Losing a great employee is never easy, and when we said goodbye to Celeste Rodriguez in March of 2020, our collective hearts were broken. Today, however, it gives us great pleasure to welcome Celeste back to the STS Technical Services family. Celeste started working with us again just a few weeks ago, and she has resumed her role as a Recruiter in our Jensen Beach, Florida office.

If you would like to learn more about Celeste, check out the following Q&A completed by our marketing team. And before anyone else can beat us to the punch, welcome back, Celeste! We are thrilled to once again have you in our corner.

Question 1: Tell us a little about your professional background, education and / or experience?

I started working with STS more than nine years ago in its ADS Department. After several years, I moved my way up and assumed the role of Lead Recruiting Coordinator/Lead Trainer before formally transitioning to a Recruiter position in July of 2019.

Questions 2: What do you like to do for fun when you are not working?

Like most people, I spend a lot of my free time with family and friends. Some of our things we love to do together include boating, fishing, mini road trips and movie nights.

Question 3: If you could be any superhero, which superhero would you be and why?

Scarlet Witch! I would like to be able to use her telekinesis.

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• Meet Nadalia Haita: Recruiter in Brookfield, Wisconsin
• Meet Jami Drexler: Recruiter in Brookfield, Wisconsin
• Meet Amber Mallak: Recruiter in Oscoda, Michigan
• Meet Chloe Peterson: Recruiter in Brookfield, Wisconsin

Hello, everyone, and welcome to the latest installment of our “Meet the Team” series; a group of articles designed to help our colleagues, clients and company friends get to know the new faces of STS Technical Services.

Today it gives us great pleasure to introduce to Chloe Peterson, our newest Technical Recruiter in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Chloe started working with us on Monday, March 8th and the impact she’s made already is making others take notice. Chloe not only hit the ground running on her first day, she’s been doing full-out wind sprints ever since.

For those of you who would like to get to know Chloe a little bit better, be sure to check out the rest of this post where you will find three questions that we asked Chloe as well as her responses to each.

Question 1: Tell us a little about your professional background, education and / or experience?

I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology in May of 2020 from UW – Milwaukee. I am also expecting to graduate in December of 2021 with a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management.

My first job in HR/Recruiting was with a healthcare company called Mypath. Here I worked with one of the seven sister companies, and I spent a lot of my time there recruiting for a variety of roles / positions.

Questions 2: What do you like to do for fun when you are not working?

When I am not working, I like to be outside (if the weather is warm). I like to go for walks with my husband and our kids or take the kids to the park. I really like hiking at Devils Lake. I also love to travel and see the world. So far I have been to 23 countries and hope to do a lot more traveling with my kids when they’re a bit older.

Question 3: If you could be any superhero, which superhero would you be and why?

I would want to be Wonder woman because she can fly.

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• Meet Kimberley Ayres: Recruiter in Oscoda, Michigan
• Meet Megan Shelton: Recruiter in Oscoda, Michigan
• Meet Nadalia Haita: Recruiter in Brookfield, Wisconsin
• Meet Jami Drexler: Recruiter in Brookfield, Wisconsin
• Meet Amber Mallak: Recruiter in Oscoda, Michigan

When Amber left our organization early in 2020 due to COVID-19 cutbacks, there was a void in our recruiting department. We had not only lost one of our best workers, we lost a friend… someone we could count on to come in every morning with a smile, a winning attitude and a helpful disposition.

Today, it gives us great pleasure to announce that Amber Mallak has returned to the STS Technical Services team! Moving forward, she will be one of our top Recruiters at our Oscoda, Michigan office; a center that helps our amazing client, Kalitta Air, thrive in an ever changing industry.

And while Amber’s primary recruiting focus will be to service Kalitta Air, we will lean on her expertise and knowledge to work with clients across the country. Amber has years of Recruiting experience, and her understanding of what it takes for Mechanics and Engineers to thrive in the aircraft maintenance industry is unmatched.

OK, now that we have a bit of background, let’s dive into the heart of this “Meet the Team” blog post. If this is your first time with us, just know that his series was created by our marketing department to help our colleagues, clients and friends get to know the new and / or returning faces of STS Technical Services a little better. To that end, we asked Amber three questions, and her responses are below. Enjoy, and please join us in welcoming Amber Mallak back to the STS Technical Services’ team!

Question 1: Tell us a little about your professional background, education and / or experience?

I am 100% a Michigan Girl, I love my hometown and all of the natural resources that I get to enjoy around the year! I married my best friend and high school sweetheart, Kevin. Together we have our son Colton, who is busy keeping us on our toes all the time, and our dog Sady.

