History
2002-Present2002
Robert O’Halloran and team leave an internationally recognized executive search firm to create Bird Dog Search, Incorporated in Atlanta, Georgia. Together, this team establishes the very footings of what will become one of the most respected financial search firms in the nation.
Mr. O’Halloran is also selected during this time for contribution to a segment on careers that aired on the NBC Evening News with Tom Brokaw.
Genesis
FAMILY
2004
Bird Dog Search acquires Atlanta-based Yarmouth & Choate, therefore expanding its reach throughout new verticals and geographical markets. Added technical proficiencies include new recruitment specialties in Finance and Accounting.
2005
The company is recognized as a top affiliate member recruitment firm in the National Banking & Financial Services Network in 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008. Mr. O’Halloran is also ranked as the Top Recruiter during that time. The NBFSN is the oldest and largest association of independently owned recruiting firms in the United States, specializing in Accounting, Audit, Tax, Banking and Financial Services.
RECOGNITION
FLOURISH
2006
The company opens Legal, Energy and Infrastructure divisions. Having established success in the area of Banking and Financial Services, the company begins specialty recruitment for entire new industries.
2008
BDS Yarmouth & Choate is engaged by a top ten U.S. bank to train their human resource and internal recruiters on successful external recruitment strategies.
LEADERSHIP
RESPECT
2009
Mr. O’Halloran is selected to contribute to a Fox News segment on the economic challenges facing the Banking and Financial Services industries.
2010
The firm institutes operating changes driven by the Great Recession. While these were trying times that affected many businesses, BDS Yarmouth & Choate continued to provide world-class recruitment service.
perseverance
FAMILY, AGAIN
2012
The firm is presented with an opportunity to acquire a talented team of recruitment specialists in Asheville, North Carolina.
2013
BDS Yarmouth & Choate expands its commitment to the community. Meals on Wheels of America is added to firm supported charities, including the American Red Cross, Make-A-Wish Foundation, American Cancer Society, Wounded Warrior Project, American Heart Association and public schools.
Appreciation
Gratitude
2014
The firm makes an internal commitment to increase pro-bono work, both for the community and for long-standing clients.
2016
BDS Yarmouth & Choate updates its brand, logo, and website. We continue to be true to our mission: Consistently Reliable Performance.
endurance
Genesis
2002
Robert O’Halloran and team leave an internationally recognized executive search firm to create Bird Dog Search, Incorporated in Atlanta, Georgia. Together, this team establishes the very footings of what will become one of the most respected financial search firms in the nation. Mr. O’Halloran is also selected during this time for contribution to a segment on careers that aired on the NBC Evening News with Tom Brokaw.
FAMILY
2004
Bird Dog Search acquires Atlanta-based Yarmouth & Choate, therefore expanding its reach throughout new verticals and geographical markets. Added technical proficiencies include new recruitment specialties in Finance and Accounting.
RECOGNITION
2005
The company is recognized as a top affiliate member recruitment firm in the National Banking & Financial Services Network in 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008. Mr. O’Halloran is also ranked as the Top Recruiter during that time. The NBFSN is the oldest and largest association of independently owned recruiting firms in the United States, specializing in Accounting, Audit, Tax, Banking and Financial Services.
FLOURISH
2006
The company opens Legal, Energy and Infrastructure divisions. Having established success in the area of Banking and Financial Services, the company begins specialty recruitment for entire new industries.
LEADERSHIP
2008
BDS Yarmouth & Choate is engaged by a top ten U.S. bank to train their human resource and internal recruiters on successful external recruitment strategies.
RESPECT
2009
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Mr. O’Halloran is selected to contribute to a Fox News segment on the economic challenges facing the Banking and Financial Services industries.
perseverance
2010
The firm institutes operating changes driven by the Great Recession. While these were trying times that affected many businesses, BDS Yarmouth & Choate continued to provide world-class recruitment service.
FAMILY, AGAIN
2012
The firm is presented with an opportunity to acquire a talented team of recruitment specialists in Asheville, North Carolina.
Appreciation
2013
BDS Yarmouth & Choate expands its commitment to the community. Meals on Wheels of America is added to firm supported charities, including the American Red Cross, Make-A-Wish Foundation, American Cancer Society, Wounded Warrior Project, American Heart Association and public schools.
Gratitude
2014
The firm makes an internal commitment to increase pro-bono work, both for the community and for long-standing clients.
endurance
2016
BDS Yarmouth & Choate updates its brand, logo, and website. We continue to be true to our mission: Consistently Reliable Performance.