Virginia Terry

"Virg"
Managing Director
Virginia 2023-1 Virginia 2023-3 Virginia 2023-6 Virginia 2023-2
Virginia@whistlerpartners.com
662-801-3183(M)

      

 

 

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In the words of Faith Hill, "A Mississippi girl don't change her ways, just cuz everybody knows her name."
But don't be fooled by the country music reference. Although an Oxford, Mississippi native, Virginia has no great love for country music, unless it's Dolly Parton or Johnny Cash. She escaped the 'Sip and traveled to her namesake state to attend Washington & Lee University. After school, she moved to Richmond where her dad told her to "get a job within a month or come home." After working in the dirty world of advertising, then cold calling for a supply chain solutions company in Nashville, she finally joined the world of recruiting - tech recruiting that is. 
 
During the pandemic, Virginia decided to permanently escape the Nashville world of hot chicken (too hot?!), honkey tonks and thunderstorms and drive cross country with her yellow mutt Lady to the balmy beaches of San Diego. After a year of tech recruiting there, she was recruited to join Whistler by an old friend.
 
With her background in sales and tech recruiting, Virginia brings a unique perspective to her role at Whistler. She enjoys exploring all that San Diego has to offer, whether it's hiking trails, surfing, playing tennis, or drinking Coronas in Mexico. 
 
Funniest quote from a relative:

"My grandmother always tells me I have a “hollow leg” which means I can hold my liquor well."

TV show you don't want to tell the public you watch:

"Call the Midwife, or any Masterpiece Classic on PBS. I love dark, witty British humor."

If you got to pick, what would your drag name be?

"Queen Virgaliciou$"

testimonials about this recruiter:

 

Amanda DeMasi,processed_round_bw_image

Tech Trans, IP & Advertising Associate  at Davis + Gilbert

Working with Virginia made me enjoy changing jobs (despite some tough logistics) and she was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. Making a career move can be a stressful experience under any circumstances, but it is even more difficult when the physical move involves switching coasts! Virginia not only helped me present myself as a candidate in the most favorable light, she also helped me understand the firm, get a sense of what living in Los Angeles would be like, what the interviewers were seeking, and whether the opportunity fit my professional goals (spoiler alert: it has absolutely been a great fit).

With Virginia and Whistler Partners, it was clear that they understood what made my profile and resumé unique, and why I was a good fit for the position they ultimately helped place me in. Rather than pitching me multiple opportunities and focusing on getting me to make a switch, Virginia came to me with a role specifically suited to my experiences while helping me explore and identify other similar jobs. Whistler's knowledge of me as a candidate and why I was a good fit led to a successful hiring and I couldn't be happier that Virginia reached out.

On the one hand, my experience was so good that I wouldn't hesitate to work with them again. On the other hand, they did such a good job placing me that I don't think I'll ever entertain another job search again! Although, if I need to use a recruiting firm to help me hire someone in the future, I know exactly who I will be calling first.

 

MATTHEW BERNSTEIN rounded_bw_new_image_no_borders

Corp Attorney  at Loeb & Loeb

Kathleen and Virginia have been wonderful to work with, both on the search and ramping us quickly into the legal discipline, market and archetypes. We saw a full panel and got our top choice. They’ve been an outstanding partner.

 

IAN TIENIan Tien

CEO at Mattermost