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10 til 2 started with a question… actually, two.
Why do so many top-notch professionals, in the prime of their careers, voluntarily drop out of the nine-to-five rat race; and how could businesses benefit from all that untapped talent?
Turns out these professionals were not willing, for any number of reasons, to work a standard forty-hour week and had no real options in attaining professional part-time employment. These potential employees were ready to give their all to an employer in return for a little flexibility in their work schedule. The founders of 10 til 2 realized that this sector of the workforce was a treasure chest just waiting to be opened and the ones who would benefit from this gold mine were small to mid-sized businesses.
10 til 2′s professional, part-time employment model was poised to profoundly change the way the marketplace valued “mothers and others”; and to give an edge to small businesses who wanted to run with the big dogs.
10 til 2′s founders opened their first office in Denver in 2003 and quickly grew the business. And with the growth of the 10 til 2 brand, that elusive work-life balance continues to become a reality for countless professionals in search of the American dream; and an increasingly cost-effective option for businesses vying to get ahead in today’s competitive world.
Sometimes the market dictates a new direction; and sometimes that direction can turn an industry on its ear. Such is the case with 10 til 2.
Jill Ater is a Founder and Managing Partner of 10 til 2. After earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from UCSD, Jill began her career as a marketing manager at a microcomputer company; and then went on to work as an Account Executive at Grey Advertising in San Francisco. After meeting her husband, who worked for the State Department, Jill spent several years traversing the globe and residing in countries like South Korea and Niger, West Africa. Jill sits on the Steering Committee for the Women’s College at DU Entrepreneurship Program; is on the Advisory Board for TeenForce, a non-profit program aimed at aiding teens in their pursuit of employment; and is a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumni Association.
Jill lives just south of Denver with her husband and two red-headed boys.
Jodi Olin is a Founder and Managing Partner of 10 til 2. Jodi graduated from the New York Institute of Technology with a degree in Buying and Merchandising. Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, Jodi worked for an apparel company in sales and within five years was named as Regional Merchandise Manager in charge of 12 flagship locations, overseeing 24 managers and 150 salespeople. Jodi later worked as an Issues Manager for the oil industry and in a flexible sales position as a Plastics Broker, which allowed her to work from home while raising her two young daughters. It was during this time that Jodi began to conceptualize a company like 10 til 2; having noted that she and so many of her college-educated peers had abandoned lucrative careers to stay at home with their children.
Jodi is often asked to sit on business discussion panels; volunteers her time to organizations like DECA and her local synagogue; and has sat on the board of Camp to Belong, a program to unite siblings separated during foster care. She is an avid skier and spends most of her weekends tooling down the Rocky Mountain slopes with her family.
Heidi Crum
Founder and Chairman of the Board
heidi@10til2.com
Heidi Crum is a Founder and the Chairman of the Board of 10 til 2. Heidi graduated Summa Cum Laude from The Pennsylvania State University at Harrisburg with a Bachelor of Science in Professional Accountancy and became a Colorado CPA in 1994. Prior to founding 10 til 2, Heidi worked in public accounting for both KPMG and EKS&H in the audit departments, and in financial and operational accounting in the cable, high tech and business services industries. Heidi donates a great deal of her time as a volunteer and board member for causes she is passionate about, including The Chanda Plan Foundation, Sewall Child Development Center, the DPS Special Education Task Force, Centus, Starfish One by One and the Stapleton Community COP Shop. She has won numerous awards for both her business acumen and community service.
Heidi is the mother of very active twin boys.
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Does your organization need insight into the job market, employment trends or the new face of the workforce?
The Founders of 10 til 2 are widely considered experts in the areas of specialized staffing, work-life balance strategies and the changing demographics of the U.S. labor force. If you are interested in having Jill Ater, Jodi Olin or Heidi Crum speak at your convention, special event or sales meeting, please contact our marketing department at marketing@10til2.com and we will respond to you within 48 hours.
