MICHELLE LEE ANDERSON
**** *. ******** ******* ( Chicago, IL 60610 ( Phone 312-***-**** ( E-mail
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PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE:
Interested in securing a challenging, growth-oriented position in the
financial services/trading industry. I'd like to work for a company that is
innovative and progressive in the area of technology, and I prefer a fast-
paced work environment.
SUMMARY:____________________________________________________________________
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. Computer Information Systems background and IT/Executive-level enterprise-
wide experience
. Proactive, determined, detailed, thorough, and goal-oriented as well as
flexible to adapt to shifting priorities
. Exemplary written & oral communication skills
. Hard-working, with a professional demeanor and excellent interpersonal
skills
. Exceptional team collaboration ability as well as resourceful problem
solving
EDUCATION:____________________________________________________________
DeVry University, College of Engineering & Information Sciences, Chicago,
IL
Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems, October 22, 2004, CLASS
VALEDICTORIAN
GPA: 3.87/4.00
Honors: Magna Cum Laude, Dean's List, Alpha Chi National Honor Society Iota
Chapter, Vice President
Organizations: Alpha Chi Honor Society Member and Local Chapter Officer
(Vice-President)
Association of Information Technology Professionals (A.I.T.P.)
TECHNICAL Courses: All courses were accompanied by a laboratory combining
classroom theory and applications.
Networkin Business Operatin Databases Systems/We Software Front-end
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OSI Model Systems Windows Oracle C++/VC++ Microsof HTML/XML/C
Analysis/ 2000/XP Database t Office SS
Design Administr
ation
TCP/IP ObjectOri UNIX MS Access JAVA Microsof DHTML
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Analysis/ Project
Design
Windows/U Managemen Linux/Re SQL VB.NET/C# FrontPag JavaScript
NIX t d Hat e
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LAN/WAN Technical MS/DOS PL/SQL ASP.NET FTP SwishMax
Writing
EMPLOYMENT
EXPERIENCE:______________________________________________________________
CME Group, Inc., Chicago, IL.
06/2007 - Present
Technical Recruiter
CME Group is the world's largest and most diverse derivatives exchange.
Building on the heritage of CME, CBOT and NYMEX, CME Group serves the risk
management needs of customers around the globe.
Responsible for partnering with the IT Division to hire motivated and
qualified employees possessing the core competencies, job specific skills,
character and aptitude to support business objectives. I function as the
main point of contact for the IT division - leading all stages of the
recruiting process - from partnering with leadership on definition of
resource needs and strategy to targeting, assessing, negotiating,
recruiting and closing top candidates. I also develop and implement
staffing plans relating to business initiatives and implement and deliver
acclimation programs for new employees.
Principal Accountabilities:
. Partner with the Technology division (16 departments) to develop and
implement staffing plans relating to business initiatives.
. Develop strategic staffing plans with each divisional manager in order
to proactively staff positions.
. Requirements gathering - meet with managers, directors, and managing
directors (MTs) in each group to determine the technical skill sets
candidates should possess, as well as gather and assimilate
information about systems/applications structure and functionality,
and team project initiatives.
. Generate quality candidates for new openings, and work with manager
and team to design, implement, and improve the recruitment process
including interview schedule, questions, timing, and debrief meetings.
. Thoroughly screen each potential candidate and help to determine skill-
set levels with various technologies.
. Run a full desk - collaborate, act as the go-between and represent
interests for both candidates and managers/business groups. Close
candidates and negotiate complex offers.
. Create and maintain highly confidential process documentation and
candidate information records (e.g. salary history, background check
information)
. Implement successful acclimation programs (e.g. New Hire Orientation)
to help reduce ramp up time for employees.
. Provide assessments and evaluations on the following candidate skill
sets:
Client/server, mission-critical, distributed systems, multithreading,
design patterns, exception handling, high throughput, fault-tolerance,
Java, J2EE, application servers (WebLogic, WebSphere), messaging
systems (WebLogic JMS, WebSphere MQ, Tibco Rendezvous), Unix operating
systems (Linux, Solaris), relational databases (Oracle, DB2).
Software frameworks (Hibernate, Struts, Spring, and Junit). Web
Application Developers [HTML, DHTML, XML, Flash] Project Managers,
Business Analysts, QA/Testers, DBAs [SQL Server/Sybase/Oracle]
Database Developers, PeopleSoft [Functional-Technical implementation
specialists], UNIX System Administrators/Engineers, Network Engineers,
Infrastructure/Data Center Engineers.
Keystone Consulting Affiliates, Inc., Chicago, IL.
02/2006 - 06/2007
Technical Recruiter
Established in 1993, Keystone Consulting Affiliates, Inc. is a minority
owned Professional IT Staffing and IT Consulting Services Firm. Serving
both local and nationwide clients from headquarters in the Chicago loop, we
have developed trusted relationships with our clients by growing revenue,
containing costs, and improving efficiencies through the application of our
consulting resources and business processes.
Primary Responsibilities:
. Permanent and contract-based placement of mid level to Director-level
Information Technology professionals at companies in the following
industries: Financial [retail and trading], Telecommunications,
Manufacturing, Advertising, Marketing, Consulting, Healthcare/Insurance.
