Meet Our Recruiters

“Even though I have only worked at ATR for a short time I appreciate that I can take ownership of my assignments and that I am provided with the tools and knowledge to accomplish my goals,” Saroj said.

Saroj likes to counsel the candidates that she works with on a daily basis.

“A few things I always recommend to job seekers is to thoroughly research the company and the position with respect to what the company does and what skills they are looking for,” Saroj said. In addition to having a good resume, a good network and referrals, Saroj advices candidates: “when working with a recruiter it is best to be open and honest, and communicate as much with them.”

Besides her work at ATR, Saroj enjoys going to the gym, hiking and spending time with her friends.

Van Nguyen has been recruiting for ATR for almost 10 years, placing candidates in manufacturing positions: inspectors, assemblers, technicians, planners, buyers, operators and material handlers.

“I like working at ATR because of its fast-paced yet friendly work environment,” Van said.

As a no-nonsense recruiter, Van works hard to gain her candidates trust, that she will negotiate in their best interest. She cautions her candidates about discussing pay rates during an interview. “It will not sit well with the hiring manager if you do so,” Van said.

When she is not at work, Van likes to experiment with new recipes, spend time with her family and friends. She also enjoys the beach.

Rowena Tsang has been recruiting for ATR Technology for a year.

“I really like working at ATR because of the friendly work environment,” Rowena said. “We work for different divisions and specialize in different positions, but it feels like we are one big family. All of the recruiters I work with are highly knowledgeable about the positions they are working on.”

Rowena believes that recruiting involves more than just placing a candidate in a position.

“We have to find the job that best fits each candidate’s background,” Rowena said. “I think we all perform our best when we are doing what we love.”

Though Josh Garcia has only been with ATR for a few months, he already has a strong understanding that placing the right people in the right jobs is crucial to a recruiter’s success.

“My candidates and my clients are my main priority,” Josh said. “It is important to me that they feel confident from day one on their job that they are the best person for the position.”

Melissa Katz has been working with ATR for over five years, with four of them spent onsite at one of ATR’s biggest clients. She now recruits for ATR Government Services, working on a wide range of technical positions: developers, analysts, IT support.

Having spent quite a bit of time on our client site, Melissa has a unique perspective on the interviewing process that benefits her candidates.

“Always focus on the prospective employer’s perspective,” Melissa said.

Outside of ATR, Melissa likes to spend time with her family and friends. She makes delicious pasta dishes and religiously works out early mornings at the gym.

As part of our ATR Scientific division, Linda Sayed specializes in finding talent for our biotechnology and life sciences clients.

Though Linda has been with ATR less than a year, she already has a following of candidates with whom she works.

“One of the many reasons I chose to work for ATR is because the entire staff genuinely cares for the individuals that they work with,” Linda said. “We not only take care of placing our contractors in the appropriate position, we also provide them with benefits.”

When she is not recruiting for ATR Scientific, Linda spends most of her time with family and going out with her friends. She enjoys being outdoors and traveling.

“I love the family-like atmosphere,” Anton said about working for ATR. “I love the drive for success when servicing our clients and contractors, and being able to help businesses thrive in a competitive environment.”

Anton carries the competitive spirit in and out of work. When he is not at ATR helping companies figure out the best staffing solution for them, he likes to spend his time playing soccer, practice Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, traveling and watching the Los Angeles Lakers.

Lucille Aviles has been recruiting for ATR for four years. As part of the ATR Professional division, she specializes in placing administrative and accounting candidates.

“I really enjoy working with candidates and letting them know that ATR will take care of them and help them find the right position,” Lucille said. She also understands that part of being a recruiter means acting as a career counselor:

“I continuously remind the contractors I work with that commitment is very important,” said Lucille. “It is important when you’re looking for a job. It is important when you’re on the job.”

Going on her eighth year at ATR, Dee Nguyen is one of our most seasoned recruiters.

“I enjoy working for ATR because we are constantly trying to stay ahead of other staffing firms when it comes to using new technology,” Dee said. “We have a diverse workforce, and we hold ourselves to high ethical standards.”

When working with her candidates, Dee advises them to always be open-minded to new opportunities. Dee takes pride in her level of commitment to the candidates she places.

“As a recruiter, I have to listen to the candidates’ needs and help them find the right job.”

Outside of her life at ATR, Dee enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and sampling new cuisines.

One of the things that sets ATR apart from other staffing firms is the longevity of our staff members, and Judy Truong, on her fourth year of recruiting at ATR, is no exception.

“I really enjoy working in a family and team atmosphere, which is what ATR provides,” Judy said.

Judy specializes in placing software and information technology professionals and takes pride in putting all her focus and energy in finding the right opportunities for each individual she works with.

“I remind my candidates to stay positive and keep an open mind as one opportunity may open the door to more opportunities.”

Outside of ATR, Judy enjoys cooking, shopping and YouTube.

A true veteran of the staffing industry, Lecrecia Prince came to ATR almost 10 years ago with many years of recruiting under her belt. As part of the ATR Engineering team, Lecrecia works on engineering opportunities with cutting edge technology companies.

“I, as well as the rest of the ATR recruiting staff, is dedicated to providing our candidates with a great experience and even better opportunities,” Lecrecia said. She also adds that her job as a recruiter is more crucial than ever during tough economic times as more candidates need guidance.

“The best advice I can give to my candidates going through the rough job hunting process is to stay positive.”

Jen believes that a candidate’s attitude is the primary key to landing that job.

“Attitude is key,” Jen said. “Candidates must always project an attitude that shows they are ‘interested.’ There is a difference between ‘interested’ and ‘overly or creepily eager’ and ‘desperate.’”

When Jen is not matchmaking companies and candidates at ATR, she likes to have a relaxing time with her family and friends, and eating good food.

“If there’s one reason why a contractor should work with ATR, it is because they are in good hands. They can be rest assured that they will be taken care of and we’ll try everything within our capacity to meet their needs.”