OUR STORY

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    Rolle Schmidt

    Rolle Schmidt & Associates, Inc. is a professional search firm that focuses on servicing our client’s recruitment needs.  We excel at getting to know our clients – their business; their people; and their culture.  This results in efficient searches and “RIGHT FIT” placements for our clients and their new employees.

    Founded in 1994 in St. Paul, Minnesota, we represent public and privately held entities in a broad variety of industries from coast-to-coast.  We have helped our clients build their companies by placing hundreds of qualified candidates in all areas of their business, including accounting, finance, human resources, manufacturing, operations, sales, marketing, information technology, and engineering. Our placements range from entry level positions to the corner office positions.

    Our commitment is to find the best possible candidates for our clients.  Our staff uses extensive recruitment tools that allows us to present thoroughly interviewed, referenced and qualified candidates who have expressed a specific interest in the opportunity set forth by you, and who have the necessary skills.  Our goal is to establish long-lasting relationships with clients and candidates.  

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    Founder, Principal

    Peggy Schmidt

    Before founding Rolle Schmidt & Associates, I was the Director of Corporate Human Resources at Northwest Airlines supporting Finance, Information Services, Treasury, Legal and Labor. In addition, I was Director of Administration and Human Resources for Trident Enterprises International, and Manager of Human Resources for PwC. I was also a university instructor. I earned my Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Degrees from the University of North Dakota.

    My professional enjoyment comes from: Building relationships with key decision makers and candidates. In addition, I truly enjoy finishing a placement and knowing that it is the best fit for client and candidate. I appreciate visiting a client’s facility and seeing the candidates we placed are still there excelling and growing with the organization. Most importantly for me that the client and candidates are happy to have each other.

    I excel at: Understanding our clients’ business and core staffing needs. Getting to know candidates, especially their key traits, technical expertise and who they are as individuals. This all comes together in the delivery of a “Right Fit” placement.

    In my free time I enjoy: Spending time with my family, cooking and being very physically active participating in a variety of outdoor activities.

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    Vice President

    Mike Provenzano

    I have over 35 years of professional experience, highlighted by a progressive record of achievements in a broad array of business functions, with focus on technology, manufacturing and operations. Experience in financial services, medical device, intellectual property, outsourcing, printed and digital media and communications, software, and information technology. I studied at the University of Wisconsin – Madison and completed the Advanced Executive Program at Northwestern University – Kellogg School of Management.

    My professional enjoyment comes from: Assembling and leading high performing teams, and seeing those individuals grow personally and professionally.

    I excel at: Client Relationships, Leadership, Strategy, Mergers and Acquisitions, Business Development, Team Building, Collaboration, and Negotiations.

    In my free time I enjoy: Family activities, running, bicycling, boating, golfing, downhill skiing, reading, movies, and of course the Badgers and Packers.

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    Office Manager

    Denise Seim

    I have provided office administrative support to Rolle Schmidt and Associates since 2006, bringing with me over 19 years of executive and office support experience. My primary goal is to ensure smooth interaction with clients and candidates. I also perform research activities, responsible for our candidate/client database, provide technical support, and coordinate our marketing communications. I received my BA Degree in Business Administration from Bethel College.

    My professional enjoyment comes from: Providing professional support to our clients and candidates to ensure that the recruitment process is seamless. I enjoy being on top of things and having a smooth running office!

    I excel at: Looking at the big picture, determining priorities, planning projects, clear communication, being organized and very detail oriented.

    In my free time I enjoy: Hanging with my family and friends, attending kid’s activities and sports events, volunteering at church, walking, biking, gardening, and good old movie nights.

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    Research Team

    We pride ourselves in working with research partners in our different specialty areas that truly assist us in finding the best possible talent. They are researchers that are dedicated to their individual specialty areas and provide qualified candidates for our team and ultimately for our clients.

OUR FORMULA

Experience

Our combined experience spans most industries. We have worked in businesses and we have run businesses.  In doing so we have been responsible for placing thousands of employees and for building high- performance teams.  We’ve taken the best from our experience and put it to use in our business to help you with your staffing and career needs.

