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John Sweney is co-founder and CEO of Brookwoods Group.

Since 1998 the company has provided staffing, recruiting and program management services for marketing, marketing communications and change initiatives. Clients are served mostly through long-term on-site contracts, permanent recruiting, or contract-to-permanent assignments.

Brookwoods Group is known for carefully matching great professionals to interesting assignments, resulting in a better experience for everyone.

John has been active in the Houston community as a president or board member of various professional groups, non-profit organizations, and committees.

In prior lives, he was a public relations manager at Compaq, a public information officer for METRO, a speechwriter at IBM, an advertising and PR professional for General Electric, a press secretary to the Mayor of Providence RI, and an all-news anchor at a CBS radio station.

“Chevron-Phillips is very pleased with the Brookwoods Group solution. They accomplished our objectives with excellent quality and speed.”

— eBusiness Manager
“Brookwoods was very thorough every step of the way... screening each candidate and only sending candidates that were a perfect match...”

— Rene Hubbard, Sr. HR Manager
“I had a very good experience with the ladies at Brookwoods. They had wonderful candidates... If needed we will use Brookwoods again.”

— Ruth Rausaw, Manager of Recruiting
“Your professionalism, your concern for your employees and clients, and the positive working environment you created. You are exceptional, committed to everyone’s success. ”

— Michael Devereux
“Brookwoods Group took the time to understand my core competencies and how that could translate into a successful match...”

— Paula Jemison
“...your search and screening process is impeccable and I hope that your firm is enjoying continued success.”

— Richard Aguirre, AIPN Director 2007-2010
“The work of our Brookwoods Group consultant is exceptional and integral to our success.”

— Marketing Communications Manager
“I was initially a little shy of consulting roles however with Brookwoods Group the process was seamless...”

— Stephanie Syphrett
“I was looking for a career change. Brookwoods gave me something even greater---a career challenge...”

— Ron Stone
“Brookwoods Group professionals bring years of experience to the table, and I can rely on them not only for tactical execution but for strategic counsel.”

— Director of Public Affairs
“I was very impressed with my engagement... Professional, transparent, and on top of your game. Polly is excellent - the best resource and coach of any firm...”

— Michael Pinckert
“All I had to do was give you my “wish list” for the perfect employee and you all came through with flying colors...”

— Jeff Hood, Operations Manager

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