Recognized as the industry expert for technical, professional and healthcare contract staffing since transitioning to this growing industry in 1993. The primary focus is to help recruiters make contract placements. Top Echelon Contracting takes responsibility for all the back-office tasks associated with being the legal employer of record.Experience includes all areas of human resources, financial management, accounting, payroll, state and federal laws, legal contract reviews, benefit administration, and sales and marketing for the placement of professional contractors in 49 states.Eleven years experience as a primary vendor with the Federal Government for professional healthcare contract placements. Speaker and Trainer for industry conferences such as NAPS, CSP, and Top Echelon Network. In addition to writing for various magazines, newsletters, The Contracting Corner, and a Contracting Blog.Specialties: Contract staffing, back-office service provider, recruiter training, employer of record service, government contracts, temp-to-perm, contract-to-direct hire, W-2 employees, 1099 independent contractor, employee benefits, employment law, payrolling, etc.