The EPG Connection

Name:  Cherlyn L. Davis        

Title:  Executive Recruiter

What you do for EPG:  I am an Executive Recruiter for the HR Staffing Division, responsible for staffing clients with quality Human Resources professionals.

Education:  Bachelors degree from Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania

First Job:  Worked in a Trust Department at a financial institution during the summer of my freshman year of college.

Little-known fact about you:  I possess a strong desire to understand more about Centenarians and what gets them to be Centenarians.

Home:  Pennsylvania

Business Philosophy

Essential business philosophy:  A client is the most important and essential person in our business; a client is not dependent on us, we are dependent on them.  Clients are our reason for being.

Yardstick of success: Knowledge that the client is thoroughly pleased with the service and quality of candidates I have introduced to them.

Goal yet to be achieved:  Meeting and interviewing Centenarians around the country.

Mentor:  My significant other.

True Confessions

Word that describes you:  Personable

Like best about your job:   The challenge we are experiencing in today’s economic climate and helping others survive it.

Like least about your job:  Today’s economic climate and observing the impact it is having on companies and also the emotional impact on candidates.

The most important lesson you’ve learned:  Don’t take a two foot putt for granted.

Life motto:  Be the best at whatever you are doing in life regardless of your profession.  Create a positive change in someone’s life.

Pet Peeve:  People that don’t return phone calls.

Person most interested in meeting and why:  I would like to meet Barack Obama, the President of these United States of America.  He has made an outstanding achievement and is moving towards being successful in this difficult role during the most difficult times we have seen in many years in this country.

First choice in a new career:  Provide a valuable service or create an item that will be useful to many.

Greatest extravagance:  I haven’t had the good fortune to experience a great extravagance.

Et Cetera

Most influential book:  Games Your Mother Never Taught You - author Betty Lehan Harrigan

Favorite movie:  Life is beautiful

Favorite restaurant: The Dilworthtown Inn in West Chester, PA

Favorite vacation spot:  Italy

Favorite room in the house and why:  My kitchen, it’s a place for enjoying family, friends along with good food, chatter and laughter.

Favorite way to spend free time:  Golfing

Personal Information

Name: Tilina Crawley

Title: Receptionist

What you do for EPG: Answer phones,  direct phone calls and welcome all visitors

Education: Associate Degree, working on Bachelors in Psychology

First Job: Sales Associate

Home: Willingboro, New Jersey

Business Philosophy

Essential business philosophy: Always make room for adjustments while striving to succeed

Yardstick of success: I measure my success by how much I’ve helped others succeed

Mentor: Dr. Lamont McLean

True Confessions

Word that describes you: Friendly

Like best about your job: The great work environment “my co-workers are very pleasant & friendly”

Like least about your job: Nothing. I really enjoy it here!!

The most important lesson you’ve learned: Always go by first impressions

Life motto: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”

Pet Peeve: Superficial people

Person most interested in meeting and why: Barack Obama- very powerful & influential

Et Cetera

Most influential book: Missing Links to a Victorious Living by Dr. Lamont McLean

Favorite movie: City of Angels

Favorite vacation spot: Poconos

Favorite way to spend free time: With my children

Personal Information

Name: Flo Ryan

Title: Director of Sales

What you do for EPG: Business development for all divisions of Emerson Personnel Group, Administrative, Accounting & Finance and Human Resources.

First Job: Documentation Coordinator, General Accident Insurance

Little-known fact about you: I was shy as a child.

Home: Woodbury, NJ

Business Philosophy

Essential business philosophy: The best sales person is a good listener.

Yardstick of success: Continuous follow-up, strong relationship building skills

Goal yet to be achieved: My first big account for Emerson!

Mentor: Donna Porco

True Confessions

Word that describes you: Outgoing

Like best about your job: Working with people

Like least about your job: The sales report I have to prepare weekly.

The most important lesson you’ve learned: Never give up, every no gets you one step closer to a yes

Life motto: Treat people as you would want to be treated. Laugh often and love out loud

Pet Peeve: People who chew gum with there mouth open! It drives me nuts!

