Meet Our Team

After graduating from the University of South Carolina and immediately taking a job at a staffing agency, Kimberly Lusink quickly realized her future within the industry. Armed with 5 years of experience and a desire to bring relationships to the forefront of the staffing industry, Kimberly founded Paramount in 1998. Fast forward to now, she considers her greatest accomplishments to be the countless lives that have been changed through the company’s influence. Committed to a healthy environment inside and outside the workplace, she stays active through sports with her three sons. Relationships continue to be of Paramount importance to Kimberly and, after 26 years in the industry, she relishes the fact that she still loves coming to work.

Passionate about sales since the day she graduated from FSU, Jessie Gordan came into recruiting by happenstance and was hooked immediately. Joining Paramount as a Corporate & Legal Recruiter in 2012, she strengthened her skills and grew a strong knack for leadership. In her current role as Managing Director, she utilizes her 10 years of industry knowledge to drive the bottom line while growing and supporting Paramount’s entire team. Jessie’s passionate, hands-on approach to leadership inspires her teams to do their best work and regard their positions with pride.

Dorina started working at Paramount in 1998, and brought with her several years of experience as a paralegal. This legal expertise, coupled with her competitive spirit, allowed her to quickly and successfully place legal secretaries, paralegals and general legal staff with law firms and corporations throughout the Southeast. Dorina takes pride in finding the perfect fit for both the client and the candidate - before anyone else can! She does this by understanding client and candidate needs, and establishing and maintaining the relationships that lead to her reputation of outstanding performance.

Elane is our Corporate Recruiter and offers 17 years of industry experience. She takes pride in her sense of urgency and ability to advocate for her clients during the hiring process in order to meet their needs. Elane has a talent for understanding company culture, aligning client goals, and providing a humanistic approach to business. The competitiveness she brings to the office derives from her collegiate soccer experience. However, these days you can find her on the soccer sidelines cheering on her daughter and son.

Lindsay joined the Paramount team in 2018 and has 10 years of industry experience. As the Director of Sales & Strategic Accounts, Lindsay thrives in motivating her team and driving bottom line results. Her background in Marketing has allowed her to explore a more creative approach in identifying new business opportunities and building strong relationships with client partners. When she’s not wooing her clients, Lindsay enjoys spending quality time with her husband and young daughter, and further fueling her creativity through her love for abstract painting. Lindsay is a proud Aluma of Georgia Southern University where she earned a B.S. Degree in Communications.

Kim Johnson is a passionate staffing professional with over 25 years of experience in high volume recruiting, on-site project management and account management. As a Business Development Manager, Kim utilizes her extensive knowledge of the industry to forge lasting partnerships with Paramount’s valued clients. Kim finds joy in working closely with clients, adapting to their needs, and finding the perfect fit for growing teams. Carrying that team mentality outside of the office, Kim enjoys spending time with her family and cheering on her children at various sporting events.

Caroline Maner first joined Paramount in 2017. Always cheerful and focused, Caroline quickly climbed the ranks and earned two promotions in one year. Now, as the Accounting & Payroll Manager, Caroline values a hard work ethic and is constantly looking for ways to streamline Paramount’s accounting division even further. On any given weekend, you can find her spending time with her loved ones or strengthening her yoga practice.

Joining Paramount as a Recruiter, Alyce Knoll offers 5 years of industry experience. She prides herself on being a well-organized, detail-oriented individual with the ability to take the initiative and work in fast-paced environments while maintaining a high level of client sensitivity. In working closely with each of her clients, Alyce finds her dependability the best way to keep consistency. When she isn’t crafting new opportunities for clients, you can find Alyce crafting everything else!

Joining our team in 2020 as our Payroll and HR Specialist, Sam is a highly organized individual who brings spirit and drive to Paramount. She thrives in seeing the fruits of her labor after accomplishing challenging tasks. Sam has a passion for people and cultivating an amazing workplace culture. When not at work, you can find Sam taking her dogs on a walk, or binging the latest mini series on Netflix. 

Margaret has quickly shown her passion for the industry, joining Paramount in 2020, as a Staffing Coordinator. She has a talent for building strong connections with each of her clients and ensuring that the line of communication is always open. Margaret’s creative, analytical, and empathetic spirit continue to drive her in her success. Her drive comes from her past of dance, so she still enjoys ending a tough day with a good workout.