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Peter Jaffe

@peterjaffe

Seasoned Recruiter with expertise in talent acquisition and engineering.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to leverage my recruiting skills in a dynamic environment, fostering growth and innovation.

I am a seasoned Recruiter with extensive experience in talent acquisition, particularly within the manufacturing and IT sectors. My background as a packaging engineer has equipped me with a unique perspective on the needs of technical roles, allowing me to effectively connect top talent with leading organizations. I thrive in both on-site and virtual environments, ensuring that I can meet the diverse needs of my clients.

Throughout my career, I have successfully placed candidates in various positions, from engineering roles to senior management, with a proven track record of minimal fall-offs. My innovative approach includes developing a proprietary online job board that enhances job visibility and candidate engagement. I take pride in my ability to build strong client relationships and implement effective talent acquisition strategies that drive results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Principal/Account Executive

SkillSource Staffing LLC

Apr 2008 - Present (18 years 2 months)

As a Principal/Account Executive/Talent Acquisition, I specialize in placing manufacturing professionals for production environments (FDA, cGMP, EPA, ISO9000&13485) and front office accounting and IS operations. I place professionals on both a permanent and temporary/contract basis, serving clients like Stryker Corporation and Graphic Packaging International.

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Senior Account Executive

Corporate Staffing Services

Feb 2006 - Present (20 years 4 months)

I procured and pre-screened technical professionals, primarily for manufacturing and FDA, cGMP, ISO9000 production environments. I successfully placed candidates in roles such as Plant Manager, Packaging Engineer, and Maintenance Mechanic, serving clients like Catalent and Cardinal Health.

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Senior Packaging Design/Engineer

Mid-Atlantic Packaging Inc.

Jan 1999 - Present (27 years 5 months)

I designed various corrugated packaging and POP/Displays, including secondary and tertiary packaging from scratch. I utilized TOPS/CAPE programs for pallet layering and conducted lab tests on material integrity, receiving four international patents for new designs.

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Packaging Design/Engineer

Cardinal Health

Mar 1994 - Present (32 years 3 months)

I began my career in packaging engineering, focusing on the design and development of pharmaceutical packaging. My work involved creating folding cartons and engineering thermo-formed trays that integrated with other materials.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

SA

Sandler

Sales Training, Sales

Completed a 6-week sales training course.

Carnegie Mellon University logoCU

Carnegie Mellon University

BFA, Industrial Design

Graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design.

Rutgers University logoRU

Rutgers University

BFA, Fine Arts

Completed credits towards a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

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Software and tools used professionally

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