Testimonials

Candidate Testimonials

"Andy was a pleasure to work with; professional, insightful, and presented me with a few opportunities over the years that were in line with my career goals and aspirations. He was instrumental in helping secure my employment with Aligned Vision in 2020 in the midst of a global pandemic, and I am grateful for his hard work and dedication to his craft."
Kestutis (Kas) Tatarunas
Business Development Manager at Aligned Vision
Kestutis (Kas) was a candidate of Andy’s



"It was an absolute pleasure working with Andy Kay. He is very professional and extremely thorough. Andy found multiple viable opportunities for me and he worked hard to get me an offer from an outstanding organization."
Jerry Krier
Sales Engineer at Adaptec Solutions
Jerry was a candidate of Andy's



"It was a pleasure working with Andy and his team at GRN Palmetto in the search my next adventure. Andy was professional, attentive to my needs and provided an excellent opportunity with a great company."
Doug McCracken
Senior Electrical Engineer at Owens Design
Doug was a candidate of Andy's



"Working with Andy was a really good experience. He has a wealth of experience and professionalism, from the start he asked the right questions and really gave importance to every detail of our discussion. He was always in touch and kept giving me updates on his search until he found the right match for me. Even after the hire process was completed he kept in touch and made sure all was correct. I highly recommend his services whether you are ready for a career change or looking to move or are looking for the perfect candidate Andy will get you there."
Manuel Sordo
Chief Revenue Officer at Apera AI
Manuel was a candidate of Andy's



"Working with Andy was both logical and kind. His guidance in keeping me on track was superb. He knew what the client was looking for and conveyed that with real ideas and help in presenting this information to his client."
John Kelley
Polymer Systems and Molding
John was a candidate of Andy’s



"Andy is very professional, responsible and helpful through the entire recruiting process. It has been great pleasure to work with him and I will definitely recommend him to anyone who is looking for a change in their career."
Shen Chen
Application Engineer at Electro Scientific Industries, inc.
Shen Chen was a candidate of Andy's



"I could not be more pleased with the way Andy walked me through the recruiting process that land me the position I wanted. Through him, I learned that a recruiter is much more than a “headhunter”. Andy took the time to get to know me and my goals, and he directed me to the position I fit perfectly and with great pay. If I ever find myself on the market again, Andy will be my first call."
Garner Mahan
National Account Manager at Nalbach/Container Handling Systems
Garner was a candidate of Andy's



"I have had the excellent experience of being recruited and placed by Stormy Bryant. Throughout the process, Stormy was an excellent communicator and facilitator. She placed me in a culture where I fit, and with excellent compensation. Stormy won’t micromanage the process for you, but she will make sure you can succeed in being yourself."
Matt McCuen
Application Engineer/Project Manager
Matt was a candidate of Stormy



"Stormy is a passionate individual who is exceptional at what she does. She is not afraid to go the extra mile. I really enjoyed working with her and would definitely recommend her.”
Rickie Kwok
Mechanical Design Engineer
Rickie was a candidate of Stormy



"Working with Stormy was a great success. She takes the time to get to know exactly what you are looking for, and does all she can to ensure your new opportunity is a big success. I would recommend anybody looking for a highly technical career to work with Stormy - she will get you where you want to go!!”
Ryan Block
Senior Controls Engineer
Ryan was a candidate of Stormy



"A great listener with excellent negotiating qualities, Stormy provided a uniquely crafted experience. The information I received was timely and relevant, my new career path was set in motion within a week. In summary, she is an excellent professional to have on your team."
Eddie Rauschk
Electrical Engineer
Eddie was a candidate of Stormy's



"Stormy helped me when I needed her most. My previous employer had recently gone through a Reduction in Force where 80% of my group was laid off. I had been searching for a new position for nearly a month when I saw Stormy post a position that seemed like it would be a good fit for me. So I reached out to her.

Stormy was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable about the company and position she was recruiting for and she was in direct contact with the hiring manager and owner of the company. She quickly determined that my experience might not have been directly in line with the hiring company due to a difference in industry but that my experience overall still fit pretty well with what they were looking for.

She got me in for an interview right away and guided me through each step of the interviewing process. She prepped me for each interview with questions and highlighted topics that would be good for review. In the end Stormy was a major factor for me getting hired at my current employer. I'm very happy with how everything worked out and also appreciate the great effort Stormy went through to help me get this job.