Person most interested in meeting and why: George Clooney. Sorry, it would not be proper to tell you why!

First choice in a new career: Professional Million Dollar Lottery Winner and Stay at Home Mom

Greatest extravagance: Our condo at the shore

Et Cetera

Favorite movie: My Big Fat Greek Wedding. It does not matter how many times I watch that movie I laugh!

Favorite restaurant: Giumarello’s Restaurant in Westmont, NJ

Favorite vacation spot: Local: Cape May, NJ Travel: Any tropical Island with clear blue water!

Favorite room in the house and why: Kitchen. We gather to eat, talk, and laugh, as a family. Even though it is only for a short time, less than an hour, life slows down.

Favorite way to spend free time: : I have no idea, I never have free time! If I did I would think it would be sitting on the beach, watching the ocean and soaking up the sun.

Personal Information

Name: Beth Geller

Title: Executive Recruiter

What you do for EPG: I place administrative personnel, as well as, business development

Education: BA from Trenton State College

First Job: Making sub sandwiches at a local deli

Little-known fact about you: I once worked at Wendy’s and dressed up as her on Halloween, freckles and all

Home: South Jersey

Business Philosophy

Essential business philosophy: Think Big… Go Far…

Yardstick of success: Exceeding expectations of my employer

Goal yet to be achieved: Financial freedom

Mentor: Bono

True Confessions

Word that describes you: Honest

Like best about your job: The People

Like least about your job: Not satisfying everyone

The most important lesson you’ve learned: Honesty is the best policy

Life motto: Live Well, Laugh Often, Love Much

Person most interested in meeting and why: Bono, I want to see if I can help him change the world

First choice in a new career: 4th grade social studies teacher

Et Cetera

Most influential book: Bus 9 to Paradise by Leo Buscaglia

Favorite movie: Somewhere in Time

Favorite vacation spot: Alaska

Favorite way to spend free time: Reading

Personal Information
Name: Bill Emerson

Title: President

What you do for EPG: A little bit of everything, but mainly I oversee sales, training and accounting/finance.

Education: Bachelor of Science degree from Springfield College, MA

First Job: Paper Boy for the Courier Post

Home: Moorestown, NJ

Business Philosophy

Essential business philosophy: Be respectful, honest and fair

Yardstick of success: Employees exceeding their goals and expectations

Goal yet to be achieved: EPG growing and prosperous without an Emerson involved in the day to day operations.

True Confessions
Word that describes you: Unassuming

Like best about your job: Facing a new challenge every day.

Like least about your job: Having to terminate an employee.

The most important lesson you’ve learned: Hire the best employees possible.

Person most interested in meeting and why: Both my Grandfathers…because I never did.

First choice in a new career: Professional baseball player

Greatest extravagance: Can’t think of one.

Et Cetera
Most influential book: Good to Great

Favorite movie: Field of Dreams

Favorite restaurant: Ralph’s in South Philly

Favorite vacation spot: Bermuda

Favorite room in the house and why: Kitchen. The kitchen table is where we tend to talk the most as a family.

Favorite way to spend free time: Watching my kids activities

Personal Information

Name: Mitzi Sacks

Title: Human Resource Executive Recruiter

Education: Temple University

First Job: Ever? Lifeguard was my first job until after college when I started my career as a High School English teacher

Little-known fact about you: I lived in Japan as a nanny for an American family who was working with the Glaxo-Welcome merge. The woman I worked for wrote a book about this time in our life, which came to a close after the Kobe earthquake. I also lived 2 summers in Israel!

Home: Mt. Laurel, NJ

Business Philosophy

Essential business philosophy: Listen, Learn, and Deliver!

Goal yet to be achieved: Becoming Emerson’s Top Producer!

Mentor: I am fortunate to have a wide scope of women leaders and mentors within my personal and professional network. Through them, I am constantly learning how to become a better business woman who leads by example.

True Confessions

Word that describes you: FUN!

