James A.

Maranto
202 Whispering Meadow
Magnolia, Texas 77355-2772
281-252-8770 (Home) 713-409-4999 (Cell)
jm64b5c4@westpost.net

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
* 15+ years experience in Staffing and Recruiting Industry
* Successful track record in personal sales and sales management roles
* Recruited, hired and developed Sales and Recruiting Teams
* P&L responsibility ($15-25 million)
* Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local Employment Laws and Guidelines
* Single office and multiple office management experience

EXPERIENCE
BELLA RESOURCE GROUP Jan 2009 - Present
Director
* Created unique recruiting service for Insurance Agencies
* Provide consulting services to franchised staffing businesses
* Coaching and mentoring of new business owner developing contract services

MANPOWER PROFESSIONAL Mar 2007 - Dec 2008

Area Manager - South Texas and South Louisiana
* Increased Net Sales and Gross Profit (90% growth)
* Added Direct Hire Team that generated $500K in first year
* Implemented Industry Focus Model for Sales and Recruiting Teams resulting in s
ignificant revenue growth
* Developed Metrics Tracking and Reporting tools used by Area Managers and Regio
nal Director
MANAGEMENT RECRUITERS INTERNATIONAL Apr 2000 - Mar 2007
Managing Partner, MRI Franchise (Oct 2004-Mar 2007)
* Increased Revenue 85% in 2 year period
* Added 2 new recruiting specialties creating additional revenue opportunities
* Developed and implemented Accountability Program to monitor and measure recrui
ter performance to Plan
* Provided coaching and mentoring to new manager in Austin office
MANAGEMENT RECRUITERS INTERNATIONAL (Cont'd)
Vice President- Operations MRI Corp (Oct 2002-Oct 2004)
* Successfully restructured Franchise Field Support Team resulting in increased
franchise owner loyalty and royalty income
* Developed system to "classify" franchise offices to determine appropriate supp
ort plan to assist in office growth
* Part of Executive Management Team directing the corporate resources of MRI
Regional Vice President- MRI Company Offices (Apr 2000-Oct 2002)
* Responsible for complete operation of five offices owned and operated by MRI C
orporate
* Responsible for approximately $15 million in direct hire revenue
* Increased revenues 20-25% each year
DonnerJames Group Mar 1998 -Apr 2000
Managing Partner/Principal
* Managed Houston Branch of start-up IT Staffing company
* Personally closed $800K in revenue in first 8 months
* Grew business over 100% in second year

Robert Half International (RHIC Division) Jul 1996 -Feb 1998

Area Manager (Contract & Perm -SW Texas area)
* Increased revenue from $8 million to $17 million
* Developed expansion plan that added 3 new offices to territory
* Delivered $4 million in net income in 1998 (23% of top line revenue)
Alternative Resources Corporation Apr 1993 - Jun 1996
Branch General Manager (Houston Branch)
* Increased branch revenue from $2 million to $7 million
* Successfully managed 4th largest branch in terms of Net Income produced
* Earned Pro Club Awards in 1994 & 1995

EDUCATION
BA Liberal Arts, Louisiana Tech University