Thank you Stormy, I highly recommend you to any and all looking for a new position. They would be lucky to have you represent them."
Alexander Figliolini
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Alexander was a candidate of Stormy's



"Manyah was great to work with in my process of interviewing for a new position and reaching out for a position that would fit me. If I had questions she was readily available as well as worked to make sure I was in the know."
Stephen Cass
Controls Engineer
Stephen was a candidate of Manyah's



"Manyah was professional and very pleasant to work with. She was very attentive and followed up frequently. I had a good experience with her and know she will put her best effort forward when working with you."
Robert Melson
Controls Engineer
Robert was a candidate of Manyah's



"I had a great experience working with Manyah. She brought to my attention a role that I would be a great fit for. She communicated effectively throughout the interviewing and hiring processes, and followed up after starting the position to ensure I had no lingering questions. I would highly recommend working with her if you are looking for a new opportunity in automation career fields."
Nemesio Camara
Project Manager
Nemesio was a candidate of Manyah's



"I had the distinct pleasure to work with and be guided, represented, and supported by Andy Kay, President at Global Recruiters Palmetto (GRN), during in my latest search for a new career opportunity in the custom flexible assembly and test automation/ manufacturing industry. Andy is an accomplished global specialty manufacturing senior executive, who leverages being an industry expert in combination with the global reach of the GRN network to develop strategic value propositions for qualified candidates and his long-term customers.

GRN Palmetto specializes in the talent acquisition of C-level, Executive and Senior Management positions, as well as business professionals within Engineering, Operations, Sales and Marketing in the Machine Vision, Industrial Robotics, and Industrial Automation industries. I can highly recommend Andy Kay as a trusted partner for your future employment and talent needs. Thank you for your support Andy!"
Roland Gray
Director of Sales
Roland was a candidate of Andy's



"Andy found an amazing career opportunity for me. He matched my profile with a company that was looking for someone with my credentials my values and my expectations regarding work environment and work fulfillment. He is very detail oriented and thorough with follow-ups. He will give you advices and make recommendations that are spot on.

He doesn't become an stranger once you get the job. He really creates a connection with you making you feel valuable and important. If you have the opportunity to work with him you will not regret it."
Sergio Zamora
Director of Controls Engineering
Sergio was a candidate of Andy's



"I worked with Andy Kay recently and it was an absolute wonderful experience. Andy is extremely well-versed in his field. Andy was very easy to work with and always followed-through during the interview process, making it quick and painless."
Erik Scotchlas
Manufacturing Manager
Erik was a candidate of Andy's



"Andy has a unique talent for helping people. I have had the pleasure of working with Andy and my experience with him has been nothing short of excellent. He is intelligent, hard working and most importantly, he cares about both his customers and candidates. This puts Andy in the top 1% of Professional Recruiters. I highly recommend Andy Kay."
Ken Tinnell
Manufacturing Manager
Ken was a candidate of Andy's



"I highly recommend Andy and the team at Global Recruiters of Palmetto (GRN). Andy is very knowledgeable, detailed, extremely proficient, hard working and very quick at providing and getting information. He was absolutely fantastic to work with. It was the best experience I have had with a recruiter. Therefore, I give Andy and the GRN team my utmost recommendation."
Alan Boardman
Director of Life Sciences
Alan was a candidate of Andy's



"I have worked with many different recruiters over my career. Andy is one of the rare few that actually takes time to understand me and my career goals. We have discussed several opportunities over the years and I give him great credit for bring me and my current employer together. Andy did a masterful job of matching the clients needs with the skills I offer.

Andy is a real asset to ones career growth by aligning your career aspirations with his clients needs.