I Studied General Sciences at my local Community College and previously worked at STS Technical Services; starting out as a Recruiting Coordinator and transitioning into a Recruiter. I am overjoyed to be back on the STS team!

Questions 2: What do you like to do for fun when you are not working?

So when I said I enjoy the Natural Resources that my home offers, I wasn’t joking! I love being outdoors and living near the water. Summers here are beautiful! We have one of the best beaches in the state, so I love to spend as much time as I can there or on the Ausable River. I enjoy fishing with my husband, boating with the family, kayaking, and camping! In the winter, I love to get out and go ice fishing.

Question 3: If you could be any superhero, which superhero would you be and why?

Wonder Woman because she believes in love. She is one of the most compassionate and loving superheroes and tries to do what is best for mankind.

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• Meet Brittany Keathley: Recruiting Sourcer in Oscoda, Michigan
• Meet Kimberley Ayres: Recruiter in Oscoda, Michigan
• Meet Megan Shelton: Recruiter in Oscoda, Michigan
• Meet Nadalia Haita: Recruiter in Brookfield, Wisconsin
• Meet Jami Drexler: Recruiter in Brookfield, Wisconsin

As our team continues to grow, we would like to take a moment and introduce you to Jami Drexler, our newest Recruiter in Brookfield, Wisconsin.

Jami is just getting started on her second week, and since most of our team is still working remotely, we thought this post would be a cool way for you to get to know Jami a little bit better. To that end, we asked her three questions, and the responses she was kind enough to share are highlighted below.

If you have any additional questions for Jami, or maybe you just want to say hello, feel free to click the animated .gif above. Doing so will redirect you to Jami’s LinkedIn profile.

OK, that just about does it. Thanks so much for taking the time today, and please join us as we welcome Jami Drexler to the STS Technical Services’ family!

Question 1: Tell us a little about your professional background, education and / or experience?

I have been in technical recruiting for six (6) years. I started working for an IT firm and then went to work remotely for Monster.com.

Throughout my professional career, I have supported contract, contract-hire and direct hire roles throughout the United States and Canada.

I am experienced in full life-cycle recruiting, client management and working with offshore teams. I went to MATC Madison (It’s in Wisconsin) to become a dental assistant before deciding to take another path in the hospitality industry. After that, I discovered staffing / recruiting and quickly knew that I had found my niche!

Questions 2: What do you like to do for fun when you are not working?

When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband, our two little shih-tzu mixes and my family.

I am from Germantown, Wisconsin but have lived in Florida and Texas. My dogs are my little babies, and I take them everywhere with me and they are always right by my side while working from home.

I love being outdoors camping, taking road trips, hiking all over the U.S. and doing Bikram Yoga. My husband and I eloped because of COVID, and we are really looking forward to planning a family wedding as soon as we get our vaccinations and following that ceremony up with a proper honeymoon once it’s safe again to travel outside the country.

Question 3: If you could be any superhero, which superhero would you be and why?

If I could be any superhero, I would want to be Superman. Why? That’s easy… so I can fly!

Read More:

• Meet Brittany Keathley: Recruiting Sourcer in Oscoda, Michigan
• Meet Kimberley Ayres: Recruiter in Oscoda, Michigan
• Meet Megan Shelton: Recruiter in Oscoda, Michigan
• Meet Nadalia Haita: Recruiter in Brookfield, Wisconsin

This is now the third installment in our “Meet the Team” series. At first, our marketing team was excited to take on this project, but after penning three articles in 90 minutes, we wouldn’t be shocked if they were trying to unionize.

All jokes aside, let’s take a minute to get to know Megan Shelton, our newest Recruiter in Oscoda, Michigan. Megan is rockstar both in and out of the office. While at work, she’s dependable, eager to learn and a joy to be around. When she’s home, she proudly raises four amazing children whose ages range from 19 to 4.

Get to Know Megan

We already know that Megan is our newest Recruiter and the supermom of four, but let’s learn a little more,  shall we? Check out the three questions we asked her to answer for this article.

Question 1: Tell us a little about your professional background, education and / or experience?

My previous work experience includes working as a Licensed Insurance Representative for State Farm. There, I worked for a couple of Agents in the Flint, MI area named Jake (just kidding).  Before that, I was a Business Development Coordinator for a commercial flooring manufacturer.  I attended college at the University of Michigan – Flint campus and studied early childhood education. When I was little and was asked what I wanted to be when I grew up, my answer was “a Secretary!”  I love working in the office environment and being part of a team.

Questions 2: What do you like to do for fun when you are not working?

