Testimonial: Former Basketball Player Finds New Role In Eyewear Industry
  • Home
  • Job Board
  • Career Advice
  • Newsletters
    • Job Seeker Newsletter
    • Employer Newsletter
  • Recruiting Services
    • Recruiting Services Contact
  • Explore More
    • About NexGoal
    • Contact Us
    • NexGoal Team Members
  • Home
  • Job Board
  • Career Advice
  • Newsletters
    • Job Seeker Newsletter
    • Employer Newsletter
  • Recruiting Services
    • Recruiting Services Contact
  • Explore More
    • About NexGoal
    • Contact Us
    • NexGoal Team Members

Testimonial

  • Matt Hendershott
  • Athletes, NexGoal Community, Recruiting, Success Stories, Testimonial
  • November 13, 2023

Testimonial: Former Basketball Player Finds New Role In Eyewear Industry

At NexGoal, we take our athlete career placements very seriously – which is why our Project Coordinators spend so much time working with each candidate to put them in the best position to succeed. Once our candidates are placed, we like to take the time to share that candidate’s journey with all of you.

Our client is an innovative eyewear designer dedicated to bringing relief to thousands of patients across North America. In their quest to assist independent optometrists, they sought an experienced Clinical Operations Manager to implement their company vision and sales strategies to area branches. They looked to NexGoal to find the right fit for their team.

Our client got the right person for the job in Steve Givens. Steve, a sales professional with a unique background in spine and disruptive technology, had the proven leadership and market growth experience our client was searching for. With over $80 million sold through his career, a strong history of training new sales reps, and unique experience in the operating room, Steve was an ideal candidate for our client’s needs. Steve was also a former four-year varsity college basketball player, further enhancing his team-building and leadership skills. It was abundantly clear that Steve was an ideal NexGoal candidate.

Steve worked with our recruiter, Brittany Brady, through the job search process and lauded their immediate connection. “Working with Brittany was a very enjoyable experience in what is a stressful time. I was constantly fed updates and she would have timely responses to all my questions,” Steve said.

It didn’t take long for Brittany to position Steve as the ideal candidate for the role. Once the two connected, it only took a few interviews for Steve to land the coveted role. Not only did Steve praise NexGoal’s thoroughness and professionalism in preparing him for these interviews, but he also appreciated the personal touch along the journey.

“She [Brittany] was also thoughtful enough to text me the morning of an interview offering encouragement. The personal touches and the constant communication was extremely reassuring and helpful as moved through the interview process,” Steve mentioned.

Over the past 10+ years, we have specialized in placing former athletes in careers with our various corporate clients. The core of our business surrounds athlete job seekers, and Steve was quick to recommend that other former athletes like himself and competitive-minded job seekers come to NexGoal when looking for their next opportunity.

The NexGoal team would like to thank Steve for his valuable feedback and encouraging words, and we wish him continued success in his new role as Clinical Operations Manager.

Are you looking to work for an industry leader and advance your career in the medical device sales industry? We have the opportunity for you! We look forward to placing you in your next career. You can get started by filling out our Athlete Candidate page here.

Employers: Are you looking to bring on highly qualified candidates like Steve, who may not find you on their own? Reach out & discover how quickly we can connect you with top active & passive job seekers near you!

Before You Go
View Current Job Openings
Subscribe To Our Newsletter
Follow NexGoal on Twitter
“Like” NexGoal on Facebook
Connect with NexGoal on LinkedIn

 

Read More
  • Matt Hendershott
  • Athletes, NexGoal Community, Recruiting, Success Stories, Testimonial
  • August 29, 2022

Testimonial: Former MLB Pitcher Slides Into Med Sales Role

At NexGoal, we take our athlete career placements very seriously – which is why our Project Coordinators spend so much time working with each candidate to put them in the best position to succeed. Once our candidates are placed, we like to take the time to share that candidate’s journey with all of you.

Our client is a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of innovative healthcare products. The needs of their customers and their patients drive everything they do. Because of their dedication to excellence, innovation, and value, they seek those same values in their employees. They turned to NexGoal to find their next Respiratory Sales Specialist.

We were fortunate to make contact with Zach Seipel, a former MLB pitcher with the Atlanta Braves. Zach has a deep passion for the healthcare industry thanks to his mother’s experiences as a nurse. Over his three-year MLB career, Zach combined his love of healthcare and his athletic background by learning about the treatment and recovery of athletes. Zach’s dedication to healthcare, along with the competitive drive, coachability, persistence, and confidence that made him a successful athlete, made him a perfect candidate for our client’s opening.

Once Zach connected with NexGoal recruiter Brittany Brady, he knew it was the right fit. “The NexGoal team really gets the athlete experience and what former athletes like me can bring to an organization. It was clear they really knew their stuff,” Zach said of his decision.

Brittany and Zach formed an easy rapport, and Zach highlighted their interactions as a bright spot in the process. “I felt like [Brittany] really listened to me and understood me. She kept in touch regularly, was available to answer any questions or concerns I had, and provided valuable knowledge on what went on behind the scenes during the hiring process. ” Zach said.

