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 IT RECRUITERS WITH THE EXPERTISE YOU NEED

At Whitaker IT, we operate in team driven environments that focus on specific market specializations. We invite you to learn more about some of our IT recruiters below:

Paul Choudhuri Sr. Staffing Consultant - SAP
Paul Choudhuri

Sr. Staffing Consultant - SAP
281.870.1000 ext. 2270

paul.choudhuri@whitakerconsulting.com

Paul Choudhuri began his career as a SAP marketing consultant in 1996 with Whitaker IT in Houston, Texas. He has progressively excelled in the SAP market for over 10 years. Paul works with clients in Houston and throughout the US in multiple industries including Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals and Telecommunications. He believes the key to success is to always place clients first and to develop long-term strategic partnerships.

Paul achieved the Rookie of the Year Award in 1996 and has the honor of being recognized as the top producer from 1997 to 2002. As the senior member of the SAP team, he handles multiple clients while training and advising other team members.

Paul graduated with a Bachelors degree in Chemistry from the University of Texas and also has a Doctorate degree from American University with a fellowship from London.

He is an active member of the following associations:

ASUG - America's SAP User's Group
SAP Sapphire User's Conference

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.........................................................................................................................Candy Fleming, CPC, CTS - Sr. Recruiter

Candy Fleming, CPC, CTS

Sr. Recruiter
281.870.1000, ext. 2281

candy.fleming@whitakerconsulting.com

Candy Fleming started her career with Whitaker IT as a technical recruiter in 1997 in Dallas, Texas. She developed a specialty early on in the Oracle Applications arena and has excelled in that area ever since. She has become very well respected in the industry as someone committed to the careers of her consultants and has received numerous recommendations from those she has helped.

Candy was selected as the Rookie of the Year for The Whitaker Companies in 1998 and was promoted to Recruiting Team Lead in the Dallas office in 1999. As a team lead, she oversaw the recruiting efforts of as many as 5 recruiters at a time. Because of her personal production in 1999 and 2000, she won back-to-back Producer of the Year awards for the entire IT division. She was recognized again in 2003 and 2005 with this honor. Because of her consistent performance, she is a member of Whitaker's President Club.

Now working out of the Corporate office in Houston, Candy has continued developing and maintaining relationships with her network of Oracle talent and has expanded to other ERP and Business Applications as well as Infrastructure technologies. She received both her CPC (Certified Personnel Consultant) and CTS (Certified Temporary Staffing Specialist) certifications in April 2007.

She has a Bachelors degree in Political Science from the University of North Texas in Denton and was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority.

Candy Fleming is currently a member of:

NACCB - National Association of Computer Consulting Businesses
OAUG - Oracle Application User's Group
HOUG - Houston Oracle User's Group
TAPC - Texas Association of Personnel Consultants

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Tim Guerinot - Sr. Staffing Consultant, SAP 

Tim Guerinot

Sr. Staffing Consultant – SAP

800-925-5110, ext. 2308

tim.guerinot@whitakerIT.com

Tim Guerinot joined WhitakerIT in

July 2006 and specializes in the  

recruitment, placement and 

satisfaction/career development of senior SAP professionals. Previously, Tim held sales and project management positions at a boutique software company where he sold products and served as a liaison between his clients and the firm’s software developers to ensure precise product customization. During Tim’s two year tenure, he played an instrumental role in helping the software firm increase revenues dramatically in their new product line.

Tim’s focus on SAP staffing has given him an in-depth understanding of the latest technologies and how they are best integrated, updated and enhanced at companies of all sizes. His expertise and industry connections have enabled Tim to develop a network of in-demand SAP consultants. Through his partnership approach, demonstrated expertise and ability to consistently deliver high caliber consultants, Tim has developed trusted relationships with many key SAP decision makers.

Tim graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism. In his spare time, he enjoys sport fencing, and placed 7th in the Division 1A National Championship saber event in 2004.

He is an active member of:

American SAP User’s Group

 

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Chris Owens, CTS - Sr. Staffing Consultant, Oracle
Chris Owens, CTS

Sr. Staffing Consultant - Oracle
281.870.1000 ext. 2264

chris.owens@whitakerconsulting.com

Chris Owens began his career in outside sales where he was successful for five years, earning several sales honors while at a Fortune 500 Global Services company. He joined Whitaker IT in late 2005 deciding to focus on researching and penetrating the Oracle Applications market and quickly learning the IT Recruiting industry. With Oracle as his specialty, he has gained the respect of both candidates and companies, including BMC Software and Stanford Financial. He considers respect, hard work and determination to be the keys for a successful career. Chris received his CTS (Certified Temporary Staffing Specialist) certification in April 2007.

Chris earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business at Stephen F. Austin State University while working full time in 2000.

He enjoys networking and is a proud member of:

HOUG - Houston Oracle User's Group
SCOUG - South Central Oracle User's Group
OAUG - Oracle Applications User's Group

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..........................................................................................................................Linda Ranostaj, CTS - Sr. Staffing Consultant
Linda Ranostaj, CTS

Sr. Staffing Consultant
281.870.1000, ext. 2271

linda.ranostaj@whitakerconsulting.com

Linda Ranostaj started her career as a recruiter for a small independent IT staffing firm in Houston, Texas in 2000. She had the opportunity to wear multiple hats while learning and understanding all the facets of Information Technology Staffing from the ground floor up. During 2001 - 2004, she led the recruiting team as top producer placing hundreds of candidates while working directly with high profile fortune 500 companies including Exxon Mobil, Duke Energy, Waste Management, ChevronTexaco and Enterprise Products.

