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Helen MacKinnon |
President of Technical Connections, has more years than she'd like to say in the computer industry. Prior to forming Technical Connections in 1984, she had been counseling and placing computer professionals since 1981.
Helen also has an extensive management background in both the end-user and vendor arenas. She was Director of Applications Development and Director of Software Support for a computer vendor. Her earlier positions include Manager at TRW; Management Consultant for companies in America and Europe; and Programmer for both Advanced Computer Techniques and IBM. For fun, Helen likes to travel, read, excercise and proof resumes.
Helen holds an M.B.A. degree in Finance and a Masters in Computer Science from the University of Southern California. Her undergraduate degree is in Mathematics.
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| Peter MacKinnon |
CEO of Technical Connections, has had operational and financial responsibility at TCI since time immemorial. Peter, in previous incarnations, was with KPMG Peat Marwick in Montreal, London and Paris, and held a variety of financial management positions in Europe and North America. Peter enjoys traveling and writing occasional articles for magazines and newspapers. He has a B.A. in History from McGill University, Montreal, and is a Canadian Chartered Accountant.
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| Timothy Schwarz |
Director of Recruiting, has extensive experience in recruiting professionals. Tim has a strong technical understanding of support, client/server development, networking, and internet technology.
In his spare time, Tim treks in Nepal, takes beautiful photographs and remodels his house.
Tim holds a B.A. from Boston University. He joined TCI in 1993.
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| Janine Davis |
Director of Operational Strategy, has over 14 years experience in Information Technology, and 7 years as a recruiting counselor and account manager. She currently serves as Technical Connection’s Director of Operations. She began her career at Andersen Consulting (Accenture), and then held positions managing both applications development and infrastructure in large advertising and entertainment companies.
Janine has been involved with client/server, web and legacy technologies, and provides expertise to both large established and middle market companies. She is honest and straight-forward and always has people's best interests at heart.
She holds a B.S. degree in Math from University of California, Santa Barbara. She joined TCI in 1998.
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| Celine Bundy-Kahn |
Senior Recruitment Counselor, has extensive sales and management experience. Celine entered the recruiting business over nine years ago and counsels and places information technology professionals in both contract and permanent positions at all levels.
Celine enjoys spending her free time with her husband Robert and their daughter Lauren. Her hobbies include riding her horse Cheyenne, traveling and doing volunteer work.
Celine holds a B.S. in Business from Rochester Institute of Technology. She joined TCI in 1996.
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| Nattineque “NATT” Mcclain |
Senior Recruitment Counselor, has extensive experience in marketing and sales and over 7 years in Information Technology staffing. Natt has a strong understanding of the software development process with a focus on object oriented and client server development; she also has a CNE. She now counsels and places information technology professionals at all levels.
Natt holds a B.S. in Business Administration from California State University of Los Angeles.
In her spare time, Natt enjoys traveling and has become a fan of racquetball.She joined TCI in 1997.
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| Rebecca Bailey |
Senior Account Manager, has a strong background in business development and customer relations. Rebecca has been in Information Technology staffing for over 7 years with an emphasis on supporting entertainment companies. She places information technology professionals in both contract and permanent positions at all levels.
Rebecca is passionate about building strong, honest relationships with her clientele and consultant base. Her goal is to always provide the utmost in quality customer service and professionalism while upholding a high level of integrity.
Rebecca is originally from Louisiana, has a great southern accent, and has lived in California since 1990. She joined TCI in 2001.
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| Tracine Bordwell-Lee |
Recruitment Counselor, began her career in the world of recruiting through a "strange twist of fate". She entered the industry as a job seeker with a strong background in sales, but discovered her place was on the other side of the desk. Ever since then, Tracine has been in IT staffing and has quickly developed a solid reputation with clients and candidates for integrity, quality and professionalism.
A real people person, this transplanted Georgia peach is both frank and honest in ensuring the right match of client and candidate. Her focus at Technical Connections is placing IT professionals in contract and permanent positions at all levels. She joined TC in 2002.
