What it’s like to work for Handler: Tammy McElroy

Tammy McElroy is one of our search consultants. 

Tammy came to Handler after a career in education both as a teacher and a consultant developing curricula for private and public schools—she even co-authored a book “The Edutainer: Connecting the Art and Science of Teaching.

We recently asked Tammy to share her experiences working with Handler and here’s what she shared with us!

Question: What made you want to work for Handler?

Tammy: The Handler Team’s values and the opportunity to change people’s lives!

Question: What do you like about Handler’s approach to recruiting?

Tammy: Our honesty, integrity, and excitement for what we do! 

Question: What does it mean to be “100% For One Another?”

Tammy: Understanding that each and every one of us brings uniqueness and a different set of tools to the table. 

We honor, respect, and support that in all of us.

Question: What does a typical day look like for Handler? Is there such a thing as a typical day?

Tammy: Recruit, Recruit, Recruit…Work to understand the client’s needs, source for that talent, and hopefully get that candidate over the finish line. 

Question: What can you tell us “being a leader worth following” is to you?

Tammy: Someone who wants to surround himself or herself with the best.

Someone who is humble and willing to support and encourage the talent within the team. 

Most importantly, a leader worth following is a person who is humble and willing to listen to those around them.

Question: What is 1 memorable experience from your time with Handler? 

Tammy: Our Christmas party via Zoom. It was a wine tasting and charcuterie board sampling.  We made the best out of the Covid situation and really enjoyed ourselves. 

It was sheer fun that was certainly needed.

Learn more about Tammy here, and connect with her on LinkedIn.

Interested in joining Team Handler? You can apply to become a Search Consultant today.