Ziad Awdeh
Controller

Ziad Awdeh brings 15 years of financial management, operations, and accounting experience to his role as Controller
here at Hollister.

 

Ziad began his accounting career as an auditor with Deloitte & Touche in the Boston office where his client base included a variety of industries such as manufacturing, software, retail, financial services, government, and non-profit organizations.

 

He became Regional Controller for an international software company where he developed accounting policies and procedures, sales compensation programs, and oversaw the sales order-processing function. Ziad later became Controller for an internet-based clinical trials recruiting company where he created financial analysis models, metrics, and the budgeting process.

 

Ziad believes that accounting is not simply a transaction-based, back-office function, but rather, a strategic partnership, in which he works proactively with the front line of operations to continuously develop, improve and grow the business. 

 

Having personally experienced an exclusive partnership with Hollister throughout his own growth as a financial professional- always returning for consultation on his next career move- Ziad’s passion for Hollister extends beyond his financial advisory role and runs deep within the core values and culture of the brand.

 

Ziad earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Architecture from Northeastern University and his MBA from Babson College. He is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Massachusetts.

 

Julie Dardano
Vice President

With over 23 years of experience in all facets of strategic staffing services, organizational business operations, and senior level account management, Julie Dardano brings a wealth of knowledge and value-added relationship skills to the Hollister leadership team.

The first four years of Julie’s career were spent as a social caseworker in Providence, RI. Shortly after, she changed careers and took a position with the Randstad, formerly Office Specialists, Inc. Not knowing it at the time, this pivotal decision would mark the beginning of a 20-year career in professional staffing services with increasing responsibility and significant accomplishments—nationally and internationally—over the next two decades.

At Randstad, Julie held various manager, director, and leadership positions. This exposed her to a multitude of client and staffing environments, allowing her to develop numerous management tools, staffing processes, and programs that increased value for all stakeholders and staffing efficiencies. She also held positions that enabled her to hone her skills in human resources, training, and employee development.

Among her career accomplishments, Julie was an instrumental project team member developing and delivering an e-solutions service for Randstad and PeopleSoft staffing needs on a global scale. Additionally, her experience with and within client organizations have resulted in significant pricing and cost saving models evidenced by her successful development and deployment of Business Impact Reviews, Balanced Scorecard Initiatives, Management Training and Development, Client Retention and Development, and Strategic Account Planning across multiple staffing disciplines.

Julie’s approachable and inviting demeanor is only matched by her commitment to provide the best possible solutions for both candidates and clients. Her personal and professional standards of always doing the right thing align completely with the Hollister values and our highly regarded culture.

Julie earned her Bachelor of Arts from Providence College in Providence, Rhode Island.