What Clients Say About Working With Desktime Talent
Honest feedback from founders, hiring managers, and job seekers who’ve worked with us on recruiting for SaaS startups, European company expansions into the US market, and everything in between.
"As a strategy consultant for European software companies, I worked a lot with Alexia on helping
these companies to find their first hires in New York City. These organizations are obviously too
small to have a dedicated in-house recruiter, but Alexia really operates as one. Very quickly she
found capable candidates. All of my clients still happily work with the candidates that Alexia
introduced (well over a year now)!"
Chris de Visser
CEO
Alexia was our hiring partner for sourcing (commercial) talent in the States. With her dedication and commitment, she consistently sourced the best talent available. Her efforts were so seamless that at times, it seemed as if she were part of our in-house recruitment team. Alexia is the ideal choice for companies experiencing rapid growth. With her expertise and determination, she will undoubtedly contribute to the growth of your company.
Shaunny Veldhuis
Global Head of Recruitment
“Alexia just gets it - as someone who’s worked with international hiring teams across multiple lines
of business and industries, her attitude and perspective is refreshing. The best part is that she’s just
an awesome person, so she’s easy to get along with WHILE still really knowing her stuff!”
Lindsay Hildebrant
Sr. Recruiter
"I've really enjoyed teaming up with Alexia over the past few years as I've led teams with different companies. She's got a good handle on understanding what hiring managers and organizations need. Her network of strong, experienced candidates is impressive, and she's always eager to find stronger fits when needed. Alexia is great at adjusting to her client's needs and isn't afraid to speak up if a candidate might not be the best match. I highly recommend working with Alexia! She's collaborated with many EU-based companies entering the US market and can provide valuable insights into market differences when needed."
Jordi Vermeer
VP of Revenue
Working with Alexia has been an absolute pleasure. She brings a great balance of professionalism and warmth to the recruitment process, making it smooth and engaging for everyone involved.
Alexia is quick to understand requirements, asks the right questions, and always presents well-prepared candidates who align not just with the role but also with the team culture. I really appreciated her responsiveness and the way she kept the process moving without ever making it feel rushed.
I would happily recommend Alexia to anyone looking for a recruiter who is approachable, thorough, and genuinely invested in building the right connections..
Princy Sohal
Human Resources
“Alexia reached out to me after seeing my resume online for a position at a well-established European
SaaS company. We had a very memorable conversation and although she knew I was very much
lacking the qualifications and experiences the employer asked for, she saw something in me and knew I
could be a great candidate! She was very communicative throughout the interview process and passed
along a great recommendation to my manager. Once I received the offer Alexia was more than happy
to help ask difficult questions regarding salary, time-off, employee happiness; and ultimately she gave
me the advice I needed to make my final decision on which offer I would go with. A year and a half
later, I'm thriving at Sana and I'm very happy to have received her support!”
Jessie Chen
Global Team Lead of BD
Alexia has been a trusted and reliable partner for finding exceptional talent and she has helped to fill a significant number of positions (30+) during the relatively short time that we worked together. Alexia is eager to learn and frequently looks for ways to improve the staffing process. She took significant time to understand my team’s hiring needs, the nuances and complexities within our most difficult-to-fill positions, and quickly adjusted her screening approach to ensure the candidates that were provided were well-vetted and qualified prior to sending them to the hiring managers. She thoroughly screens candidates, provides detailed management summaries, and knows to ask the right questions to ensure candidates presented are a solid match for each open position. Alexia is very personable and approachable, yet is able to stand her ground to demand excellence from our staffing partners. Overall, Alexia is a skilled recruiter, a pleasure to work with, and I would welcome the opportunity to work with her again.
Gerard Pento
CTO
“I had the pleasure of collaborating with Alexia at ChannelEngine, and it was an easy decision because of
the positive experience we shared at my previous workplace, Sana Commerce. Alexia has consistently
proven to be an invaluable asset. Her knack for quickly finding highly qualified candidates and her deep
understanding of our specific needs set her apart. I'd recommend Alexia to anyone looking for a reliable
recruiter who gets the job done well.”
Tessa Knijnenburg
People and Business Partner
Alexia was absolutely fantastic every step of the way! In our first call, she told me a little about the position but most importantly asked many questions about what I was looking for. I was looking for specific things for my next job, and she found a great match. all of them! I am incredibly grateful that she was with me every step of the way. She checked in at each step, gave me valuable insight, and made sure I was comfortable. I can’t thank her enough for the work she did. She was an incredible communicator, I couldn't recommend her highly enough.
Corrie Hermans-Webster
People and Business Partner
Alexia is a great talent and hiring partner through and through! I have experienced her tailor-made services as both a candidate and as a hiring manager, and she has proven herself as an invaluable asset time and time again.
Alexia is not a typical recruiter - she is a relationship builder. She is invested in her candidates, properly vetting each one in accordance with specific jobs she is hiring for, and is incredibly reliable when supporting hiring managers and companies with their own open positions.
Ethan Bennett
Head of Account Management- North America
I had the pleasure of working with Alexia when sourcing candidates and I cannot recommend her highly enough. From our very first conversation, it was clear that she genuinely cared about finding the right candidates, not just filling a role.
Alexia was incredibly responsive. Her attention to detail and excellent candidate management skills ensured I was confident that potential candidates were engaged throughout the process. Whether it was preparing for interviews or following up after, she was always on top of things, which gave me great confidence and peace of mind.
Catherine Park, MBA
HR Leader
Alexia is an incredibly effective and thoughtful recruiter. I've had the benefit of working with her in a couple of different capacities - first as colleagues on the same internal recruitment team, and then a few years later as one of her clients.
As colleagues, Alexia was supporting some of our most challenging and demanding hiring managers. Her calm and thoughtful approach led her to be extremely well trusted and highly regarded by the teams she worked with. Alexia was never afraid to take on new challenges or work in unfamiliar areas, and our hiring managers greatly benefited from her ability to quickly learn and keep candidates engaged.
A few years later, I reached out to Alexia to help me with a very challenging marketing role - one we had been trying to fill ourselves to no avail for a few months. Alexia had someone for us almost instantly, and before we knew it, we had our hire. Her ability to quickly understand the needs of a team and identify matching candidates is seriously impressive, and a testament to how she builds and maintains strong relationships.
Any team would be lucky to have Alexia supporting them!
Adam Carey
Sr. Recruiter
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