Amy Szuba
Senior Contract Recruiter
Angie Fitzpatrick
Manager, Professional Accts
Brenda Comer
Office Manager
Brian Hulecki
Senior Search Consultant
Elaine Chaffee
Executive Vice President
Elizabeth Muellner
Director, Career Mgnt Services
Jeff Tuholski
General Manager
Joyce Nowicki
Senior Search Consultant
Kristin Jarrin
Contract Staffing Recruiter
Matt Marien
Senior Search Consultant

As the end of the year approaches and we look forward to a new year, please keep Career Transitions in mind for your Staffing and Career Management needs. Our gift to you as we close 2008 and transition to 2009, is to provide you with our cost effective services enabling you to focus on your core business objectives.
In today's fiscally conservative times, temporary employees can be a cost saving approach to meet your business's demands. Our team currently staffs professionals in the following contract as well as direct hire positions:

• Accounting: Payroll, A/P, A/R, Collections, Bookeepers
• Administration: Executive Administrative Assistants
• Engineering: CAD Designers, Quality Engineers, Mechanical Engineers,
Manufacturing Engineers, Civil Structural Engineers
•IT: Help Desk/Desktop Support, Programmers, Network Engineers,
Web Designers


In addition to these services, we also provide Outplacement. We are the only full service residential outplacement program in the area. We have the expertise and the resources to help you achieve effective transition planning and talent management. Our program offers structure to the termination process, reduces the possibility of workplace violence and retaliatory litigation, is strategically a gracious way of removing a terminated employee, and ensures the employee manages their new-found freedom in a positive manner moving forward to the next step in their career.Let Career Transitions provide you with Professional Contracting, Direct Hire and Outplacement Services in 2009.

Happy Holidays!
Career Transitions Team


4101 Edison Lakes Parkway
Suite 200
Mishawaka, IN 46545
Ph: 574.968.1860
Fx: 574.968.1871
800.800.3617

Candidates for Direct Hire Positions

 

Information Technology Professionals

Candidate #JN38482 – Program/Project Manager - BSA More than 20 years of experience in the finance industry. An experienced Program/Project Manager and a BSA. Her experience includes client server technology, AS/400 and outstanding mainframe experience.

Candidate #JN37633 – SAP Basis Administrator SAP R/3 Basis Administration experience includes SAP R/3 installations and upgrades, OSS configuration, change request management, R/3 monitoring, performance tuning, system administration, database administration, technical problem solving, user security administration and production support. US Citizen with 17 years of IT experience. Ten years of Database experience.

Candidate #JN38323 – SAP Security Analyst 6 years of SAP experience with 5 of those years working as a SAP Security Administrator. Experience includes analysis, development, maintenance of SAP Security for SAP R/3, SAP BW and SAP Portals with Authorizations, creation & maintenance of roles using Automatic Profile Generator, reconciliation of roles and user master records, Transport Management System (TMS), SAP Portal and exposure to Audit information System (AIS). Also has ABAP and audit experience. ...more

Engineering Professionals

Candidate #BH37895 – Plant / Operations Manager - BLS: Hired & coached 45 new factory manufacturing specialists, (1) Global Supply Chain Manager, (2) Buyers, (1) Manufacturing Engineer & (1) Lean Mfg coordinator. (2007/2008) Has managed up to 350 employees. Initiated the integration of the Lean manufacturing culture into 2 distinctly different environments. The first was a 2400 employee "union" factory and the 2nd was into a 112 employee new facility. Lean disciplines were used in the design & operation as well as motivating selected suppliers experiencing chronic quality and/or delivery challenges which promoted cross-functional teamwork and rapid collaborative problem solving. (2007/2008) In addition, certified IS O 9001-2000 and achieved ROHS certification. Initiated and completed business development projects in Mexico, China & Korea (2000-2008) - Resulting in a $400,000 cost improvement in 2008.

Candidate #MM38534
- Supply Chain Analyst, Certified Six Sigma Black Belt Supply chain manager with extensive experience and expertise in Six Sigma process analysis and improvement, inventory management, project management, inventory control, Lean, Continuous Improvement, Demand Management, Forecasting, Materials Management, and systems. Experienced in manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution environments using SAP, SAS, MPS, MRP, and JIT

Candidate #MM28080 - Quality Engineer - Certified Six Sigma Black Belt Certified Six Sigma Black Belt and QS 9000 Supplier Auditor. Quality engineering experience as a QS 9000 Supplier Auditor and TS 16949 internal auditor. Expertise writing/designing and implementing quality control plans, quality manuals, and procedures. Experience with FMEA, APQP, SPC development, Lean implementation, and Six Sigma training. ...more

Human Resources

Candidate #BH18004 – Human Resource - Assist the Human Resource Manager with labor relations, personnel, benefits, (ADP) payroll, salary administration, annual reviews, headcount reporting, and recruitment. Implemented a New Hire Orientation Program. Manage & forecast direct headcount requirements for production within budget. Developed and maintained all record retention associated with AAP. Managed all aspects of the recruiting process. Maintained 100% reporting accuracy (Magnitude System, PIMs, Recruitsoft).

