Janet Quick
About Janet Quick
Janet Quick serves as a Senior Recruiter at Patterson Companies, specializing in high-volume sales and service recruitment. With a background in human resources spanning over a decade, she has held various roles in talent acquisition and staffing across multiple organizations.
Work at Patterson Companies
Janet Quick serves as a Senior Recruiter at Patterson Companies, Inc., focusing on high-volume sales and service, corporate, and strategic accounts. She has held this position since 2019 in St. Paul, Minnesota. In her role, she provides recruitment support specifically for corporate dental positions and recruits for strategic accounts sales positions. Janet is responsible for managing candidates using the Workday applicant tracking system and ensures that recruitment processes comply with federal and state legislation. She actively promotes diversity, inclusion, and an equitable work environment while advocating for a best-in-class candidate experience.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to her current role, Janet Quick worked as a Talent Acquisition Partner at Northern Tool + Equipment from 2015 to 2019. Her position was eliminated due to a reduction in force. Before that, she served as a Human Resources Staffing Assistant at Barr Engineering Co. for eight months in 2014 and as a Human Resources Assistant at Valmont Industries for three years from 2011 to 2014. Her earlier roles also include positions in customer service as a Front Desk Receptionist at Lifetime Fitness and Schneiderman's Furniture, and as a Teller at Citizens Bank Minnesota.
Educational Background
Janet Quick studied Journalism and earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Her academic journey began at Grantsburg High School, where she completed her secondary education. The combination of her education in journalism and her extensive experience in human resources has equipped her with valuable skills in communication and recruitment.
Leadership and Mentorship Roles
At Patterson Companies, Janet Quick plays an active role in mentoring junior members of the Talent Acquisition team. She is also a member of the Patterson Mentorship Program, where she participated as a mentee in 2022. Additionally, she was nominated for and accepted a two-year appointment on the Patterson Human Resources Culture Leadership Team, contributing to the organization's culture and employee engagement initiatives.
Community Involvement and Initiatives
Janet Quick is involved in various community initiatives through her work at Patterson Companies. She is an active member of the Patterson Green Team, which focuses on sustainability and environmental initiatives. Janet also volunteers with the Patterson Foundation, demonstrating her commitment to community service and corporate social responsibility.