MIKE RUTHERFORD - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Mike brings a wealth of experience in client relationship management, sales, and marketing to the TalentFuse team. Mike's previous experience includes sales positions held at various technology and real estate investment firms, as well as consulting roles with firms in software development, land development and consumer luxury goods markets. After finishing business school, Mike ventured out into his mid-career years intent on continuing his success in building client relationships and achieving professional and personal growth.

Some fun stuff you may want to know:

• Complete this sentence: "If only I could fly, I'd be the happiest person alive."
  
• If you could be a character from Star Wars, who would you be and why? Yoda because looks can be very deceiving!
  
• What's your favorite thing to do on a hot summer day? Enjoy a bottle of wine on the beach
  
• What's your more endearing quality? My keen sense of sass
  
• What is your definition of success? Happiness
  

Some basic work related information:

• Work experience semiconductors, software, real estate, land development, consumer luxury goods
• Education / degrees BA, Communications, MBA
• Why recruiting or sales? Providing highly qualified talent is a remarkable solution-based sales experience.
• How did I get here? Recent relocation to San Diego from Seattle to be closer to family and soak in the sun.
• Complete this sentence: "Time goes by fastest when I am collaborating with my clients"