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Derek Boyer

Ariella Coombs
October 22, 2015

Recruiter Info

Name: Derek Boyer Title: Sr. Recruiting Specialist Email: dboyer@proforma.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/pdboyer3 Phone: 330-881-4587 Twitter: @DerekatProforma

Company Info

    Company: Proforma Location: 8800 E. Pleasant Valley Website: www.proforma.com Careers Page: www.proforma.com/careers.htm LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/proforma Twitter: @Proforma Facebook: www.facebook.com/ProformaSupportCenter?fref=ts

For Job Candidates

Preferred Method To Be Contacted By A Candidate: Phone Preferred Process For Following Up On Application: Please feel free to reach out to me via phone or email, and I will always accept a LinkedIn connection. Things That Impress You In A Candidate: I am impressed by outstanding verbal and written communication, open and honest answering of work and career related questions, respectfulness to my time and others, and prompt follow up to messages. Things Candidates Must Include To Be Considered For Job: Industry experience Can Candidates Apply For Multiple Positions And Not Get Penalized?: Yes

Recruiter's Perspective

What's your favorite quote? Golf is the closest game to the game we call life. You get bad breaks from good shots; you get good breaks from bad shots - but you have to play the ball where it lies. -Bobby Jones What do you like to do in your free time? I like to draw, do cross puzzles, watch sports and golf in my free time. In a sentence, why do you enjoy working at your company? In our industry there is endless creativity and potential.

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