Here is a list of candidates we are very high on.  They possess remarkable skills, unique talents, and excellent personalities.    Please send a request for a particular candidate and Practical Solutions will put you in touch with these special people.
 

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Hot Candidate 1

Supply Chain and Logistics Executive

Summary

Experienced professional with exceptional depth and breadth in supply chain strategy, transportation, distribution and operations.  I have created and implemented innovative supply chain solutions across multiple industries through expert analysis, strong leadership, excellent problem solving, and effective team building.   Demonstrated skills in

 

	Transportation Management/Operations
	Business Development
	Sourcing/Procurement
	Project Management
	Business Process Design
	Six Sigma Greenbelt Trained
	Private Fleet Management
	IT Facilitation

 

Technology (familiar with:)

	i2
	WMS/TMS systems
	SAP
	Visibility/Event Management Systems

 

 

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This Sales Executive  has been a consistent top producer for over 20 years in the Material Handling arena.  He has worked for large and small big manufactures alike and provides expertise in concepting and proposal management.  Excellent client facing skills and Project Management abilities.  His objective is to obtain a sales executive position for material handling integration and factory automation in the northeastern US.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE -

	Vast knowledge in the design, sale & implementation of integrated material handling systems.
	Experienced in developing & interfacing with direct customers & distributor/OEM network.
	Excellent working relationship within the organization.

PERSONAL SKILLS -

Consistent top sales ranking, possess good organizational and strong analytical skills, able to prioritize and work under pressure, able to perform at a high level without supervision, am detail oriented and perform with a high level of accuracy, very reliable and dependable, self-motivated individual contributor.

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Hot Candidate 3

Senior .Net Developer

Skills Summary

·         Undergraduate degree (BBA Computer Information Systems) Georgia State University - Atlanta. Ga.

·         BrainBench Exam C# 2.0

·         BrainBench Exam ASP.NET 2.0

·         Microsoft Certified Professional

·         MCP C# Windows , MCP C# Web, & MCP XML Web Services

·         Developing & Implementing Web based Applications With C#.NET & VS.NET (070-315)

·         Developing & Implementing Windows based Applications With C#.NET & VS.NET (070-316)

·         Developing XML Web Services , Server Components with Microsoft Visual C# .NET & Microsoft .NET Framework (70-320)

·         Programming with Visual Basic 4.0 (70-065) & Programming in Visual Basic 5.0 (70-165)

·         An experienced Client-Server/Web application developer with strong knowledge in System Analysis, Object Oriented Design and RDBMS modeling

·         15 years industry experience

·         3.5  years project management experience

·         Daily interaction with clients throughout the world to acquire business rules for complex reports

Technical Summary

·         Development Languages: Microsoft .NET Framework, C#,  C, ASP.NET , ASP, ADO.NET , ADO,  Visual Basic 3 - 6, COM, COM+, MTS, VBScript, JavaScript, VBA, HTML, XML, COBOL, Lotus Notes Script, Turbo Pascal 7, Powerbuilder 4, Paradox Windows 5.0

·         Databases: Microsoft SQL Server 6.0 – 2000, Oracle 7.3 – 9i, Sybase 10 – 11, MS Access (2 – 2000),  DB2, Lotus Notes 4.5, Arcview

·         Design Tools: Visual Studio .NET2002 ,2003 & 2005, Visual Interdev 6.0

·         Development Tools: IIS, Visual SourceSafe, Microsoft Visio, VI Editor, Conversion Plus, Lotus Approach, PVCS - Tracker

·         Reporting Tools: Crystal Reports 3 – 10, Data Dynamics-Active Reports , Lotus Notes , Paradox 5, Powerbuilder Infomaker, Excel 5 – 2000

·         OS Platforms: Windows 3.11, 95, 98, NT4, XP,  2000 Advance Server,  AS400

·         Messaging Servers:  IBM Websphere MQ

·         Warehouse Management System: Exceed 3.6  

·         Version Managing: PVCS – Version Manager

·         Collaboration Platforms: Sharepoint 2003

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Hot Candidate 4

Controls Engineer

OBJECTIVE:
To provide a competent service that enhances profitability and performance through knowledge and experience with possibility for advancement within the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Extensive knowledge of PLCs such as Allen Bradley PLC 5, SLC 500, Micrologix, Controllogix, Modicon, Omron and other types of PLC's. Design, constructed and programmed machinery to perform complex assembly and material handling tasks, this includes motion control using servo and variable frequency drives, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical fields. Experienced with Remote I/O, DH485, Modbus Plus, Fiber Optic, RS232 and Ethernet communications incorporated in automated machinery. Experienced in designing and programming Allen Bradley Panel View, Uniop and Quick Panel HMI operator interfaces. Proficient with AutoCAD 14 and 2000 design software. Factory trained in programming and troubleshooting ABB Robotics. Experience in managing Controls Projects and supervising Engineers, Designers and Installation crew. Extensive experience in debugging & troubleshooting control systems. Ability to problem solve and meet customers needs.

EDUCATION:
1985: Grand Rapids Junior College - Computers and Electrical Technology
1982: TEI Institute - Electronics (Electronic Technician Certificate)
Allen Bradley PLC, ABB Robotics and AutoCAD training.

 

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Hot Candidate 5

Senior Project Manager

Experience Summary:

Experienced technologist with over 20 years of experience in key industry areas (public & private sectors) including Cable/Television, Telecommunication/Research, Pharmaceutical, Finance/Investment Banking, Remote sensing, Electronic Gaming, Education, and Transportation industries.

Responsible for the hands-on project management and overall responsibility for IT initiatives, including Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity planning and implementation, Data Center Consolidation and Relocation, application development, ERP/CRM implementations, Data Center Operations and Infrastructure.

Extensive knowledge in contract negotiations; various hardware architectures; system/network environments and languages, hands-on experience in Web, Multi-Media, and text based application development in Microsoft/UNIX/Linux and Windows/GUI environments.

Major Assets:

·         Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity.

·         Data Center Consolidation and Relocation

·         Data Center Operations/Management

·         System/Network Security

·         Change/Process/Workflow Management, Project management

·         Diverse technology background

·         Start-up experience

·         Budget responsibilities of $5 to $15 million; start-up “shoe string” budgets

·         P&L, Budget creation, Budget forecasting

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