Smart matches for fast-moving startups
Smart matches for fast-moving startups
Smart matches for fast-moving startups
Let us help you find the right talent quickly while aligning with your vision and driving results!
Let us help you find the right talent quickly while aligning with your vision and driving results!
Let us help you find the right talent quickly while aligning with your vision and driving results!
Trusted by Industry Leaders:
Fast
Who We Work With
Who We Work With
Who We Work With
We place top talent across every critical function
Go-To-Market
Sales Development Representatives, Account Executives, Product Managers, etc: people who drive acquisition, retention, and revenue.
Go-To-Market
Sales Development Representatives, Account Executives, Product Managers, etc: people who drive acquisition, retention, and revenue.
Go-To-Market
Sales Development Representatives, Account Executives, Product Managers, etc: people who drive acquisition, retention, and revenue.
Product & Strategy
Product Managers, Business Operations, and Customer Success Leaders: operators who turn vision into execution.
Product & Strategy
Product Managers, Business Operations, and Customer Success Leaders: operators who turn vision into execution.
Product & Strategy
Product Managers, Business Operations, and Customer Success Leaders: operators who turn vision into execution.
Engineering
Full-Stack, Backend, Frontend, Software, Support and More: candidates that ship fast, think in systems, and build foundations.
Engineering
Full-Stack, Backend, Frontend, Software, Support and More: candidates that ship fast, think in systems, and build foundations.
Engineering
Full-Stack, Backend, Frontend, Software, Support and More: candidates that ship fast, think in systems, and build foundations.
Risk & Compliance
Compliance Leads, Risk Managers, Credit Analysts, and CISO: the experts who protect the business, navigate regulation, and build trust.
Risk & Compliance
Compliance Leads, Risk Managers, Credit Analysts, and CISO: the experts who protect the business, navigate regulation, and build trust.
Risk & Compliance
Compliance Leads, Risk Managers, Credit Analysts, and CISO: the experts who protect the business, navigate regulation, and build trust.
Legal
General Counsels, Contract Negotiators, Legal Ops, and Paralegals: strategic partners who manage risk, accelerate deal flow, and keep the business protected as it scales.
Legal
General Counsels, Contract Negotiators, Legal Ops, and Paralegals: strategic partners who manage risk, accelerate deal flow, and keep the business protected as it scales.
Legal
General Counsels, Contract Negotiators, Legal Ops, and Paralegals: strategic partners who manage risk, accelerate deal flow, and keep the business protected as it scales.
Finance & Accounting
CFOs, Heads of Finance, Controllers, FP&A Leads, Audit and Accounting Talent: the operators who bring financial clarity, drive capital efficiency, and help startups scale.
Finance & Accounting
CFOs, Heads of Finance, Controllers, FP&A Leads, Audit and Accounting Talent: the operators who bring financial clarity, drive capital efficiency, and help startups scale.
Finance & Accounting
CFOs, Heads of Finance, Controllers, FP&A Leads, Audit and Accounting Talent: the operators who bring financial clarity, drive capital efficiency, and help startups scale.
About
About
About
Hi, I’m Nicolette
From Series A to IPO and beyond, I’ve built recruiting teams across every stage - and now I work for you.
After nearly a decade of hiring across early-stage startups and high-growth tech companies, I’ve seen how much the right role at the right time can change someone’s career. That’s why I started Shepard Recruiting - to bring more clarity, care, and strategy to the job search!
My experiences
I’ve built recruiting teams from scratch at Series A startups, scaled hiring across product, engineering, and GTM, and led corporate recruiting at a $27B public fintech. I know how the process works and, more importantly, how it should work!
Before that, I got my start in healthcare staffing, where I learned the value of hustle, instinct, and relationships, fast. I was a top performer there, but what stuck with me most was the joy of helping people take the next step.
Now, I work directly with candidates and founders to make high-impact matches, the kind that unlock growth, not just fill headcount! I listen. I don’t push. I care about fit more than speed. And I’ll give you the context, clarity, and prep you need to feel confident at every stage.
This is your career. Let’s get it right!
Process
Process
Process
Designed with you, the candidate, in mind.
01.
Intentional roles
Every conversation begins with context. It starts with understanding your goals: what you care about, what you want to avoid, and where you're trying to grow. From there, you'll only hear about roles that genuinely make sense.
01.
Intentional roles
Every conversation begins with context. It starts with understanding your goals: what you care about, what you want to avoid, and where you're trying to grow. From there, you'll only hear about roles that genuinely make sense.
01.
Intentional roles
Every conversation begins with context. It starts with understanding your goals: what you care about, what you want to avoid, and where you're trying to grow. From there, you'll only hear about roles that genuinely make sense.
02.
High-touch support
From interview prep to offer negotiation, I’m your behind-the-scenes partner. I’ll walk you through each stage with clarity and transparency, so you're never guessing what's next or where you stand.
02.
High-touch support
From interview prep to offer negotiation, I’m your behind-the-scenes partner. I’ll walk you through each stage with clarity and transparency, so you're never guessing what's next or where you stand.
02.
High-touch support
From interview prep to offer negotiation, I’m your behind-the-scenes partner. I’ll walk you through each stage with clarity and transparency, so you're never guessing what's next or where you stand.
03.
Advice, without the fluff
I champion both the company’s goals and your career trajectory. If it’s the right fit, I’ll help you land it. If not, I’ll tell you - without fluff. I’m committed to long-term alignment, not short-term wins.
03.
Advice, without the fluff
I champion both the company’s goals and your career trajectory. If it’s the right fit, I’ll help you land it. If not, I’ll tell you - without fluff. I’m committed to long-term alignment, not short-term wins.
