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Patrick Ropella is an executive search consultant, an author, and a corporate keynote speaker. As an executive search consultant, he has successfully supplied top executives to many international corporations that are some of the top 100 largest companies in the world. These companies have included such names as DOW, DuPont, Exxon, Georgia Pacific, SONY, Anderson Windows, GE-Silicone, Clorox, Pfizer, BASF, PPG, Monsanto, Revlon, Baxter Labs, Johnson & Johnson, Shell, Sherwin Williams Paints, and many more.[1]
His company, The Ropella Group, is one of the world’s leading Executive Search and Consulting firms specializing in the Chemical, Consumer Products, Technology, Energy, and Healthcare Industries. He continues to expand The Ropella Group from its Pensacola, FL headquarters, and focuses on service offerings such as executive search, consult search, company search and leadership transformation. The Ropella Group also provides risk assessment and crisis management training for first responders, Homeland Security and corporate clients.[2]
His strong expertise in [[1]], marketing and [business development] makes Patrick Ropella an in-demand speaker and consultant, which leads him to travel regularly across the US. A few of his keynote appearances include his giving the Commencement Address at the ITT Technical College; and the Talent Management Conference at the University of West Florida and at Human Resource and Executive Search Conferences across the globe.[1]
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Due to his repeatedly having to search, screen and score the best high level candidates for major-corporations over the past 25+ years, he has developed a very successful proprietary program called the SMART Search System to aid his company, and his clients.[3] This system is thoroughly covered in his book The Right Hire, and he also has developed specialized tools to enable hiring teams to use his selection process themselves and get similar results.
Patrick Ropella is also an extensive writer. His latest book, The Right Hire, focuses on how a company can properly assess a candidate to ensure that they are able to discern which one is the best candidate – not just a visible one. He has also written 50 plus articles which have appeared in multiple languages in many different trade magazines, business magazines and newspapers, some of which include Entrepreneur, Selling Power, Chemical Week, Pharma Chem [2], BioDiesel [3], LifeScienceLeader [4], and many more. His writings have also been published in other countries, including Germany, Italy, Latin America and Asia.[1]
As part of his business, Mr. Ropella also stays very active as a member of many different trade groups, [economic development] partnerships and professional associations. He continues to grow and diversify The Ropella Group and has won many awards, grants, and other recognition.
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Major Achievements & Awards[edit]
Received the Governor’s Business Diversification Award from the state of Florida – for the Entrepreneurship category, presented by Governor Charlie Christ.[4]
Was awarded the 2008 Growth Company of the Year Award, presented by the High Growth Business Club of Pensacola, Florida. [5]
Was given the Top 20 Companies for Working Families Award, the Family Champion of the Year Award, and the Employees’ Choice Award, presented by Families Count.
Received the Sustained Growth Award for an Expanding Business, presented by Team Santa Rosa, FL.
Recognized with the Business of the Month award, presented by Santa Rosa, FL Chamber of Commerce.[6]
Books & Other Materials[edit]
The Right Hire, ©2010, ISBN 978-0-615-41439-3
Patrick Ropella has 50+ Articles published in the following magazines, journals, and newspapers:
Entrepreneur; Chemical Market Reporter; C&EN; Chemical Engineering; ChemicalWeek; SDA Daily; Happi; Clinical Leader; Pharma & Bio Ingredients; PharmaChem; Ethanol Producer; BioDiesel Magazine; Coatings World; ICIS; Life Science Leader; NutraCos; NutraCos Cosmetics; SOFW International Journal of Applied Science; Today's Chemist; Recruiting Trends; SCCoop Newsletter; CEP Magazine; Specialty Chemicals Magazine; HR.com; Search-Consult Online; Recruiting Trends; IRC News; The Fordyce Letter; Employment Digest.com; and Pensacola Business Journal.[1]
Community Involvement[edit]
The Ropella Group is a strong believer in giving to various charitable causes. Financial gifts are given on a regular basis to the following charities through Ropella Gives Back Foundation:[7]
Japan Disaster Relief; [International Medical Corp]; [For The Hungry]; World Vision; Save The Children; Baptist Global Response; Convoy of Hope; Samaritan’s Purse; Operation Blessing; Wells In Africa; American Leprosy Missions; Operation Smile; Joshua Fund; Shoebox Christmas; Lifeshield; KLOVE; Voice of Martyrs; Cleaning For A Reason; and more.
The Ropella Group and its employees also give back through their time, talent, and treasure to the following charitable programs:
Adopt-A-Class; Adopt-A-Highway; Adopt-A-House; Adopt-A-Mom; Adopt-A-Family; Adopt-A-Prison; the Disabled American Veterans; 4-H and other worthy organizations.
