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Michael is a graduate of the University of Texas at El Paso. His background comprises over 25 years of Executive Search and Business Development with Fred W. Smithson™ (previously R. A. Rodriguez and Associates, Inc.).

He has extensive manufacturing experience with materials and warehousing in Mexico and the U.S. In his current capacity, as Executive Vice President, he is responsible for new client company development, coordinating communication between Client and Recruiter during the recruitment process, and providing constant training and development of all company Team members. Michael is dedicated to quality service at every turn of the recruitment process.

Graziella is a graduate of San Jose State University with a degree in Aerospace Science and Technology, with undergraduate work in Mechanical Engineering. She is an experienced recruiter with global experience specializing in the recruitment of manufacturing executives, managers, engineers, and other highly skilled technical professionals for the Aerospace Industry.Formerly with Kelly Technical Services and Fujitsu Microelectronics, Graziella has worked not only as a Technical Recruiter, but also as a hiring manager in combining the complexity of the relationship between client, recruiter and candidate. She conducts extensive interviews with every client; carefully examining the technical requirements, desired strengths, strategic goals, and corporate culture.

Throughout the hiring process, Graziella provides her candidates with objective facts and professional counsel to ensure they understand the marketplace and establishes clear and reliable objectives. As an Executive Technical Recruiter, she is committed to bringing great people to great companies.

Erandy is a current student of Biobehavioral Health at Penn State University. She is a US Army veteran having served in Georgia, California and Texas. She has over 7 years of experience working in communications, operations, product development and health benefits administration.

Her experience with start-up operations in the San Francisco Bay Area has given her a unique ability to help FWS with business operations and development.

Fred is a graduate of Wilkes University. As president of Fred W. Smithson ™ Your Recruiting Solution (previously R. A. Rodriguez & Associates, Inc.) he is responsible for establishing strategic goals and presiding over the entire corporate Team. His background comprises 40 years of management experience in Human Resources, Management Development & Training, and Plant Operations.

He has spent 18 years in operations in the Middle East, South America, and North America. Fred has also worked as Plant Manager in Mexico for several years building harness boards for the automotive industry. Fred’s extensive manufacturing experience allows him to perform key searches in an expeditious and confidential manner.

Maria is a graduate of the University of Texas at El Paso. With more than 30 years of experience in the maquiladora industry as Hiring Supervisor, Training Supervisor, Organizational Development Coordinator, Industrial Relations Manager, and Sr. Human Resources Manager; Maria’s level of knowledge of Mexican Labor Laws and experience provides her the inside knowledge and understanding that the manufacturing industry in Mexico needs in an Executive Recruiter.

Additionally, she has vast knowledge and experience in the automotive and electronics industry. She has worked in manufacturing companies such as Continental Sprayers, Allied Signal, Hubbell, and Honeywell. Maria has earned her Six Sigma Green Belt Certification among other industry accolades and certifications.

Rebecca is a graduate of University of Phoenix. She has nearly 20 years combined experience in media communications, sales, marketing, customer service, and radio news reporting.

Her experience as a Job Placement Director gives her the foundation to think outside ­the ­box when sourcing for the right qualified candidate. Her ability to track and balance time sensitive projects has allowed her to create a robust and dynamic candidate database with over 15,000 manufacturing candidates.

Rosalba is a graduate of University of Texas at El Paso. She specializes in connecting people, career coaching, and bringing value to businesses by delivering human talent with high energy, the ability to energize others, technical knowledge, track record of execution, and a passion to win.

Her background as HR Manager with manufacturing companies like General Electric and Honeywell provide her with a keen eye and an instinct for spotting high performing talent that will save her clients time and most importantly will guarantee high caliber individuals to be added to their rosters.

Rosalba has a proven track record of developing and managing all aspects of Human Resources departments with successful accomplishments in organizational development, competitiveness, mentoring, training, turnover and absenteeism reduction, Union negotiations (Mexico) and in compensation and promotion.

Michael is a graduate of The University of Texas­Pan American in south Texas. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business with a Minor in Global Security. His banking management work experience and upbringing in the manufacturing industries of Mexico have proven to be the perfect blend in preparing Michael for the recruiting industry.

Michael has strong systems knowledge and vast internet know how. Michael is a young aggressive recruiter with sharp focus towards quality recruitment processes.