Lily created Aldebaran Associates shortly after 9/11. It was a challenging time for our national economy but in many ways it was the best time to start a company dedicated to helping people advance their careers. Lily’s professional background spans 25 years of experience in business development and sales. She is an idea machine and a true entrepreneur with a love for making a difference in how people view themselves both personally and professionally.
Lily graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, which has helped fuel her natural ability to understand human nature. She is an adept relationship builder, coach, and leader. Professional recruiting and career coaching are the vehicles through which she is able to fulfill on her lifelong dream “To Create a World Where People Love What They Do.”
Lance hails from the East Coast having lived in New York, South Florida, and Atlanta. He graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a B.A. in Philosophy, and since then, Lance has worked with some of the best business coaches and mentors in the country. In 2014, he bought 50% ownership stake in Aldebaran Recruiting and now manages the Aldebaran Sales and Recruiting teams that support our operations and clients nationwide.
Lance is a subject matter expert on the topics of talent acquisition, recruiting and headhunting, staff augmentation, leadership and management training, sales, and culture building. He loves the outdoors, travelling, watching comic book movies, playing poker, and his 2 dogs Elvis and Tasha.
Jackie began her career in recruiting shortly after moving to San Diego. She graduated from the University of Colorado (Go Buffs!) with a B.S. in Sociology. After graduating she found a career in Chicago real estate, nurturing her passion of working in a fast paced environment while helping people make important decisions. She used to help people find homes, now she helps them find jobs! Jackie enjoys running, hiking, traveling, and spending time with her family. Her ability to connect with top companies and talent alike has helped her to thrive at Aldebaran Recruiting.
Brandi is a born and raised Georgia native who loves all things Southern! She graduated from the University of Georgia with a B.S. in Psychology, focusing on Child & Family Development. She prides herself on her ability to build and maintain relationships with people from all walks of life, and strives to help people reach their career goals and full potential. She is constantly bringing great value to our recruiting efforts and business expansion. She enjoys hiking, yoga, basketball, football (GO DAWGS!!), and anything on the beach. However, nothing exceeds her love for UGA and a peaceful, country landscape!
Mimi is a San Diego native along with her entire family. She is very much a family woman, with five children and two grandbabies. Her professional experience lies in business management and organization, and she keeps our sales pipeline and marketing channels smooth and seamless! She has a passion for health and wellness and loves road trips, hiking, and anything outdoors.
Amanda was born and raised just outside Detroit. After a long stint in Seattle, she made her way to San Diego in 2014. Amanda has extensive high level customer service experience credited mostly to her background in retail management. As the liaison between our clients and candidates, she is highly organized and keeps our process seamless for both parties! Amanda spends most of her spare time outside surfing, camping, and hiking. When she isn't soaking up the sun Amanda likes to craft, read, and watch professional wrestling!
Aldebaran Recruiting is a high performance recruiting and headhunting firm that specializes in marketing, advertising, media, public relations, sales, business development and operations.
