Placement Snapshots

a j. kent photo album of success stories

Since 1979, J. Kent has provided exceptional talent to top-tier Denver Employers in our areas of Expertise. We have found that every personal career journey is unique and remarkable. J. Kent’s Placement Snapshots are stories of our Candidates’ professional pursuits to find fulfillment, growth, and opportunity in their chosen careers. We thank these Candidates for allowing us to be a part of their journey, and wish to celebrate their success by showcasing them here.

The Inside Track!

Katie

Receptionist

We had Katie working on a 2 month project internally at our offices at J. Kent Staffing, so had the opportunity to witness first-hand her great attitude and work ethic. So, when our Client, a Denver based Oil & Gas…

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Growing Nonprofit Adds Business Manager

Taryn

Business Manager

When companies start growing, owners often get stretched in many different directions and start spending much of their time on operations and less time on those efforts necessary to foster continued growth. Our client, a Denver based nonprofit firm focused…

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Keeping Your Connections

Jennifer

Executive Assistant

Jennifer had initially interviewed with J. Kent Staffing in November, 2008, but ended up finding a job on her own. In October, 2010 however, Jennifer was back on the job hunt. She reached out to the recruiter that she had…

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Executive Assistant Successfully Re-Enters Workforce After 12 Years

Addy

Executive Assistant

Addy found herself needing to reenter the workforce due to life changing events in November, 2009. It was a very tough job market and therefore Addy ended up taking a retail position. While she loved the customer interaction, the hours…

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Tax Manager to Complete Complex Tax Returns and Mentor Employees

Deana

Tax Manager

Deana was looking for a long-term home where she could continue in her tax career and utilize her abilities to complete complex tax returns and continue mentoring and developing employees.  Her friendly, engaging demeanor and 16 years of accounting experience…

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Returning To The Workforce After 2 Years

Katherine

Administrative Assistant

It’s not always easy to return to the workforce after extended taking time off for family reasons… but employers these days realize that there are excellent workers that are eager to return to work and extremely committed to their ‘second’…

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Yesterday a Candidate, Today a Client

Amy

Operations Specialist

The Lead Operations Specialist of our client, a nonprofit organization involved in Head Start Program management, was a former J. Kent Candidate engaged in a job search in 2008. She ended up finding a job on her own, but always…

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Ice Queen Settles in Denver

Amanda

Customer Service Rep

Amanda lived one of those exciting lives that all of us try to live vicariously. Well-rounded, with a degree in Mathematics and French, she also had the travel bug! Amanda spent the majority of her 20’s travelling to Antarctica for…

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Household Manager - Estate Management of Multi-Staffed Denver Household

Suzanne

Household Manager

One of the more interesting retained executive searches conducted by J. Kent in 2010 was a search for the pivotal position of Household Manager for a recognized, highly respected, international philanthropist. A Complex Search – 200+ Candidates From Throughout the US This…

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Our Candidates Keep Coming Back!

Jenny

Administrative Coordinator

We had placed Jenny previously, but after getting laid off in 2009 and with the recession in full swing, Jenny found it challenging to find another job. Looking for some assistance in her job search, she enlisted our help once…

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