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Executive Search & Professional Staffing · Miami, Florida
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April 2026
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Q2 2026 · Market Intelligence
From Reactive to Precise:
The Q2 Talent Playbook
Contract Professionals & Direct Hire Through Executive Level · South Florida + National
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Wishing You a Joyful Season
To all who celebrate Passover, Easter, or any spring tradition — Chag Sameach. Happy Easter. Happy Spring. May this season bring you peace and joy. ✡️ ✝️
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From Our Managing Partner
A Strong Q1. An Even Stronger Q2.
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“Every placement we make represents a decision a client trusted us with. That trust is not something we take lightly — it is something we earn, protect, and work to deserve every single day.”
As we close Q1, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to our clients, candidates, and partners. Q1 was a strong quarter — and that strength belongs to you. Your referrals, trust, and confidence in our process are the foundation of everything we do.
As Q2 opens and finance teams enter quarter-end close cycles, we are ready to deploy contract and project professionals in Accounting, Finance, Technology, and HR — often within days — without disrupting your permanent headcount or budget.
— Cynthia Rodriguez, Managing Partner
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Cynthia Rodriguez
Managing Partner
phoenix Pro Connect
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Market Pulse: Q2 2026
What the Data Is Telling Us
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6.9M
Job Openings — Jan 2026
Demand elevated; hiring is more deliberate, not smaller.
BLS JOLTS, Jan 2026
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4.4%
National Unemployment
Low by historical norms. Specialized talent is scarce.
BLS, Feb 2026
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77%
Lack Critical Data Talent
Cybersecurity & AI skill gaps define Q2 hiring.
McKinsey Global Tech Agenda 2026
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85%
Skills-Based Hiring
Demonstrated impact wins roles — credentials alone do not.
Industry Research 2026
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The Q2 window: Disciplined budgets + AI talent gaps + moderate wage growth = the strongest case for expert-led, targeted search in three years. Organizations that move now position ahead of the H2 rebound.
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Candidate Showcase
Top Professionals Available Now
Available for contract assignments, project engagements, and direct hire through executive level.
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Chief Financial Officer
Finance · Direct / Interim
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CPA15+ YrsAI-Fluent
Multi-entity CFO with M&A, restructuring, and capital raise experience. Available for interim or permanent placement.
Status: Actively Exploring
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VP of Total Rewards
HR · Direct Hire
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CCPSHRM-SCPGlobal Comp
Strategic compensation leader: global comp, benefits, payroll. Board reporting experience. Base $215K–$290K+.
Status: Discreetly Available
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VP Cybersecurity / CISO
Technology · Contract or Direct
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CISSPFinReg
20+ years in enterprise cybersecurity for fintech and financial services. Fractional CISO or permanent VP.
Status: Actively Exploring
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Corporate Controller
Accounting · Direct Hire
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CPABig 4NetSuite
Big 4 background. Close acceleration, ERP implementation, and multi-entity technical compliance.
Status: Discreetly Available
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Community & Philanthropy
Beyond Business. A Commitment to Community.
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🌸 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Partner · Cause Close to Our Heart
The Luminous Advocacy Project
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“This organization holds a deeply personal place in my life. As a breast cancer survivor, I know firsthand the power of early detection, access to information, and the strength of community. Supporting Luminous is not a corporate initiative — it is a commitment I carry in my heart.”
— Cynthia Rodriguez, Managing Partner & CEO
The Luminous Advocacy Project advances breast health awareness and early detection worldwide through a multilingual mobile app, global medical missions, and community outreach — reaching underserved populations where diagnostic access is limited.
Learn More & Get Involved →
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🏛️ 501(c)(3) Partner · Our Community
Mark A. Trowbridge Chamber Foundation
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Founded in 2005 and renamed in 2025 to honor the beloved “Mister Coral Gables” — whose 18-year tenure transformed the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce — this Foundation supports small business advocacy, workforce development, and the Coral Gables Welcome Center.
gableschamberfoundation.org →
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Events: Miami Finance Forum
Join Us & South Florida’s Finance Community
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MFF · Featured Event
Private Equity Breakfast
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📅 April 21, 2026 · 7:30–10 AM
📍 Holland & Knight · 701 Brickell Ave, Suite 3300
RSVP Now →
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MFF · Coming Up
Network After Work — May
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📅 May 21, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 PM
MFF’s signature networking series for South Florida’s finance & professional community.
View Details →
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Industry Event · Miami Beach
The Business Show Miami
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📅 April 29–30, 2026
📍 Miami Beach Convention Center · Miami Beach, FL
One of the largest business exhibitions in the Southeast, connecting entrepreneurs, executives, and service providers across every industry. phoenix Pro Connect will be in attendance — stop by and connect with our team.
thebusinessshowus.com →
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Also on the Calendar
◆ International Trade & Finance · May 28, 2026 · Miami Finance Forum
◆ Network After Work · June 18 & July 16, 2026 · 6–8 PM · MFF
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Contract Staffing to C-Suite.
We Place Both.
From project professionals keeping your quarter-end moving to executive leaders shaping your next chapter — across South Florida and beyond.
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Accounting · Finance · Technology · HR · Operations · © 2026 phoenix Pro Connect LLC. All rights reserved.
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