Like best about your job: I have been given an amazing opportunity to develop my career alongside an amazing team!

Like least about your job: Having to tell someone they didn’t get a job they really wanted.

The most important lesson you’ve learned: In many ways, I am not a patient person. Patience, tenacity and determination are keys to success, alongside a good dose of humility and courage.

Life motto: Life is a journey and we are all learning!

Pet Peeve: Incorrect grammar

First choice in a new career: I’d love find a way to combine my skills in recruiting, education and development!

Greatest extravagance: Travel!

Et Cetera

Favorite movie: Sex and the City!

Favorite restaurant: Any of Steven Starr’s restaurants!

Favorite vacation spot: Anywhere I’m able to relax and decompress in a bathing suit

Favorite room in the house and why: Kitchen….it’s a place for good conversation, good food, and a place where people are together

Favorite way to spend free time: Spending time with my amazing husband!

Personal Information

Name: Mary Emerson

Title: Office Manager

What you do for EPG: Process Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, maintain office computers & equipment, purchase supplies.

Education: B.A. Education – Arizona State University

First Job: Swim Team Coach

Little-known fact about you: I married my high school sweetheart.

Home: Moorestown, NJ

Business Philosophy

Essential business philosophy: Treat others as I would like to be treated.

Yardstick of success: When I arrive at work each day and I’m happy to be there.

Goal yet to be achieved: To run a marathon

Mentor: My mother

True Confessions

Word that describes you: Happy

Like best about your job: The people I work with.

Like least about your job: Any computer malfunction!

The most important lesson you’ve learned: Don’t judge a book by its cover.

Life motto: Treat others with respect and kindness.

Person most interested in meeting and why: George Clooney – let’s leave it at that.

First choice in a new career: High School Guidance Counselor

Et Cetera

Most influential book: Trinity by Leon Uris

Favorite movie: Forrest Gump

Favorite restaurant: Tequila’s

Favorite vacation spot: Colorado

Favorite room in the house and why: Family Room – ESPN or Sports are always on.

Favorite way to spend free time: With family and friends.

Personal Information 

Name: Cheryl E. Burr

Title: Staffing Coordinator

What you do for EPG: Provide temporary staffing for companies in the tri-state area.

Education: Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Howard University, Washington, D C

First Job: Cashier for McDonald’s

Little-known fact about you: I love to write and play piano

Home: Currently Lindenwold, NJ, originally, Southport, North Carolina

Business Philosophy: Make every attempt to do the best job you can do!

Essential business philosophy: Never underestimate the value of relationships

Yardstick of success: Longevity

Goal yet to be achieved: To have a published novel

Mentor: My father

True Confessions: I would love to have at least 7 small dogs!

Words that describes you: Reliable, tenacious, humorous, caring, nurturing

Like best about your job: The staff at EPG, working with my partner Denise, and the fast-paced environment of the Temporary Division.

Like least about your job: Not being able to help everyone I meet!

The most important lesson you’ve learned: Embrace life’s challenges with faith and optimism!

Life motto: Anticipate the best, be prepared for the worst, and remember life’s lessons along the way.

Pet Peeve: Rudeness

Person most interested in meeting and why: Maya Angelou —most interesting and profound author in my opinion.

First choice in a new career: Writer/Author

Greatest extravagance: Buying party dresses

Et Cetera: “ Remember that everyone has something to offer”

Most influential book: “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” by Maya Angelou

Favorite movie: I have two: “The Sound of Music and Forrest Gump.”

Favorite restaurant: “The Lobster Trap”

Favorite vacation spot: “Nassau, Bahamas”

Favorite room in the house and why: The bedroom, because it is warm and cozy.

Favorite way to spend free time: I enjoy spending time with my kids and my dog.

Personal Information

Name: Stacy Lynn Hory

Title: Production Manager

What you do for EPG: I assist with all aspects of the company from completing reference checks and reformatting resumes to creating marketing material and payroll.

Education: Burlington County Institute of Technology ~ Medford Campus

First job: Waitress at Big J’s

Little-known fact about you: I’m a horrible waitress.