It didn’t take long for Zach to get the job and begin his new career. “The process couldn’t have been easier. Job searching can be a pain, but with someone like Brittany and the [NexGoal] team on your side, it’s a lot easier. If you’re looking for a new job, I highly recommend reaching out to them.”

Over the past 10+ years, we have specialized in placing former athletes in careers with our various corporate clients. The core of our business surrounds athlete job seekers, and Zach was quick to recommend NexGoal to any other former athletes looking to make a career change.

“NexGoal truly understands what life after the game is like and how to help athletes pivot,” Zach said.

The NexGoal team would like to thank Zach for his valuable feedback and for sharing his journey, and we wish him continued success in his new role as a Respiratory Sales Specialist.

Are you looking to advance your career in the prestigious medical device industry? Your dream job is only a click away! We look forward to placing you in your next career. You can get started by filling out our Athlete Candidate page here.

Employers: Are you looking to bring on highly qualified candidates like Zach, who may not find you on their own? Reach out and discover how quickly we can connect you with top active and passive job seekers near you!

Before You Go
View Current Job Openings
Subscribe To Our Newsletter
Follow NexGoal on Twitter
“Like” NexGoal on Facebook
Connect with NexGoal on LinkedIn

Read More
  • Matt Hendershott
  • NexGoal Community, Recruiting, Success Stories, Testimonial
  • July 18, 2022

Testimonial: NexGoal Helps Driven Salesman Achieve New Role

At NexGoal, we take our athlete career placements very seriously – which is why our Project Coordinators spend so much time working with each candidate to put them in the best position to succeed. Once our candidates are placed, we like to take the time to share that candidate’s journey with all of you.

As a title industry leader, our client is raising the standard of title service delivery and upholding a culture of professionalism, integrity, and performance. They attribute their success to their talent pool, and when they had an opening for a Commercial Sales Executive, they knew NexGoal would provide talent that would exceed their high standards.

NexGoal recruiter Brittany Brady reached out to Robbie Breuner, a resilient and relentless sales guru looking for a new position. Brittany immediately recognized Robbie’s talent and sales expertise, and it was clear he was the right man for the job. Once the process started, it didn’t take long for Robbie to receive the job offer.

Robbie lauded his experience working with Brittany and the NexGoal team. “I had an extremely pleasant experience. I was helped throughout the whole process and was given frequent updates” Robbie told us. “She was able to give me a lot of advice and tips and tricks. Her advice
was great and helped me land the job.”

Robbie felt that Brittany was there for any questions or concerns he had, and he said he had many throughout the process. “I am not an easy person to live with so I was appreciative of her patience with me,” Robbie joked.

Robbie was quick to recommend NexGoal to other job seekers thanks to the ease of the process, the knowledge and advice of the recruiting team, and the support he received. “And because Brittany is there!” he added.

Over the past 10+ years, we have specialized in placing former athletes and those with the athletic mindset in careers with our various corporate clients. The core of our business surrounds competitive-minded job seekers with valuable traits, and it was a privilege to work with a top-tier candidate like Robbie.

The NexGoal team would like to thank Robbie for his valuable feedback and for sharing his success story, and we wish him continued success in his new role as a Commercial Sales Executive.

Are you looking to advance your career in the thriving mortgage and title industries? Your dream job is only a click away! We look forward to placing you in your next career. You can get started by filling out our Athlete Candidate page here.

Employers: Are you looking to bring on highly qualified candidates like Robbie, who may not find you on their own? Reach out and discover how quickly we can connect you with top active and passive job seekers near you!

Before You Go
View Current Job Openings
Subscribe To Our Newsletter
Follow NexGoal on Twitter
“Like” NexGoal on Facebook
Connect with NexGoal on LinkedIn

Read More
  • Matt Hendershott
  • NexGoal Community, Recruiting, Success Stories, Testimonial
  • April 11, 2022

Testimonial: Recent Success With Mortgage & Title Industries

At NexGoal, we take our career placements very seriously – which is why our Project Coordinators spend so much time working with each candidate to put them in the best position to succeed. Once our candidates are placed, we like to take the time to share that candidate’s journey with all of you.

Through our own trial and error, we learned a lot about the workplace landscape through the pandemic, and we’ve strived to work with innovative employers with excellent corporate culture. We’ve had great success working with industry leaders in the mortgage and title industries, and we recently placed two top-tier candidates in new positions.

One of our recruiters, Brittany Brady, connected with Suzie Harris, an experienced escrow professional with excellent customer service and relationship-building skills, and helped her find a new home as an Escrow Officer with one of our industry-leading clients.

Suzie found her hiring process to be quick and painless. “She was extremely fast, thorough, and friendly. I was hired quickly!” Suzie said on her experience with Brittany.

Suzie lauded Brittany’s responsiveness and professionalism throughout the process. “The communication and through process was great,” Suzie said.

Brittany also linked with Afia Owusu, a dedicated property manager specializing in multi-family HUD properties, after finding her resume online. After getting to know Afia, Brittany was able to quickly find Afia a new role with our client, a full-service community bank dedicated to providing a wide range of high-quality banking services delivered in a personalized, friendly manner.

