Entrepreneurship may be a road less traveled, but it’s a journey everyone deserves. In that vein, both men and women are picking up the entrepreneurial torch, but women are more influential. Breaking through the traditional mindset, today’s superwomen are building a resounding presence through sheer will and hard work. With increasing participation, they are setting benchmarks in every domain, from IT to finance, fashion or others. Kiara Streater, CEO, and President of Extraordinary Headhunters LLC, stands out as an ace entrepreneur within this ecosystem. She has over 15 years of hands-on expertise optimizing multibillion-dollar businesses with a proven consistency in revenue and profit. Her expertise includes creating market opportunities, growth-driven strategies, and implementing sophisticated research-based solutions. Simply put, she is a remarkable woman who leads by example, lives with purpose, and inspires others to step outside the box.
Her journey, however, has been a total roller coaster. At one point, she had a traumatic brain injury that nearly disrupted her life. But being tenacious, she fought back. She also found support from her family, especially her husband and business partner, who helped her unleash her hidden potential. After recovering, she promised herself to dedicate her life to the service of others. This is where the idea of a holistic organization that bridges firms and talents was born. Through Extraordinary Headhunters, Kiara is uncovering glowing opportunities for those who need them, as well as contributing to economic growth.
Recently, Business Talk Magazine had the privilege of interviewing this exemplary entrepreneur for their upcoming issue, “The 10 Most Successful Entrepreneurs Revamping the Future, 2022.” The following excerpt shines a light on Kiara’s altruistic leadership, as well as the innovative ways her brainchild is excelling in the staffing realm.
A CLOSER INSIGHT OF THE FIRM
Extraordinary Headhunters LLC is a woman-led recruiting firm in Colombia, SC, known for providing innovative staffing solutions. It facilitates jobs in healthcare, warehousing, customer service, administrative assistance, engineering and expert-level manufacturing, and more areas. The firm’s fortitude lies in bridging the gap between job seekers and opportunities by providing critical prospects to talented individuals. “We take pride in being an award-winning creative staffing agency in Columbia,” claims Kiara. They prioritize client satisfaction and have a team of skilled recruiters who ensure an efficient recruitment process at affordable rates. In doing so, they take pride in forming life-changing career partnerships.
Extraordinary Headhunters was founded with a mission to excel exceedingly in the recruitment sphere. Standing at the helm, Kiara aims to uphold the tradition of excellence. With well-planned solutions and operations-based resources, the firm is playing an instrumental role in its domain. In the past 3 years, it has fortified relations with its clients, as well as the talents it hired. It’s on a constant drive to match the right people with appropriate job positions and companies. Although they are a small minority enterprise, they take pride in serving clients across USA, as well as other countries.
ENVISIONING BEYOND THE BOTTOMLINE
To ensure that the right people find the right job, Extraordinary Headhunters goes above and beyond the traditional ways. Integrity is its core value, and everyone onboard maintains it to the letter. Kiara believes that every talent has its indivisible value, but to identify and connect it with prospects is a strenuous job. Her venture, however, works on a flexible model that adheres to industrial modifications and meets expectations. It has efficient systems that replace the traditional ways of sourcing talents and getting timely responses from interested applicants. “We utilize digital platforms, like social media platforms and online business pages to democratize new and exciting opportunities whenever they are available,” says Kiara. Moreover, it helps in building a sustainable network and reach in different locations.
With the phygital model, the firm transacts businesses on a larger scale. At the same time, it ensures that deserving applicants are appointed to business needs. This showcases that Extraordinary Headhunters is not only after profits, but also focused on promoting positivity. In doing so, the firm is developing a global community where businesses thrive, and people excel in their dream jobs.
In a meaningful way, this demonstrates Kiara’s inherent generosity and the leader she is. She has focused on forging strong relationships through competitive solutions since her debut in the corporate world. This philosophy assists her in leading a successful entrepreneurial career. Her tenacious attitude, stellar ethics, and unwavering determination have kept her focused on her goal of delivering excellence.
BEYOND COMPETITION IN A FIERCE MARKET
The recruitment industry has always been one of the fiercely competitive segments. Every organization is looking for the best talents, and recruitment agencies are constantly trying alternative sources to meet requirements. Extraordinary Headhunters outperform the scenario with its experience and collaborative resources. “The fact that we’ve been in the industry for a long time is one of our major USPs,” says Kiara. It helps them handle varied concerns of hiring, be it for SMEs/MSMEs or large enterprises from different industries. Simultaneously, digitization plays a critical role in picking up the pace. The metaverse is everyone’s playing field, and Extraordinary Headhunter isn’t left behind. It helps in reaching out to potential clients and, ultimately, the targeted audience. “We send out proposals and even set up online presentations to firms to help them understand how we can meet their HR and recruiting needs,” explains Kiara. As if this isn’t enough, the firm constantly updates its website with information regarding itself and its services. Last but not least, the firm posts daily updates about itself and the staffing industry on social media.
Kiara also mentions that the innate ability to see beyond profits and having a worthwhile vision is a key USP. “We are on this journey to provide bright and sustainable opportunities and change people’s lives,” says Kiara. Her wholesome thinking makes her stand apart from others in the same arena. She had to go through a lot before she could enjoy the rewards of her labor. And it is because of those trials and tribulations that she has grown into a strong CEO and an inspiring leader.
