W Talent Solutions
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About W Talent Solutions
W Talent Solutions is a recruiting and talent optimization agency helping companies align their business strategy with people strategy.
A socially-conscious organization, W Talent Solutions focuses on putting people first.
We deliver transparency, open communication, a proven process, and an extensive network spanning market segments in manufacturing, distribution, and professional services.
Our creative strategy extends beyond the traditional job boards, but rather includes attendance at networking events and relationship building.
W Talent Solutions (Hire For Hope, LLC) also donates ten percent of our profit to a local domestic violence agency.
Team Leaders
Ashley Ward
The Founder and CEO of W Talent Solutions, Ashley Ward comes from an extensive background in sales and executive recruiting, with a passion for learning what drives and motivates others. This passion holds true, having obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, and advanced through graduate coursework in Counseling and Human Behavioral Studies. She is an empathetic leader with a deep understanding of leadership and team development. Aside from running the organization and assisting companies in their talent optimization efforts, she serves on the City of Grand Rapids Downtown Improvement District Board, Wedgwood Christian Services Board of Directors, the YWCA's Fund Development Committee, and is the Executive Director for Grand Angels.
Tasia Allison
Tasia is the Managing Director of W Talent Solutions. In this role, she helps set the firm's direction for delivering the highest caliber recruiting and talent strategy services. Tasia is certified in nearly a dozen psychometric assessment tools used to help clients identify and engage top-level talent and is an avid talent strategy workshop facilitator for executive leadership teams.
Prior to joining the firm, Tasia had a decade's long career in organizational development, leadership coaching, and recruitment strategies. She hails from Grand Valley State University, is a Society of Human Resources Management, Sr. Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) and is always looking for new opportunities to sharpen her skills.
Nicole Degi
Nicole is an Executive Recruiter and Talent Advisor at W Talent Solutions. She creates new opportunities for the firm through sales engagements and relationship building. She also handles sourcing a broad range of high-quality professionals and interviewing them to determine the best fit for our clients across the nation.
Prior to joining the W Talent Solutions team, Nicole built and grew local and national relationships with a large client base across multiple industries. Nicole is consistently recognized for her outstanding performance. She graduated from Northwood University with a bachelor's degree in Marketing and Management and is actively involved in the West Michigan community supporting organizations such as LaughFest, Wine & Wigs, Kids' Food Basket, and the American Cancer Society.