Mike Melendrez

Mike Melendrez is the Founder and President of Red Circle Technology Recruiting, a boutique IT search firm he established in April 2001.12 Based in Chicago, Illinois, he has been dedicated to his company's mission of "Matching People with Opportunities" for over two decades.1

Professional Background

Melendrez has an extensive career in technology recruiting and business development:

• Founded Red Circle Technology Recruiting in 20011
• Previously worked as a Business Development Manager at SEI Information Technology (1998-2001)1
• Worked as an Account Executive at TransTech IT Staffing (1998)1
• Served as a District Manager at ADP (1995-1998)1

Education and Personal Details

• Graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (1990-1994)1
• Attended St. Francis De Sales High School (1986-1990)1
• Describes himself as being from the Southside of Chicago3

Additional Insights

Melendrez is passionate about his company's philosophy of "Building Companies by Changing Lives". He credits his early experience selling encyclopedias door-to-door as a formative professional moment that taught him about understanding people's unique needs.3 When not recruiting, he enjoys rooting for Chicago sports, golfing, cooking, and spending time with friends.3