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DECEMBER 2006

This month: Happy Holidays, what's new and December candidates available today!

                     

WHO WE ARE

Jeff Tuholski
General Manager
Gwen Larkin, CTS
Sr. Recruiter
   
Elizabeth Muellner, SPHR
Director, Career Management
Joyce Nowicki
Sr. Search Consultant
   
Tammie Carr
Business Development Manager
Renee Haynes
Staffing Coordinator
   
Matt Marien
Business Development
Lori Gotha
Search Consultant
   
Brian Hulecki
Sr. Search Consultant
Tracy Hale
Recruiter
   
Amy Szuba, CTS
Sr. Recruiter
Carla Wallace
On-Site Client Support


          
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800.800.3617

 

 

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM CAREER TRANSITIONS!

Staffing Employment Reaches New High  
U.S. staffing firms employed an average of 2.9 million temporary and contract workers per day from April through June - up 3.3 percent or more than 92,000 workers, compared with the same period last year, according to data released by the American Staffing Association (ASA).  It was the seventh consecutive quarter in which the staffing industry employed more people than in the same period of any previous year.

While we are seeing slower employment growth in recent months, staffing companies continue to report increased demand from customers looking for workforce flexibility and access to talent, says ASA President and CEO Richard Wahlquist.  Customer interest in perm placement remains particularly strong.  It's a good time for job seekers.  

U.S. temporary and contract staffing services totaled $18 billion in the second quarter, according to the survey, an increase of 5.2 percent over the same period last year.  

*According to Staffing Management October-December 2006



Temping through a candidate's eyes
Nine out of ten temporary employees indicated they would refer a friend or relative to work on a temporary or contract basis, according to a survey conducted by the Alexandria VA-based American Staffing Association.  Additionally, about 90% expressed overall satisfaction with their work experiences.  That was a much higher percentage than found in surveys of the total U.S. workforce.  

Most survey respondents indicated that they were doing temporary work as a stepping stone to get a full-time job.  Regardless of whether they were seeking a permanent job, 88% of survey respondents said they felt their temporary or contract work made them more employable, because they were developing new or improved skills, either through on the job experience or training that the staffing company provided.  Nearly one-quarter of those who landed a permanent position said that working as a temporary or contract employee helped them get the job faster.  

*According to Staffing Industry Review November 2006

HOT DECEMBER CANDIDATES AVAILABLE TODAY!

Call 800.800.3617 today to learn more about these candidates!!

Candidates seeking full-time positions!!

Engineering, Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Quality Engineer - CQE, CQA, CQT, RMDA, B.S. and M.B.A. with industry experience in medical, automotive and general manufacturing
Quality Engineer – B.S.M.E., supplier development, national and international, automotive, FMEA, APQP, and PPAP
Manufacturing Engineer – B.S.E.E., general manufacturing, automotive, FMEA, APQP, and PPAP experience, injection mold with both rubber and plastics, machine maintenance/repair both mechanical and electrical
Program Engineer – B.S.M.E., electrical component product launch with design in 3-D using AutoCad-Inventor, developed manufacturing process mapping, feasibility, and ROI
Quality Engineer– B.S.C.E. Brown Belt with extensive audit and process improvement experience. Good standards knowledge along with a strong background in process documentation and SOP development
Quality Engineer – B.S. with extensive tier 1 experience. Expert in ISO/QS systems and has lead transition into TS systems. Supplier quality development

Design Engineer– B.S.M.E. with solid background in electrical panel design using ProE, Mechanical Desktop, and Inventor. Lead product launch initiatives and exposed to APQP, PPAP
Structural Design Engineer – B.S.M.E., B.S.I.T. with extensive structural design experience in AutoCAD with some ProE coupled with web design and computer programming skills
Electrical Engineer – B.S.E.E., B.S.M.E. with experience in electrical design in robotics. ProE, AutoCAD and UniGraphics
Process Engineer –  M.S.M.E, B.S.M.E, injection molding, compression molding, IS)9000,Plastics Robotics, Lean MFG, Solidworks, AutoCAD, New product development
Additional Candidates and recently completed searches – Design Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Supplier Development Engineer, VP Manufacturing, Materials Manager, Buyer, Master Scheduler, Six Sigma, Supervisors, Process Engineers, Supplier Quality, Non-destructive Testing, CNC Programmer, Structural Engineers and Design Engineers and more!
Information Technology
Software Development Manager – 10 years of years of experience, 6 years of object oriented programming with SQL and stored procedures, over 25 software development lifecycles, direct management for 7 developers 

JDE Business Analyst – Over 20 years of manufacturing experience. The last 4 years working with JD Edwards World software, responsible for JDE and iSeries training, implemented the Configurator Module and developed the Bar Coded Pallet

