Helen MacKinnon Email Helen
President of Technical Connections, has more years than she'd like to say in the computer industry. Prior to forming Technical Connections in 1984, she had been counseling and placing computer professionals since 1981.

Helen has an extensive management and technical background. She was Director of Applications Development and Director of Software Support for a computer vendor. Earlier positions include Manager at TRW; Management Consultant for companies in America and Europe; and Programmer for both Advanced Computer Techniques and IBM. For fun, Helen likes to travel (been to all 7 continents), read, excercise and proof resumes.

Helen holds an M.B.A. in Finance and a Masters in Computer Science from the University of Southern California. Her undergraduate degree is in Mathematics.

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Russell Wolf Email Russell
Director of Strategic Development, has over 15 years of experience in delivering effective staffing and software development solutions for the Information Technology industry throughout California. He has been an individual contributor and has led teams in business development, recruiting and project solutions using local and international resources.

Russ' successful career has been the result of building relationships with clients, candidates, and colleagues alike, with a focus on truly understanding the needs and goals of those he serves. Russ is a dedicated family man who enjoys being with his wife, daughter and two dogs in Huntington Beach; he takes weekend rides on his motorcycle, plays golf and is an avid baseball fan.

Russ holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications & Film from the California State University at Northridge.

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Celine Bundy-Kahn Email Celine
Senior Recruitment Counselor, has extensive sales and management experience. Celine entered the recruiting business over nine years ago and counsels and places information technology professionals in both contract and permanent positions at all levels.

Celine enjoys spending her free time with her husband Robert and their daughter Lauren. Her hobbies include riding her horse Cheyenne, traveling and doing volunteer work.

Celine holds a B.S. in Business from Rochester Institute of Technology. She joined TCI in 1996.

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Cindi Feig Email Cindi
Senior Account Manager, has over 20 years experience in the staffing and technology industries. She began her career as an Information Technology Consultant with Andersen Consulting. She ultimately managed several large implementation projects for Andersen, as well as leading the UCSB recruiting team for new professionals. She then moved into line management as an IT manager for Gibraltar Savings.

Cindi then made the transition into the Information Technology staffing field. She was responsible for business development activities for several large Los Angeles-based clients, and managed the Sales team within her firm. As Branch Manager for the Los Angeles office of a public, international staffing firm, Cindi led a successful and profitable division.

Cindi has 2 sons, and is proud that one of them is "off the payroll" as a college graduate and is gainfully employed, while the other is still completing college. She joined TCI in 2004.

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Doug Stuart Email Doug
Senior Recruitment Counselor, received his education in International Business and Computer Science from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, and has over six years of technical recruiting experience. He started his career as a System Administrator and Recruiter and focuses on locating IT professionals and executives.

Doug has recruited candidates for clients in both the Southern California and Northern California markets, and has a breadth of knowledge in many different technical areas. He has worked with many different types of clients from small start-ups to large Fortune 500 companies, and also has experience staffing long-term IT consulting projects. He joined TCI in 2004.

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Jennifer Carlson Email Jennifer
Senior Recruitment Counselor, has been recruiting Information Technology professionals on both a permanent and contract basis since 1997. She has recruited in both the Southern California and Boston markets.

Jennifer enjoys recruiting because she values making a positive impact on people's lives by finding the best opportunity for each individual. She strives to provide her clients with the best possible customer service. When she is not recruiting, she enjoys hiking and skiing, traveling, and spending time with her husband Rick, her daughter Julia, and her Golden Retriever.

She holds a B.S. from San Diego State University She joined TCI in 2005.

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Alicia Pezo Email Alicia
Recruitment Counselor, has over 8 years of recruiting experience specializes in placing IT professionals in rewarding career opportunities. She has supported a large client base in Southern California including Fortune 500 companies in the entertainment, healthcare, insurance, start up, high tech, and financial services industries. She is a results-oriented recruiter who prides herself in establishing long term relationships based on honesty, respect, and professionalism.

She is a native Californian and holds a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. She joined TCI in 2008.

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Scott MacKinnon Email Scott
Operations / Account Management / Recruiter, brings over 10 years of experience in the IT industry to the table, and over 30 if you include osmosis. Began career as a Project Manager and Producer working on various interactive, home entertainment initiatives for the major studios (WB, Paramount, Sony, Disney), and made the choice to join the IT Staffing world in 2008.

Scott is a firm believer in that automation will lead to innovation in technology and he looks forward to assisting both his clients and candidates in forming strong connections that will utilize today's technology in order to achieve and maintain a stable and fruitful work environment.

Scott is a graduate of Lafayette College and is still in shock after attending and seeing the Cardinals win Game 6 of the 2011 World Series.

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Brianne Pang—Di Cesare Email Bri
Senior Account Manager, has strong background in business development and account management for the information technology staffing industry. She began her career in IT staffing in 2003 as a Technical Recruiter and has supported a Southern California client base including Fortune 500 companies as well as Los Angeles' fastest growing start-ups.

Bri's greatest strength is in building relationships. She strives to maintain long-term partnership by understanding her clients and their needs thereby ensuring that she provides them with excellent service and support. Bri enjoys spending time with her friends and family, which includes her two puppies, Ginger and Wally.

Bri holds a B.A. degree in Communications from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

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Lynn Bailey Email Lynn
Recruitment Counselor, has been recruiting since 2002 and in Information Technology since 2004. Lynn supports a variety of clients in entertainment, financial services, marketing, and healthcare. Her passion is helping people identify job opportunities that best suit their needs and creating solid long term relationships while doing it. (And her second greatest passion is --- shoes.)

Lynn was born and raised in Los Angeles. She loves to spend time with her family including bike riding and going to the beach with her son.

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Shayla Barnhart Email Shayla
Recruitment Counselor, has a background in Public Relations and Advertising. She genuinely likes to get to know people and understand their background to help them find new opportunties. Shayla maintains lasting relationships built on mutual trust.

Shayla's strength is creatively applying knowledge and skills to get the best results for candidates' and clients' needs, as well as using different approaches and methodologies to successfuly market candidates.

Orginally from San Diego, Shayla moved to LA seven years ago to pursue a Bachelors degree in Communications from California State University, Dominguez Hills. Her interests are continuing her education and pursing a Masters at the University of Southern California, community service, and keeping up on current events and entertainment PR.

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Elie Ruiz Email Elie
Technology Recruiter, has over 5 years of experience in working closely with talented professionals to find them the right next position at one of Southern California's most prestigious companies, whether a Fortune 500, mid-size or fast growing start-up company.

Elie targets critical technical skills and continuously builds a network of the best available talent. Her focus and specialization allows her to provide maximum value to TCI's clients as well as to her consultants.

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Mike Fenstermaker Email Mike
Recruitment Counselor, has a background in technical recruiting and building strong partnerships with IT professionals. Mike, aka Fen, excels in helping people find the right opportunity to further their careers.

He enjoys reading about the latest in technology and keeping up with the rapid changes. When he's not working, he spends time at the beach, snowboards, and hangs out with his friends & family.

Mike is originally from Sacramento, but has spent the past seven years in Southern California. He holds a B.A. degree in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Business Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He joined TCI in 2011.

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