LISA VENTURA
Lisa Ventura is the founder and principal of 1st Link Group. With over two decades’ experience in sales and performance, Lisa’s ability to build capacity for clients is unmatched. A deep understanding of human resources development, and what it takes for new hires to perform effectively ensures success for both employers and career seekers.
Senior roles at top brands like BMW to Andlauer Transportation Service have rewarded Lisa with a strong skill set in business development, sales strategy and corporate expansion. A highlight in Lisa’s portfolio is Purolator, where she received numerous accolades including the prestigious President’s Club designation.
Lisa has been in the Human Capital Services industry since 2008. Lisa put her stamp on business development and launched the Logistics, Warehousing and Industrial Sales group, catering to clients across Canada. She pioneered a methodology to ensure new hires helped to preserve and enhance clients’ corporate. As always, Lisa increased sales, optimized efficiency and enhanced strategic growth.
Lisa founded 1st Link Group in 2012. A true visionary, Lisa links client searches and hiring processes with ongoing professional development and leadership culture. In Lisa’s own words, organizational success is a result of feeding back the learning’s into future hiring activities.
Lisa takes time to enrich her community. Since 1995 Lisa has taken leadership volunteer roles and actively contributed to various charitable organizations: Big Sisters of Toronto – Match Activities, Rosalie Hall, Villa Charities and Mount Sinai Hospital Foundation Women’s Auxiliary. Lisa is committed to inclusivity. She currently volunteers with children and young adults with disabilities at organizations including The Safehaven Project for Community Living and Alternatives. Practicing active citizenship and staying true to the Canadian model of inclusion, Lisa supports The Institute for Canadian Citizenship.
Lisa is passionate about Ferrari. She is an elected member of the Executive Council of the Scuderia Ferrari Club Toronto, the second largest SFC in the world. She is also a certified yoga instructor, Certified Coach Practitioner (CCP) and Certified Master Coach Practitioner (CMP). To contact Lisa, email her .
Lisa’s drive, expertise and ability to connect at all levels of our organization is what makes her a success. Lisa’s work doesn’t end once she has completed a search. She follows the organizations and candidates alike, especially during the initial transition. She is an active listener and presents only candidates that fit my management style and the company’s corporate culture. I would recommend her to any company who wants a recruiter who delivers.
Eric Karp