“The process was so simple.  It literally took less than a week from when I posted my information on Indeed,” Afia told us.

Afia was a perfect fit for our client, who made an offer quickly after their president spoke with Afia.

“[NexGoal] definitely linked me up with my dream position.” -Afia

Both Suzie and Afia recommended NexGoal to any job seekers searching for extra assistance in their job search. “Nexgoal made my career goals at this point of my life come true,” Afia wrote.

Over the past 10+ years, we have specialized in placing former athletes and those with the athletic mindset in careers with our various corporate clients. The core of our business surrounds competitive-minded job seekers with valuable traits, and it was a privilege to work with top-tier candidates like Suzie and Afia.

The NexGoal team would like to thank Suzie and Afia for their valuable feedback and for sharing their success stories, and we wish them continued success in their new roles.

Are you looking to advance your career in the thriving mortgage and title industries? Your dream job is only a click away! We look forward to placing you in your next career. You can get started by filling out our Athlete Candidate page here.

Employers: Are you looking to bring on highly qualified candidates like Suzie and Afia, who may not find you on their own? Reach out & discover how quickly we can connect you with top active & passive job seekers near you!

Before You Go
View Current Job Openings
Subscribe To Our Newsletter
Follow NexGoal on Twitter
“Like” NexGoal on Facebook
Connect with NexGoal on LinkedIn

Read More
  • Matt Hendershott
  • Athletes, Job Search Tips, NexGoal Community, Success Stories, Testimonial
  • January 28, 2022

Testimonial: Former Soccer Player Lands New Med Sales Role

At NexGoal, we take our athlete career placements very seriously – which is why our Project Coordinators spend so much time working with each candidate to put them in the best position to succeed. Once our candidates are placed, we like to take the time to share that candidate’s journey with all of you.

Our client has consistently developed innovations to improve patient care and developed worldwide distribution for their products for over 60 years. As an industry leader in the medical device world, we knew that only the best would do for their Respiratory Sales Representative opening.

And we knew our candidate, David Phillips, was the best. We were fortunate to be able to work with David, a former soccer player who attended Malone University and Bowling Green State University. With his pleasant demeanor and athlete’s drive for success, we knew David would be perfect for our client’s opening.

David was contacted by one of our recruiters, Brittany Brady, who saw David’s potential and reached out. “From beginning to end [Brittany] was so helpful and punctual in all aspects. I would highly recommend to anyone looking to make a career change to reach out to anyone at Nexgoal, especially Brittany, and have them help. They will get the job done! She did for me!” David said on the process.

Brittany and David were in touch through the entire process, and David praised Brittany’s poise and availability. “She also helped me navigate through a very uncomfortable and unfamiliar spot and made it so comfortable for me. Without Brittany, I don’t think I would be working in this new role.”

David spoke highly of NexGoal following the process and recommends the NexGoal team for anyone looking for a new position. “NexGoal takes it very personally and cares about you and where you get placed. They will do anything to make sure you get the job you are fighting for!” David exclaimed.

Over the past 10+ years, we have specialized in placing former athletes in careers with our various corporate clients. The core of our business surrounds athlete job seekers, and David was quick to advocate that other former athletes like himself and competitive-minded job seekers come to NexGoal when looking for their next opportunity.

The NexGoal team would like to thank David for his valuable feedback and passionate words, and we wish him continued success in his new role as a Respiratory Sales Representative.

Are you looking to advance your career in the thriving medical device industry? We have the opportunity for you! We look forward to placing you in your next career. You can get started by filling out our Athlete Candidate page here.

Employers: Are you looking to bring on highly qualified candidates like David, who may not find you on their own? Reach out & discover how quickly we can connect you with top active & passive job seekers near you!

Before You Go
View Current Job Openings
Subscribe To Our Newsletter
Follow NexGoal on Twitter
“Like” NexGoal on Facebook
Connect with NexGoal on LinkedIn

Read More

More Career Tips

  • Annoying Coworker Behaviors To Avoid
  • Exploring Four Common Leadership Styles
  • Social Media DON’TS For Job Seekers
  • Testimonial: Former Basketball Player Finds New Role In Eyewear Industry
  • Try These Japanese Productivity Methods!

Featured Jobs

Medical Sales Executive
Chicago, IL

Medical Device Sales Representative
Orlando, FL

Mortgage Loan Officer
Atlanta, GA

Mortgage Loan Officer
Phoenix, AZ

Respiratory Sales Specialist
Albany, NY

Posts navigation

1 2 … 6 »

About NexGoal

NexGoal is a corporate recruiting firm placing athletes and job seekers with the athlete mindset in their next career.

1471 Lear Industrial Parkway Avon, Ohio 44011

1-877-2-NexGoal

Recent Articles

  • Annoying Coworker Behaviors To Avoid
  • Exploring Four Common Leadership Styles
  • Social Media DON’TS For Job Seekers
  • Testimonial: Former Basketball Player Finds New Role In Eyewear Industry
  • Try These Japanese Productivity Methods!

Search NexGoal

Connect With Us On Social!

© 2009 NexGoal. All rights reserved.

  • Contact
  • Job Board
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service