Michelle Akhavan's Email Addresses & Phone Numbers

My goal is to always be a trusted adviser with clients to support their engineering recruiting and resourcing needs with a consultative approach, to match top talent with local employers in an ever-evolving world of work. Kelly Engineering has a reputation for operating at the highest level of integrity. Our strong commitment to responsible business practices is...

My goal is to always be a trusted adviser with clients to support their engineering recruiting and resourcing needs with a consultative approach, to match top talent with local employers in an ever-evolving world of work. Kelly Engineering has a reputation for operating at the highest level of integrity. Our strong commitment to responsible business practices is reflected in everything we do. Kelly Engineering Resources is a division of Kelly Services that specializes in engineering.

As the supply and demand of talent becomes less and less predictable – I can offer a broader, more strategic approach to workforce solutions for engineering that will deliver results; whether in sourcing your talent for project-based work, or through a fully outsourced solution.

We offer personally tailored solutions to any size of organization. Our solutions range from payroll service to temporary, temp-to-hire, direct placement, and a variety of project services.

Currently hiring for engineers and technicians looking for careers in the Medical Device and Biotech industries. Career consulting available as well. Please email updated resumes and contact number to:

[email protected]

O: 408.441.0994

M: 408.828.8675Business Development Manager- Medical Devices @ Kelly Services is a leader in providing workforce solutions. Kelly offers a comprehensive array of outsourcing and consulting services as well as world-class staffing on a temporary, temporary-to-hire, and direct-hire basis. Serving clients around the globe, Kelly provides employment to more than half a million people annually.

Kelly has been recruiting and placing engineers since 1965, and is the third-largest supplier of engineering staffing in the U.S.—with the ability to service engineering requirements in 88 countries around the world.

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A full range of skill levels are available, from engineers-in-training (EITs) to technicians,

technolo​gists, drafter/designers, engineers, principal engineers, and engineering project managers. Services include contingent staffing and direct hire/search, as well as Project Services/PMO and Business Process Outsourcing.​

Candidates- We are currently hiring for engineers and technicians looking for careers in the Medical Device and Biotech industries. Career consulting available as well. Please email updated resumes and contact number to:

[email protected]

O: 408.441.0994

M: 408.828.8675 From September 2015 to Present (2 months) San Francisco Bay AreaMedical Device & Biopharmaceutical Recruiter @ • Developed recruiting strategies designed to identify qualified candidates through various recruiting tools

• Evaluated candidates’ strengths compared with clients’ requirements by, for example, evaluating, screening, and interviewing the candidate.

• Negotiated wage rates and other terms and conditions of employment with candidates, and gain commitment from candidates for current and future job requirements.

• Completed necessary pre-employment processes including reference checks and background/drug tests.

• Managed contract employees while on assignment. Assess and investigate contractor related problems, and administer performance counseling, coaching, and disciplinary measures when necessary.

• Worked with Account Managers to identify top accounts, target skill sets, key market segments, and to assess clients’ staffing requirements.

• Communicated effectively with others in order to create a productive and diverse environment.

• Communicated with peers by sharing recruiting “best practices” and providing accurate, thorough documentation on contract employees in applicant tracking systems or other documentation tools.

• Maintained relationships with industry contacts to provide customer service, gain industry knowledge, and get referrals and sales leads. From February 2015 to September 2015 (8 months) San JoseSales and Marketing Specialist @ • Worked as a Brand Ambassador and a Lead Promotional Specialist in all consumer markets extensively.

• Managed budgets and expenses, distributed POS inventory and supplies; managed storage unit and POS quality control.

• Trained team members before events. Lead duties included arriving early, setting up and breaking down and encouraging sales of the represented brand.

• Prepared and submitted reports weekly - including sales and inventory, records; event reporting and monitoring team reporting standards daily.

• Coordinated and maintained relationships with venues and clients (including all Young’s Market Representatives) and maintain quick and constant communication.

• Remained on call 24-7 and even work holidays when necessary; fill in for team members and work shifts when needed.

• Executed events with and without supervision with ease and my skill in managing small teams ultimately resulted in my promotion to full time employment as a Market Manager with Greenhouse Agency.

• Found sponsorship and special event opportunities.

• Sales experience in on-premise accounts throughout California with and without YMCo supervision and support.

• Helped out in any other way requested - from Warehouse labor to delivering/picking up store display items.

• Regularly recognized by management as "going above and beyond expectations." From February 2011 to March 2015 (4 years 2 months) Brand Ambassador @ PUSH marketing & promotions is a worldwide promotional modeling and event staffing company.

•Responsible for prospecting and running dynamic sales presentations.

•Educated customers and business owners on promotional products or services.

•Provided excellent customers service and networking skills.

•Highly motivated by a performance based compensation model with incentive driven sales.

