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 STRATEGIC SEARCH ASSOCIATES

BEST IN CLASS TALENT

A Boutique Talent Acquisition Firm

Providing premier IT & non-IT staffing
and executive search services enabling
our clients to bridge skill gaps and
grow their business   

 

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Recruitment Experience Matters

Over 15 Years Experience Delivering
Full Cycle Recruitment Services:

  • Direct hire/permanent placement

  • Contract to hire/temporary worker

  • Contract /temporary staffing

  • Retained search services

  • Career counseling

for globally dispersed Fortune 500 clients,

smaller entities, and candidates within the

financial services, fintech, professional services,

accounting, insurance, biotech, healthcare 

and manufacturing industries.

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 Recruitment & Executive Search

Our priority is to find the best fit for our clients and candidates.  

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Below is a sampling of the various roles we fill:

  • C-Suite Executives

    • CEO

    • CIO/CTO

    • Director

    • SVP

  • Program Managers

  • Project Managers

  • Business Analysts

  • Data Analysts

  • Financial Analysts

  • Credit Risk / Risk / Quants

  • Security Architects

  • Azure Technical Leads

  • C# / .Net Developers / Software Engineers

  • Java Developers / Software Engineers

  • Python Developers

  • Angular Architects / Tech leads

  • Architects: Enterprise, Solution, Technical, Cloud, / Azure / AWS,   Application, Infrastructure, Network, Big Data

  • Mobile  Architects

  • Application Developers

  • UI /Frontend Developers

  • Visual Designers

  • UX / UI Architects

  • UX Creative Directors

  • Investment Operations Analysts

  • Compliance Analysts

  • Accountants

  • Help Desk

  • Administrative Assistants

  • Call Center

  • Healthcare: Nurse Practioners, RNs, Physician Assistants, Technologists

Our Services

Whether you need to find top talent or your next great job opportunity we are here to help!

Having difficulty finding exceptional technical and non-technical candidates to join your organization?  Let us lighten the load and provide the support you need by:

  • Identifying and understanding your priority requirements

  • Conducting an exhaustive search for candidates with the proper skillsets and the best cultural fit for your team

Just need a consultant for a short term project? We can screen candidates for:

  • Appropriate skillset

  • Softskills

  • Culture Fit

  • Project commitment

  • Background

  • Drug Testing 

Is your resume not working for you?

We can design a professional resume that: 

  • Showcases your talents

  • Downplays your shortfalls

  • Grammatically correct

  • Properly formatted for internal and external database viewing

  • Proper keyword placement to optimize resume selection by recruiting search engines

Looking for some additional help in growing your career? We can assist with:​

  • LinkedIn setup & optimization

  • Interview prep

  • Cover letters

  • Offer negotiations

  • Resignation letters

  • New grad career search

About

Regina Dowd, Founder and CEO of Strategic Search Associates, LLC

                                               Regina Dowd is the Founder and CEO of Strategic Search Associates, LLC.

Prior to founding Strategic Search Associates, she was a Senior Talent Acquisition Account Manager and member of the Board of Directors of TSR Consulting Services, Inc, (TSRI), a NASDAQ company founded in 1969 with current annual revenue of ~95M+.  In her role as an inside director, she was responsible for reviewing quarterly and annual financial statements, making recommendations regarding the company’s strategic roadmap, financial health, executive compensation along with addressing shareholder concerns. In her capacity of Senior Account Manager, she was responsible for opening, managing, and achieving top supply base rankings for her complex accounts including a large global professional services/big 4 accounting firm (40B revenue), an industry leading financial information/analytics/credit rating agency, and a large global investment bank (~1.5T AUM).   Regina also has strong experience within the healthcare industry where, earlier in her career, she served as a hospital administrator at New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center (NYP-WCMC) developing the first computerized tracking system for physician profiling and served as the medical / nursing subject matter expert working alongside the Ernst & Young (EY) team playing a pivotal role in the development and implementation of the first electronic medical record (EMR).  Regina’s broad experience and entrepreneurial spirit makes her an excellent choice to successfully lead Strategic Search Associates into the future.