. Recruit for multiple firms/multiple types of positions. Candidate skill
sets: .NET [C#, ASP.NET, VB.NET, VC Web Application Developers [HTML,
DHTML, XML, Flash] C, C++, VC++/MFC, STL, PERL, ETL, Java, J2EE [EJB,
JMS, Swing], MQ Series, VB, Wireless, IT Directors, Developers,
Architects, UI/Human Factors Designers, Project Managers, Business
Analysts, QA/Testers, DBAs [SQL Server/Sybase/Oracle] Database
Developers, SAP/Peoplesoft [Functional-Technical implementation
specialists], Desktop Support, UNIX System Administrators, Network
Engineers, Field Technicians.
. Supplied candidates for positions both local and nationwide.
. Utilized multiple sourcing strategies and techniques including cold
calling, the internet, recruiting databases
referrals, job boards, technical user groups, Linked In, Craig's
List, Universities, job fairs, conferences,
and seminars.
. Utilized applicant tracking/vendor management systems i.e.; BEELINE,
FOX
. Responsibilities include full life-cycle recruiting i.e.; meeting with
and establishing requirements with clients and hiring managers, account
management, creating job specifications, internet sourcing, referrals,
identifying potential candidates, performing technical screenings,
scheduling interviews, negotiating offers, and performing all required
administrative tasks/completing contracts/paperwork prior to start dates.
The Harvest Consulting Group, Inc. Schaumburg, IL.
01/2005 - 01/2006
Technical Recruiter
The Harvest Consulting Group, Inc. is focused on providing Human Capital
solutions to a diverse range of industries and organizations throughout the
United States. Through our Harvest Consulting and Harvest Search business
units we provide our clients with a full range of Executive Search and IT
Consulting Services.
Primary Responsibilities:
. Permanent and contract-based placement of Executive-level Information
Technology professionals at companies in
the following industries: Capital Markets (Hedge Funds, Investment
Banks, Proprietary Trading Firms),
Telecommunications, Manufacturing, Advertising, Marketing,
Consulting, Healthcare.
. Recruit for multiple firms/multiple types of positions. My
responsibilities include full life-cycle recruiting i.e.;
establishing requirements with hiring managers, identifying potential
candidates, sourcing, screening and creating job
specs. I also have experience with scheduling interviews, negotiating
offers and establishing start dates.
. Supplied candidates for positions nationally including: Illinois, Texas,
Pennsylvania and New York.
. Utilized multiple sourcing strategies and techniques including cold
calling, the internet, recruiting databases
(Goldmine), referrals, job boards, technical user groups, LinkedIn,
Craig's List, Universities (MIT, Harvard, Yale, U of
I-Champaign-Urbana, University of California, Berkeley), job fairs,
conferences and seminars.
. Recruit candidates with the following skill sets: C, C++, VC++/MFC, STL,
Java, J2EE [EJB, JMS, Swing, Struts],
Visual Basic, .NET [C#, ASP.NET, VB.NET, VC++.NET], Wireless, IT
Directors, Project Managers, Business Analysts,
Process Managers, QA/Testers, SQL, Sybase, Oracle, DBA, SAP
[Functional & Technical implementation specialists],
PERL, ETL, Architects, Desktop Support Managers, UNIX System
Administrators, Web Application Developers [HTML,
DHTML, XML, Flash Developers].
. Consistently met weekly candidate submittal and interview goals
DeVry University, Chicago, IL
10/2003 - 10/2004
Educational Services Assistant/Faculty Assistant
. Assisted students with laboratory activities and assignments during
instructional periods, demonstrated equipment use and procedures
[Hardware: PCs, printers, Software: MS Office, VB.NET, ASP.NET, C++/Java
compilers, Internet].
. Monitored and supported students with usage of all software and hardware
in the University's main PC LAB (200+ workstations).
. Assisted three Senior faculty members with administrative tasks including
performing objective grading and administering tests, quizzes, projects,
exams, lab assignments, and sustaining reports and documents.
Senior Project/Internship:
Caf 28, Chicago, IL
03/2003 -
06/2003
Administrator
. Worked as an associate of a four member team to create a database and
website.
. Met with clients and established requirements. Created Project proposal,
conducted feasibility analysis, created work breakdown structure
utilizing Microsoft Project for resource allocation and tracking
milestones. Constructed a schedule for the project using GANTT charts for
time efficiency, testing, and debugging. Defined project scope.
. Refined the project plan and determined the logical/physical design.
Coded and debugged pages. Produced deliverables on time and within
budget.
. Integration and testing: Conducted comprehensive system/unit testing to
validate code and meet our client's expectations. Prepared system
analysis reports. Obtained management approval periodically throughout
the project.
. System Operation and Acceptance: Designed and produced a personal company
website for the client, including front-end interface, [HTML, CSS] with a
Microsoft Access back-end database.
. Conducted a formal presentation of the final project to the company
Owners, CEO and Senior Professors of the University.
EXCELLENT REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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