About Us
Avante
Where talent and ingenuity connect.
“Avante” means “forward.”
As a specialized recruiting firm, our goal at Avante is to help both employers and employees do exactly that.
Founders of Avante, Drew Kelly and Nicole Jose, launched the company in 2021 because they had a new vision for talent solutions.
Why not provide exceptional client service in a more efficient and cost-effective way, while having fun doing it?
With their collective experience in staffing, recruitment, business development, and human resources, Avante combines deep industry knowledge and relationships, leading technology, and a proven process that drives transformational results.
We have a passion for what we do and believe in purposeful connections between people, places and ideas.
For both employers looking to hire and talent looking for opportunities, your success is our success, and Avante is committed to moving you FORWARD.
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Why Work With Avante?
Finding qualified talent can be time-consuming. We have access to a broad network of industry connections and high level tools and resources. We scour the market for the best talent to ensure the right fit based on your specific needs. We take on the arduous task and take the pressure off you, which means you get your time back to focus on other areas of your business.
Being in this business, you’re only successful if you have an innate passion and care for people. Our qualifications and experience aside, we love what we do, and are dedicated to making the lives of our clients better.
We are accommodating, easy to work with, and readily accessible. We work tirelessly and take the time to understand your challenges, objectives, and criteria. We understand that urgency is key, so we move at a rapid pace and empower our team to make decisions on the fly.
Meet Our Team
Drew Kelly
Early on and throughout his career, Drew realized that the key to success in this industry is simple – clients’ needs ALWAYS come first. It is through providing excellent service, working with integrity, and the willingness to go above and beyond, that he has cultivated a network of strong relationships throughout his career.
Drew has expertise in interim, contract, and direct-hire staffing and search. His experience spans a wide range of verticals, including Technology, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Engineering, however, he has spent the majority of his career fully immersed in Accounting and Finance.
Drew recently managed an office for a large global firm where he was responsible for driving revenue across multiple divisions. It’s here that he met future business partner, Nicole Jose, who ultimately helped him launch Avante.
Although Nicole has to keep him in check sometimes, Drew’s favorite word is still “yes.” He has a passion for this industry and a strong desire to improve lives along the way
Nicole Jose
With over a decade managing teams, Nicole found enjoyment and fulfilment in the sourcing, interviewing, and hiring of employees. For her, the challenge wasn’t the training or leadership behind the role, it was finding the right candidate for the job.
Throughout her career, she has learned that the right employees and the strategic hiring efforts to find the most qualified candidates were vital to a company’s success.
With a natural entrepreneurial drive and a determination to make positive changes in the workforce by assisting organizations with their talent solutions, Nicole was lucky enough to cross paths with a brilliant and experienced staffing professional in Drew. After only working together for a short time, she somehow convinced him to take a chance on her.
The goal to strive higher and be better led Nicole here to Avante, where it is all about moving people forward.
And while she may have to keep Drew in check from time to time, she is grateful to have a business partner that values her opinions and respects her as a human being.
Our innovative talent solutions process…
Builds and fosters connections
Exceeds expectations
Creates meaningful change
Empowers and energizes both employers and job seekers
Our core values
We are driven to help you succeed through the following:
Passion
We are passionate about our business and our people. We approach our work with ingenuity and strong dedication. This means that we work tirelessly for our clients to provide the best match to meet your specific talent needs.
Loyalty
We put your needs first and foremost. We are present and proactive at every step of the process, able to take the pressure and demands off your plate. We operate with integrity and strive to do our very best to earn your trust and confidence.
Commitment
We work diligently to listen to and understand your needs. We pursue excellence and strive to exceed your expectations. We are committed to the highest ethical standards in everything we do and deliver on our promised results.
Adventure
We dare to do something out of the ordinary and break away from your typical firm. We will go out on a limb for you to find the best match of talent to meet your needs. We will pursue all avenues necessary and deliver results with a unique style.
Values
Connections at every turn
We’re elevating and reimagining the traditional recruitment process with the network, technology, commitment, and spirit to move your goals forward.
Curious about how our recruiting solutions can move you forward?
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