Managing Director

CONNOR ROCKANDEL

Connor Rockandel has 18 years of hands on Project Service Experience for large scale engineering and construction projects in the Mineral Resource, Power, Energy & Infrastructure industry. Highly skilled in project setup and execution to meet cost, schedule and data management targets across all project phases. Connor is experienced in Owner / Operator, Consultant, EPC and EPCM organizations and has extensive experience at various remote sites.

Connor founded Phase Consulting Group with the purpose to help organizations effectively meet project management delivery goals regardless of the projects stage or scale.

Connor is a Canadian and holds a bachelor of Business Administration from the University of the Fraser Valley and a Masters in Business Administration (honors) from New York institute of Technology.

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Manager of Recruitment 

CECILIA MENDE

Cecilia is, an award-winning Talent Acquisition Expert, with a passion for Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, and Recruitment. 

With a wealth of experience, and commitment to excellence. Cecilia has adeptly nurtured and cultivated teams within leading engineering, information technology, and finance firms.

Before joining Phase, Cecilia excelled at a Global Leading consulting and recruitment firm specializing in the Information Technology and Engineering sectors. 

During this time, she led international talent transformation projects, spanning across Europe, North America, and Africa.

In her current role as the Manager of Recruitment at Phase Consulting, Cecilia oversees a Global clientele base, Talent Acquisition, and A talented recruitment team.

Recruiter

XIMENA RIVERA

Ximena is a highly skilled talent acquisition specialist with extensive experience in mining, construction, IT, healthcare, and hospitality. Currently working as a Recruiter at Phase Consulting, she excels in sourcing, assessing, and managing top talent.

Known for her strategic thinking and strong client relationship-building, Ximena has consistently delivered success at leading companies. She effectively aligns talent acquisition strategies with organizational goals, always maintaining a client-focused approach.

With her versatile background and proven track record, Ximena brings valuable expertise to the field of recruitment.

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Director of Operations

CHELSEA ROCKANDEL

Chelsea Rockandel has led an impressive career in Sales and Recruitment during her 13 years working in both the Financial and Natural Resource industry.

As Director of Operations at Phase, she oversees both Client care and internal operations, as well as training and career development. For Chelsea, helping others is the most rewarding part of the role. 

Chelsea has received several awards for her contributions and receives daily recognition for her tireless commitment to matching employers' needs with skilled resources. In her current capacity with Phase, Cheslea builds trust with Clients from a simple yet systematic recruitment process.

Connect with Phase today to see how we can support each other. ​

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Recruiter

GABRIELA PRESOTTI

Gabi exemplifies a vibrant and optimistic approach in her role as a Recruiter. Equipped with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and prior experience in the Social Work and Mental Health domains, she has consistently demonstrated a strong affinity for interpersonal interactions.

Currently entrenched in the Human Resources sector, Gabi channels her passion towards talent acquisition, striving to align exceptional candidates with businesses ready for success and growth.

In her professional capacity, Gabi is recognized for her integrity, reliability, and relentless drive to overcome obstacles through innovative problem-solving. She places immense emphasis on fostering collaboration and teamwork, evident in her substantial contributions to enhancing client and employee satisfaction, as well as nurturing enduring relationships with candidates.

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Talent Acquisition Professional

Natalie Eickhoff

Natalie Eickhoff is a talent acquisition professional with over two decades of experience in recruitment, specializing in the mining industry and other industrial sectors, with experience in single search, project recruitment, and multi-year RPO.

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Natalie’s career spans key roles at major organizations including Argonaut Gold where she participated in a large-scale hiring campaign for a new mine build, recruiting for positions across mining operations, exploration geology, engineering, environment, safety, and corporate functions. Prior to that, her time at Korn Ferry centered on recruitment of specialized technical and leadership positions for clients in various sectors with a focus on mining, manufacturing, chemicals, and power generation. She has developed multiple recruitment strategies and processes and achieved high placement rates in competitive global markets.