Windows Network Administrator with Kronos Experience – 11years of experience working with PC desktops and LAN/WAN, responsible for Active Directory migration from Windows NT to Windows 2000 Ad, experienced Windows 2000 Active Directory Administrator with Exchange 5.5 and 2000, Kronos Timekeeper Central and time clock terminal configuration and maintenance

SAP R/3 Basis Administrator – 6years of experience in all technical aspects of SAP, system and database administration, troubleshooting and tuning, implementation experience of SAP R/3 in IBM RS/6000, AIX and HPUX OS, implemented and administered SAP Workplace, BW, Internet Transaction Servers, Web Applications Server and SAP Solution Manager, SAP Security Administration and Authorization

Additional Candidates and recently completed searches – Windows Cisco Administrator, Windows Solaris UNIX NW Administrator, IT Managers and Directors, Netware Administrator, Senior .NET Developer and more!
Finance & Banking
Cost Analyst/Accountant–  B.A in accounting, A/P, fixed assets, taxes, A/R, financial statements, purchase price variances, cost analysis JD Edwards, MS Office, Excel, SAP, AS400

Controller – 19 years experience with 7 in cost accounting with multiple plant experience, B.S. Accounting and Economics

Accounting Manager– Over 10 years of accounting with expertise in cost analysis, financial modules, in Mfg setting, experienced in financial reporting, month-end close, MAS90, Access, Excel, with knowledge of project implementation, B.S. in Business and major in Accounting 
Senior Financial Analyst - MBA, AAS/Accounting, BBA/Finance, forecasting, budgeting, debt, bank reconciliations, Hyperion, Crystal Reporting, Quantum, Treasury, cash management
Payroll Supervisor -  MS, BA, process for multiple employees, w-4, direct deposit, ACH funding and wire transfers, taxes, ADP, Peoplesoft
Additional Candidates and recently completed searches – Director of Corporate Accounting, Sarbanes Oxley Compliance, Controllers, Payroll Manager, Collections Manager, Auditors and Staff/Plant Accountants and more!
Other Professional and Administrative
Sales & Sales Management - Very motivated sales manager with 18 years sales experience involving diverse products and services including advertising, property management, manufacturing and consumer products
Senior Manager/Director of Marketing - 15 yrs strategic marketing/sales (domestic & international), B.S. in Business, extensive medical device/product knowledge
Human Resources Director – MS, BS, AS, SPHR, Union and Non-union plants, workers compensation, recruitment, training & employee relations, Safety/environmental
Other Disciplines - Insurance Professionals, Customer Service Representatives/Managers, Dieticians, Medical Technologists, HR Generalists, Trainer, Sales Coordinator, Administrative Assistants and more!

Candidates seeking temporary positions!!  
Engineering/Manufacturing

Certified Lead Auditor – 15+ years of domestic and international regulations and standards Quality Engineering, Auditing and working within the Medical Device Industry.  Chemical Technology Degree and is certified in Medical Device Auditing (ISO13485 and QSR)

Quality Engineer – BA in Physics, Mathematics and Industrial Engineering, with an Associates in Mechanical Engineering. 17 yeas experience as a Quality Engineer with includes medical devices and orthopedic industries  

Tool Designer– 4-5 years of tool design experience and 7-8 years AutoCAD 

Process Engineer w/ Lathe and CNC machining experience – CNC machining (8-10 years), lathe (20years), process improvement, implementation of changes for ergonomics and lean processes for production line, plan, direct and coordinate customer service support to meet client product requirements

AutoCAD Designer - AutoCAD Designer with 4+ years of design experience, which includes 6 years of 2-D.  Available immediately

Tool Engineer – CNC machining programming, implement and create standards for Unigraphics/Solidworks, strong design background. Industry experience: Truck Bodies, Boat, Sheet Metal, Cases/Trays, and Medical

CNC Programmer – 20 years of CNC programming experience; 15-20 years of working with 3-D CAD systems, 10 years of Pro/E, 7 years of lathe, expertise with milling

Industrial Engineer - 20+ years of both union and non-union Industrial Engineering experience within the steel, molding, commercial products and railroad car industries. Experience includes over 20 years with both time studies and performance monitoring/tuning.  E xtensive experience with metal fabrication, as well as some experience with forming and stamping 

Electrical Engineer – 16+ years of engineering experience; plant/facility layout, B.S.E.E.

