Great Service Starts with Great Staff!
Our agency has been helping good people find honest work since we opened our doors in September of 2012… and that started with our staff! In the years since, our numbers have both changed and grown, but one thing remains the same: our staff is treated like family. We have some folks who work “behind the scenes” to get your time cards and paychecks processed and the following staff members are available in our branches for clients, employees, and applicants:
Thomas Scanlon, CSP – President
Tom has worked in management, finance, and Human Resources for over 30 years in upstate New York. A Certified Staffing Professional, Tom worked in the staffing industry for close to 15 years as a recruiter, manager, and operations manager of a multi-state staffing company before opening Canalside Staffing in 2012.
Jennifer Dalykas – Branch Manager
As Branch Manager, Jennifer is responsible for overall operations by overseeing recruitment, client relations; customer service, and staff . Jennifer has sourced and trained a great service team with strong industry knowledge that continues to help the branch grow and serve businesses across the Greater Rochester area. A strong leader, Jennifer wears multiple hats within the office to get the job done; from management of operations to leading employee orientations, performance management plans, terminations, processing of weekly payroll, and health and safety awareness training. She also continues to assist staff by recruiting and interviewing applicants and maintains close relationships with the branch’s key clients.
Darren Ziembo – Regional Sales Manager
Darren has unique insight into the staffing industry… because he got started as a temp! While earning his Bachelor’s degree in Communications from SUNY Oswego, he worked as a temp on a few industrial assignments during summer and holiday breaks. After completing his degree, he earned a permanent position in staffing. During his 8 years in the staffing industry, he has worked in sales, client development, and direct recruiting . Clients and coworkers appreciate his drive and willingness to help out wherever he can. Part of his success comes from understanding our client’s staffing needs first hand- as a former temp, he understands the high demands of industry!
Sylvia Perez – Recruiting Coordinator
Sylvia specializes in the recruitment and placement of individuals within manufacturing, industrial, and administrative positions. Her prior experience in manufacturing, skilled trades, and customer service allows her to identify applicants and potential candidates quickly. Sylvia can communicate, connect with clients and employees alike by using a personal level of professionalism to maintain positive work environments and relationships.
Abby Perez – Administrative Assistant
Abby handles all the clerical and administrative support duties in our branch to keep it running smoothly. She is responsible for answering phones, the front desk duties along with assisting recruiters with recruiting. You may hear her friendly voice when you schedule your initial appointment as an applicant, or when you call in your weekly availability as an employee.
Tierra Wells – Recruiting Coordinator
Tierra has 5+ years of experience as a light Industrial recruiter and has spent a lot of time getting to know the different manufacturing companies in the Rochester area. Tierra tours the client sites, learns about their machinery and different positions, and prides herself on maintaining a professional relationship with her clients. After spending 15+ years in a completely different career, Tierra understands the difficulty of job searching, and knows how important and useful it can be to have a recruiting team behind you!