Track record

ST. Jude/ALSAC

Timika Byrd, IT Audit Manager

We’ve had a great experience working with Peggy & her team in support of our hiring efforts at St. Jude/ALSAC. They take the time to understand our needs across both technical and leadership roles, which has made a noticeable difference in the quality of candidates presented. Our ongoing partnership has been well organized and efficient, with clear and consistent communication throughout. They are proactive in aligning with our hiring teams, refining search criteria, and ensuring candidates are not only qualified but also a strong fit for our organization. We have successfully filled several roles, including senior level and specialized positions, which speaks to their ability to deliver in a competitive talent market. Overall, they have proven to be a reliable partner, and we value the continued collaboration.

Senior Recruiter

10 employees hired Senior IT AuditorLead AuditorSoftware Development ManagerAI Product OwnerAI Engineer
United States

I’m currently supporting St. Jude/ALSAC by recruiting for a mix of technical and leadership roles. I work closely with each hiring team to understand what they need, run a focused search, and bring in candidates who are qualified and aligned with the organization’s mission. I manage the full recruiting process from intake through offer, keep communication clear and consistent, and help the teams move quickly and confidently. This role continues to strengthen my ability to hire for complex positions in a fast‐moving, high‐impact environment.

October 2024 - Ongoing

Owusu Law Firm

JOSEPHINE OWUSU, Attorney

We hired Occupation Elevation to help staff several roles within our organization, and the experience has been exceptional. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to finding the right candidates truly set them apart. The team took the time to understand our needs and consistently delivered qualified talent in a timely manner. We continue to partner with them for our staffing needs and have confidently recommended their services to colleagues in our industry. We highly recommend Occupation Elevation to any organization seeking a reliable and professional recruiting partner.

Senior Recruiter

6 employees hired ParalegalExecutive AssistantImmigration AttorneySenior Corporate CounselAssociate Immigration AttorneyMarketing Manager
United States

I partnered with Owusu Law Firm to support their talent acquisition needs across multiple practice areas and business functions. I successfully recruited and filled key roles including Immigration Attorneys, Senior Corporate Counsel, a Marketing Director, Paralegals, and an Executive Assistant. My work ensured the firm had strong legal, operational, and marketing talent in place to support its growth and client service goals partnered with Owusu Law Firm to support their talent acquisition needs across multiple practice areas and business functions. I successfully recruited and filled key roles including Immigration Attorneys, Senior Corporate Counsel, a Marketing Director, Paralegals, and an Executive Assistant. My work ensured the firm had strong legal, operational, and marketing talent in place to support its growth and client service goals.

November 2024 - August 2025

Merck Pharmaceuticals

OLUBUNMI DUROJAIYE, Sr. CRA

Occupation Elevation was a pleasure to work with. They quickly understood our needs and made the hiring process seamless and well-organized. Communication was clear and consistent, and they remained proactive throughout. They consistently provided high-quality candidates who were an excellent fit for our team. We truly appreciated how smooth and efficient the entire experience was and would gladly partner with Occupation Elevation again in the future.

Senior Recruiter

8 employees hired Clinical Research AssociatePharmacovigilance (PV) AssociateResearch AssistantRegulatory Affairs SpecialistThird Party Risk Manager
United States

I supported AbbVie’s talent acquisition needs by recruiting for key roles across clinical research, regulatory affairs, and risk management. This included hiring Clinical Research Associates, Research Assistants, Regulatory Affairs Specialists, and a Third‐Party Risk Manager. My work focused on identifying candidates with strong scientific, regulatory, and compliance backgrounds who could contribute to AbbVie’s research, development, and operational excellence.

March 2023 - February 2024

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Senior Technical Recruiter

20 employees hired Senior IT AuditorSoftware EngineerIdentity Access ManagerScrum MasterIT AuditorData Privacy ManagerGRC Team LeadInformation Security Manager
United States

Served as a Contract Recruiter, specializing in sourcing and placing high-impact professionals across Compliance, Governance, Technology, Information Security (InfoSec), and Engineering functions. Partnered closely with internal stakeholders to identify top-tier talent aligned with both technical requirements and regulatory standards. Leveraged a strong background in IT audit, risk, and controls to evaluate candidates beyond resumes—assessing control environments, security awareness, and operational effectiveness. Successfully recruited for roles including IT Auditors, GRC Analysts, Security Engineers, Compliance Managers, and Technical Specialists. Executed strategic sourcing, targeted outreach, and structured screening processes to deliver qualified candidates efficiently within a high-volume environment.

January 2020 - October 2022

Bank of America

Lead Technical Recruiter

30 employees hired AML/KYC SpecialistSOC AnalystSecurity EngineerDatabase AdministratorVulnerability ManagerData EngineerFraud SpecialistAccounts Payable ManagerProcurement Manager
United States

Led end-to-end technical recruitment initiatives, partnering with senior stakeholders to design and execute hiring strategies across engineering, infrastructure, and IT functions. Provided guidance to recruiters, optimized processes, and ensured consistent delivery of high-quality talent aligned with business objectives.

June 2010 - October 2013