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NC Recruiters take upbeat employment message to Raleigh

June 19, 2007 (Raleigh NC) More than 300,000 North Carolinians found jobs through the efforts of employment companies in 2005, and those numbers will be significantly higher in 2007. That’s the message staffing and recruiting professionals from the North Carolina Association of Staffing Professionals (NCASP) left with their state representatives and senators in Raleigh June 19.

NCASP president Kristi Kivett told lawmakers that “North Carolina is in the fortunate position of having more jobs than trained employees right now. The staffing industry plays a critical role in the North Carolina economy and in the lives of thousands of people every day.”

Mary Storms, owner of technology sales recruiting firm STORMS Associates, was one of 12 NCASP members from around the state who gathered at state legislative buildings June 19 for Capital Hill Day. Storms, from Hickory, met with Catawba County NC Senator Austin Allran and NC House Representatives Mitchell Setzer and Ray Warren to discuss the employment industry and pending employment laws at the NC state level.

“My legislators listened carefully and asked insightful questions about the state of employment in North Carolina," said Storms. Issues included immigration law, employer-paid benefits, and minimum wage. NCASP members from other areas of NC met with their legislators.

NCASP is the statewide professional organization for the staffing and recruiting industries. It provides training, certification, legislative support, and employment law education for its members. Membership is open to any company that uses contract, temporary, or direct modes of hiring, and to vendors who focus on the employment industry. http://ncasp.com/

Mary Storms to speak at "21st Century Technologies" Conference

June 25, 2007 (Hickory NC) Mary Storms, owner of technology sales recruiting firm STORMS Associates, will be one of several speakers at the upcoming 21st Century Technologies conference in Hickory NC, Oct. 24. She will give two 50-minute presentations:

1. Job Searching - Online and On Target

2. TechnoHire: How Technology is Changing the Way You Get Employees

The conference is an all-day event, sponsored by the Hickory Metro Higher Education Center, Oct. 24. More about the event can be found online at http://www.hmhec.org/bc/default.asp.

"PR: Sweat Equity Advertising" Topic at NC Statewide Recruiting Conference

May 5, 2007 (SeaTrails NC) Mary Storms led three round table groups at the North Carolina Association of Staffing Professionals (NCASP) annual training conference May 5 at SeaTrails NC. The topic was "PR: Sweat Equity Advertising." Storms is the owner of national technology sales recruiting firm STORMS Associates, based in Hickory NC.

As small business owners, Storms and many of the other 240 conference attendees are responsible for their own marketing, advertising, and sales efforts. "We discussed how to promote our businesses with effective, inexpensive tools and techniques," said Storms. "One of the most effective and least expensive ways is through writing and distributing news releases."

Storms developed an extensive hand-out for attendees, PR - Sweat Equity Advertising. Before becoming a recruiter in 1996, Storms spent 10 years as a public relations specialist and journalist in Virginia, Texas, and Georgia.

Hickory NC Tech Sales Recruiter Renamed to State Board

Dec. 12, 2006 (Hickory, NC). Mary Storms has been renamed to the Board of Directors for the North Carolina Association of Staffing Professionals (NCASP). She holds dual roles as statewide secretary and as the Western NC Regional Director. She is the owner of STORMS Associates, a Hickory-based executive search firm specializing in finding talented technology sales professionals across the U.S.

“I’m a believer in professional development,” said Storms. “NCASP provides ongoing recruiting training, national certification, and the latest updates on state and national employment legislation. Being on the NCASP Board allows me to work with some of the most reputable and experienced recruiters in the state.

As regional representative, Storms is responsible for Western NC programs and development. In 2007, Western Region NCASP members and guests will meet Jan. 18, April 19, July 16, and Oct. 15 at the Morganton Holiday Inn on South Sterling Street. The meetings are 5:30-7:30 PM. Cost is $20 for members and $25 for guests, and includes dinner and CEU recertification credit. For additional information about regional and statewide NCASP information, go to NCASP.com.

