account Manager for Advance Employment since March 2021. I love working with Advance because our company genuinely cares about our team members and our associates. I worked in retail for 5 years, 3 of which I was in management, so it blew me away going from a company whose work environment was not very caring to this one. I couldn't be happier with my decision to switch from the retail company to Advance Employment. Our company really makes us feel like we are part of a family. Advance Employment has taught me that making a mistake does not mean that you are flawed or incapable, it makes you better because it allows you to learn and grow. I'm blessed to be a part of the Advance Employment team. I'd love to assist you in starting your next chapter, one where you are FINALLY able to work for a company who genuinely cares about you and is always here to help.
I am an account manager for Advance Employment. I have over 10 years' experience in the staffing industry. I started my journey here with Advance Employment in 2009 as a front office coordinator and worked my way up to account manager. As an account manager I assist with screening and interviewing candidates, recruiting, orientating new associates and fulfillment of client orders. I truly enjoy the sense of fulfillment when I find quality candidates for our clients and assisting candidates with work placement. In my free time you can find me spending time with my family, painting or drawing or enjoying outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and fishing.
As the C.O.O. of Advance Employment and one of the founding shareholders, I strive to lead by serving. I am the chief cheerleader for our business development, administrative, finance, and operations teams (Air game/Ground game) responsible for collaborative day-to-day leadership, strategic planning, and team development.
I have been in the staffing industry for over 28 years, starting with the Advance Employment in 1991. In my twenty-two years at Advance, I was an owner and served in a variety of leadership roles including Controller, CFO, Executive Vice President, and President. In 2014, I joined AccessPoint, retaining oversight and leadership of the Staffing division as AccessPoint and acquired the ongoing Advance operations in Staffing, Outsourced HR and Charter School services.
Hi, my name is Bonita Bowers, and I am a Payroll Specialist here at Advance Employment. I started out with the company as a temp back in 2016 as a recruiter, then went on to be an Account Manager. I grew from there and went into the payroll department as of February 2017. Even though I do not deal with the employees one on one, I am more of the behind the scenes in the business. I deal more with the offices and the clients of our business. A little bit about me, is that I am a mother of 2 beautiful girls, who are growing up way to fast. I am from the Owosso area, have lived here all my life except a few years, but came back. Originally my family is from the UP of Michigan, and even though it is so nice up there, way too much snow for this girl. In my free time, it is spending time with my girls and seeing the world, and just enjoying what I can out of life.
I am Brandi Brown, I have been a part of the Advance team for 14 years. I am able to say that have grown up working at Advance Employment so this company is something I am passionate about. I started off as a recruiter, moved to Account Manager, then Service Manager, then Onsite Manager, and now I am working as an Administrative Manager to our team. I am the person behind the scenes creating social media content, creating orientations, training schedules, training videos, fixing things as they break, creating manuals, processes, and many other things that you don't think about but need. I like to think of myself as the super glue that holds the ship together, sometimes in rough winds but mostly calm weather. Working for a company like Advance, allows me to be a mother, wife and a business women and I am blessed to be able to do all the things I love.
Hello! I am Brooklyn, I have been with Advance Employment for 5 months so far and I love it, I have been able to help many people be placed with our clients to become full time employees. My job is to be your advocate. I am here to help with whatever you need. Our mantra at Advance is to serve first and serve without exception. Please, if you are looking for work, please give me a call or apply to this job. I would love to connect to see if this is a long-term solution to your career needs. A little bit about me? I am a Mother, Wife, Aunt, Cousin, and a wonderful Friend when you need. Fall is my favorite season (you think it would be Winter, right? Fun fact I hate snow) and I love being outdoors with my Son and Wife. I hope to hear from you soon!
Job Titles:
- Director of Business Development
- Service Manager
Hello! My name is Courtney! I am an Account Manager for the Three Rivers Advance Employment Office! I originally started with Advance Employment fresh out of Highschool. I was placed at a client and was hired in after I completed my trial hire. Shortly after I decided to work with Advance Employment as a front desk coordinator/ recruiter and now I am currently an Account Manager with Advance Employment. I have been with Advance for nearly 3 years now. My job is to advocate for YOU! I believe in the many benefits of work including improving your financial situation as well as giving you a sense of pride and accomplishment. Working not only improves the lives of you and your family but your contribution to the economy improves the community as a whole. My view about work falls right in line with our motto, "serve first and serve without exception."