If you are looking for a technical recruiter for your business or yourself, Andy is the person to contact to help your business or career achieve new heights. "
Mike Kretlow
Sr. Sales Engineer
Mike was a candidate of Andy's



"Working with Andy was a true pleasure. He listened to my goals and needs for a new employer and helped me find a great location to use my skills and abilities. He followed up with every portion of the interview process to make sure there were no issues and helped negotiate the few that there were. He was able to balance the needs of the perspective employer and employee with great care and focus. I would strongly suggest anyone to consider working with him."
Jason Barringer
Account Manager
Jason was a candidate of Andy's



"I found Andy to be very thorough and forth right in working with him on a new career opportunity. He truly wanted the right fit and what was best for both the employer and the employee candidate. he was very flexible on working with schedules and very response as we worked through the process. At the end of the day, I was able to join a great company and Andy was a big part of that. Lastly he followed up afterwards and advised he wanted to keep the door open for any future follow-up. HIGHLY RECOMMEND."
Robert Darling
Regional Sales Manager
Robert was a candidate of Andy's



"Andy was a great resource to leverage and understand my professional experience to pair me with a great organization. He was prompt, followed up constantly and evaluated several career positions that aligned to my career background accordingly."
Jonathan Jackson
Regional Sales Manager
Jonathan was a candidate of Andy's



Client Testimonials

"Working with Andy and his team has been an excellent experience. There professionalism and quality of candidates has been top notch, not to mention that they are very easy to work with and listen to our needs very well."
James DeSmet
President & CEO at CRG Automation
CRG was a client of Andy's



"Andy and his team provided us with professional support and great results. Took time to understand our needs and then quickly delivered solid candidates that turned into great hires."
Andrew Creathorn
President & CEO at Adaptec Solutions
Adaptec was a client of Andy’s



"Working with Stormy and the GRN Palmetto Team was a pleasant process. Stormy was able to locate a candidate for a specific engineering position we were needing. Her customer focus, organization, and communication with myself and the HR team allowed us to locate the ideal candidate for a full time position within a surprisingly short amount of time. I recommend discussing your technical hiring needs with Stormy and the GRN Palmetto Group."
Mike Brown
Sr. Engineering Manager of Automation at Zeus, Inc
Zeus, Inc. was a client of Stormy's



"I reached out to Global Recruiters of Palmetto (GRN) for a critical hire during my time at CRG Automation. We needed a Senior Electrical Engineer to help grow our staff. I was fortunate to work with Stormy Bryant on this hire. She helped us narrow in on the key qualities for the candidates we needed and then went and found that candidate. She was thorough in her search and very open with communication. Never once did it feel like she was not honing in on the right candidate for us. She was great to work with."
Ed Stogner
Director of Engineering at CRG Automation
CRG Automation was a client of Stormy's



"The experience working with Manyah has been great! Her communication, planning and hard work provided me with an opportunity to hire a much-needed engineer for my department. She was able to do this in relatively short order where others had not even been able to provide a candidate to consider. The candidate was qualified and serious about making a change. I look forward to working on the next hire with her."
Chad Henry
Engineering Manager at Edgewater Automation
Edgewater Automation was a client of Manyah's



"Hiring the right people for your business is one of the most important determining factors of your business success and yet, one of the hardest tasks for any manager or business owner. Finding the right candidates and convincing them to join your company is not easy and this is where Andy shines. He knows a lot of high quality candidates that actually trust him which makes the hiring process much smoother. I have been very happy with my experience using Andy's services and would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to hire people in the Industrial Automation sector."
Armin Khatoonabadi
Co-Founder & COO at Apera AI
Apera AI was a client of Andy's



"For automation experts, Andy has a strong network of colleagues he can bring to the table. His tenacity is one of his great strengths to deliver executive positions in a short time frame."
Bryan Hartwig
President at Interactive Design, Inc.
Interactive Design, Inc. was a client of Andy's



"I recently worked with Andy and his team at GRN Palmetto to fill a senior leadership position on my team. Andy's network produced quality candidates and his process ensured they were well vetted against our position requirements. Andy's timely follow up kept the process moving at a good pace and we filled the position on schedule. Andy is a true professional and the overall experience was wonderful. I will work with Andy and his team again in the future."
Scott Anair
President & CEO at Wauseon Machine & Manufacturing, Inc.
Wauseon Machine & Manufacturing, Inc. was a client of Andy's



"Andy is a true professional and detailed in his work and communications. Working with Andy was a valuable experience in this particular arena of understanding quality processes and procedures in employment strategies and opportunities. I will certainly continue to work with him the future in identifying quality candidates for positions we will look to fill and would recommend him and his group."
Joe Gemma
Chief Revenue Officer at Wauseon Machine & Manufacturing, Inc.
Wauseon Machine & Manufacturing, Inc. was a client of Andy's