Project Manager Engineering

Kristine Berntson

Email: abpopl@r.postjobfree.com

Address: ***** ****** ***** *****

City: Elko New Market

State: MN

Zip: 55020

Country: USA

Phone: 612-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $70,000

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Kristine M. Berntson

SUMMARY of EXPERIENCE

Sr. Technical Recruiter, Account Manager, and Project Manager experienced in full life cycle recruiting, and engineering (Oracle/SAP product database support) with over 10 years experience in the technical industry and 7 years experience in technical recruiting and staffing.

aa Proficient in cBiz, Taleo, Agile, ACT, MS Project, MS Excel, Visio, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, Lotus Notes, Outlook, SAP, Oracle

aa Outstanding analytical, technical, and organizational skills with attention to detail

aa Efficient in managing projects and prioritizing multiple tasks

aa Working knowledge of Federal, State regulations and compliance issues

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

March 2012 aaa October 2012: TeamSoft Inc. - Madison, WI (Home Office - Elko, MN)

Technical Recruiter - Contractor

IT professional services firm that offers contracting, recruitment, and training services to leading Midwest companies. Over 175 consultants currently working at our client's sites.

aa Recruiting a full range of IT disciplines including application development, project management, and infrastructure support. Main areas of focus include: Java/.NET Developers, Web Developers and Infrastructure consultants.

aa Perform candidate searches for qualified candidates using LinkedIn, computer database, networking, internet recruiting resources, cold calls, media, recruiting firms, and employee referrals

aa Maintain of consultant relationships

aa Schedule client interviews, preparing the candidate with the tools needed for a good interview

aa Coordinate consultant hiring paperwork and on boarding information.

April 2010 aaa December 2011: Axis Teknologies - Atlanta, GA (Home Office - Elko, MN)

Director of Resource Development and Account Management

Professional services firm with an expertise in wireless engineering solutions and projects.

aa Managed a team of telecom industry, technical recruiters

aa Developed processes to streamline work while maintaining quality

aa Handled account management, new business development, and negotiated consultant rates

aa Managed consultants, relationship with clients, worked with clients on renewals

aa Recruited and successfully placed consultants in: Program Management, Project Management, Construction Management, Site Acquisition Specialist/Management, RF Engineering, RNC Planning/Management, UMTS, LTE Deployment/Management

aa Networked with candidates, consultants, and clients, building and expanding an extensive pipeline

September 2006 - June 2008: VIVA USA Inc. - Chicago, IL, (Home Office - Elko, MN)

Senior Technical Recruiter/Account Manager

10-year recruiting firm, providing IT Staffing, System Integration, and Outsourcing Services.

aa Handled full life cycle recruiting: cold calling, detailed interviewing, closing candidates, client/candidate interviews, reference/background checks, and managing candidates on site

aa Assisted in new business development and worked directly with hiring managers, attaining job requirements and submitting qualified candidates

aa Placed consultants in positions to include: Software Development, Engineering, Network Engineering, Project Management, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, and other technical/professional positions.

aa Performed searches for qualified candidates using computer databases, networking, internet recruiting resources, cold calls, recruiting firms, and employee/customer/reference referrals

aa Attended networking events and career fairs

aa Developed and maintained candidate pipeline through direct sourcing, referral solicitation, contact networking

aa Scheduled and coordinated client/candidate interviews, preparing the candidate with interview etiquette and company information

aa Consulted candidates on proper interview tactics and resume updates

October 2005 - September 2006: TAJ Technologies - Mendota Heights, MN

Senior Technical Recruiter

19-year minority owned recruiting firm, providing Information Technology services to business and government in IT and Engineering Professional placements.

aa Consulted with hiring managers to determine skills needed and staffing requirements

aa Recruited candidates for technical positions to include: IT Professionals, Software Developers, Engineers, Systems Management, Quality Specialists, Business Analysts, & Project Managers

aa Conducted interviews to assess professionalism, communication, and qualifications

aa Submitted qualified candidates directly to hiring manager and also through vender management systems (VMS), including full interview write up of qualifications

aa Trained offshore recruitment teams

aa Implemented improvements to existing recruitment efforts

aa Networked at all levels and developed long term relationships with candidates

aa Coached candidates on interviewing skills

November 2004 - October 2005: MSX International - Bloomington, MN

Senior Technical Recruiter/Account Manager

60-year global leader in IT and Engineering professional placements

aa Established relationships with hiring managers to stay abreast of current and future hiring needs

aa Attributed to new business development, successfully attaining great client contacts

aa Handled salary negotiation, closing, and account coordination

aa Recruited candidates for various positions in IT and Engineering. Conducted skills testing, office/phone interviews, client interviews, reference checks and background investigations

aa Performed searches for qualified candidates using computer databases, networking, internet recruiting resources, cold calls, media, recruiting firms, and employee referrals

aa Researched new resume and job posting websites and maintained/posted job postings

aa Assisted candidate in updating resume and preparing cover letter

May 2004 - November 2004: NewTown Solutions - Prior Lake, MN

Senior Technical Recruiting Agent - Contractor

Recruiting firm specializing in Engineering and IT fields

aa Recruited qualified candidates on open positions and upcoming openings, (Having a good understanding of candidates technical background and fit to position)

aa Developed new client relationships. Met with clients and hiring managers to discuss their needs and sell my recruiting services

aa Scheduled client/candidate interviews and completed extensive reference checks

aa Prepared resumes for presentation to clients and assisted the candidate with information about the client, the interviewers, and the opportunity

aa Developed/maintained recruiting processes, resume database, and candidate database in ACT

