C  T      C  o  n  n  e  c  t  i  o  n  s 
June 2005
 
www. careertransitionsllc.com
Human Capital Management
 
Career Transitions, LLC is the largest full-service recruiting and outplacement firm in Michiana. Our hands-on, professional approach will help you focus on your bottom line while we support you with the following services:

  • Executive Search
  • Contract Staffing
  • Contract-to-Hire Staffing 
  • Training & Development
  • Profile & Skills Assessments 
  • Outplacement
     
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    WHAT'S NEW?
     
     
    Matt Marien joins the sales team 
    Please join us in welcoming Matt to our sales team!  A University of Notre Dame graduate, Matt  has nine years of sales and marketing experience in manufacturing, advertising, and staffing.  Matt and his  wife have a  2-year old son and are expecting their second child.  Matt will compliment our current sales and development initiatives by building upon our name recognition in the markets we service.


     
    Amy Szuba gets certified 
    Congratulations to Amy for becoming a Certified Temporary Staffing Specialist (CTS)!  This certification is offered through National
    Association of Personnel Services (NAPS),  the first in the industry to establish this  seal of excellence with staffing professionals.  NAPS has created a structure for industry self regulations to emphasize the best business and high professional standards--critical for today's selective clients and companies.  Certification ensures that staffing professionals are knowledgeable and tested on the most current employment laws and procedures.
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    A CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
    By Zimmer, Inc.
     
     
    "I have worked with Jeff Tuholski and the team at Career Transitions for over five years in recruiting both direct placement and contract employees.  They have proven to be a dedicated, effective and customer-focused business partner in sourcing top talent in a broad variety of professional disciplines."
     
    Timothy Shuman
    Manager, Human Resources
    ZIMMER, INC.
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    AVAILABLE CANDIDATES
     
    Candidates seeking full-time employment
    Engineering, Manufacturing & Supply Chain  
      Mechanical Engineer - Expert level CAD skills, cradle to grave project development including design, prototyping, testing, production implementation, and process improvement
      Quality Engineer - BSME with strong regulated environment experience, strengths in electro-mechanical processes and equipment and process improvements
      Quality Engineer - Certified CQE, CQM, and CQA with 15 years experience, strong testing and auditing skills, as well as leadership abilities and communication skills
      Supply Chain Manager - Certified Black Belt with CPM, CPIM, CBM, experience supporting global manufacturing operations, with involvement in product development, product launch, international procurement, contract negotiations, and lean systems
      Engineering Manager - BSEE with advanced product engineering in electrical components industries, including product development, identifying markets, business planning, product launch and technical support
      Reliability Engineer - BSIT, CQE, CQA, CQIA. Master Black Belt. Experience in statistical / analytical systems for creative problem solving. Supplier management, project planning, advanced process analysis
      Quality Manager - MBA, BSIM, CQA with creative development of world class quality assurance systems, strategic quality planning, quality engineering management, APQP, PPAP, FMEA. PPS/PPM, QS/IS quality systems
      Project / Maintenance Engineer - BSEE, CNC, PLC, panel views, electrical schematics, PM systems, 220~440/high voltage maintenance, machine diagnosis and repair
      Additional Candidates and recently completed searches - 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
      IT SW Development Manager - Managed key projects converting applications using new technology and new development to automate processes, with VB, Access, SQL Server, Oracle and Crystal Reports
      ERP Systems Analyst - JDE One World and World Analyst specializing in materials management, software package implementation and upgrade experience and a strong AS/400 background 
      Software QA Manager - Developed problem and change management systems, including problem resolution techniques, mainframe and client server application experience 
      VB Developer - More than 5 years experience as a Database Programmer, Help Desk Analyst and Web Developer using rational databases concepts like SQL, MySQL and VBA
      Net Developer - Microsoft Certified Applications Developer (MCAD) with lead application developer experience in Microsoft ASP.NET, VisualStudio.NET, and ADO.NET, built COM+ Applications Using Microsoft .NET Enterprise Services
      Additional Candidates and recently completed searches - SAP Basis & JDE CNC Administrators, Senior Network Administrators/Engineers, Web Developers, IT Directors and CIO's, BSA, IT Managers, Project Managers, RPG Programmers and JDE Developers and more!
    Finance & Banking
      Sr. Commercial Credit Analyst - 10 years experience in commercial credit, extensive underwriting and audits of annual corporate financial statements, managed $220MM  commercial loan portfolio, BS in Business Management & Associates degree in Finance
      VP and CFO Finance executive - 10 years experience in financial accounting & reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley 404, mergers/acquisitions/divestitures experience, corporate and municipal financing (public & private), investment/cash management, staff development, BS in Accounting and MBA, CPA, with big 4 experience
      Expense Management Accounting Manager - 10 years in internal auditing, Sarbanes-Oxley 404, managed financial, operational and compliant audit projects, BS in Accounting, CPA & CIA
      Financial Analyst - Both finance and operations experience with strong budgeting, variance analysis, pricing, forecasting and planning and strong service industry experience plus public accounting across multiple industries
      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, and manufacturing and consumer products
      Senior Manager/Director of Marketing - 15 yrs strategic marketing/sales (domestic & international), BS in Business, extensive medical device/product knowledge
      Human Resources Manager - BS, PHR, union avoidance, contract negotiations, collective bargaining, compensation, benefit administration, succession planning
      Additional Candidates and recently completed searches - Insurance Professionals, Customer Service Representatives/Managers, HR Generalists, Trainer, Sales Coordinator, Administrative Assistants and more!
       