Regina Dowd, Director, TSR, Inc.  - NASDAQ Closing Bell Ceremony - 8/7/2017

NASDAQ Closing Bell Ceremony - August 4, 2017

Chris Hughes, President, CEO

Joseph F. Hughes, Chairman of the Board

Regina M. Dowd, Director

 

 A few of the places where my clients have landed corporate positions in the past:

* Strategic Search Associates, LLC is not an affiliate of any of the above companies.

Testimonials

 

I am especially proud of the relationships

I have cultivated through the years:

 

​"Regina is one of the most delightful people I had the pleasure of working for in my career.

Not only did she have a unique ability to keep our team organized and on schedule,

but her constant communication helped lift our spirits in challenging situations.

She is the best at what she does with top Tier IT resources.  Her humor and empathy fostered a

comforting work environment, and will miss her warming presence.

I highly recommend working with Regina. Always wishing her the best!!" 

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~ Enterprise CyberSecurity, Information Security, IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) SME 

                (Consultant at a Professional Services, Assurance & Accounting Firm w/ 40B Rev)

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"Regina Dowd is absolutely the best at what she does. Never in the history of being a contractor

did I feel so welcomed and hands on with a staffing agency because of Regina!

She is in contact and truly cares about how her resources are performing and cares deeply

about overall placement satisfaction of the contractor. Regina is hands down the master of her craft,

and she has earned me as a lifelong, loyal follower. She always makes time to discuss matters

big or small, or even to just check in. I believe Regina to be the best around,

and would never hesitate to recommend her...Blown away with Regina's dedication." 

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~ Senior Program Manager, SAFe 5, CSM, RTE ~

                     (Consultant at a Global Investment Bank w/~1.5T AUM)

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"Having worked with Regina since 2011, she is without a doubt, the most meticulous and

saavy woman in the industry. She works hard for her clients and candidates and they respect her

for her fine attention to detail. There is no one I would trust more in the industry."

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~ Director of Recruitment ~

   (Technical Staffing Company)

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"I recently had the pleasure of working with Strategic Search Associates when I decided to return

to the workforce.  They provided me with phenomenal support for my personal situation and

hands on help building a resume profile.  Their positive energy motivated me to deepen my job search effort, eventually, ending up with successful results: a job offer perfectly suited for me!!"

~ Audit Analyst ~

   (Healthcare System)

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"Regina has helped many of my long-time colleagues and former clients source highly qualified talent.

She goes the extra ten miles to figure out, and the find, the right fit.

Fewer interviews, more homeruns. She's best of the best!"

~ Anonymous ~

 

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"During my seven years working at Ernst & Young via TSR consulting, Regina efficiently and professionally

ensured that my engagement with this top tier company was properly managed.

Regina diligently kept me informed through the interview process and advocated and negotiated on my behalf

with Ernst & Young throughout my seven-year tenure. She was prompt in ensuring that my contract was kept current and extended as needed in a timely manner. She also responded promptly to my all my inquiries and requests.

Very importantly, she took the time to develop rapport and understand me as a person

so that she could represent me better to the client. I would gladly work with Regina again!

For those seeking an Executive Recruiter, Regina Dowd is the unequivocal choice.

Her skills and dedication are unparalleled.!"

~ L. Judy Wilson, MBA, PMP ~

Senior Program and Project Manager  Consultant

 (Big 4 Consulting)​

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" I highly recommend @ReginaDowd. She made the entire process easy and seamless,

consistently delivering quality results and eliminating all the guesswork for me as a client.

Her enthusiasm and knowledge are truly impressive,

benefiting both clients in search of top talent and candidates seeking their next opportunity.

She is a true professional who gets results."

~ Jacquelyn Tarczali ~

Senior IT Project Manager

 

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" During my career transition in 2025, I collaborated with Regina.

Her guidance, expertise, and tailored approach were instrumental in enhancing my resume,

honing my interview skills, and formulating a clear strategy for my future career endeavors.

Regina's capacity to comprehend my objectives, deliver practical advice, and extend support was invaluable.

She possesses extensive knowledge and is genuinely committed to her clients' success.

I wholeheartedly endorse Regina to anyone in need of career guidance,

as she is a tremendous asset for those aiming to navigate their professional paths with assurance."

~ Jacqueline Orban Caceres, MBA, CSM, SAFe, POPM ~

Finance & Technology Management Professional

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