January 2004 - June 2004: AFLAC - Burnsville, MN

Sales Agent

Insurance Agent for AFLAC; Licensed in the State of Minnesota for life, accident and health insurance.

aa Presented insurance plans to companies and employees

aa Provided confidential customer care including benefits analysis and claims

aa Contacted companies on a daily basis to set meetings to discuss the benefits offered to their employees. Completed 50 to 100 cold calls a day

aa Recruited new sales agents, exceeding recruitment standards

February 2003 - September 2003: Toro Company, (E-Technical Staffing) - Minnetonka, MN

Engineering Change Management Coordinator - Contractor

Engineering Change Management Coordinator with Design, Engineering and Drafting

aa Handled SAP product database support; Produced engineering change orders, updated bill materials, set up part dispositions, linked part numbers, and created reports in SAP

aa Closed projects in SAP and handled distribution of information

aa Updated engineering specifications, final assembly notes, and procedures, and vaulted

March 2002 - September 2002: US Army Reserve, (ADECCO Technical) - Bloomington, MN

Engineering Project Manager/RISER Administrator - Contractor

Maintenance of all US Army Reserve Buildings in the six state area, monitoring projects.

aa Developed numerous project maintenance systems to control and organize all projects sent through the Treasury Department from funding to completion of a project

aa Provided RISER Administration. Wrote/distributed project orders, ran reports, maintained system

aa Managed 300 plus projects using MS Project and the RISER system. Researched vendors, created the scope of work, and followed each project to its completion

aa Originated and maintained numerous project plans Wrote documents approving the distribution of government funding, maintained department spreadsheets

September 2001 - March 2002: Boston Scientific, Scimed (Entegee Engineering) - Plymouth, MN Engineering Project Management Assistant - Contractor

Working in the Mechanical Engineering Group on many fast-paced Equipment Engineering projects

aa Compiled project reports in SAP and Access

aa Calculated spent to date, projected costs of all engineering projects using MS Project and Excel

aa Assembled and mailed print packages for vendors and customers

aa Created SAP requisitions of mechanical assembly components for all projects

January 2001 - August 2001: Help/Systems Incorporated - Minnetonka, MN

Software Development Coordinator/Project Manager

Coordinated and implemented all aspects of large scale AS/400 software development projects.

aa Tracked software development projects using MS Project and created weekly testing progress reports during project test phases

aa Coordinated status meetings and presented project reviews using PowerPoint

aa Produced project wrap-up reports, incorporating project metrics, time and cost allocations

aa Coordinated training opportunities for development staff

aa Implemented and updated controlled procedures and forms in compliance to ISO standards

aa Planned project completion parties and other company wide morale-building activities

May 1991 - December 2000: Rosemount Incorporated - Eden Prairie and Chanhassen, MN

Engineering and Quality Assistant

Diversified global manufacturing and technology company, recognized widely for engineering capabilities

aa Provided Oracle product database support for customer orders, item masters, bill of materials, and engineering change orders

aa Initiated and led ISO 9001 quality audit team

aa Coordinated all department documentation, including manufacturing/department procedures, quality measures, and corrective action information

aa Executed production transfer to Mexico, including training employees, organizing production documentation, meetings with suppliers, and ordering materials

EDUCATION

Prosource Educational Services

Effective/Legal Employment Interviewing

Seminar/Certification

Plymouth, MN - 2004

Course in: Effective Employment Interviewing.

. Legal & Effective Interviewing

Prosource Educational Services

Bloomington, MN - 2004 Obtained a License in the State of Minnesota for Life, Accident and Health Ins.

Normandale Community College

Bloomington, MN - 1994 - 1995 Self improvement coursework

Hennepin Technical College / Minnetonka High School - Minnetonka, MN - Graduated 1987 Received numerous awards in Audio Visual Technology

ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK

o Oracle: Item Masters, Bill of Materials, Routing, Engineering Change Orders, Configurations

o SAP: Item Masters, Bill of Materials, Routing, Engineering Change Orders, Configurations

o Techniques for an Empowered Workforce - 8-week course in problem solving, & supervision training

o Online Documentation 1 2 & 3/ Front Page Web Design

o Macros, Access, & PowerPoint

o Business Technical Writing

o Accurate Proofreading

o Effective/Legal Employment Interviewing

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