       
       
    Available Temporary Candidates           
    Administrative/Clerical/Customer Services 
      Administrative Support - Excellent organizational and data entry skills, MS Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Excel, self-motivated, focused with strong customer service, time management and multi-tasking skills
      Administrative Assistant - 5+ years office experience, spreadsheets, purchase orders, vendor and personnel interaction, monthly reporting, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
      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!
    Accounting/Payroll/Human Resources
      Accounting/Payroll/HR Specialist - 15+ years of payroll and accounts payable experience, including payroll for 500 bi-weekly, preparation of financial statements and payroll reports, data entry, issuing checks, end-of-year reports, W-2's, 1042's, etc.
      Accounts Payable Clerk - 4 + years accounts payable and purchase order experience with strong problem solving and customer service skills
      Additional Candidates and recently completed searches - Accounts Payable/ Receivables Professionals, Accounting Assistants, Bookkeepers, High-volume Payroll Processor, HR/Insurance Assistant
       
      Information Technology
      Software Validation - Validation and updates, batch line programs, testing using Mainframe, FOCUS, TSO/ISPF, ISO/JCL, COBOL and Visual Basic
      IT Consultant - MCSE 2000 with over 3 years of Active Directory experience and 5 years of Windows 2000 server experience with medical industry experience
      Desktop Support - A+ and CNE certified with 4+ years of IT support experience, including Windows 95, 98, 2000 and XP; very hands-on and strong ability to support customers of all levels with strong customer service skills
      Additional Candidates and recently completed searches - JDE Developer, VB.net Developer, Crystal Reports Developer, COBOL Programmers, Senior Network Administrators/Engineers and MCSE 2000/2003 Systems Engineers
    Engineering/Manufacturing
      Quality Engineer - Experienced professional with Automotive, Iron Casting, and Tubing Industry experience, Blueprint reading, GD&T, QSE/ISO regulations, design assurance, FMEA and product testing methods, and optical comparators and CMM's
      Process/CNC Engineer - 20+ years of CNC and machining experience with strong problem solving skills, created programs using UniGraphics, developed part processes, tooling, fixtures and programs, experience with cycle times and inventory reduction
      Manager of Quality Assurance - 8+ years of supervisory and laboratory experience, problem resolution, product improvement and validation, ISO 9001/13485 and FDA QSR standards, analyzed data and failure analysis
      Additional Candidates and recently completed searches - Tooling Engineers, Process Engineers, Quality Engineers, CNC Engineers, Mechanical Engineers and Materials Managers
    Welcome to our first
      e-newsletter!!!!
     
    We hope you enjoy our new electronic publication that creates an opportunity
    for us to update our clients and prospects on who we are and what's new with us. 
     
    We will also use this opportunity to also update you on available candidates
    and human resources & recruiting information we hope you will find interesting.
     
    Enjoy!
     
     
     

      
    Who We Are

     
    Jeff Tuholski
    Staffing Services Manager
     
    Outplacement, Training & Development
     
    Tammie Young
    Business Development Manager
      
    Matt Marien
    Business Development
            
    Brian Hulecki
    Sr. Search Consultant
      
    Amy Szuba, CTS
    Sr. Search Consultant
     
    Gwen Larkin
    Search Consultant
     
    Jami Crist
    Search Consultant
     
    Joyce Nowicki
    Sr. Search Consultant
     
     
    Renee Haynes
    Support Specialist
     
    Lori Gotha
    Search Consultant
     
    Carla Wallace
    On-site Client Support
     

      

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    Is  $200K the new standard?
     
    Accordingto Salary.com, $100K is no longer what it used to be and $200K is the new standard.
     
     
     
    $200K Players
     
     
    Neurology Surgeon

    Chief Executive Officer

    University Chancellor

    Chief Financial Officer

    Anesthesiologist

    Associate General Counsel

    Chief Operating Officer

    Heart Transplant Surgeon

    Top Investment Executive

    Gastroenterologist
     
     
     
     
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    25 fastest-growing
    jobs today
    1. Computer Software Engineers, Applications
     
    2. Computer Support Specialists
     
    3. Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software
     
    4. Computer Security Specialists
     
    5. Network and Computer Systems Administrators
     
    6. Network Systesm and Data Communications Analysts
     
    7. Desktop Publishers
     
    8. Database Administrators
     
    9. Personal and Home Care Aides
     
    10. Computer Systems Analysts
     
    11. Medical Assistants
     
    12. Social and Human Service Assistants
     
    13. Physician Assistants
     
    14. Medical Records/Health Information Technicians
     
    15. Computer and information Systems Managers
     
    16. Home Health Aides
     
    17. Physical Therapist Aides
     
    18. Physical Therapist Assistants
     
    19. Audiologists
     
    20. Computer and Information Scientists. Research
     
    21. Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors
     
    22. Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
     
    23. Occupational Therapist Assistants
     
    24. Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
     
    25. Speech-Language Pathologists
     
    *** According to JIST Publishing through 2010
     
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