We Are Austin (and we Keep it Weird) – Talent 512 LLC d.b.a. Patrice & Associates ATX is where YOU are and where YOUR CANDIDATES are. We are tapped into Austin’s unique cultural fabric—Music, Food, Nightlife, Lake Life, Innovation, Art, and more! Over the years, Austin has changed in many ways, but the hospitality industry remains at the core of its economic prosperity and that isn’t changing any time soon. Austin’s Hospitality industry provides cherished experiences for a rapidly growing population of Austinites and Texans, not to mention 30+ Million visitors each year. Nationwide, the Hospitality industry is booming with new jobs added at incredible rates, but that also means competition for qualified talent is increasing and adding to the pressure on managers and HR teams to find and hire the right people. Our intimate knowledge of Austin and the surrounding hill country coupled with our network of personal and professional relationships, means we are optimized to find you the right people for your most critical jobs. We love Austin and our mission is to help our clients continue providing those cherished experiences.
Casey Nichik
Casey is a Co-Owner, Executive Recruiter, and Career Coach of Talent 512 LLC d.b.a Patrice & Associates ATX, partnering with C-Suite/Executives, HR teams, and hiring managers in the Hospitality, Food, and Beverage industry and beyond to find and hire the best talent for their most critical and/or challenging roles.
As a former HR Executive, I have 15 years of experience partnering with clients to develop and execute talent strategies that enable organizations to achieve their short and long-term goals. Casey is acutely aware of the pressures that hiring managers and HR teams are facing in finding and retaining top talent and knows that the longer it takes to find and/or develop the right talent, the greater the adversity it poses on the team’s productivity and the company’s bottom line.
A true extrovert who gains energy from interacting with people. Her compassion, empathy, intuition, and attention to detail coupled with a solution-focused approach enable Casey to relate with business leaders and candidates alike. Truly understanding their unique circumstances to find the perfect match.
In addition to her adept strategic talent management technique, Casey’s proficiencies include HRIS implementation and management, executive and professional development, short- and long-term staffing strategy, organizational design and implementation, change and transformation management, compensation strategy, performance measurement, process automation, and operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Casey holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland-College Park. She was raised in New York City and has lived in Maryland, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Tampa, and Sydney, Australia.
Casey currently resides in Austin, TX with Todd and their three dogs. She enjoys spending time outdoors, gardening, paddleboarding, live music, yoga, reading, cooking, traveling, and seeking new experiences.
Todd Gerjes
Todd Gerjes is the co-owner of Patrice and Associates ATX, a prominent recruiting agency that specializes in finding top-notch candidates for food and beverage establishments in the Texas Hill Country. Todd’s unique and determined approach sets his agency apart from others in the recruiting industry.
Before venturing into executive recruiting, Todd spent over 20 years in the medical field, focusing on customer relations and account management. He worked his way up the corporate ladder, eventually becoming an Operations Manager/Outpatients Surgical Director while staying with the same company for 17 years. Todd’s background in the medical field equipped him with valuable skills in building and maintaining relationships, which he now applies to the world of executive recruiting. He sees recruiting as a way to continue helping people in their professional journeys.
Throughout his medical career, Todd earned the trust and respect of many facilities and doctors’ offices by taking pride in his work and ensuring that every patient received exceptional service. He carries the same dedication and attitude into his role at Patrice and Associates of Austin, where he and his partner aim to make the transition for candidates as smooth as possible in their quest for new opportunities.
Aside from his professional achievements, Todd is a former Ironman triathlete who used to dedicate 30 hours a week to training. He believes that true winners are those who persevere despite setbacks. At Patrice and Associates of Austin, Todd and his team are committed to using all available resources to find the best candidates for their clients’ establishments and help candidates embark on their next professional chapter.
Outside of work, Todd resides in Cedar Park, Texas, with his girlfriend and three dogs. He has a passion for sports, including golf, horse racing, wake surfing, snowboarding, and various other sports. During his successful triathlon career, Todd participated in 48 races across the country, completing two Ironman events and 13 Half-Ironman events.
One of Todd’s guiding philosophies is, “The dream is free, but the hustle is sold separately,” emphasizing the importance of hard work and determination in achieving one’s goals.
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Todd Gerjes and his team were phenomenal!
He made the entire recruitment process enjoyable and especially anxiety free which can be incredibly important for someone in the restaurant industry. Highly communicative and detailed with step by step instructions from the hiring employers. Always up to date, punctual and committed to delivering a positive attitude throughout. I would highly recommend Todd to anyone looking for a premier hospitality position that best fits their skill set!Chris Schloss