Candidate #BH37853 – EHS Manager - BSIE, CSP: Principal accountabilities: Worker's Compensation Administration, Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Communication, Lock/Tagout, PPE, Hearing Conservation, Forklift, Fire Protection and Confined Space programs. Principle advisor to management staff on regulatory compliance, conducted safety audits, coordinated loss control training and provided direction and resources to the Safety Advisory Board resulting in a reduction of division Injury Rates by 90% creating a significant payback by reducing W/C claims. Responsible for RCRA, CAA, CWA activities and SARA reporting which include Tier II, 302, 311 and 313. Conducted several property due diligence inspections pertaining to Environmental and Safety issues. Acted as primary contact for MDEQ, MIOSHA, EPA and other federal, state and local agencies. Temporarily assigned as HR Manager conducting benefit review, recruiting and labor relations and successfully defeated a union organizing attempt at a start up sheet plant. ...more


Candidates for Contract or Contract-to-Hire Positions


Information Technology Professionals


Candidate #AS38013 - Network Engineer with BA and MA. MCP in 2000 Professional and 2000 Server. CCNA with 3+ years as an IT Engineer along with 5 years teaching CIS classes including Cisco CCNA and MCSA certification classes. Available for short or long contracts.

Candidate #AS22639 - IT Manager - Over 15 years of experience in UNIX and Windows environments performing application development, package installation, systems administration and training of IT and user personnel. Managed IT department for $20 million manufacturer and was IT Application Manager of $100 million company.

Candidate #AS38014 – E-series Consultant 25 years experience with theAS400 including extensive experience with the E-series which is very similar to the I-series. He has been involved in 3 conversions, security and management of the E-Series. Available for contract or direct hire. ...more

Engineering Professionals

Candidate #AS38535 – Product Design Engineer Product Design Engineer with 6 years experience. 6 years of Solidworks experience. 20 years RV industry experience. Has designed products from conception to production.

Candidate #AS08150 - Designer 6 years experience as a designer. 4 years of Solidworks experience as well as other 2D and 3D packages including Inventory, Mechanical Desktop and AutoCAD.

Candidate #KJ38545 – Quality Engineer Several years of solid experience in Quality with a concentration in the automotive industry. Has been responsible for developing quality guidelines, identifying problems and creating resolutions, as well as making recommendations for corrective actions. Proficient in APQP, PPAP, GP-9, GP-12, GD&T, FMEA’s, Control Plans and related quality procedures. ...more

Administrative Professionals

Candidate #AS38401 – Program Coordinator/Executive Assistant Over 15 years experience working for a large government agency in Washington, DC. Served as Program Coordinator with primary technical and administrative responsibilities for multiple committees and associations. Responsible for extensive planning, coordinating, researching and reporting for multiple divisions.

Candidate #KJ37664 - Executive Assistant / Purchasing Assistant Several solid years of office support experience including 9 years as a Purchasing Assistant and 4 years as an Executive Assistant. Extremely organized and detail oriented with a very outgoing personality. Highly proficient in all aspects of MS Office.

Candidate #KJ38543 – Administrative Assistant 4 years of strong administrative experience which included documenting minutes and short hand for board meetings, appointment scheduling, switchboard operations, and handling sensitive and privileged communications and records. Candidate has strong data entry and typing skills, is certified in Microsoft Office Suite and has excellent communication skills. ...more

Human Resources

Candidate #KJ38212 – HR Specialist - Candidate has a Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Human Resource Management as well as over 3 years of recruiting and HR experience. Previous responsibilities include: employee relations, interviewing hourly and salary positions as well as determining hiring needs. Candidate has composed job requisites and managed job postings.

Candidate #KJ25521 – HR Assistant Over 2 years of experience as an HR Assistant and was responsible for conducting employee orientations, tracking employees attendance and paid time off, inputting weekly payroll as well as maintaining the OSHA log. Has also set up insurance with COBRA, maintained employee files and assisted in 401k enrollment. ...more

4101 Edison Lakes Parkway, Suite 200 | Mishawaka, IN 46545 | Ph 574.968.1860 | Fx 574.968.1871 | 800.800.3617