Home: Medford, NJ

Business Philosophy

Essential business philosophy: A life of value is not a series of great things well done; it is a series of small things consciously done ~ Joan Chittister

Yardstick of success: To purchase my first home.

Mentor: My sister. For a very long time she was a single mother and still managed to grow her career beyond expectations and raise a wonderfully smart and talented son

True Confessions

Word that describes you: Compassionate

Like best about your job: Everything. The people I work with are wonderful. From my first day I felt that I belonged here.

The most important lesson you’ve learned: Not everyone is out there to hurt you, but not everyone is out there to help you either. Trust your instincts.

Life motto: Success is never final and Failure is never fatal. ~Anonymous

Pet Peeve: Talking while using “slang”. It is not professional.

Person most interested in meeting and why: My father’s parents. They were both immigrants to America. I would love hear the stories from their Country and learn more about they overcame the struggles of coming to America.

First choice in a new career: Stay at home mom. I grew up with my mother home with me and I honestly believe that she did the right thing. I do not have anything against mothers that work, but I loved the alone time I had with my mother.

Greatest extravagance: Evening out. At least once a month my fiancé treats to dinner and a movie.

Et Cetera

Favorite movie: Dirty Dancing….”Nobody puts baby in the corner”

Favorite restaurant: Charlie Browns, Burlington, NJ

Favorite vacation spot: Virginia Beach

Favorite room in the house and why: My bedroom on a lazy Sunday morning. We just relax in bed ignoring the world for an hour or so with our boys (our two dogs).

Favorite way to spend free time: Going on nature walks with my fiancé and two dogs.

Personal Information

Name: Jennifer Lynne Pence

Title: Administrative Recruiter

What you do for EPG: I place Administrative and Executive Assistants into permanent full time positions.

Education: B.S. in Secondary Education from East Stroudsburg University

First job: Cashier at an AMC movie theater…what a fun job!!

Little-known fact about you: I have never eaten any seafood other than canned tuna, nor do I eat red meat… does not leave much else to choose from!!

Home: Marlton, NJ

Business Philosophy

Essential business philosophy: Be true and honest. Treat others how you would like to be treated.

Yardstick of success: To own a home down the shore.

Goal yet to be achieved: To own a home down the shore.

Mentor: My grand-mom. She is strong, resilient, honest, funny, and sees the best in everyone. After losing her husband at an early age, she raised two successful sons and continues to face each day with a smile. She takes time to “smell the roses” and leaves a lasting impression on everyone she meets… all at the ripe age of 90.

True Confessions

Word that describes you: Obsessive…. over-analytical… wait, obsessive… or maybe it is over-analytical… wait, I think obsessive. Gee, not really sure which it is.

Like best about your job: I love the company I work for. I love what they stand for. They are always there to back you up and support you. They are my second family.

Like least about your job: The drive down Route 70 to get here and back.

The most important lesson you’ve learned: There are things you can not control.

Life motto: Everything happens for a reason.

Pet Peeve: People who do not acknowledge when you hold the door for them or let them into traffic. Just say thanks people!!

Person most interested in meeting and why: My grandfather. This goes back to my mentor. I would love for him to tell me stories about my grand-mom and my father from his point of view. Both are outstanding people, so I can only imagine what my grandfather was like.

First choice in a new career: To own my own business. I would love to own a coffee shop-bookstore-bakery type shop. It would be a place where you can come in, sit down, relax, read a book and have a snack. Good conversation and yummy eats.

Greatest extravagance: I live pretty simple. I guess my greatest extravagance is having a nice bottle of wine on hand?? And chocolate, lots of chocolate!

Et Cetera

Most influential book: The Broken Mirror. It helped me to understand a lot about myself.

Favorite movie: Somewhere in Time.

Favorite restaurant: Houlihan’s

Favorite vacation spot: Maui

Favorite room in the house and why: The family room. It is big, open and where we spend the most time.

Favorite way to spend free time: Walking. It is a great stress reliever and a wonderful way to make my heart happy.