Doris Horton has been successfully serving Gainesville area businesses and job seekers since 1990 and is recognized as an expert in the field of personnel placement. Doris has the exceptional talent of bringing the right people together at the right time and she saw the need to utilize this talent in bringing employers and qualified candidates together.

In 1996, she incorporated Career Connection of Gainesville, Inc. and became Alachua County's first premier recruiter. Her business has grown steadily over the years through word-of-mouth and referrals, along with her diligent approach to networking.

Doris utilizes the art of networking to develop long-standing relationships with employers. Confidentiality and trust are standards that Doris maintains in nurturing these relationships. She listens attentively as employers share their employment needs and concerns with her. She also spends quality time with each of her job seeking candidates, not only to learn about their qualifications, but to understand what is at the heart of their motivation and job search. When the timing is right, she brings both employer and job seeker together for a mutually compatible fit.

Doris stays involved in leadership opportunities in several community-based volunteer organizations. She also has associations with professional groups, such as:
The Rotary Club of Gainesville, member/former board member
The Rotary Foundation, former sponsorship chairperson
The Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce, member
Council for Economic Outreach, former leadership role
Florida Works, Community Workforce Board, board member
Junior League of Gainesville, former board member
Women's Investment Club, former Treasurer
Gainesville Offshore Fishing Club, past President
Greater Gainesville Dog Fanciers' Association, Treasurer
United Way, former fundraising involvement

Doris is a natural at connecting with people through her professional affiliations, leadership roles, and personal interest groups. Her commitment to excellence and enjoyment of life motivates her to serve her clients and their individual employment needs with uncompromising dedication. Doris takes a personal interest in employers and employment seekers, and provides the care that they deserve!