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Michelle Rattary/Synergy Network Solutions
Michelle Rattary is the Founder and current President of Synergy Network Solutions, a Certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) that specializes in providing full service technology staffing services to local emerging businesses and national Fortune 500 companies. Ms. Rattary founded Synergy Network Solutions in 1999 and combines her knowledge, skills and unique industry perspective to generate unparalleled solutions to address her client’s critical staffing requirements. Ms. Rattary is responsible for leading Synergy’s global client care strategy, including total quality talent acquisition and performance management. A key focus area is driving exceptional levels of client care through associate engagement and the company’s mission, vision and values.
Ms. Rattary is an active member of The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), The Greater Women’s Business Council (GWBC), Women In Technology (WIT) and donates her time and resources to the Humane Society.
Ms. Rattary has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management with a Minor in Psychology from University of Rhode Island.
Kathy Loomis/Synergy Network Solutions
Kathy Loomis is a managing partner of Synergy Network Solutions, a Certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) that specializes in providing full service technology staffing services to local emerging businesses and national Fortune 500 companies. Ms. Loomis has a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from East Carolina University and a Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling from Georgia State University.
Ms. Loomis joined Synergy Network Solutions in 2000 and has over 15 years of experience in the Information Technology staffing field. At Synergy, she is responsible for directing the recruiting and client care efforts of the firm. Her responsibilities also encompass internal operations including vendor management, corporate finance and strategic workforce planning.
Prior to joining Synergy, Ms. Loomis was employed by Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP®), one of the largest providers of business outsourcing solutions – including human resources, payroll, and benefits. Her career started in ADP’s Emerging Business Services group, she then progressed to the Major Accounts Employer Services Group, and finished her ADP career in the National Accounts Business Unit.
Ms. Loomis is an active member of The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), The Greater Women’s Business Council (GWBC), Women In Technology (WIT), and The Buckhead Business Association.
Debra Laste/PeopleSourcer
PeopleSourcer emerged in 2001 as the product of a short-term project Debra Laste, a telecom industry veteran, engaged in for a former employer.
This temporary recruiting project became a small but successful independent operation, focusing on Debra’s sweet spot, technical talent in the wireless industry.
Taking on business incrementally to serve clients well and build long-term relationships, Debra has recently deepened her business capabilities through an affiliation with Synergy Network Solutions, the global home for technical talent.
Currently, PeopleSourcer, is a full service, WBE Certified, – technical talent staffing firm offering Contract, Contract-to-Perm and Permanent placement services. We are headquartered in Atlanta, GA with offices in Basking Ridge, New Jersey and Dallas, TX. PeopleSourcer acts as a staffing expert and a business ally providing highly trained and experienced candidates to companies nationwide. We provide our clients with a single point of contact for all contingent workforce needs and assist corporations to fulfill their diversity spending requirements.
Debi is a natural leader and relationship-builder. She began her career at AT&T where she was ranked within the top 1% of the national sales force, earning client-service skills that guide her today.
She developed a strong foothold in the talent business at Glotel (LSE: GLO.L), where she built and ran the most successful office in the company’s history.
Unafraid to roll up her sleeves and take on impossible challenges, Debi turned around and ensured a first time net profit for Eliassen, a Boston staffing company, before establishing her own successful company in 2001.
Debi received an MBA in international business from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, New Jersey and has a BS Degree in Marketing from East Carolina University. Travel, skiing, and family and combinations thereof occupy Debi’s free time.
Shaunda Paden is a Certified Performance Technologist, Certified Instructional Designer, and Certified Online Learning Designer who has designed training for companies in a wide variety of industries. Her expertise in developing performance-based training and e-learning has received national and international recognition.