BACKED BY EXTENSIVE R&D
To maintain fortitude and creativity, R&D has always been essential in the recruitment industry. It gives recruiters access to the most up-to-date employment statistics and keeps them informed about new firm formations. Simultaneously, it helps to get valuable insights to make more informed decisions towards business operations. Extraordinary Headhunters follow these aspects to the letter. According to Kiara, R&D helps in building the core of a recruiter. She says, “A recruiter needs to determine what motivates a person to work, understand how companies create jobs, and decide on the qualifications they are looking for, which is where R&D comes in.” It helps her company to improve policies and develop a better set of guidelines for its services. The R&D tools used by the team constantly raise the bar of quality and curate new ideas to level up client satisfaction.
Kiara also plays an instrumental role in the company’s R&D. Her extensive background in business development, hiring, interviewing, cold calling, and benefits/payroll processing aids her firm in meeting needs with intrinsic insights. She is also a technology maven and an expert in using MCS, FISS, COMPUDATA, PECOS, PETS, I-Flow, QMS 360, MCSDT, PSUP, EDI software, and tools. Needless to say, these tools are the secret sauce behind the firm’s roaring success. She is always open to new ideas and feedback, be it from her employees or close ones. She is a lifelong learner who feels there is always a potential for development. It has enabled her and her firm to adapt to the changing client needs and the industry landscape.
UNBOWED TO COVID-19
It’s no surprise that the pandemic wreaked havoc on the recruitment industry, as well as the livelihoods of the talent pool. For Extraordinary Headhunters, the first few months were hard for everyone on board. But, their noble goal remained unwaivered by any external factors. Although unprepared for the spontaneous business closures and public health emergencies, they acted proactively. Using digital mediums to stay connected and move forward, the firm overpowered the obstacles that came unannounced. Besides this, Kiara states that they have partnered with many healthcare organizations in Colombia to provide free COVID tests for everyone who needs it.
THE TEAM BEHIND THE STERLING ACTIONS
“A great vision without great people is irrelevant.”
While the firm has adapted many technological and demographic transitions so far, one thing that remains constant is the team. Extraordinary Headhunters isn’t just a business endeavor but also a holistic ecosystem of stalwarts. ‘Integrity’, ‘Sincerity’ and ‘Trust’ are their guiding ethos, and the team goes to every extent to ensure it. The ability to communicate effectively and collaborate are their notable qualities. “Everyone here is encouraged to learn how to listen and discuss ideas so that they may make better judgments as a team,” says Kiara. And their teamwork keeps them connected, be it in the office or a remote environment. Everyone works proactively and is always ready for tasks that may require additional assistance.
The dynamism helps in onboarding clients with a value-added approach. This entails gathering the relevant information from clients in order to provide the promised services. “We work closely with all our clients, and we use a personal approach for each of them. We see that every client feels valued by creating strategies that are unique for each of them,” elucidates Kiara.
MANY FEATHRS ON THE CAP
In her conquest to creating the fastest women-led recruitment enterprise in Colombia, Kiara has shown her prowess. However, being a torchbearer of woman empowerment is what makes her truly proud. According to her, being recognized as a reckoning leader has been the driving force in making new strides. Her sheer will and congeniality have bestowed her with many achievements and honorary positions. She sits in honorable positions in many prestigious foundations like:
- Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce (Board of Trustee)
- Advisory Business Council for the Benedict College Women’s College
- SC Chamber of Commerce Business Council
- Columbia Chamber of Commerce Business Council
- Forbes Business Council
- Contributor for Columbia
- Greenville Business Monthly,
- United Ways Women in Philanthropy
Few of the notable awards she has won are listed below:
- 2021 Business Spotlight Honoree (Business Spotlight Program, City of Columbia)
- Sheen Magazine Awards 2021
- Women of Influence 2021 (Columbia Regional Business Report)
- Front Page Cover (Sheen Magazine)
- Induction at Marquis Who’s Who
A LUMINOUS FUTURE LIES AHEAD
With consistency and determination, Kiara is envisioning a radiant future for herself and her company. And the focus will be centered on changing the lives of people who want prosperity. This includes her employees, who have been her greatest assets since the inception. Working on these horizons, Kiara and her team aim to tap into new opportunities and build reach with enterprises and new talent pools. “I want to continue to take advantage of this opportunity by always delivering nothing but the best services to my clients. Moreover, I also want to make applicants feel that my company wants to build a long-lasting relationship with them,” asserts Kiara.
A FEW LINES OF HER CORE LEARNING
For Readers: “There is no easy way to success. Life is full of challenges, but we must not let them stop us from reaching our dreams. We must always choose to move forward each day, no matter how difficult things maybe.”
For young aspirers: “Be kind to yourself. Believe that you have what it takes to change your life for the better. Stop thinking about self-limiting thoughts and having doubts about yourself. Instead, be resilient and choose to persevere.”
“Learning how to trust in yourself and to believe in your capabilities can be a game-changer! You got this!” – Kiara Streater
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