Job Titles:
- Talent Acquisition Specialist
As the Pay/Bill/Credit Manager of Advance Employment Services, I am involved daily with leading our payroll team to produce accurate and timely payroll for associates, and invoices for customers. The payroll team takes great pride in that, and also in the relationships we have built with our own local business office staff and customers alike. I have 28 years of experience as a payroll manager and began my career with Advance in 1994 as a payroll clerk. I worked for Advance for 21 years, took a six-year hiatus with a local Road Commission, and because of the great love for this company, returned in February of 2021. Among many responsibilities, my job also includes accounts receivable management, unemployment claim oversight, and assisting with payroll. It is common in the staffing industry for the front and back offices to have different ideas and mindset when it comes to the daily operation of an organization. One of the things I enjoy most is the opportunity to strategize, compromise, and find common ground that works best for both of those areas of our business, while continuing to improve our entire process for all involved.
Hi, my name is Kayla. I was born in Quincy, Ill but raised here in Central Michigan since I was 12 years old. I am the Service/Sales Manager for our Mt Pleasant and Traverse City locations. I enjoy my position because I get to help people find a job that best suits their needs in their time of need, but I also get to work with a lot of amazing clients. I love being able to make connections with people in the community and being there when they need it most! When I am not working, I love spending time with my husband of 10 years and my 3 beautiful children, crocheting blankets and hats for donation and reading the next best book out there! If you are looking for work, please call us at 989-773-2275 or send me your resume to koaks@advanceteam.com
My name is Kelsee Hilyard and I am an Account Manager for Advance Employment. I joined the Advance family in June of 2022, and I have learned so much about the staffing industry since then. I am supportive and passionate about helping as many people as I can, I am very understanding of different circumstances and always do my best to find my associates' the right fit. When I am not in the office, I adore spending time with my boyfriend and our two dogs. We love to go on long nature walks and having bonfires, spending time with family and friends.
Job Titles:
- Account Development Specialist
Hello! I am Mara, I have been with Advance Employment for the past two years and have helped many people become full time employees with our clients. My job is to be your advocate. I am here to help you! Our mantra at Advance is to serve first and serve without exception. Please, if you are looking for work, please give me a call or apply to this job. I would love to connect to see if this is a long term solution to your career needs. A little bit about me? I am a aunt to four wonderful kids and a mom to two fur babies, Eleanor and Theodore (Roosevelt, of course). Fall is my favorite season and I love a good movie night after a good day at Advance Employment. I hope to hear from you soon!
Hey there, I'm Meagan. Chief of Organization. Branch Manager. Problem Wrangler. Creator of Happiness. Born and raised in Cereal City (Battle Creek, Michigan) for almost 30 years. When I'm not working, I love to take my 2 dogs Wicket & Apollo for walks or spend time reading self-help books or any best-selling novel that Reese Witherspoon adds to her mile-long book club list. I've been with Advance Employment for 6 years. I started as an Account Manager/On-Site Manager and currently I'm the Service Manager of our Battle Creek office. I have successfully helped many people find long-term careers through our company! I enjoy making the process of starting a new job quick and painless for our candidates turned associates. There are not many things I can think of that are as stressful as trying to find a job! That is why - I'm always here to help, to listen and to hold a hand, no matter what! After all, our mantra at Advance Employment is to "Serve first and serve without exception"! A part of my job is to motivate my employees to work hard but also advocate for them in tough situations, and I stand firm on that!
Job Titles:
- Director of Business Development
Hi, I am Pete O'Connell, I am the Director of Direct Hire Talent Acquisition here at Advance Employment. I have been with Advance employment for 2 years. I have over 30 years of experience in Operations Management and 7 years of experience in Direct Hire Recruiting before coming to Advance Employment. My years of experience give me the ability to connect and communicate with Candidates at every level. From Janitor to CEO, I can focus on their experience and strengths for our positions.
Job Titles:
- Director of Business Development
- Service Manager
Hey ya'll, I'm Sharon! Job hopper to stay-at-home mom & now, professional staffing specialist. We're talking 6+ jobs in a single year, one being the Midland Mall's Easter Bunny. Have you noticed those bunnies don't talk? Guess you can say I was paid to keep my mouth shut. I'm a "Girl Mom," who knows nothing about makeup. They keep me going through this short adventure we call life. I originally joined Advance Employment in 2012 as a temp before hopping into something else. I reapplied in 2017 for the same position & was unexpectedly offered a recruiter position. What an opportunity that was! I have worked for 6 branch locations throughout Michigan. Currently, I am the Service Manager & Director of Business Development for the Grand Rapids & Kalamazoo markets. At Advance, we strive to Serve First & Serve Without Exception- Our teams have successfully assisted countless individuals, just like you, find long-term employment. Apply now or call our office to discuss any questions you may have. We can't wait to hear from you to start the next step in your career!
Job Titles:
- Service Manager
- Regional Onsite Specialist
- Specialist
Job Titles:
- Talent Aquisition Specialist
Hi my name is Sunshine, yes that is my real name and yes my parents were hippies? I am a part of the Direct Hire team at Advance Employment. I work hard every day to connect qualified applicants with their forever employment home. Maybe this is not the right position, but reach out to me, I have lots of opportunities we can review together. Let's find you the right job!