What is an Interim Executive?

An Interim Executive is a mid to c-level executive who supplements an organizations existing workforce as needed to meet fluctuating requirements for additional expertise without being constrained by the costs and time frame of a permanent hire.  Many companies are appreciating the benefits of tapping into the talents of a selected group of proven, high caliber talent.  These interim professionals range from functional heads and technical specialists to C-level executives, across a wide range of disciplines and sectors.  Unlike a “temp to hire” or a “consultant”, the professionals contract for a specific time period or deliverable.

When would you use an Interim Executive

• Bridging permanent recruitment gaps
• Sudden vacancy (resignations, dismissals, death, injury, illnesses, disability, maternity leave)
• Managing turnarounds
• “Holding down the Fort”, pending a final decision on a senior level appointment
• Managing change of culture, strategy, policy structure
• Taking charge of specific projects such as launching a new product or service
• Part-time management when circumstances don’t warrant a full time role
• Post merger/acquisition management – stepping in to stabilize a situation following a merger or acquisition or pre-sale when a leader has stepped out before the sale is consummated
• Applying special expertise or knowledge on a project that is outside the company’s core competency

What is the process of acquiring an Interim Executive?

Placing an interim executive is a very personalized process of assessing the needs of our client and then finding the best person possible to meet them for a pre-determined period of time, generally 3, 6, 9 or 12 months.  First we ask the right questions and do a lot of listening in regards to the nature of the work, the skills that are needed and any special circumstances that need to be addressed.  Then, the process is put in motion to match the need with the most qualified interim.

Every day I am asked, “What does External Resources, Inc. do?”  I love that question.  We do amazing things. At External Resources, Incorporated we partner with your company as your trusted advisers to provide information, resources, new opportunities and technologies that create a path towards success and profitability.  We accomplish this goal through discovery of your company’s mission, evaluation of possible process gaps and presenting for your consideration, solutions and resources to reach your objectives.

Here are a few examples of the solutions we provide:

1. Experienced C-Level Executive Interims
2. Highly Skilled Software programmers and customized programming
3. Skilled project manager
4. Applicable technical and business solutions

I would like to highlight a few of our Interim Executives.

Please take a few minutes to browse through these brief bio’s.  Feel free to let me know if you have any additional questions.  Keep in mind that you do not have to hire a full time Executive.  It may be feasible for your company with both size and budget to have an Interim Executive for a few days a week, allowing you access to the very best.

External Resources, Inc. is your support staff, providing you with Innovative Executives and Technical Solutions.

Meet a few of our Professionals

Interim CEO

S.S is an experienced, progressive, results-driven Executive with a track record of impressive business development.  Skilled in organizational management in a changing environment with an emphasis on financial analysis, planning and leadership development.  He has a track record of reducing overall expenses by more than 50% while increasing operating income by more than 85%.

R.H. has been a successful and effective professional in the non-profit sector as a program director, executive director and fundraiser for over 30 years.  He has served on a variety of non-profit boards and community collaborations in the San Francisco Bay Area and Central Valley.  He has also served as an adjunct professor and lecturer in the areas of non-profit management and sociology a the University of the Pacific and the California State University, East Bay.

Interim CMO

F.S. develops creative marketing plans.  As an innovative, creative executive with strong skills in strategic planning, he possesses successful, progressive experience in creating and implementing plans that present a clear branding message to a target audience netting desired results. He has created and implemented marketing and design marketing strategies for a national manufacturer that grew sales from $1.2 million to $82 million in three years.  F.F. was selected twice by the Presidential Commission as one of the 100 most creative marketing professionals in America.  He is highly distinguished and carries many notable honors.

Interim CFO

C.C. comes to External Resources, Inc. with considerable experience in Administration, Internal Auditing, Finance and Project Management.  She has over 20 years experience in complex healthcare and local government organization.  She has developed policies and procedures to establish standards of excellence for Organization-Wide Administration, Customer Services, Internal Audit and Computer System Design that produced strong and sustainable results.

Process Designer

T.G. is a successful business analyst, technical writer, and project manager, with over 20 years of consulting experience in the manufacturing, brokerage, software, healthcare, telecommunications, banking and bio-tech industries.  His wealth of experience (managing installations of financial and human resource systems; providing in-depth business analysis that results in comprehensive documentation customized for each client’s business objectives; and developing creative training materials that have helped employees become more productive business resources), is the cornerstone of his commitment to deliver high-quality business solutions to Fortune 500 companies throughout Northern California and the United States.

External Resources, Inc. provides high quality interim Executives for the diverse industrial base found in the San Francisco and surrounding Bay Area locations.

Our interim CEOs, CFOs, COOs (and other titles) are professionals in their fields who add objectivity, fresh perspectives, and depth to the management team.

Our Interim Executives have 15+ years of senior level experience.  They are seasoned leaders with proven abilities in their fields of expertise and understand the importance of working quickly to provide productive change for your company.

Our highly qualified software programmers and project managers are prepared to offer you the skills and competencies that you might be unable to attract as a permanent hire.  We bear the hiring responsibility, sending them in to complete your projects in less time than you might experience with a less-qualified resource.   You will benefit from the skill and knowledge that comes with years of experience yet not be burdened by the responsibility of a permanent hire.

External Resources, Inc. provides high quality interim Executives for the Sacramento and surrounding metropolitan areas.

Our interim CEOs, CFOs, COOs (and other titles) are professionals in their fields who add objectivity, fresh perspectives, and depth to the management team.

Our Interim Executives have 15+ years of senior level experience.  They are seasoned leaders with proven abilities in their fields of expertise and understand the importance of working quickly to provide productive change for your company.

Our highly qualified software programmers and project managers are prepared to offer you the skills and competencies that you might be unable to attract as a permanent hire.  We bear the hiring responsibility, sending them in to complete your projects in less time than you might experience with a less-qualified resource.   You will benefit from the skill and knowledge that comes with years of experience yet not be burdened by the responsibility of a permanent hire.

External Resources, Inc. provides high quality Interim Executives for the Modesto, Stockton, Turlock and surrounding business communities.

Our interim CEOs, CFOs, COOs (and other titles) are professionals in their fields who add objectivity, fresh perspectives, and depth to the management team.

Our Interim Executives have 15+ years of senior level experience.  They are seasoned leaders with proven abilities in their fields of expertise and understand the importance of working quickly to provide productive change for your company.

Our highly qualified software programmers and project managers are prepared to offer you the skills and competencies that you might be unable to attract as a permanent hire.  We bear the hiring responsibility, sending them in to complete your projects in less time than you might experience with a less-qualified resource.   You will benefit from the skill and knowledge that comes with years of experience yet not be burdened by the responsibility of a permanent hire.