PROMOTIONAL MODELING WORK

Sunset Strip Music Festival | Hollywood, California | USA | 2013

World Grad Prix- Ducati | Laguna Seca, California | USA | 2013

ComicCon | San Diego, California | USA | 2014

Bridal Expo American Laser Skin | Pismo Beach, California | USA | 2013

Jack Daniels | Santa Barbara, California | USA | 2014

Blue Moon | San Luis Obispo, California | USA | 2014

Patron | Los Angeles, California | USA | 2014

Chumash Charity Golf- Coors | Solvang, California | USA | 2014

X-Rated | Santa Barbara, California | USA | 2014

Bacardi | San Luis Obispo, California | USA | 2014

Corona | San Luis Obispo, California | USA | 2014

Southern Comfort | San Luis Obispo, California | USA | 2014

Miller/Coors | San Luis Obispo, California | USA | 2014

Woodstocks | San Luis Obispo, California | USA | 2014

Brown Forman Charity Golf | Los Angeles, California | USA | 2014

Woodford Reserve | Thousand Oaks, California | USA | 2014

Budweiser | Santa Barbara, California | USA | 2013

Patrone XO | Monterey, California | USA | 2014

BRAND AMBASSADOR WORK

SAG Awards | Los Angeles, California | USA | 2014

Oscars | Los Angeles, California | USA | 2012

SAG Awards | Los Angeles, California | USA | 2012

SBK World Super Bike | Laguna Seca, California | USA | 2014

Skyy Vodka | Santa Barbara, California | USA | 2014

Salinas Rodeo | Salinas, California | USA | 2014

Russian Standard | San Luis Obispo, California | USA | 2013

Food and Wine Festival | Pebble Beach, California | USA | 2014

Vanity Fair After Party | Los Angeles, California | USA | 2013 From March 2012 to February 2015 (3 years) Brand Ambassador and Model @ HMM--[Halvorson Model Mgmt} Model and Talent Agency.

Developed skills in adaptability and compatibility while working with varied types of clients.

RUNWAY MODELING WORK

San Francisco Fashion Week | San Francisco, California | USA | 2009

San Francisco Fashion Awards| San Francisco, California | USA | 2009

San Francisco Fashion Week | San Francisco, California | USA | 2010

San Francisco Fashion Week | San Francisco , California | USA | 2011

San Francisco Fashion Week | San Francisco, New York | USA | 2012

Santa Row Runway | San Jose, California | USA | 2012

Vale Monte Runway | San Jose, California | USA | 2013

Santa Row Runway | San Jose, California | USA | 2014

San Francisco Fashion Awards| San Francisco, California | USA | 2014

PRINT MODELING WORK

Cover of Oyster Magazine | San Francisco, California | USA | 2009

San Francisco Magazine Editorial | San Francisco, California | USA | 2009

Elle Weddings Editorial | San Francisco, California | USA | 2011

Nike Athena Ad | San Francisco, California | USA | 2011

Bella Bridesmaids Ad | San Francisco, California | USA | 2011

7x7 Editorial | San Francisco, California | USA | 2011

Bellums Bikini | Santa Barbara, California | USA | 2013

Eye Fi | San Francisco, California | USA | 2013 From October 2008 to November 2014 (6 years 2 months) Outside Sales Representative @ Affect Talent is a creative marketing agency that specializes in event, promotion, and trade show staffing. Affect develops and delivers innovative marketing strategies designed to elevate brand awareness.

Executed brand promotion for the following companies:

Jack Daniels | Contracted National Brand Rep | USA | 2011 - 2014

Stoli Vodka | Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, California | USA | 2013 - 2014

Skyy Vodka | San Luis Obispo, Los Angeles, California | USA | 2012 - 2014

Patron | San Luis Obispo, Los Angeles, California | USA | 2012 - 2014

X-Rated | Santa Barbara, California | USA | 2014

Bacardi | San Luis Obispo, California | USA | 2014

Twisted Tea | San Luis Obispo, Atascadero, California | USA | 2013- 2014

Southern Comfort | San Luis Obispo, California | USA | 2014

Woodstocks | Paso Robles, California | USA | 2014

Miller/Coors | San Luis Obispo, California | USA | 2014

Southern Comfort | San Luis Obispo, California | USA | 2014

Modelo Especial | Paso Robles, California | USA | 2014

Leinenkugel’s | San Luis Obispo, Solvang, California | USA | 2014

Skinny Girl Vodka | San Luis Obispo, Los Angeles, California | USA | 2012 - 2014 From February 2010 to February 2014 (4 years 1 month) Greater Los Angeles AreaBachelor of Science (B.S.), Nutrition Sciences, Biochemistry @ California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo From 2011 to 2014 High School Diploma @ Notre Dame High School Michelle Akhavan is skilled in: Brand Ambassadorship, Research, Medical Nutrition..., Microsoft Excel, Time Management, Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, Office Administration, Microsoft Word, Scientific Writing, Clinical Research, PowerPoint, Social Media Marketing, Nutrition, Nutritional Counseling, Nutrition Education, Human Nutrition, Social Media, Social Networking, Event Planning, Event Management, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Networking, Advertising, Microsoft Office, Marketing Strategy, Management, Facebook, Public Relations, Recruiting, Human Capital, Luxury Lifestyle, Technical Recruiting, Strategic Planning, Full-life Cycle..., Luxury Goods, Luxury Brand Marketing, Medical Devices