Fastest Growing Companies – Denver Business Journal 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010
Top Women-Owned Companies List – Denver Business Journal 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Top 20 Staffing Agencies – Denver Business Journal 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Entrepreneur Magazine – Hot New Franchise 2006
Entrepreneur Magazine – 7 Hot Business Ideas 2008
ASA Voice Award – 2009
Forty Under 40 – Founder Heidi Crum – Denver Business Journal, 2010
ATHENA Award Finalist – Founder Heidi Crum, 2010
Outstanding Women in Business Finalist – Founder Jill Ater – 2010
Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce Company of the Year Finalist – 2010
Black Enterprise 40 Best Franchises for African Americans – 2010
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year – Finalist – Heidi Crum – 2011
ActionCOACH Business Excellence Awards – Finalist – 2011
Colorado Companies to Watch – Finalist – 2011
Colorado Biz Top Company – Finalist – 2011
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Dress for Success – www.dressforsuccess.org
Dress for Success Worldwide is an international non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of women. Its professional clothing, employment retention programs and ongoing support provide assistance to women striving to be self-sufficient and successful in their career. 10 til 2 Corporate Headquarters, located in Aurora, CO, acts as a drop-off site for those wanting to donate professional attire to Dress for Success. If you would like to contribute your new or gently-used clothing, please call us at (303) 909-3868.
Sewall Child Development Center – www.sewall.org
Sewall is committed to offering families inclusive programs that serve children with and without special needs in integrated environments. Sewall’s trans-disciplinary approach assists the whole child rather than merely focusing on his or her challenge or disability; and its family-centered approach ensures that parents and care providers are partners in supporting the child’s individual development.
District 5 COPShop – www.denvergov.org
The District 5 COPShop aids citizens in partnering with their business community. The COPShop is a place for businesses and citizens to work together to help prevent crime and make the community a safer place to live and work; assists citizens in accessing Police, City and County services; provides a place where citizens can file police counter reports; and promotes the DPD mandate to serve and protect the citizens of the City and County of Denver.
Starfish One by One – www.starfishonebyone.org
Starfish One by One is a nonprofit dedicated to serving as a catalyst for the education of rural Mayan girls in Guatemala. Their goal is to enhance the educational opportunities as well as the spiritual and emotional well-being of these children and their families, one by one.
Centus – www.centus.org
Centus is a top-tier provider of behavioral health services, education and programs in metro Denver. They take pride in integrating every client’s questions and concerns about their physical, behavioral and spiritual self; and are champions of hopeful and healthy living.
The Chanda Plan Foundation – www.thechandaplanfoundation.org
The Chanda Plan Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life for persons with physical disabilities through education and programs to access integrative therapies like acupuncture, massage, chiropractic care, cranial sacral and adaptive yoga. The ultimate aim of the foundations is to help persons with disabilities heal with their whole body.
TeenForce – www.teenforce.org
TeenForce is a self-sustaining nonprofit organization that helps young people gain valuable work experience. They provide work readiness training, skills development and job placement services.
ABLE for Women Advisory Board, The Women’s College at DU – womenscollege.du.edu
The advisory board consists of some of the best business women in the region. This group of successful, dedicated, and visionary women is committed to sharing their entrepreneurial experiences and expertise to guide the direction of ABLE for Women.
John Austin Cheley Foundation – www.cheleyfoundation.org
The John Austin Cheley Foundation was established in 1989. The Foundation is dependent on the stewardship of hundreds of individuals and other foundations to help fulfill John Austin Cheley’s dream of making a camping experience available to deserving youth who could not otherwise afford it.
Temple Sinai – www.sinaidenver.org
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Need a source for a broadcast news story, online feature or print publication? The Founders of 10 til 2 can offer reporters articulate and insightful information regarding employment tactics, hiring tips, work-life balance, job seeker tips, general HR questions and the changing dynamics of the U.S. labor force. If you are a reporter or news organization and would like to speak with an expert in the staffing industry, please feel free to contact us at (303) 909-3868 or marketing@10til2.com.