Additional Candidates and recently completed searches – Tooling Engineers, Industrial Engineers, Process Engineers, Quality Engineers, CNC Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Drafters and Materials Managers

Information Technology

PC Technician - Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician with over 10 year of IT experience including supporting users remotely and on-site 

MCSE / Netware – IT professional with 20+ years of experience which includes 12 years of Novell support. CNE certified in versions 2.1 through 5.x. with 18 months in a hospital environment supporting 12 Novell servers with about 250 users 

Network Administrator – 7 years of experience supporting clients from Windows NT through Windows 2003, supported multiple locations and has management experience

Excel Developer – 28 years experience specializing in Information Systems consulting. Expert in Microsoft Excel development, training and training material development

Java / Java Swing Developer – 3 + years experience with Java and Java Swing development. BS in Computer Science   

.Net Consultant/Web Developer – 3-4 years of .Net development, 2-3 years of C# and 10 years of SQL Server. Multiple web development projects

Unix Administrator – Over 4 years as IBM Systems Administrator including 3 years of AIX skills and RS6000 hardware experience  

Access Programmer – Experienced MS Access programmer available for part-time or full-time projects Also has 2 years of SQL Server stored procedure development experience as well as 2 additional years of Oracle PL/SQL experience 

Network Manager - 15 years of IT experience which includes 4 years of W2000/2003 support. Hands-on technical support roles

VB/Crystal Reports Consultant – Professional IT consultant with experience in VB from VB6 through .Net. 1 year of Crystal Reports programming experience servicing multiple clients/projects - part-time or full-time

Additional Candidates and recently completed searches – JDE Developer, QA Testers, QA Leads, VB.net Developer, Crystal Reports Developer, COBOL Programmers, Desktop Support, Senior Network Administrators/Engineers and MCSE 2000/2003 Systems Engineers and more!

Accounting/ Human Resources

HR Manager – 2 + years experience with Health Care, Life, STD, LTD, Flexible Benefits, Cobra, FMLA, 401k, Works Compensation, payroll, billing, updating legal records, and A/P and A/R

Payroll – Experience includes the following:  Payroll (15+ years), payroll taxes (15+ years), Human Resources (15+ years), Crystal Reports (2+ years), proficient in Excel and Word.  Experience includes processing high volume payroll, both in-house, utilizing Great Plains, ISI and ADP

Employee Relations Coordinator - Over 6 years of recruiting experience for large organizations within the manufacturing industry. Master in Industrial and Labor Relations

Accounting/HR – Experience includes billing, HR, accounting, management, and system upgrades  

Accounting/Bookkeeping – Experience includesA/P, A/R, Payroll, HR duties, taxes and financial statements 

AR/AP - 7+ years in A/R, A/R with strong Excel and Great Plains knowledge, high volume invoice processing

Staff Accountant – CPA with 3 years of staff accounting experience. E xperience also includes the following:  A/P and A/R ledgers, reviewing and correcting monthly and quarterly provider compensation formulas, senior accounting relief, expense analysis, and compilation and administration of financial procedures manuals  

AP – A ccounting professional with 7 years of A/P experience.  Processed between 50-100 A/P invoices daily!  Available 20-25 hours a week

Cost Accountant – BS in accounting with 15+ years of cost accounting experience (both Standard Cost and Job Cost), 10+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, including setting up the cost accounting system

Additional Candidates and recently completed searches – Accounts Payable/ Receivables Professionals, Accounting Assistants, Bookkeepers, High-volume Payroll Processor, HR/Insurance Assistant and more!

Administrative/Clerical/Customer Service

Administrative Assistant/Legal Secretary – Preparation of client reports, correspondence, summonses, complaints, motions, responses, and subpoenas. Answering and directing calls, billing, payable and receivable invoices, purchasing of office supplies, J.D. Edwards, Desktop Publishing, MS Office Suite

Database Administrator – Experience includes creating tables, queries, forms, and spreadsheets. Trained users in MS Office software applications, including Access, Excel and SAP implementation

Customer Service & Team Lead – Bilingual with strong CSR and communication skill. Training of new employees, interpreter, and experience working with financial institutions

Data Entry - Over 10 years of professional experience which includes strong data entry, office support as well as light accounting work 

Office Administrator – Managing of daily operations including interfacing with vendors and clients, A/P, A/R, general ledger, payroll, and creation of various weekly/monthly/quarterly reports, outstanding customer service skills!

Administrative/Bookkeeper – Strong administrative background including bookkeeping, spreadsheets, payroll, phones, and preparation of monthly newsletters. Computer strengths include: MS Windows 95-XP and MS Office

Administrative/Executive Assistant – Strong analytical and organizational skills; experience with interviewing, testing, and orientation of new employees. Other skills include phones, creation of spreadsheets, and marketing

Additional Candidates and recently completed searches – High-volume Call Center Representatives, Customer Service/Inside Sales Representatives, Executive Assistants, Data Entry, Office Support Professionals and more!

 

 

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