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Waterbury

Heather Wisneski, Regional Manager

Heather Wisneski is a 15 year veteran of the staffing industry. She brings excellent knowledge of the various job disciplines and client needs of Waterbury and surrounding areas. Heather manages all functions of the Waterbury Region and represents Viking Resource Group at all major staffing and business functions. She is very active in transportation issues for employees and volunteers to participate in local boards to develop options for the Waterbury area. Heather also works closely with The Manufacturing Alliance Service to provide candidates to the schools and find opportunities for graduates.

Lisa Axelrod, Senior Sales Executive

Lisa Axelrod is a recognized leader in sales and marketing in the staffing industry. Her work in developing relationships with clients and colleagues is highly sought after. As Senior Sales Executive for the Waterbury Region, she reaches out to all surrounding communities including the Northwest Region. Lisa is an active member of several business and professional groups and sits on the board of important organizations such as the Naugatuck Valley Human Resource Council and the Northwest Connecticut Senior Job Bank. She received her BA from the George Washington University and earned an MA from Hofstra University graduating with their "Distinction" award.

Karen Cervone, Senior Placement Coordinator

Karen Cervone has been a member of the Waterbury Office since 1998. Since that time Karen has developed her recruiting and placement skills to the senior level. She utilizes her background in bookkeeping and payroll to identify clerical candidates. She is also the top placement coordinator for the light industrial sector.

Amanda Cervone, Administrative Assistant

Amanda Cervone has been successfully recruiting at the Viking Resource Group since 2003. She is an Administrative Assistant and a part time Placement Coordinator. She is working on a degree in Liberal Arts at Naugatuck Valley Community College.

Danbury

John E. Erdman IV, Regional Manager

John E. Erdman IV is currently the manager of the Danbury, CT and Wappingers Falls, NY offices as well as leading the Technical Placement division of Viking Resource Group. He has over 12 years experience in recruiting and staffing and specializes in high tech job searches. John has a BA degree from Colgate University and has earned CTS certification from the CT Staffing Association

Sandra Marie Erdman, Client Relations Executive

Sandra Marie Erdman began her successful career in sales as a real estate broker in Florida. During her distinguished career she earned numerous top producer awards and was noted for her professionalism and dedication. Sandra joined the Viking Resource Group in 2001 and is responsible for developing relationships with our client companies in the Danbury, CT and Wappingers Falls, NY territories.

John "Jay" Criqui, Sr. Placement Coordinator

John "Jay" Criqui joined the Danbury office in 2002. He was promoted to Sr. Placement Coordinator in 2004. Jay holds a BA from the University of Connecticut and an MA degree from the University of New Haven. He has been recognized for his client service skills, and with over 5 years experience as a recruiter, Jay also provides career counseling and resume writing services out of the Danbury office.

Danielle Barry, Placement Coordinator

Danielle joined Viking Resource Group in 2007 and brings over 9 yrs of professional recruiting experience to our Wappingers Falls Office. In addition, Danielle has served with distinction as an On-Site Manager of up to 150 contract employees at a Fortune 500 Company. She has received OSHA Train the Trainer certification. Danielle specializes in Manufacturing, Customer Service and Technical recruiting.

Torrington

Doug Bond, Placement Coordinator

Douglas Bond began his successful career in staffing as a placement coordinator for the Viking Resource Waterbury office. With seven years expertise in engineering and research development in manufacturing along with his ambition to succeed, it didn't take long before Doug was promoted to Senior Recruiter for Viking Resource Groups Torrington office. Doug's passion for helping others, his technical expertise, along with his strong drive & enthusiasm has made him a valuable addition to the Viking Team. His professional education is in Engineering and Communications Technology.

Sally Alexander, Administrative Assistant

As an Administrative Assistant, Sally Alexander brings a warm, friendly and professional demeanor to the Torrington office. Her experience in the bridal and retail industries have developed strong customer service and business skills. With over 20 years of dedication, Sally has successfully built and maintained long term professional relationships.

36 Mill Plain Road, Suite 408 :: Danbury, CT 06811 :: ph: 203-778-8433 :: fax: 203-748-5977
50 Oak Tree Avenue :: Waterbury, CT 06705 :: ph: 203-753-4540 :: fax: 203-753-4049

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