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Helping others in insurance drives our success.

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Julie Brown
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Julie Brown

President
Michelle Moriarty Michelle Moriarty
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Michelle Moriarty

Vice President of Staffing Operations
Sharlene Theakston
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Sharlene Theakston

Lead Account Manager
Dallas Pietak
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Dallas Pietak

Recruiter
Rosa Ramirez
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Rosa Ramirez

Recruiter
Barbara Schwartz
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Barbara Schwartz

Recruiter

Julie Brown

President

  • 619-528-8434 ext 302
  • julie@sdistaffing.com
  • LinkedIn

Julie Brown is the President of SDI Staffing.  She started SDIS in 1995 and specializes in placing temporary and direct-hire employees throughout Southern California for the insurance and financial services industries. Julie is a California Licensed Fire/Casualty Agent and a Certified Staffing Professional.  She is a member of the American Staffing Association (ASA) and California Staffing Professionals.  She is the past president and current treasurer of the San Diego Chapter of California Staffing Professionals and is the director for the San Diego Chapter on the state board.  She is active in San Diego Insurance Women and PWI, where she has served numerous roles including president.  She actively participates as a member of the Independent Brokers and Agents of San Diego, and the Risk Insurance Management Society (RIMS) San Diego Chapter.  In 2008, Julie was asked to join the steering committee of the San Diego Chapter of the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF).  She also teaches insurance and personal development classes to clients and industry organizations.She has been recognized with numerous awards, including SBA’s “Women Owned Business of the Year for San Diego and Imperial Counties,” “Employer of the Year” by the San Diego Workforce Partnership, “Women Who Mean Business” Award from the San Diego Business Journal, “Insurance Woman of the Year” from PWI, “Associate Member of the Year” by the Independent Brokers & Agents of San Diego, and the Career Sponsorship Award by the OPT Program at Grossmont College for her dedication to educate young people about the insurance industry.

Prior to founding SDI Staffing, Julie spent more than 12 years in insurance both at carrier and agency level in Southern California and North Carolina.  From sales and customer service in both personal and commercial lines, to operations manager, Julie learned the insurance industry.

She is a native of San Diego, married with two children, a daughter and a son, and enjoys camping, reading, and attending her kid’s athletic events.  She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and a minor in Economics from the University of California at San Diego.  During race season she can be found every other weekend at Barona Speedway watching her son and husband racing dwarf cars.

Michelle Moriarty

Vice President of Staffing Operations

  • 619-528-8434 ext 310
  • michelle@sdistaffing.com
  • LinkedIn

Michelle has been with SDI Staffing since 1997 and has an in depth knowledge of CA Employment Laws.  As Vice President of Staffing Operations, she is responsible for the profitability of division operations. She ensures organizational effectiveness, identifies and implements best practices, and establishes accounting policies, practices, and procedures. She maintains the payroll & billing processes, manages Human Resources, administers employee benefits and workers compensation claims, and works as the primary network administrator troubleshooting computer and server issues.  She also maintains the company’s databases, installs software, and updates the company website and marketing materials.

  • Certified Staffing Professional (CSP)
  • Member of the American Staffing Association (ASA)
  • Current Board Member of CSP San Diego Chapter (Secretary) 2020-Present
  • Former Board Member of AFWA San Diego (Social Media Director) 2019-2020
  • Former Board Member of HTHMA Parent Association (Webmaster) 2015-2018

Although Michelle has traveled quite a bit being a military dependent, she has always been rooted to San Diego. She enjoys cooking, traveling, and fishing whenever she gets the chance, but mostly spending quality time with family and friends.

Sharlene Theakston

Lead Account Manager

  • 619-528-8434 ext 307
  • Sharlene@sdistaffing.com
  • LinkedIn

Sharlene has been with SDI Staffing since 1998. She is most passionate about recruiting, helping candidates find a successful career in insurance, and assisting clients with finding the top talent they are seeking. Currently, Sharlene works as the Lead Account Manager. She evaluates applicants on their skills, education, work history, personality and salary requirements. She also works with clients to assist them in their search for applicants that have the experience and skills they are seeking for their office. Sharlene is an active member of Professional Women in Insurance, California Staffing Professionals and the American Staffing Association. She is trained in CA Employment and Sexual Harassment Law (FMLA, Meal & Rest Periods, Exempt & Non-Exempt Employees, etc.).

