24 Seven Expands Northwest Staffing Expertise

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- 24 Seven, Inc., the leading specialized talent recruitment firm for global brands and emerging companies within fashion, retail, marketing, interactive and creative, announced the opening of its Portland, Oregon office.  With an existing office in Seattle, the new Portland location at 1136 NW Hoyt Street, expands the company's Northwest staffing expertise.

As part of the announcement, 24 Seven has appointed Tarina Stasi, Director of Business Development, to oversee the office.  Stasi has nearly 15 years of recruitment expertise and has been with 24 Seven since 2004, most recently overseeing its Emerging Markets division. Prior, she managed the Seattle office's Fashion division and was instrumental in the launch of the company's San Francisco office. In addition to her recruitment work, Stasi has extensive experience in the apparel & retail industry in the Northwest territory, having worked closely with Nordstrom, Macy's and Gen Art.  As a partner of Macy's, she also helped coordinate the well-known Macy's Passport Fashion Show.

"As part of our overall growth strategy, we felt it was important to strengthen our Northwest presence as we have seen an increased demand in the area for creative talent in the retail, fashion and advertising industries," said Celeste Gudas, President and Founder of 24 Seven, Inc. "Tarina is a strong leader with a proven track record and her experience in the Seattle and San Francisco offices will be instrumental in building our expertise throughout the Pacific Northwest."

In addition to the Portland office, 24 Seven has nine offices in the U.S. and one in London.  

About 24 Seven, Inc.

24 Seven, Inc. is the leading specialized talent recruitment firm for global brands and emerging companies across the U.S. and internationally.  From design concept through product marketing, 24 Seven curates talent to support brands at every stage of the consumer experience.  We are the go-to talent source supporting the world's top teams in Fashion, Retail, Marketing, Advertising, Design, Interactive, Media, Beauty, CPG and Entertainment.  Our strategic recruiting professionals have either personally worked in or recruited exclusively for the industry practice they serve.  Their hands-on experience makes them experts at perfectly matching candidates to unique client scenarios.  For more information, visit www.24seveninc.com.

SOURCE 24 Seven, Inc.