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| Cindi Feig |
Senior Account Manager, has over 20 years experience in the staffing and technology industries. She began her career as an Information Technology Consultant with Andersen Consulting. She ultimately managed several large implementation projects for Andersen, as well as leading the UCSB recruiting team for new professionals. She then moved into line management as an IT manager for Gibraltar Savings.
Cindi then made the transition into the Information Technology staffing field. She was responsible for business development activities for several large Los Angeles-based clients, and managed the Sales team within her firm. As Branch Manager for the Los Angeles office of a public, international staffing firm, Cindi led a successful and profitable division.
Cindi has two children and spends her free time being a Sports Mom. She joined TCI in 2004.
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| Doug Stuart |
Senior Recruitment Counselor, received his education in International Business and Computer Science from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, and has over six years of technical recruiting experience. He started his career as a System Administrator and Recruiter and focuses on locating IT professionals and executives.
Doug has recruited candidates for clients in both the Southern California and Northern California markets, and has a breadth of knowledge in many different technical areas. He has worked with many different types of clients from small start-ups to large Fortune 500 companies, and also has experience staffing long-term IT consulting projects. He joined TCI in 2004.
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| Jennifer Carlson |
Senior Recruitment Counselor, has been recruiting Information Technology professionals on both a permanent and contract basis since 1997. She has recruited in both the Southern California and Boston markets.
Jennifer enjoys recruiting because she values making a positive impact on people’s lives by finding the best opportunity for each individual. She strives to provide her clients with the best possible customer service. When she is not recruiting, she enjoys hiking and skiing, traveling, and spending time with her husband Rick, her daughter Julia, and her Golden Retriever.
She holds a B.S. from San Diego State University She joined TCI in 2005.
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| Karen Barber |
Recruitment Counselor, has over 20 years experience in Information Technology. She began her career at Hughes Aircraft Company, and then joined Guidance Solutions, a consulting firm focused on web-based application development for its clients.
Karen has been a Programmer and Project Manager in client/server as well as internet environments. She spent 11 years recruiting for Guidance and enjoys helping technologists progress in their career.
In her spare time, Karen enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, and playing beach volleyball. Karen holds a B.S. degree in Mathematics/Computer Sciences from the University of California, Los Angeles. Go Bruins! She joined TCI in 2007.
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| Melissa A. Robinson |
Account Manager, has over 11 years of experience in business development and technical staffing for mid to large sized companies. Melissa has managed staffing on several implementation projects for local and nationwide clients in different vertical markets. She has placed information technology professionals in both contract and permanent positions at all levels. Along with her responsibilites of business development, Melissa also served as Managing Director for the Los Angeles IT Division of a nationwide staffing firm. Melissa is passionate about building strong relationships with her consultants and clientele.
Melissa holds a Jurist Doctorate from Southern University Law Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Her undergraduate degree is in Journalism and Mass Communications. In her spare time she enjoys traveling with her family to the french and dutch west indies, funraising for the Links Inc., and playing co-ed softball.
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| Vincent Dimauro |
Recruitment Counselor, has a strong background in customer relations and staff recruiting. Vincent began his IT staffing career in 2005 and has developed a great reputation in the IT industry.
Vincent holds a B.S from the University of Connecticut.
Vincent enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants and cooking in his spare time. He joined TCI in 2007.
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| Bryan Holman |
Recruitment Counselor, has 8 years of experience in the telecommunications industry with Verizon Telecom. His background includes customer service, technical support, and project management.
Bryan has a sincere interest in others and focuses on developing a strong rapport with candidates and colleagues.
Bryan enjoys spending time with his family, following the sports scene, and traveling. He holds a B.S. in Business from Pepperdine University.
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| Alicia Pezo |
Recruitment Counselor, has over 5 years of experience recruiting professionals in Information Technology,Accounting/Finance, and Marketing. She has supported a large client base in Southern California including Fortune 500 companies in the entertainment, healthcare, insurance, and financial services industries. She is a results-oriented recruiter who prides herself in establishing long term relationships based on honesty, respect, and professionalism.
She is a native Californian and holds a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. She joined TCI in 2008.
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