	Mary Storms, CPC* - Precision Technology Sales Recruiter Mary Storms established STORMS Associates so she could work with sales people. "I am intrigued with the ways great sales people do what they do year in, year out," Storms says. "Really good sales people are focused, driven, smart, organized, tenacious, honest, and have a great grasp of how businesses operate. They're great listeners - always thinking and willing to ask hard questions. "And those types of people are hard to find. Good thing, too - that's what keeps us in business." Mary started her recruiting career September 9, 1996, at Ambassador Personnel Services in Charlotte NC. In 2004, she set out on her own to focus solely on sales professionals and sales jobs. Before joining Ambassador, Mary was in public relations, which helped prepare her for recruiting. "As a journalist, I asked questions, probed, found out what made people do what they did. I also get a kick out of negotiating and closing the deal, so I've found the perfect job for me. And I like to make similar good, long-term career matches for others." For more, please click here on our video link.
Increase the effectiveness of your sales hiring processes STORMS Associates offers sales training and seminars related to sales hiring topics, intended to help you increase the effectiveness of your sales hiring processes and hire great sales talent. Plus, we'll develop workshops specifically to meet your company's sales hiring challenges. Here are some of our current sales hiring seminars: Interviewing to find your next great sales person Interpreting what that sales resume really means Designing sales compensation plans that work	Professional Credentials MS in management science, Univ of TX at Dallas BA in English, College of William & Mary Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC), National Association of Personnel Specialists Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Catawba County Chapter National Association of Personnel Services (NAPS) NC Assn of Staffing Professionals (NCASP) - Secretary & Western Region Director Catawba County Chamber of Commerce, Independent Business Owners Council Toastmasters International, CTM, ATM Co-founder, WellReadWomen professional book club, Charlotte
The STORMS Associates Difference Our clients and colleagues say it best . . . "Mary has helped me with recruiting needs since 1997. . . . Over the past nine years, Mary has supplied some of our best employees. She also reduced the amount of time I spend on hiring a new employee by carefully screening applicants, testing for various skills, and handling background and reference checks. In each hiring situation, she listens carefully to our requirements and zeros in on finding applicants that meet the qualitative and quantitative aspects needed for a successful hire. . . . " Ruth T "I've known Mary for over ten years through our mutual membership and work with various professional associations, most recently the North Carolina Association of Staffing Professionals (NCASP). . . . One would be hard pressed to find anyone who brings more energy and enthusiasm to the table than Mary. She is a tireless worker and someone who is totally dedicated, not only to our profession and industry here in North Carolina, but to the clients she serves. If your need is technical sales, hire Mary. You won't be disappointed!” Rick K
News and Updates NC Recruiters take upbeat employment message to Raleigh June 19, 2007 (Raleigh NC) More than 300,000 North Carolinians found jobs through the efforts of employment companies in 2005, and those numbers will be significantly higher in 2007. That’s the message staffing and recruiting professionals from the North Carolina Association of Staffing Professionals (NCASP) left with their state representatives and senators in Raleigh June 19. NCASP president Kristi Kivett told lawmakers that “North Carolina is in the fortunate position of having more jobs than trained employees right now. The staffing industry plays a critical role in the North Carolina economy and in the lives of thousands of people every day.” Mary Storms, owner of technology sales recruiting firm STORMS Associates, was one of 12 NCASP members from around the state who gathered at state legislative buildings June 19 for Capital Hill Day. Storms, from Hickory, met with Catawba County NC Senator Austin Allran and NC House Representatives Mitchell Setzer and Ray Warren to discuss the employment industry and pending employment laws at the NC state level. “My legislators listened carefully and asked insightful questions about the state of employment in North Carolina," said Storms. Issues included immigration law, employer-paid benefits, and minimum wage. NCASP members from other areas of NC met with their legislators. NCASP is the statewide professional organization for the staffing and recruiting industries. It provides training, certification, legislative support, and employment law education for its members. Membership is open to any company that uses contract, temporary, or direct modes of hiring, and to vendors who focus on the employment industry. http://ncasp.com/ Mary Storms to speak at "21st Century Technologies" Conference June 25, 2007 (Hickory NC) Mary Storms, owner of technology sales recruiting firm STORMS Associates, will be one of several speakers at the upcoming 21st Century Technologies conference in Hickory NC, Oct. 24. She will give two 50-minute presentations: 1. Job Searching - Online and On Target 2. TechnoHire: How Technology is Changing the Way You Get Employees The conference is an all-day event, sponsored by the Hickory Metro Higher Education Center, Oct. 24. More about the event can be found online at http://www.hmhec.org/bc/default.asp. "PR: Sweat Equity Advertising" Topic at NC Statewide Recruiting Conference May 5, 2007 (SeaTrails NC) Mary Storms led three round table groups at the North Carolina Association of Staffing Professionals (NCASP) annual training conference May 5 at SeaTrails NC. The topic was "PR: Sweat Equity Advertising." Storms is the owner of national technology sales recruiting firm STORMS Associates, based in Hickory NC. As small business owners, Storms and many of the other 240 conference attendees are responsible for their own marketing, advertising, and sales efforts. "We discussed how to promote our businesses with effective, inexpensive tools and techniques," said Storms. "One of the most effective and least expensive ways is through writing and distributing news releases." Storms developed an extensive hand-out for attendees, PR - Sweat Equity Advertising. Before becoming a recruiter in 1996, Storms spent 10 years as a public relations specialist and journalist in Virginia, Texas, and Georgia. Hickory NC Tech Sales Recruiter Renamed to State Board Dec. 12, 2006 (Hickory, NC). Mary Storms has been renamed to the Board of Directors for the North Carolina Association of Staffing Professionals (NCASP). She holds dual roles as statewide secretary and as the Western NC Regional Director. She is the owner of STORMS Associates, a Hickory-based executive search firm specializing in finding talented technology sales professionals across the U.S. “I’m a believer in professional development,” said Storms. “NCASP provides ongoing recruiting training, national certification, and the latest updates on state and national employment legislation. Being on the NCASP Board allows me to work with some of the most reputable and experienced recruiters in the state. As regional representative, Storms is responsible for Western NC programs and development. In 2007, Western Region NCASP members and guests will meet Jan. 18, April 19, July 16, and Oct. 15 at the Morganton Holiday Inn on South Sterling Street. The meetings are 5:30-7:30 PM. Cost is $20 for members and $25 for guests, and includes dinner and CEU recertification credit. For additional information about regional and statewide NCASP information, go to NCASP.com.

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