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Irene Castaneda

Staffing Firm

Irene Castaneda is a Partner of Everest Recruiting and COO of Cadence Talent Solutions, a Staffing

Management Group Company. She has a true passion for the Staffing Industry, People, and Professional

Development. Irene grew up and still resides in the Southwest Side of Chicago. She has built a career in

Staffing with a national reach and thrives on helping clients find the right talent and supporting career growth

for job seekers nationwide. Irene is no stranger to leading change and managing growing organizations.

She has held numerous roles in the Staffing industry with increased responsibility within Light Industrial and

Skilled Trades, Finance and Accounting, Construction, IT, Mergers & Acquisitions, Sales, Recruiting and

Operations. Having led teams of 5-25, she understands that people are the key to success in Business.

Irene participates in various civic engagement activities and is an avid traveler and classically trained

pianist.

Prior to entering the Staffing industry, Irene worked in Corporate Recruiting and Executive Succession

Planning at a top-ten Public Accounting Firm. She has also taught business communication and soft skills

at the College level and began her career as a writer in the WGN Television/Tribune Media newsroom.

Irene holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Illinois—Chicago and

a Certificate in Corporate Board Leadership from the University of Chicago Graham School. She holds a

CSP designation in Staffing and is active on various nationally based Staffing councils. Irene publishes a

bi-weekly newsletter entitled “The Leadership Corner” on LinkedIn, which focuses on staffing and people

leadership. She will be launching “The Hard Truth About Soft Skills,” a book that provides real-world

strategies on navigating corporate America.

Staffing Vertical Experience

(Temporary and Direct Placement)

Management | Construction

Solar & Renewables | Oil & Gas

Sales | Recruiting| People Leading | Training

Geographic Market Experience

(Launched branches/Client Relationships in these areas)

Skills Profile

Team Leadership & Operational Efficiency

• Recruit, train, and lead high-performing sales and recruitment teams across multiple states.

Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to ensure individual and collective team success.

Revenue Growth

• Set ambitious revenue targets, monitor performance, and implement strategies to exceed sales

and client expansion goals.

Market Analysis

• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, emerging technologies, and macro

trends in the temporary labor space across the region. Use this knowledge to make data-driven

decisions and adapt our offerings accordingly.

Client Satisfaction

• Ensure a high level of client satisfaction by delivering exceptional service and support. Proactively

address client concerns or issues while focusing on expanding the share of spend (Share of

Wallet) with existing clients.

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