Sharlene was born and raised in San Diego, CA. She enjoys traveling as well as spending time with her husband, their two Labs, family and friends.

Dallas Pietak

Recruiter

  • 619-528-8434 ext 309
  • dallas@sdistaffing.com
  • LinkedIn

Dallas joined SDI Staffing in 2021. With nearly a decade of experience working in Commercial Insurance, she now helps people find jobs they love in the same industry.

Born and raised in California, she loves traveling, cooking, hiking, and spending time with her dog, Murphie.

Rosa Ramirez

Recruiter

  • 619-528-8434 ext 301
  • Rosa@sdistaffing.com
  • LinkedIn

Rosa originally joined SDI Staffing in 2007 as a Staffing Assistant and has returned to our team in 2022 as a Recruiter. She brings with her a wealth of administrative skills from a variety of industries to include Workers’ Compensation Law, Insurance, and Family Law. Her legal experience was obtained through working for Workers’ Compensation Attorneys and her insurance experience was acquired while working in the Underwriting Department of a well-recognized Insurance Carrier. Rosa has also taken a number of Organization and Human Resource workshops that give her key skills in managing her current position. 

Rosa enjoys living in beautiful La Mesa, CA. In her spare time, she loves to read and bake.

Barbara Schwartz

Recruiter

  • 619-528-8434 ext 308
  • barbara@sdistaffing.com
  • LinkedIn

Barbara joined SDI Staffing in 2022. She comes to us with over 25 years of experience in the insurance industry which includes premium finance, commercial and personal lines account management and carrier underwriting. She is very excited to use her expertise to help individuals find a job that is the perfect fit for both the candidate and the employer. 

Although born and raised in New Jersey and Florida, she has called San Diego home for 15 years. When not at work, she enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with family, friends, and dogs. 

Testimonials

Best job placement service ever! We love our employee! You guys are total professionals!

Lucy Harris, Principal, Curtis & Harris Insurance Services

SDI Staffing provides a great service to the insurance community and the Insurance Training Academy provides the vehicle to educate the insurance community.

Judy King, Vice President-Administration, G.S. Levine Insurance Services

We choose SDI Staffing because others don’t specialize in the insurance industry and can’t provide eligible candidates. We can’t afford to waste our time!

Yvette Mello, Office Manager, Vanorsdale Insurance Services

SDI Staffing understands the insurance industry.

Coleman Meshack, Captive Agent

SDI Staffing is very responsive. They are focused on providing qualified people with insurance experience because they understand my needs.

Karen Sindel, Branch Manager, California Insurance Group

SDI Staffing has taken the time to get to know us, know what we need, and fill that exact position.

Elizabeth Bonilla, Vice President, Teague Insurance Agency

Kathy has 20+ years insurance experience and has helped me tremendously. I feel very fortunate to have her on my team and can’t thank you enough.

Kristen Hakala, Atlas General Insurance

I want to express my gratitude for giving me the opportunity to work for an amazing company. I am very happy to go to work every day and sell what I enjoy doing and helping people with a great product. And I am currently ranked in the top 10 for production this month as this is my second full month on the sales floor.”

Jose Villareal

I have worked with temp agencies before and have not been impressed with them. They usually are not professional, organized or knowledgeable about the company or the position. I liked SDI Staffing’s procedures, since you seem to be very organized.

Alicia A.

I love SDI Staffing!!! It was the best experience I’ve ever had with a staffing agency. Everything was quick and easy. The transition from temp to permanent was very smooth. I’ve told all my friends about SDI Staffing even though many of them do not have backgrounds in Insurance, Banking or Financial Services. They all said they wish they could find a staffing agency that was as efficient as what I described SDI Staffing to be. Thank you for everything. You guys are the BEST!!!!!

Norma G.

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