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Greater Seattle Area

Diversifying the Tech Industry: Skills Inc. strives for complete customer satisfaction and continually improves our internal processes with our customers in mind. We will meet and exceed your highest expectations while maintaining true to our social mission. Promoting inclusion in the workplace is part of our competitive advantage.Results orientated program manager with over 7+ years of technical recruiting experience focused on the placement of Software Engineers, Hardware Engineers, Firmware Engineers, Technical Program Managers, Electrical Engineers and Lab Engineers with and without disabilities.Conduct business development to identify and obtain new clients in the Puget Sound Business Region. Possess excellent knowledge of recruiting and hiring processes including sourcing, interviewing, tracking, salary negotiations, and closing.Responsible for implementing new line of business specializing in Blind and Low Vision Web Accessibility Testing.Opened and Manage new Skills Technical Services office complete with high security IT Lab to support current and future business.Respond to RFP/RFI’s, write SOW’s, Managed Service Agreements, Security protocols and any other documents needed to maintain line of business.Maintain current Microsoft PC recycle work and Xbox storage business.

Redmond, Wa

Network, troubleshoot, maintain and repair Microsoft touch screen Surface computers. Create database of custom software packages created by MS Surface team and partners. Install custom OS and or applications upon request. Advise and assist Microsoft clients in the installation of Microsoft Surface units in real world settings. Clients include Microsoft, Disney, Nike, ATT, Sheraton, Bell Canada, B of A and Carnival Cruise lines. Support Microsoft Surface employees and external clients during live demonstrations events. This includes managing pre-event custom software installation, talent training, stage setup, lighting, product placement, camera placement, sound checks. Travel to events to interact with AV crews, plan equipment layout and direct proper setup and tear down of equipment. Provide logistical support to ensure MS Surfaces, promo material and AV equipment are organized for safe transit to events. Professionally media trained representative for Microsoft entrusted to conduct live demonstrations of MS products.

San Mateo, Ca

Consult with clients to assess business needs, set installation expectations, diagram POS network and procure needed equipment. Meet with management and staff to discuss real world needs and collect data hard data for clients’ custom software.Install, configure, maintain, network and repair all software/hardware for Microsoft Windows based POS network. Maintain client accounts by providing 24/7 technical support utilizing email, phone, PC Anywhere and on-site calls. Personally train employees and perform live standby support for client’s openings.

Mcse, Networking + Internet

B.A.