E. Theresa Lucas

Lead the Consulting and Temporary Staffing Division at Northbound Executive Search, building a specialized practice focused on placing high-caliber temporary and consulting professionals within alternative asset management and financial services firms across the New York market. Partner directly with hiring managers, talent acquisition directors, and HR leaders to design staffing solutions that address both immediate hiring needs and longterm workforce planning. This role represents the culmination of nearly two decades of staffing expertise, applying the client partnership methodology and talent evaluation approach refined across thousands of placements to a focused, high-value market segment.

Over 15 years of progressive leadership, overseeing strategic direction and business development for the firm's temporary and consulting staffing practice serving the New York metropolitan market. As Partner, held P&L responsibility for the temporary and consulting division while maintaining key client relationships across financial services, nonprofit, creative, and professional sectors. Contributed to firm-wide strategy, talent acquisition methodology, and operational decision-making at the executive level. • Managed and grew a portfolio of client relationships, driving repeat business through consistent placement quality and proactive workforce planning consultations • Contributed to firm strategy and operational improvements that strengthened Taylor Hodson's competitive positioning in the New York staffing market The Partner role deepened my expertise in staffing business leadership and confirmed that the relationship-driven, quality-focused approach I had championed throughout my career was the foundation for sustainable growth.

Led Taylor Hodson Staffing's Temporary and Consulting Division for over eight years, managing the full lifecycle of temporary and consulting placements across financial services, nonprofit, creative, and professional sectors in the New York market. Directed all aspects of the division including client development, candidate sourcing and screening, placement management, and team leadership. Served as the primary relationship owner for the firm's largest temporary staffing accounts, partnering with hiring managers and HR leaders to deliver talent solutions aligned with organizational priorities and timelines. • Built and sustained long-term client partnerships that generated consistent repeat business, with key accounts spanning multiple years of continuous engagement • Placed hundreds of temporary and consulting professionals across a range of functions • Developed hiring strategy consultations for clients, advising on workforce planning, compensation benchmarking, and market talent availability • Established candidate evaluation processes that assessed technical skills, cultural fit, and long-term potential, resulting in high client satisfaction and strong candidate retention This eight-year chapter was where I developed the deep expertise in client partnership and talent strategy that defines my approach today - learning that the best placements come from understanding organizations as deeply as the candidates who join them.