Candidates

Paragon Group International identified Cliff as a top candidate early in his career for the energy
industry and ultimately developed a long-term business relationship with him. He has worked
in the energy industry since 2000 developing energy specific derivatives models. He earned his
Ph.D. from the Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University, and also earned an MBA
with distinction from that same institution. Paragon Group recognized Cliff as an innovative
professional and has placed him with two prominent organizations—first in 2000 and again in
2007.

“I have used Paragon Group International twice for recruiting efforts, and each time turned
out quite well. They were able to get me to firms in which the fit was good, and with good
compensation packages. At all times during the process did they keep me informed, they were
very punctual, and what they said they would do they did do.

I have also recommended Paragon Group International to friends, and they have placed some of
them, too, with the same satisfaction that I had.” - Cliff P.

“I had the benefit of being placed into my current position through the strong efforts of Paragon
Group International. Throughout the process they made sure that I was aware of what my
future employer was looking for so that I was as prepared as possible for each meeting. After
each interview, they followed up with each side and made sure that the process was continuing
to move in the right direction. Overall, I would recommend using this firm for future recruiting
needs.” - Richard L.

Doug is an Energy & Commodity Credit Risk Management professional with 12 years
of experience in credit and financial analysis, underwriting, risk management, contract
negotiations, structuring, and collateral management in the energy trading and oil and
gas lending industries. He earned his master’s in business administration at the University
of Houston. Paragon Group International identified Doug as a well-rounded, dedicated
professional and placed him in a senior-level position in 2007.

"As a candidate, my experience working with Paragon Group International was unparalleled. From
the initial contact, through the prescreening, interview and offer process, their communication
was outstanding. The Paragon team provided me with the guidance and feedback I needed in
my job search and successful placement." - Doug H.

“Paragon’s communication with me has been excellent throughout our business relationship, which

is a big reason why I have maintained contact with them for twelve years. They thoroughly prepared me

for my interviews and made sure I knew the sort of interview environment that I was walking into. My experience

working with Paragon Group has been great; I would absolutely recommend their services to others.” -Donald F.

Anu is a diligent electrical engineer with extensive technical and analytical skills. She earned a master’s degree
in electrical engineering specializing in Power Systems. She has several years of experience in substation design
and has worked on numerous projects that pertain to the design of power infrastructure. Paragon Group assisted her
with her job search and successfully placed her with a distinguished organization.

“Paragon Group placed me with a company in 2010. I found the job posting through LinkedIn and was then selected
as a qualified candidate. I was given regular updates on their communication with the hiring company. I was very
satisfied with the information I was given to facilitate the hiring process. Paragon Group did a great job preparing me
for my interviews.Working with them was fabulous.” -Anu K.

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