St Simon Stock School

Lancaster University

University of Florida - Warrington College of Business

SVP at Planet Technology

San Diego, California, United States

Planet121 combined forces with Planet Interactive, Interactive Business Systems, and WinterWyman's Technology and Software divisions to form Planet Technology. Planet Technology, part of The Planet Group, is a global staffing and recruitment firm that specializes in sourcing top talent for roles within the Core Technology, Enterprise Systems, and Creative & Digital sectors. Our holistic vetting and consultative approach ensure the highest level of satisfaction and service. Our team of specialized technology recruiters spans a range of industries but maintains a singular focus: connecting top-shelf enterprise talent with unique opportunities across the globe.

Planet Technology

Senior Vice President

R121 was acquired by The Planet Group summer 2018.  We have integrated our systems and processes, rebranding to become Planet121.

We’re still the same company with the same focus. We simply have a new name and a more diversified service offering by being part of The Planet Group.

Our sister companies (Planet Pharma, Planet Forward, Planet Interactive, Planet Healthcare, PFES, Winter Wyman, Treximo, Praxis and Apelago) all excel in their respective service lines allowing The Planet Group to be a comprehensive one stop partner across projects, staffing, payroll and RPO in multiple verticals.

Locate and assist organisations find subcontract IT talent.  Manage key accounts, ensure we continue to solve IT staffing problems.

Continue to oversee the growth and development of personnel within R121 LLC Sorrento Valley office.

VP West Coast

Member of an internal global steering committee; representing our North American office.  Ensuring that we implement and maintain a consistency of processes, procedures and rewards across all regions.
Also supervise the day to day running of numerous high profile North American accounts; ensuring we continue to deliver quality SAP specialists in a timely manner to our clients.  Continue to oversee the growth and development of personnel within R121 LLC.

Operations Manager

Developed resource business plan & resource strategy.  Devised policies and procedures to ensure reduced timelines for recruiting cycle.  Managing supplier relationships. Comprehensive database management and profiling of SAP consultants.  Oversee the resource department within R121 LLC.

Resource Director

Identified and screened consultants for both salaried or contract vacancies.  Ensured consultants received timely feedback on their applications.  Comprehensive database management and profiling of SAP consultants.  Oversee the resource department within R121 LLC.

Resource Manager

Networked exisiting consultant relationships to increase the number of SAP qualified consultants on our database.  Developed new consultant relationships. Identified and screened consultants for salaried or contract vacancies.  Ensured consultants received timely feedback on their applications.

Resource Consultant

Ensured trade partners in UK and Ireland received adequate training in both technology (Galileo / Sabre) and British Airways products and promotions.  Co-ordinated events across the country including all hotel bookings, joining materials, equipment, event materials, training materials, promotional giveaways and prizes for up to 6 events daily.  Each event consisted of 20-30 attendees and 2-3 training staff.

Matt Meek