Kip***ian
Education
University of Arkansas (1990 - 1994)
- Degree: BS
- Field of Study: Mechancial Engineering
- Description: Go hogs
Pulaski Academy (1978 - 1990)
- Degree: Unknown Degree
- Field of Study: Unknown Field
- Description:
Skills:
Marketing Strategy, Executive Management, Planning Budgeting & Forecasting, Executive Recruiter
Work Experience:
CEO | Executive Search | Recruiter at Gillian Executive Search, Inc.
- Location: Long Beach, California, United States
- Duration: 2000-01 to Present
- Description: Executive Search firm focused in real estate Development and Construction management, Architecture, Real Estate Law, Finance, Accounting and Investment. Owner/President/Recruiter - (www.gessearch.com) GES is an executive search firm dedicated to serving Real Estate Development, Construction Management and Energy Companies in California and throughout the nation. We know that every company is only as strong as its weakest managerial link and therefore we strive to identify the strongest potential candidate for every search position we perform. We work with our clients from the beginning and study every aspect of each position's duties whether development, construction, law or financially related. We take the responsibility of finding the appropriate candidate very personally because we want our hard work to pay off for our client companies. We want your company to run faster and stronger because of the talent we've provided. GES, because better people build better projects. Kipp steers the entire strategy behind GES. This includes being the tip of the spear for all searches, driving the marketing, web and social media presence, CRM and database selection and all business development across a wide array of markets. kgillian (at) gessearch.com www.gessearch.com 866-600-0437 x1
Project Manager at VCC Construction
- Location: Greater Los Angeles Area, Atlanta, Georgia and Little Rock, Arkansas
- Duration: 1994 to 2000
- Description: Project manager overseeing estimating, purchasing and day-to-day project management large retail shopping center construction projects in California, Georgia, Maryland, Kansas and Oklahoma.
Development Manager at Jacoby Development
- Location: Greater Atlanta Area
- Duration: 1996 to 1998
- Description: Development Manager and Construction Manager for neighborhood shopping centers and mixed use projects in Georgia and Maryland ( on loan from Vratsinas Construction Company)
Candidate Intelligence Report
AI-powered analysis from the perspective of a US hiring director — evaluating career continuity, growth trajectory, and role fit.
Career Continuity & Risk Assessment
There is a continuous work history from 1994 to present with no significant gaps. The candidate’s career remains within the real estate development, construction, architecture, and related sectors, showing strong industry consistency. A long-tenure leadership role as CEO since 2000 indicates high stability; the engineering degree supports technical credibility, though formal HR/recruitment training is not shown.
Career Growth Curve
Best-Fit Roles (Top 5)
Chief Talent Officer (CTO) - Real Estate Development / Construction Company95% fit
Extensive track record leading executive search for real estate, construction and energy sectors; strong leadership, marketing, CRM, and client development; ideal for shaping talent strategy at the executive level.
Managing Director - Real Estate Executive Search Practice92% fit
Direct experience running a specialized executive search firm with a proven portfolio; capable of leading a national/global practice within a larger firm or as a standalone practice.
VP, Talent Acquisition - Real Estate Development & Construction88% fit
Deep industry network and understanding of development/construction cycles; can lead strategic talent functions for large developers or contractors, with hands-on recruitment capability.
Head of Human Capital - Architecture / Engineering Firm82% fit
AE&C focus aligns with Gillian’s industry specialization; could guide recruiting and people strategy for design and engineering organizations.
Founder / Partner - Real Estate Leadership Advisory Firm77% fit
Entrepreneurial track record and market reputation; strong fit for advisory/consulting roles, though this could overlap with current activities and require clear market positioning.
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