Skill Storm Presentation
- 2. About Us SkillStorm is the industry’s fastest-growing professional services and consulting company. With fifteen offices nationwide, SkillStorm specializes in identifying technical professionals for project based, temporary-to-hire, and full time placement. SkillStorm offers a wide range of competencies and an unrivaled depth of knowledge while retaining the personalized approach to each client’s business.
- 3. SkillStorm at a Glance SkillStorm - Founded in 2002. Specialized staffing provider within IT and Engineering disciplines supporting Commercial and Enterprise organizations nationwide Headquartered in San Diego, CA Nationwide coverage – local presence 1,200 Employees Successful track record of delivering innovative solutions to many areas of the Federal Government
- 4. Locations Corporate HQ: San Diego, CA Bradenton, FL Colorado Springs , CO Charlotte, NC Charleston, SC Dallas, TX Fort Lauderdale, FL Indianapolis, IN Orlando, FL Pasadena, CA Carlsbad, CA Sierra Vista, AZ Tampa, FL Vienna, VA
- 5. Our Core Values People : We never take them for granted Customers: We never let them down. We surpass their expectations. Team Members: We never let them down. We help them at every turn. Work & Play: We work hard. We have fun. We encourage and celebrate success at all levels. Tenacity: We never quit. We don't make excuses. Winning: We aim to be the best at all times. We are always learning - looking for a better way.
- 6. IT Infrastructure Computer Operator Operations Support / Systems Operations Help Desk Analyst (I, II, III) Desktop Support Analyst Field Installation & Support Network Installation Network Operations Support Systems Administrator Network Administrator LAN / WAN Administration Telecommunications Specialist Configuration Management Project Leader / Management Applications Installation & Support Ongoing Maintenance & Support Systems Analysis Network Architect Systems Architects Network Engineer Systems Engineer Data Center Management Network Manager Internet Security Management Technical Training Systems Integrator
- 7. Applications Technical Architect Business / Systems Analyst Project Leader / Management Programmer / Developer Quality Assurance Specialists Technical Writing Web Administration Database Administration Technical Training Data Warehouse / Modeling ERP SOFTWARE INTEGRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION SPECIALISTS: DEVELOPERS: PeopleSoft SAP Oracle J.D. Edwards Visual Basic Visual J++ DBA Mainframe Oracle Visual C++ WebLogic Visual C# .Net (ASP/VB) ColdFusion COM/COM+ XML PHP, Ajax JBuilder Java DCOM
- 8. StormScan Qualification Process Conduct detailed phone discussions determining a candidate’s current situation, ideal situation, technical proficiencies, work experience, salary history, location, other opportunities, etc.. Meet face to face with the potential employee to determine our client’s cultural fit Technical assessment using Prove IT to determine a potential employee’s proficiency within a specific area Conduct recent and relative reference checks from past employers (managers / supervisors) Finalized lockdown with potential employee to ensure interest level, commitment, and qualification match
- 9. StormScan Qualification Process Cont’d Present potential employee to client Hiring Manager for review Facilitation / Coordination of pre employment process Drug, Background, and Credit check if requested Conduct regular customer and employee satisfaction surveys. SkillStorm will use this info to recognize good performance, recommend training and suggest improvements, whenever necessary.
- 10. Customers Blue Cross Blue Shield Booz Allen Hamilton Electronic Data Systems (EDS) General Dynamics Hospira International Truck and Engine Kodak L3 Communications LPL Financial Progress Energy Prudential Qualcomm, Inc. Raytheon Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) Mary Kay Inc. SkillStorm has worked with many of the country’s most established and respected companies, including several Fortune 500 companies. Our list of satisfied customers include but are not limited to:
- 11. Advantages Nationwide coverage – local focus on local candidates Matrix recruiting efforts with ability to assign up to 60 Technical Recruiters on a given need at any one time Proprietary internal database with over 300,000 technical resumes – approximately 50% of which are pre screened Use of technology allowing job postings to be distributed to over 100 different internet web sites Attend technical job fairs targeting specific skill sets Mandatory monthly attendance to local technical association meetings Active vs. Passive recruiting approach focused on relationships – Find the best candidate, not just the best available candidate Direct services model (no third parties) = reduced costs Financially sound with no debt Stable organization through our diversification of business
- 12. Value Proposition High level of customer service and value to both our clients and employees Staffing services tailored to meet your precise needs at competitive prices Full spectrum of innovative, value-added IT services and solutions while providing superior quality and value People, Process, Technology
- 13. Awards 28 Major Awards, including: South Florida Business Journal’s 2009 Best Places to Work Award in the Small Business Category South Florida Business Journal’s 2009 Business of the Year Award, Finalist South Florida Business Journal’s 2008 Best Places to Work Award Orlando Business Journal’s 2007 Best Places to Work in Central Florida Award in the Small Business Category Ranked #10 on South Florida Tech 100 List for 2007 Orlando Business Journal’s 2008 Most Outstanding Small Businesses Award South Florida Business Journal’s 2007 Business of the Year Award in the Professional Services Category, Finalist Ranked #20 on San Diego Business Journal’s Top 100 Fastest-Growing Privately-Held Companies List for 2007 Tampa Bay Technology Forum 2007 Professional Services Company Award, Finalist South Florida Business Journal’s 2007 Best Places to Work Award in the Small Business Category, Finalist Ranked 13th Fastest Growing New Company in America in 2006 on Entrepreneur Magazine and PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Hot 100 List Governor’s Entrepreneurship Award in Florida’s Mega Market for 2006 Ranked #6 on San Diego Business Journal’s Top 100 Fastest-Growing Privately-Held Companies List for 2006