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Responsible for growing TEKsystems consultant base and resource offerings in the interactive, creative and digital marketing spaces in Chicago. We support interactive, creative and digital marketing opportunities ranging from digital marketing agencies to Fortune 3000 companies by supplying skilled design, development, functional and marketing technology resources. As the digital technology-focused division of TEKsystems, a $3.6 billion global IT staffing, talent management and services leader, we thrive at the intersection of technology and marketing. Ranked #1 in the industry by IT Services Business Report for ten consecutive years, TEKsystems is a flagship company of Allegis Group, a $5.6 billion enterprise with positive annual growth since its founding. In a single year, TEKsystems provides over 70,000 technical professionals to support critical IT engagements at more than 5,500 client sites, including 82% of the Fortune 500. With 90 offices and over 2,200 recruiters throughout North America and Europe, our reach grants us access to 81% of the technical professional workforce. Responsibilities: • Identify top talent and qualified professionals in the IT industry using various resources • Evaluate resumes, conduct in-depth phone calls, facilitate in-person interviews, and work with managerial and supervisory references to determine strengths and weaknesses of candidates • Communicate with Account Managers to identify the best candidates for open positions and determine target accounts and skill sets • Negotiate terms of employment including wages and benefits • Continually research the local IT market and Identify trends within clients

Assisted clients with documents, financial transactions and pulling resources to appropriately answer questions and meet their needs.Maintained a strong knowledge of leading industry trends.Coordinated multiple projects simultaneously.Developed new accounts and relationships through cold calling.Maintained detailed and accurate records to provide the best service possible.