In addition to our teams biographical information, below is a list of case studies for your review.

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Virtual COO

$40M Global Search Firm
After experiencing dramatic ups and downs since its inception in 1985 the firm has grown significantly without adapting its internal processes. Prospect City was asked to analyze current business processes and technology and offer improvements. After a successful internal re-launch, we were asked to stay on in a role as virtual COO, leading all internal staff, finance, technology and research.

Advisor

$15M Global Search Entity
Stein was asked to advise the firm on improvements to its internal operation. In addition, Stein was asked to introduce the firm to a potential merger target and design an infrastructure for the new combined entity, including a financial business model. Stein was asked to lead this model with Prospect City upon successful merger.

Temporary Search Boutique (turnkey)

In transition from one firm to another, a recruiter needed to set up a real presence in order to effectively lead several searches before joining another firm. Prospect City was able to establish the new firm within seven days, including website, database, stationery, accounting, etc.

Startup Boutique

$4M National Search Firm
Led the creation of a new search firm including name, technology, phones, office space, research, people hires, logo, stationery, brochure, website, database, etc. Serves as advisor for the management of the search business, including business development strategy, execution infrastructure and support for accounting, database, email, website and marketing support.

Custom Proprietary Database w/Full License

$20M National Search Firm
Based on the Velvet platform we developed a custom system proprietary to the client’s needs, including integrated time management, expense reporting, employee directory, help desk support, etc. In addition, the client requested permanent license to the system, isolated hardware, massive data migration. In addition the client asked that we host the system on their behalf. Roll out included training of 45 employees and ongoing support.

Recruiting Research Leverage

$30M Global Management Consulting Firm
Serving an internal corporate recruiter, Prospect City was asked to provide external research support and data management via a Velvet database. The research team supporting the organization is extremely well-regarded and professional, interacting with senior executive candidates. The project lowered the organization’s average cost-per-hire from $65,000 per hire to $16,000 per hire. The organization’s leadership is committed to using Prospect City on an ongoing basis rather than retained executive search.

Intelligence and Benchmarking

$15B Private Equity Firm
Directed by the partners of a leading private equity firm to identify, assess and introduce market resources and executive talent to the firm, organized and presented in an electronic database. Resources and executives identified for the purposes of market intelligence, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, consulting and hiring. The ongoing project is controlled by the private equity firm allowing them redirect our team and turn services up or down at the firm's discretion.

Recruiting Research Technology

$45B Financial Institution
After having success using our exchange hub to identify outsourced researchers, the organization asked us to build a private research hub to centralize their research department online. The organization’s 110-person recruiting department was distributed around the country. After building a successful system the organization asked us to expand the system by adding a diversity-focused hub to support their diversity initiatives. Finally the organization asked us to add an employee-accessible site to support the employee referral network.

Small Boutique

$1M Niche Search Firm
A one-recruiter boutique specializing in senior level recruitment needed a database very quickly, at a reasonable cost. We provided a Velvet system, activated within 24 hours. Several modifications have been made over the years to address their needs, and the base system continues to serve the client’s needs.

Startup Boutique

$5M National Search Firm
After exiting a large firm, several senior-level recruiters were in need of technology for their new startup. Prospect City provided an integrated, unified communications solution: a Velvet database, a VOIP phone system, computer setup/configuration and installation, internal instant messaging, email and website design, hosting and maintenance.

Re-branding Boutique

$1M Regional Search Firm
After splitting with partnership, senior level executive recruiter hired us to build an internal infrastructure that would support a re-branding initiative in the U.S. market. In addition to market strategy, we provide database, email, website, administrative support, logo and template design, production, accounting and research.