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Vice President, Operations and Administration

Heyman Associates is a leading international executive search firm that places senior-level corporate communications and public affairs professionals at top companies, nonprofit foundations and academic institutions. Serving a wide range of industry sectors, Heyman Associates' expertise is in developing an in-depth understanding of a company's culture, strengths and communications needs and then finding the ideal communicator to meet those needs. Founded in 1989, the firm is based in New York and San Francisco and works closely with its global affiliates - Taylor Bennett in Europe and joint venture Taylor Bennett Heyman in Asia and Australia.

Marianne ensures an efficient search process and office environment. She oversees all aspects of client contracts, including answering questions, handling negotiations, managing accounts payable and receivable and expediting details. She also manages the administrative staff and serves as the point person for technological initiatives, facility needs and vendor coordination. Marianne brings two decades of operations experience. Prior to joining HA, she handled corporate development at Alcoa and served as Administrative Manager, East Region, at TMP Worldwide Executive Search for four years. Marianne also held senior-level positions at iFormation Group, Peterson Consulting and Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance Co. “My career spans a wide spectrum of work environments. In the corporate sector, I operated within deep-rooted formal processes; in a startup situation, I created and implemented infrastructure from the ground up. I call upon my business experience every day. It assists in my handling of broad and diverse job responsibilities.” Marianne received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Brooklyn College. Outside the office, she continues to put people first, through her active participation in veteran support programs. She also enjoys social activities, including all sports (with a particular love of biking) and relaxing at the beach.