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ABOUT US
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IQ Clarity is your partner in talent acquisition and sourcing strategy. We connect companies with exceptional resources for project work and direct-hire initiatives. Our team strives to find the best possible match for all of those we serve in a transparent, thoughtful, and cost-effective manner.
OUR SERVICES
Consulting
Direct Hire Recruiting
Sourcing and Talent Acquisition Partnership
Service Provider Referrals
MEET OUR TEAM
TED HELLMUTH
Founder and Managing Director
As the Founder & GM of IQ Clarity, Ted is continuously seeking to disrupt the technology recruiting industry. He has over fifteen years of experience helping Colorado companies find solutions to their most complex technology and talent acquisition initiatives. Prior to starting IQ Clarity, he was a Talent Acquisition Consultant for Comcast / NBCUniversal. He also spent more than a decade with one of the world’s largest staffing firms. Ted received a Bachelor’s Degree from University of Colorado at Boulder and his MBA from the University of Colorado at Denver. While he is not scouring the web for top engineering talent, Ted enjoys spending time in the mountains with his wife and three children.
KATIE DOBLE
Vice President, Creative and General Staffing Operations
Katie Doble is an obsessive connector and self-proclaimed friend hoarder. She translated that innate ability to connect and build strong relationships into a successful career as an award-winning headhunter, working for more than 12 years to help Fortune 500 companies and job seekers find one another. She started her career in marketing before getting her start in recruiting working with one of the world’s largest staffing firms focusing on creative and marketing roles. Katie received a bachelor’s degree from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. She lives in Denver with her husband, whom she met after first connecting on LinkedIn, and their dog. Katie and her dog have matching heterochromatic eyes. Katie was the 2021 recipient of First Descents’ Out Living It Award and is a stage 4 cancer survivor.
ETHAN GRIESEMER
Director of Business Development, Colorado
Ethan was the first sales hire for the company and comes with 8 years' experience selling services and SaaS. He excels at building relationships around trust, collaboration, and delivery. During his time with IQ Clarity, the company has seen its revenue increase three-fold as the sales team has continued to grow. He is currently pursuing is MBA from the University of Denver and enjoys time in the mountains running trails or exploring with his wife and dog.
MIKE KYLE
Director of Business Development, Texas
Mike has spent the last 16 years working for two of the biggest staffing firms in the world where he was consistently a top 5 producer in the technology staffing space. During that time he’s helped hundreds of companies find that hard to find IT Talent. When not working, you can find him taking his wife and 3 kids hunting, fishing and anything else that can be done outdoors.
KEVIN CARTER
Account Manager
Kevin Carter has spent the last 8 years in the recruiting and staffing world, where he has helped countless companies find qualified IT talent. While he was born and raised in California, he currently specializes in Software Development in the Austin, Texas market. When he’s not recruiting, Kevin is a senior writer for an entertainment news website covering TV and film, and he also recently published his first novel. When he’s not doing all of that, he can typically be found traveling with his wife, Jennifer, or working with a non-profit that they support.
KASSIDY FARINA
Manager of Recruiting
Kassidy has been with IQ Clarity since 2018 and successfully worked her way into our Lead Technical Recruiter role. She first discovered recruiting as a Healthcare Recruiter and quickly found her niche in Tech Recruiting. The specialized recruiting she is completing requires in-depth knowledge of the IT sector and the skills to find less-active candidates in the industry as well as the knowledge and genuine interest in her clients and their culture, needs and upcoming projects. Kassidy has her BS from Colorado State University and is a Colorado Native. Outside of work, Kassidy is a frequent concert-goer, a proud dog mom, and spends lots of time with her 2 nieces on the weekends.
SAMANTHA GRASSMICK
Technical Recruiter
Samantha has been recruiting since graduating from Colorado State University’s Business College in 2019. Since then, she has thrived as a top performer and continues to bring success and collaboration to our team. Samantha has been successful in both the Denver and Austin markets for contract and permanent positions. In her free time, Samantha enjoys spending time with her cat and dog, going to concerts, and traveling around Colorado!
ROBBY STEWART
Technical Recruiter
Robby is a strong Technical Recruiter with 3+ years of experience handling the full life cycle of recruiting and creating meaningful connections with job searchers. He has a vast knowledge of the IT space to pinpoint the perfect candidates to mesh well with the culture and progress of his clients. Robby has his BS from Colorado State University and is a well-seasoned traveler. In his free time Robby enjoys live music, building connections and is eager to learn everything this world has to offer.
EMMA ARMSTRONG
Technical Recruiter
Emma joined IQ Clarity in 2022 after discovering her passion for Technical Recruiting. She graduated from Miami University with a Bachelor of Science in Education because it has always been her mission to help others achieve their goals. However, after speaking with a recruiter about an open childcare position, her passion was ignited, and she quickly dove head-first into the world of recruiting. She found her expertise in the IT and Tech field and translated her strong organizational skills with her innate ability to build strong, genuine relationships to quickly become a valuable and collaborative member of the team. Outside of work, Emma loves spending time with her partner and dog, Celia, as well as cooking delicious vegan meals, listening to podcasts, and hiking in the mountains.
LISA LEFEVER
Senior Sourcer
Lisa develops and implements creative strategies to engage with the most sought-after technology expertise in the country. She has helped some of the top engineering teams in Colorado find talent to meet their most specialized needs. Lisa has her BA from the University of Colorado. After a long day digging through Github profiles, she can be found laying out skaters on the roller derby track or playing CS:GO with friends online.
ANN KOPETSKY
Creative Recruiter
Ann's batteries are recharged when she helps good people transition to their next professional challenge. After starting her career in digital marketing (ranging from a small, boutique agency to a large retailer), her interest in recruiting was piqued when working with a Denver recruiter for her own job search. Ann transitioned to the recruiting industry, focusing for several years on creative and digital marketing roles before working in tech recruitment and then the energy sector. Ann lives in Milwaukee with her husband and two daughters. When she’s not recruiting, she spends her days playing pretend with her four-year-old and chasing her very busy baby around the house.
KATIE TAFT
Director of Business Operations
Katie joined IQ Clarity in 2021 and brings over a decade of administrative and HR expertise. She enjoys working on the business operations side because there is always something new to learn, research, and improve. She has a strong background in multiple industries including tech, healthcare, and education. In her free time, Katie enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 dogs, baking, and fashion design.
© IQ Clarity 2023, An Equal Opportunity Employer
Colorado: 720-549-2224
Texas: 972-214-2595
info@iqclarity.com
14143 Denver W Pkwy #100, Golden, CO 80401
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