Helping You is Our Mission
You can’t settle for less than world-class talent, and we know how to help you get it – fast. At BrainWorks, we are goal-oriented and time sensitive. We help our clients find the right people who will drive future success.
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We Believe:
A strong process is the foundation of effective recruiting.
Planning is the first step in any search.
The most qualified candidate may not be the one actively looking.
You have to dig deeper and respond faster to win top talent.
Honesty and transparency are essential in communication.
A successful hire doesn’t end when an offer is accepted.
A History of Highlights
1991
Andy Miller starts BrainWorks, focusing exclusively on the Consumer Products industry.

1993
BrainWorks completes a 50-person recruiting project with a major Midwest based Consumer Electronics firm, signaling great things to come.

1995
BrainWorks launches two new practice areas: Market Research & Consumer Insights + Marketing & Decision Sciences

1999
BrainWorks is incorporated with the mission statement of:
“Helping our clients dominate the competition”

2002
BrainWorks develops proprietary Talent Acquisition (TAP) and Talent Evaluation (TEP) Processes.

2002
Ilene Schneider is hired to bring intelligence, focus, and thoroughness to lead BrainWorks’ consumer product searches.

2008
BrainWorks completes a recruiting search of 15 senior-level marketing and sales executives for a $1.5B consumer electronics firm.

2009
Despite unstable economic conditions, BrainWorks continues to grow by launching its Consumer Insights Practice

2010
BrainWorks invited to join The Pinnacle Society, the nation’s premier consortium of recruiters in the direct placement and executive search industry.

2013
BrainWorks launches The Big Brain Recruiting Solution and successfully completes four major recruiting projects (10+ hire engagements), which included: a $5B multi-channel retailer, a $1B retailer, a major digital marketing & analytics consulting firm, and the top athletic products company in the world.
2020
BrainWorks launches a brand new website as the firm approaches its 30th birthday.
