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About Us

Our Story: Building Better Teams Through Smarter Recruiting

After nearly two decades in the local recruiting and staffing industry, our team launched Enginuity Advantage in 2009, specializing exclusively in engineering staffing across the Pacific Northwest.

The company quickly grew, earning a reputation for connecting businesses with highly skilled engineering professionals and building lasting client relationships.

As we expanded, one thing became clear: the need for top talent goes far beyond engineering.

Many of our existing clients came to us with additional hiring needs in areas such as administration, HR, sales, finance, and technical support. To meet those needs, we founded Advantage Consulting Group in 2015 as a full-service staffing firm.

Today, Advantage Consulting Group partners with companies across industries to provide tailored staffing solutions, from temporary support to executive search. While our platform is broader, our mission remains the same: to serve people, build relationships, and help businesses thrive by connecting them with the right talent at the right time.

Our Mission & Values

At Advantage Consulting Group, our mission is simple: to connect great companies with great people. We approach every search with dedication, professionalism, and a commitment to long-term success.

Integrity

We build trust through transparency and honesty at every step.

Efficiency

We respect your time by streamlining the hiring process without sacrificing quality.

Partnership

We see every client and candidate relationship as a true collaboration.

Results

We measure our success by the success of the teams and careers we help build.

OUR PROVEN PROCESS

Journey to Long-Term Employees

At Advantage Consulting Group, we make hiring simple, thorough, and effective. Our process is designed to save you time while ensuring the right fit for your team.

1

Meet Up

We begin with a conversation to learn your business, culture, and staffing needs. By understanding your company values and team dynamics, we target candidates who are both technically skilled and culturally aligned, ensuring stronger placements from the very start.

2

The Search

Our recruiters leverage a wide network of tools, strategies, and connections to identify qualified candidates. We manage sourcing, resume reviews, and assessments, filtering applicants with care so you see only the best matches, making your hiring process faster and more effective.

3

“A” Listers

From the applicant pool, we carefully vet and shortlist the top contenders. Each candidate is screened for qualifications, references, and cultural fit, giving you a curated selection of talent. You spend less time sorting resumes and more time meeting the right people.

4

Interview

Once you’re ready to interview, we streamline the process by managing pre-employment checks, background verification, and credential confirmation. With every detail handled, you can focus entirely on evaluating finalists and choosing the candidate who best fits your team.

5

Get To Work

After your new hire joins the team, we support the transition with full administrative services. From payroll and benefits to tax processing and compliance, we manage the back-office details so you can concentrate on core operations while we ensure everything runs smoothly.

6

Commitment to Quality

Our involvement continues well beyond the hire. We stay connected with you and your new employee to ensure a smooth transition, resolve challenges, and encourage long-term retention. This ongoing partnership reinforces positive outcomes and lasting success for your business.
april and kelly 25 years of experience

Why Work With Us

When you partner with Advantage Consulting Group, you gain more than a staffing agency. You gain a recruiting partner who understands your challenges and is committed to your success.
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Faster Hiring Timelines

We connect you with pre-vetted talent quickly, reducing time-to-fill and keeping your business moving forward.
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Stronger Long-Term Matches

By focusing on both technical skills and cultural fit, we deliver placements that last and reduce costly turnover.
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Access to a Wide Talent Network

From entry-level professionals to executive leaders, our reach spans multiple industries and job functions.
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Personalized Support

Every search is handled with care, transparency, and a customized approach that aligns with your goals.
“Going beyond expectation is an understatement. They are true experts in their field, and our go-to source for finding the right talent the first time.”

Cheri F.

President / BXWA

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The People Behind Advantage

Behind every successful placement is a group of dedicated recruiting professionals who care about more than filling roles. At Advantage Consulting Group, our team combines years of staffing expertise with a personalized approach, helping clients build stronger teams and candidates find lasting opportunities.

CEO / Co-founder

KELLY HATFIELD CEO

Kelly Hatfield

CEO / Co-founder

april taylor cofounder

April Taylor

CGO / General Manager

ALISSA MARSHALL DIRECTOR

Alissa Iblings

HEAD OF PROJECTS

Charlene Brister

Director of Recruiting

vanessa mcclure leach recruiting manager

Vanessa McClure-Leach

SENIOR RECRUITER

Michelle Kovacich construction lead

Michelle Kovacich

Office Manager

jan fleck office manager

Jan Fleck