Gigi Curran

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Associate Director, Talent Acquisition at Sourcebooks

Greater Chicago Area, United States

Overview

Gigi Curran is the Associate Director of Talent Acquisition at Sourcebooks, bringing broad experience in all human resource functions. Colleagues consistently describe her as energetic, passionate, and professional, with a talent for fostering a strong work environment.

Outside of her HR work, Gigi is passionate about health and wellness. This is reflected in her professional focus on wellness programs and her personal role as a Barre Instructor at The Dailey Method, where she teaches fitness classes.

One former co-worker memorably stated, "every company should have a Gigi! "

Personality Overview

Big Vision Person

Risk Tolerant

Goal-Oriented

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Talent Acquisition
Her core function at Sourcebooks. She has extensive experience recruiting for corporate, technology, and manufacturing roles across all levels.
Employee Engagement
Loves creating programs for career development, employee events, and recognition to build a positive and supportive workplace culture.
Health and Wellness
A personal and professional passion, she develops corporate wellness programs and is also a certified Barre instructor.

Media Appearances

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Work History

4-2024
Associate Director, Talent Acquisition at Sourcebooks
8-2022 - 4-2024
Talent Acquisition Manager at Sourcebooks
5-2017 - 2-2022
Human Resources Director at Personalization Mall.com
8-2019
Instructor at The Dailey Method
4-2012 - 5-2017
Human Resources Director at Labriola Baking

Education

Gigi has no verified education history

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Exp : 17 Location : Greater Chicago Area, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Associate Director, Talent Acquisition at Sourcebooks
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Insights For Selling To Gigi

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return

DONT's

  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Gigi is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Gigi

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Gigi move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Gigi take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Gigi

Personality Compatibility


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