Ms. Ranostaj joined Whitaker IT in early 2005. With her high energy and dedication, she began working with many new clients while restoring many former clients. As a top producer in 2006, she is committed to valuing people, listening closely, communicating effectively, working hand in hand with clients and candidates, while building long term relationships based on trust, integrity and excellent service. Linda received her CTS (Certified Temporary Staffing Specialist) certification in April 2007. She has received numerous production awards at Whitaker including: 1st Quarter Marketer 2007, 2nd Quarter Marketer 2007 and 3rd Quarter Marketer 2007.

Linda enjoys meeting new people and networking. She is involved in the following technical organizations:

Association for Women in Computing - Board Member
Federation of Professional Women
Women In Technology International
Women in Energy Network
.Net Users Group

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Donna Schuback, CPC - Sr. Recruiter
Donna Schuback, CPC

Sr. Recruiter
972.701.8399

donna.schuback@whitakerconsulting.com

Donna Schuback started her career with Whitaker IT as a technical recruiter in 2005 in Dallas, Texas. She has worked in the field of technical recruiting in Dallas for 24 years, specializing in permanent placement of Oracle developers with additional focus on select categories of IT professionals (web developers, systems administrators, database administrators, project managers).

Donna has won many production awards in the MAPC (Metroplex Association of Personnel Consultants) and the TAPC (Texas Association of Personnel Consultants), including the Number One Producer in the Technical/Professional category within three years of her start as a technical recruiter. She continues to participate as a member of both organizations as well as DFWTRN (Dallas/Ft. Worth Technical Recruiters Network). Donna received her CPC (Certified Personnel Consultant) certification in April 2007.

She attributes her candidates' and clients' loyalty to her dedication, hard work, honesty, and consistency. Donna's goal is to assist companies to find outstanding employees and assist candidates to find a "home" with rewarding career opportunities.

Donna graduated cum laude with a Bachelors degree in English and Government from the University of Texas at Austin.

Shecurrently belongs to and attend meetings with:

AITP, DOUG, WITI, and DFWTRN.

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Patricia Simpson, CTS - Sr. Staffing Consultant
Patricia Simpson, CTS

Sr. Staffing Consultant
281.870.1000, ext. 227

patricia.simpson@
whitakerconsulting.com


Patricia Simpson started her career as a technical recruiter with Whitaker IT in January 2006. Her success at Whitaker is due in great part to her background in Human Resources and Customer Service Management where she was allowed to strengthen her ability in building relationships with her consultants. In addition, her past experience working with and training employees in SAP led her to specialize in the SAP Applications arena and focus on both the pharmaceutical and retail industries. Patricia received her CTS (Certified Temporary Staffing Specialist) certification in April 2007. She is a well respected member in the industry and her dedication to bringing the right opportunities to her clients and consultants is adding to her success at Whitaker. She has received numerous production awards at Whitaker including: 1st Quarter Recruiter 2007, 2nd Quarter Recruiter 2007 and 3rd Quarter Recruiter 2007.

Patricia graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Texas in Arlington with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology.

She currently attends meetings with WITI (Women in Technology International) and AWC (Association for Women in Computing) and is a current member of:

HOUG - Houston Oracle User's Group

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Bruce Whitaker, CPC, CTS, CIPC - President/CEO, The Whitaker Companies
Bruce Whitaker, CPC, CTS, CIPC

President/CEO - The Whitaker Companies
281.870.1000, ext. 2243

bwhit@whitcos.com

In the course of a distinguished career that began in 1968, Bruce Whitaker has personally completed and supervised thousands of successful searches. Starting as a technical recruiter with the largest firm in the search industry, he rose to manager of one of its top offices and spearheaded the start-up of a new division. Bruce left the firm in 1983 to establish The Whitaker Companies, where his visionary leadership and pioneering approach have enabled the company to provide the highest-quality staffing solutions while flexibly responding to its clients’ ever-changing staffing needs. Under Bruce’s direction, The Whitaker Companies has grown to more than 70 employees in five locations, and has enjoyed 25 percent year-over-year growth since 1990.

Bruce has been dedicated to the growth and integrity of the staffing industry and the professional development of its members for more than two decades. He is a tireless advocate who continues to play prominent roles in local, state and national personnel associations and the proud recipient of numerous industry awards.

Professional Affiliations

  • TAPC (Texas Association of Personnel Consultants)
    • Board of Directors (1986-1991; 2006-Present)
    • President (1989-1990; 2008-Present)
  • NALTO (National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations)
    • Founding Member
    • Arbitration Committee (2005-Present)
    • Legislative Committee (2005-2007)
  • Houston West Chamber of Commerce
    • Board of Directors (2006-Present)
  • NAPS (National Association of Personnel Services)
    • Board of Directors (1999-2001)
    • Nominating Committee (2001)
  • HAAPC (Houston Area Association of Personnel Consultants)
    • Board of Directors (1983-1986)

Awards

  • Harold B. Nelson Award, (NAPS’ highest honor for contribution to the industry), National Association of Personnel Services (2007)
  • The Norval Locke Award, (TAPC’s highest award for contribution to the industry), Texas Association of Personnel Consultants (1994)
  • Outstanding Contribution to the Industry, HAAPC (Houston Area Association of Personnel Consultants), (1990)
  • President's Award, NAPS (National Association of Personnel Services), (1989)
  • CPC (Certified Personnel Consultant) of the Year, TAPC (Texas Association of Personnel Consultants), (1986)

Certifications

  • CPC (Certified Personnel Consultant) by NAPS (National Association of Personnel Services)
  • CTS (Certified Temporary-Staffing Specialist) by NAPS (National Association of Personnel Services)
  • CIPC (Certified International Personnel Consultant)  


To inquire about services provided by our IT recruiters, contact us.

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