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Michelle Stuhl and Company is seen as being the firm to go to if you're looking for creative people. Michelle has the best understanding of the creative world and the nuances that go with creative talent. She is able to get candidates with the appropriate background, knowledge and assets that fit your needs. Michelle immerses herself in a brand.
VP Design Beauty BrandMichelle has exceptional taste. It is very hard to find someone financially driven who actually grasps the taste side of things. There is sincerity to the way she deals with people, evaluates candidates objectively and does so on a different level rather than just place. What is unique about Michelle is that she really understands the brands and the companies. She hones in on the person rather than the one size fits all. She gets the product piece of it, understands from a creative point of view what fits and what doesn’t.
SVP International Merchandising for a Global Apparel RetailerMichelle is a creative person, an artist. She knows the deal. You just get the sense of her creativity when working with her.
SVP Design Global Cosmetics CompanyMichelle understands creative because she lives creative. That is her unique selling proposition. She understands that creative can be a strategic tool and that it is more than pretty pictures and beautiful words.
Creative Director RetailWhen Michelle speaks about a role she is speaking more than just about the job aspects. She is having a career conversation and is trying to do more than just fill a position. There is a coaching quality to her work. Michelle is a legitimate human being coming from an authentic place, and I respect her opinion.
SVP Design Global Cosmetics CompanyShe is very good at getting into the head of her client and figuring out what they need and what they are looking for as opposed to putting mass quantities of candidates in front of clients and then letting the company sort out the right person. Michelle puts the right people in front of the client and creates the right mix.
Chief Design Officer Fortune 100 Consumer Products CompanyMichelle discusses everything, thoroughly and in so much more detail than I have experienced before. And it is personal in a way - she acts very much like a coach. She is a great partner. Michelle really believes in the people she is placing. She has done her research to make sure she has a good fit. Three words I would use to describe her: ethical; comprehensive; and high creative integrity.
Creative Director Leading Apparel RetailerI think what I really appreciate about Michelle is that she is extremely thoughtful--not only on the client side but also on the candidate side. She gives feedback in such as way that it is meaningful to candidates and registers with them. She also gives clients feedback from the candidate that is compelling and relevant. Her communication back and forth provides a really good foundation for when the placed candidate starts. In this way, she almost serves as an on-boarding tool for the company
Creative Director RetailWe have done a number of searches with Michelle Stuhl and Company. She has a good, quick search process, through which she helps clients align what they want with what they need. The three words I would use: High quality candidates; speed; and personal touch.
Chief Design Officer Fortune 100 Consumer Products CompanyThree words: Legitimate; high-end; and authentic. She is also resourceful, respectful and discrete. I guess that is six words.
SVP Design Global Cosmetics CompanySince joining, I have been engaged with bringing design and creativity to the company. Michelle has a sophisticated understanding of what I am looking for; she and her team were absolutely instrumental in bringing me the right people.
Chief Design Officer Fortune 100 Consumer Products CompanyMichelle really cares, is cautious and thorough, and works to find the right fit. What makes Michelle unique is that she gives you the right person for the right job and she wants it to be a lasting relationship. She is willing to go to extremes, and is not just filling the position with anyone. I trust her judgment, she is a good listener, she understands me and the quality of person I am looking for and the standards I have for type of person I hire. She is courageous and bold in her efforts to find the right individuals. She seeks people in other companies that one might not expect to find and so I think she comes up with richer candidates.
Senior Vice President, Group Creative Director Global Cosmetics CompanyWhen I want to recruit talent, the first and only person I want to work with is Michelle. Her firm is a small boutique firm and is extremely discriminating compared to the larger firms.
Creative Director RetailMichelle isn’t typical. She is very personal. She gets to know the candidates, takes the time drill down. She doesn’t waste people’s time, doesn’t send people that are inappropriate. She is resourceful and always yields the best results. Michelle listens well, is strategic and intuitive, and she keeps that calm, positive eye on the ball, steady at the wheel; you feel you are in good hands.
Ellen O’Neill Consultant, Ellen O’Neill Supply, Former Vice President Design, The Luxury Collection, Starwood Hotels and Resorts