I am the mom of a nine-year-old boy in 4^th grade and I also have 3 bonus kids, ages 19, 13, and 4.  Our kids are involved in a lot of sports, so we attend their practices and games in abundance!  We love to have family dinners and make good food.  In the summer, we spend most of our time at, or on, the water.  I am an avid rock hunter and have a little bit of a green thumb.  I also love to read and play online solitaire!

Question 3: If you could be any superhero, which superhero would you be and why?

I am not very knowledgeable on superheroes, but I think I would choose Storm from X-Men.  She can control the weather!  That way I could make every day in NE Michigan beach weather!

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• Meet Brittany Keathley: Recruiting Sourcer in Oscoda, Michigan
• Meet Kimberley Ayres: Recruiter in Oscoda, Michigan

This is the second installment in our “Meet the Team” series. In the first installment, published just a few short minutes ago, we introduced you to Brittany Keathley, the newest Recruiting Sourcer for STS Technical Services in Oscoda, Michigan.  In this piece, we would like to welcome back Kimberley Ayres! Kim was with us for two years before being let go due to COVID cutbacks, and we are thrilled that she was available, when the time came, to rejoin the STS Technical Services’ family. Kim, you’ve been missed!

Meet Kimberly

Kimberley rejoined the STS Technical Services’ team as a Recruiter in Oscoda, Michigan earlier this week. And already having worked with us for two years, we didn’t have to show her the ropes. In fact, she’s probably forgotten more about recruiting than half of us currently know, so we’ll just sit back and let her do her thing. Seriously. You should see Kimberley in action. When she’s dialed into a task, there’s no stopping her!

Now in an effort to help you all get to know Kimberley a little better, we asked her three question. Those questions, and her answers, are offered below.

Question 1: Tell us a little about your professional background, education and / or experience?

I worked in customer service in a call center for three years and was promoted to Supervisor of Quality & Training. I stayed as a Supervisor there for another three years before leaving to work at STS Technical Services (the first time) as a Recruiter. I spend two years with STS before being laid off due to COVID this past April. Today, however, that I am finally back doing what I love, and I couldn’t be more excited about that.

Questions 2: What do you like to do for fun when you are not working?

Mainly, I spend time with my son and dog. We like to go on trips and being outside in the summertime is our favorite. In fact, we spend a lot of time at the beach or camping… things like that.

Question 3: If you could be any superhero, which superhero would you be and why?

Can it be an X-man? If so it would be Jean Gray. Because she can do everything.

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• Meet Brittany Keathley: Recruiting Sourcer in Oscoda, Michigan
• Meet Megan Shelton: Recruiter in Oscoda, Michigan

Given the fact that many of our employees are still working remotely, we wanted to come up with a cool way to introduce the newest members of our team to their colleagues. Sure, a Microsoft Teams call could’ve done the trick, but then our marketing people would have feel left out, and that’s not cool. We love our marketing people, and because they are at their happiest while being creative, we asked the crew to pen this little quarantine masterpiece and share it with the world.

Kitty Cuteness (Just For a Minute)

Hello, everyone. Meet Brittany Keathley and her adorable (judging by the back of its head) cat, Tigger. And while we would love to tell you more about the adventures Brittany and Tigger share while not at work, this is neither the time nor place for such foolishness. You will just have to get over the kitty cuteness and move on. Sorry, Tigger. Next time, buddy.

Meet Brittany

Brittany joined the STS Technical Services’ team as a Recruiting Sourcer in Oscoda, Michigan earlier this week. And while she’s probably wondering where the time went these past few days, because we all know time flies when you’re having fun, we feel like we’ve known Brittany for years (lol, just kidding). In all seriousness, getting to spend time with Brittany this week has been a delight, and our entire team in Michigan is excited to have her. In addition to sporting a wonderful personality, Brittany works hard, asks the right questions and is quick to offer her support. As far as we are concerned, her first week has been brilliant.

Now in an effort to help you all get to know Brittany a little better, we asked her three question. Those questions, and her answers, are offered below.

Question 1: Tell us a little about your professional background, education and / or experience?

I received my associate’s degree from Baker College in 2018. I was studying Medical Administration. I have worked in the medical field for about three years and did enjoy it, but I have also worked in customer service as a waitress.

Questions 2: What do you like to do for fun when you are not working?

I like to be outside doing different things. I like to hang with my family and friends and relax with my cat Tigger (Tigger’s a good boy).

Question 3: If you could be any superhero, which superhero would you be and why?

I would be Gamora. I chose her because she is out for justice and she is tough to get to know at first but she sees the good in others.

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