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Patrick Ropella; http://www.ropella.com/images/uploads/nichePDFs/Patrick-Ropella-Bio.pdf
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lhq7lfZjzxg&feature=plcp
- ^ http://www.happi.com/articles/2011/08/human-capital-management
- ^ Governor’s Business Diversification Award; http://www.srpressgazette.com/news/business-5010-milton-governor.html
- ^ High Growth Business Club; http://www.inweekly.net/article.asp?artID=8142
- ^ Team Santa Rosa; http://teamsantarosa.com/enews/nov08_iaw.htm
- ^ http://www.ropella.com/index.php/index/why_ropella/ropella_gives_back/
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Patrick Ropella is an executive search consultant, an author, and a corporate keynote speaker. As an executive search consultant, he has successfully supplied top executives to many international corporations that are some of the top 100 largest companies in the world. These companies have included such names as DOW, DuPont, Exxon, Georgia Pacific, SONY, Anderson Windows, GE-Silicone, Clorox, Pfizer, BASF, PPG, Monsanto, Revlon, Baxter Labs, Johnson & Johnson, Shell, Sherwin Williams Paints, and many more.[1]
His company, The Ropella Group, is one of the world’s leading Executive Search and Consulting firms specializing in the Chemical, Consumer Products, Technology, Energy, and Healthcare Industries. He continues to expand The Ropella Group from its Pensacola, FL headquarters, and focuses on service offerings such as executive search, consult search, company search and leadership transformation. The Ropella Group also provides risk assessment and crisis management training for first responders, Homeland Security and corporate clients.[2]
His strong expertise in [[5]], marketing and [business development] makes Patrick Ropella an in-demand speaker and consultant, which leads him to travel regularly across the US. A few of his keynote appearances include his giving the Commencement Address at the ITT Technical College; and the Talent Management Conference at the University of West Florida and at Human Resource and Executive Search Conferences across the globe.[1]
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Due to his repeatedly having to search, screen and score the best high level candidates for major-corporations over the past 25+ years, he has developed a very successful proprietary program called the SMART Search System to aid his company, and his clients.[3] This system is thoroughly covered in his book The Right Hire, and he also has developed specialized tools to enable hiring teams to use his selection process themselves and get similar results.
Patrick Ropella is also an extensive writer. His latest book, The Right Hire, focuses on how a company can properly assess a candidate to ensure that they are able to discern which one is the best candidate – not just a visible one. He has also written 50 plus articles which have appeared in multiple languages in many different trade magazines, business magazines and newspapers, some of which include Entrepreneur, Selling Power, Chemical Week, Pharma Chem [6], BioDiesel [7], LifeScienceLeader [8], and many more. His writings have also been published in other countries, including Germany, Italy, Latin America and Asia.[1]
As part of his business, Mr. Ropella also stays very active as a member of many different trade groups, [economic development] partnerships and professional associations. He continues to grow and diversify The Ropella Group and has won many awards, grants, and other recognition.
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Major Achievements & Awards[edit]
Received the Governor’s Business Diversification Award from the state of Florida – for the Entrepreneurship category, presented by Governor Charlie Christ.[4]
Was awarded the 2008 Growth Company of the Year Award, presented by the High Growth Business Club of Pensacola, Florida. [5]
Was given the Top 20 Companies for Working Families Award, the Family Champion of the Year Award, and the Employees’ Choice Award, presented by Families Count.
Received the Sustained Growth Award for an Expanding Business, presented by Team Santa Rosa, FL.
Recognized with the Business of the Month award, presented by Santa Rosa, FL Chamber of Commerce.[6]
Books & Other Materials[edit]
The Right Hire, ©2010, ISBN 978-0-615-41439-3
Patrick Ropella has 50+ Articles published in the following magazines, journals, and newspapers:
Entrepreneur; Chemical Market Reporter; C&EN; Chemical Engineering; ChemicalWeek; SDA Daily; Happi; Clinical Leader; Pharma & Bio Ingredients; PharmaChem; Ethanol Producer; BioDiesel Magazine; Coatings World; ICIS; Life Science Leader; NutraCos; NutraCos Cosmetics; SOFW International Journal of Applied Science; Today's Chemist; Recruiting Trends; SCCoop Newsletter; CEP Magazine; Specialty Chemicals Magazine; HR.com; Search-Consult Online; Recruiting Trends; IRC News; The Fordyce Letter; Employment Digest.com; and Pensacola Business Journal.[1]
Community Involvement[edit]
The Ropella Group is a strong believer in giving to various charitable causes. Financial gifts are given on a regular basis to the following charities through Ropella Gives Back Foundation:[7]
Japan Disaster Relief; [International Medical Corp]; [For The Hungry]; World Vision; Save The Children; Baptist Global Response; Convoy of Hope; Samaritan’s Purse; Operation Blessing; Wells In Africa; American Leprosy Missions; Operation Smile; Joshua Fund; Shoebox Christmas; Lifeshield; KLOVE; Voice of Martyrs; Cleaning For A Reason; and more.
The Ropella Group and its employees also give back through their time, talent, and treasure to the following charitable programs:
Adopt-A-Class; Adopt-A-Highway; Adopt-A-House; Adopt-A-Mom; Adopt-A-Family; Adopt-A-Prison; the Disabled American Veterans; 4-H and other worthy organizations.
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