03.
Advice, without the fluff
I champion both the company’s goals and your career trajectory. If it’s the right fit, I’ll help you land it. If not, I’ll tell you - without fluff. I’m committed to long-term alignment, not short-term wins.
04.
Post-offer support
Our relationship doesn’t end when you sign. I check in post-placement to make sure you’re thriving and will continue to be a resource for career advice, connections, and next steps down the line.
04.
Post-offer support
Our relationship doesn’t end when you sign. I check in post-placement to make sure you’re thriving and will continue to be a resource for career advice, connections, and next steps down the line.
04.
Post-offer support
Our relationship doesn’t end when you sign. I check in post-placement to make sure you’re thriving and will continue to be a resource for career advice, connections, and next steps down the line.
Roles Successfully Filled
Years of experience
Early-Stage Teams Scaled
Fast
“She didn’t just present the role, she took the time to understand my background, talk through my career goals, and clearly explain how this move could align with what I wanted next… Even after I joined Tradeweb, she stayed in touch and made herself available if I ever had questions or needed advice. It’s rare to find someone who combines that level of care with such a results-driven approach.”
Daniel Bercovici
Credit Risk Analyst, Tradeweb
"Nicolette genuinely cares about the company and the people she works with. She meets you where you are and adapts to what you need, and she’s incredible at making people feel comfortable in interviews and getting them excited about joining the team!"
Jenna Roland
Strategy & Operations Manager @ Emora Health
"I’ve had the pleasure of working with Nicolette both as a colleague and as a client, and in both contexts, she’s been nothing short of exceptional. She’s professional, personable, and incredibly dedicated to her craft. As a recruiter, she brings a thoughtful, strategic approach to every search - and it shows in the results"
Brittany Nickell
Director of Customer Experience @ Dover
"Working with Nicolette to hire our first brand designer was a game-changer. She helped us define the role, built a tailored workflow, and brought a fast, low-lift, high-signal approach that felt like having an embedded teammate."
Marlon Misra
CEO @ Copilot
"I highly recommend Nicolette Shepard for recruiting services. She recently assisted Feeling Great in finding a Chief of Staff, and her work was exceptional. Nicolette's professionalism, dedication, and efficiency made the entire recruiting process smooth and successful. We are very satisfied with the results and would confidently recommend her services to any organization looking for a recruiting partner."
Jennifer Gregson
Head of Operations @ Feeling Great
“She didn’t just present the role, she took the time to understand my background, talk through my career goals, and clearly explain how this move could align with what I wanted next… Even after I joined Tradeweb, she stayed in touch and made herself available if I ever had questions or needed advice. It’s rare to find someone who combines that level of care with such a results-driven approach.”
Daniel Bercovici
Credit Risk Analyst, Tradeweb
"Nicolette genuinely cares about the company and the people she works with. She meets you where you are and adapts to what you need, and she’s incredible at making people feel comfortable in interviews and getting them excited about joining the team!"
Jenna Roland
Strategy & Operations Manager @ Emora Health
"I’ve had the pleasure of working with Nicolette both as a colleague and as a client, and in both contexts, she’s been nothing short of exceptional. She’s professional, personable, and incredibly dedicated to her craft. As a recruiter, she brings a thoughtful, strategic approach to every search - and it shows in the results"
Brittany Nickell
Director of Customer Experience @ Dover
"Working with Nicolette to hire our first brand designer was a game-changer. She helped us define the role, built a tailored workflow, and brought a fast, low-lift, high-signal approach that felt like having an embedded teammate."
Marlon Misra
CEO @ Copilot
"I highly recommend Nicolette Shepard for recruiting services. She recently assisted Feeling Great in finding a Chief of Staff, and her work was exceptional. Nicolette's professionalism, dedication, and efficiency made the entire recruiting process smooth and successful. We are very satisfied with the results and would confidently recommend her services to any organization looking for a recruiting partner."
Jennifer Gregson
Head of Operations @ Feeling Great
“She didn’t just present the role, she took the time to understand my background, talk through my career goals, and clearly explain how this move could align with what I wanted next… Even after I joined Tradeweb, she stayed in touch and made herself available if I ever had questions or needed advice. It’s rare to find someone who combines that level of care with such a results-driven approach.”
Daniel Bercovici
Credit Risk Analyst, Tradeweb
"Nicolette genuinely cares about the company and the people she works with. She meets you where you are and adapts to what you need, and she’s incredible at making people feel comfortable in interviews and getting them excited about joining the team!"
Jenna Roland
Strategy & Operations Manager @ Emora Health
"I’ve had the pleasure of working with Nicolette both as a colleague and as a client, and in both contexts, she’s been nothing short of exceptional. She’s professional, personable, and incredibly dedicated to her craft. As a recruiter, she brings a thoughtful, strategic approach to every search - and it shows in the results"
Brittany Nickell
Director of Customer Experience @ Dover
"Working with Nicolette to hire our first brand designer was a game-changer. She helped us define the role, built a tailored workflow, and brought a fast, low-lift, high-signal approach that felt like having an embedded teammate."
Marlon Misra
CEO @ Copilot
"I highly recommend Nicolette Shepard for recruiting services. She recently assisted Feeling Great in finding a Chief of Staff, and her work was exceptional. Nicolette's professionalism, dedication, and efficiency made the entire recruiting process smooth and successful. We are very satisfied with the results and would confidently recommend her services to any organization looking for a recruiting partner."
Jennifer Gregson
Head of Operations @ Feeling Great
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