Rachel Pereira joined Smith Hanley Associates in 2000 after a successful career in technical writing and training. It was a natural transition when she began recruiting information technology professionals. Her current concentration has expanded to include statisticians and quantitative analysts within the financial services and consumer credit industry. An in-depth understanding of her industry allows her to quickly interpret her clients’ needs into a pipeline of qualified candidates. Rachel considers building relationships to be of paramount importance in such a niche oriented recruiting environment.