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Meet our nothing short of amazing team

Karen Hanna

President of Ally Services Inc. , Licensee of Sedona Staffing Services, Inc.

Karen is a dynamic Business Owner with over 30 years successful leadership within the staffing industry. Her career began at the front desk where she continued to master every role in the recruiting industry, eventually leading her to ownership. Karen has strong proven background in Account Management, Recruitment and Strategic Planning. Her degrees in Business Administration and Behavioral Sciences has provided her with an educational foundation of how to unite business and human behavior. Karen has an outstanding reputation in the industry for working closely with clients to deliver custom staffing programs as well as has earned the respect from her team and peers as a being true leader who cares. Her core values are to inspire and empower those around her, serve with the highest integrity, and to provide a qualitative centric staffing service.
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" For what shall a person profit, if they gain the whole world, and lose their soul?” Mark 8:36

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CRISTINA

Senior Recruiter

" Rock Star"

Cristina joined our team right out of collage eager to begin her career.  Her energy and drive quickly elevated her from our Front Desk Coordinator, to Jr. Recruiter to Sr. Recruiter. Her ability to easily grasp new challenges, and learn all phases of the staffing industry has made her a valuable Sedona Team member! Cristina's exuberant smile and positive, friendly, personality help to make new clients and candidates feel welcome and confident in choosing Sedona. 

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Michelle

Account Manager/Executive Recruiter

"Match Maker"

Michelle has a natural affinity for people and truly enjoys making a difference. She comes with a BLS Degree and Juris Doctorate from Western State University College of Law. Her combined education, extensive Business Development background, and ability to identify "Top Talent" allows her to make the perfect career "Match". Michelle is relationship driven, is able to work with clients and people at all levels and in a variety of industries, and is truly interested in learning about her clients needs and her candidates goals. For Michelle, at the end of the day it is all about finding the right person for the right job!

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LUPE

Industrial Recruiter

"Rising Star"

Lupe joined our team with previous staffing experience, but wanted to elevate her role where she could combine her love for staffing with service excellence.  Her ability to multitask at an often rapid pace while giving each employee very personalized and caring attention has earned helped her quickly elevate from Staffing Coordinator to Jr. Industrial Recruiter. She is currently pursuing her business degree and is looking forward to continuing her staffing career with Sedona Staffing. We are excited to have her on our growing team!

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Carolina

Engagement Specialist

"Energizer"

Carolina comes from 10+ years in Administrative and Customer Service.  For those of you in the recruiting world, you know these two traits don’t always go hand in hand but Carolina is the exception to the rule.  She has the energy and enthusiasm that is infectious to everyone who works with her.  Her willingness to help everyone with the goal of giving back and improving their lives drives her to succeed each day.  We are thrilled to have her on our team and look forward to her continued growth.

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Karen

HR/Payroll Coordinator

"Go To Guru"

Karen comes with 3 years staffing industry experience with an emphasis on managing multiple phases of recruitment, on-boarding, employee engagement and client satisfaction.  Her exceptional level of detail, ability to grasp information, and natural instinct to understand talent and client needs allows her to deliver amazing service. Karen is a "can do'', leader who earns the trust of clients and colleagues to always  exceed expectations. Her desire to continue to grow and master our amazing industry makes her a fantastic Sedona Team Player!

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Jim

VP, Industrial Staffing Consultant

"The Fun One"

Jim Hanna has over 30 years of experience in the Staffing Industry specializing in developing strong Industrial Manufacturing staffing programs. His focus in creating a win/win outcome for clients and associates which has enabled him to successfully build strong, long-lasting relationships in the industrial business community. He approaches every business relationship with the highest degree of integrity and truly understands that good business is not that of the highest dollar value but one that offers a partnership based on communication, vision and opportunities. He comes with a degree from UCLA and is a passionate Trumpet player.

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The Sedona Group, ranked in the top 100 staffing companies in the United States is a $110 million national temporary and full-time placement firm with independent, owner-operated offices throughout the United States. Our company offers Total Workforce Management to meet today's challenges and to create customized staffing solutions for our clients. The Sedona Group name and logo is symbolic of the Cathedral Rocks in Sedona, Arizona. To us they epitomize a solid foundation of strength, endurance, and consistency. This is the foundation we have been able to build upon.

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Karen Hanna
President
karen@sedonacarlsbad.com
Jim Hanna
Industrial Staffing Consultant
jim@sedonacarlsbad.com
Carolina Esquivel
Engagement Specialist
Carolina@sedonacarlsbad.com
Michelle Heaton
Executive Recruiter
michelle@sedonacarlsbad.com
Lupe Canseco
Industrial Recruiter
lupe@sedonacarlsbad.com
Cristina Chavez
Sr. Recruiter
cristina@sedonacarlsbad.com
Karen Ascencio
HR/Payroll Coordinator
kascencio@sedonacarlsbad.com
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