Commitment

We believe commitment is crucial to any successful relationship.  Our retained search model embodies commitment.  Our commitment to our clients and candidates is to promise and deliver a RIGHT FIT placement. Our client’s commitment to us is to provide us the background needed for each search and to use us exclusively.

Integrity

We operate with the utmost confidentiality.  We mutually agree to what needs to be done.  We then deliver what we agreed to, how we agreed to do it, and within the agreed to timeframe – that’s Integrity!

Personal

We personalize your experience.  You will always meet with the recruiter who owns the search, knows both client and candidate, and is vested in ensuring a RIGHT FIT closure.

Focus

From start to finish we are focused on your needs and desires.  We conduct our business with a professional, controlled sense of urgency.  We don’t soften when the going gets tough.  We thrive on challenge and take delivering the RIGHT FIT very seriously.

Communication

Our communications are clear, timely, efficient and informative.  We’ll never leave you in the dark.

  • Eric Miller, Director of Human Resources, Crenlo LLC - Rochester, MN

    "The job search process can be challenging for both the employer and potential candidates. When employers rely on a recruiter to help with the job search process, effective communication is vital. The employer needs a recruiter who will listen to the needs of the company and who can in turn communicate efficiently those needs to potential candidates. I've worked with Peggy Schmidt as a candidate as well as on a job search. Peggy earned her business on both accounts. She has strong communication skills along with a keen business sense to find candidates that fit well with our company."

  • Robert (Bob) Kielsa, New Brighton, MN

    "Peggy has been doing search work with us for the past four years and has filled a variety of different positions, including, Financial Reporting Managers, New Product Development Manager, Director of Global Sales, and most recently two mechanical engineers. We reached out to Peggy for mechanical engineers. She honestly told us that she had no experience in recruiting mechanical engineers but would consider it a challenge. Peggy was able to find two engineers with the specific experience we were looking for, while other search firms failed to produce a viable candidate. She also provided weekly updates that supported her continuing activities in this most difficult search. We had used many specialized firms to fill these positions but she was the only person who effectively and efficiently filled these positions. "

  • Susan P. Lewis, Vice President of Finance, H Enterprises International, Inc. - Minneapolis, MN

    "Our association with Rolle Schmidt & Associates over the past 15 years has time and again proven to be a great investment. As a holding company that owns several operating companies in different industries, our needs have varied greatly. Rolle Schmidt is unique in their approach to placement in that they have taken the time to get to know the needs and cultures of our organizations. As a result, they always advance a panel of candidates well aligned to our requirements. They have successfully completed searches for our locations in and out of state. Overall, Rolle Schmidt & Associates has placed over 20 people in our companies, most of whom have enjoyed long careers with us. In the finance area alone, they have placed three of our controllers, all who have been with us over 10 years."

  • Jerry Trenda, President and Chief Investment Officer , Wabash Capital Management, Inc. - Minneapolis, MN

    "I have worked with Peggy and Rolle Schmidt & Associates for fourteen years as both a candidate and as an employer. Peggy has placed a number of perfectly qualified finance and administrative candidates with us over the years. I have found Peggy to be unequalled in her field for her ability to match the skills, personality and objectives of the candidates with the needs of the employer. Peggy is professional, confidential, and reliable throughout the process."

  • Cindy Stipek, Controller, Wabash Capital Management, Inc. - Minneapolis, MN

    "I want to thank you for your help, support, and discussions while I was looking at changing positions last year. Now that I've been in my position for over a year, I know it was a very good move for me. I also know that I wouldn't have made the change without you. You are truly a phenomenal recruiter - I believe you have both your client and the candidate's best interests in mind while you are looking for a fit."

  • Area Sales Manager, Northeast United States

    "When first contacted by Mike, I was cautious as I am frequently contacted by recruiters.  Mike was very friendly and showed an interest in me and in making sure I was a good match for the company and position he was calling me about.  He communicated the process to me very clearly and promptly.  It is a breath of fresh air to know that there are recruiters like those at Rolle Schmidt & Associates where things really are the way they say it will be."

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612-889-4440
peggy@rolleschmidt.com