Spectra Temps Inc. / Tracey & Associates

Spectra Tracey Associates is a premier staffing agency located in the historic Federal Hill area of Providence, Rhode Island. We offer a wide range of services, from temporary employment to career building permanent placement.

Spectra Tracey Associates areas of expertise:

Administrative Assistants
Medical Secretaries
Legal Assistants
Customer Service Representatives
Data Entry Clerks
Bookkeepers
Desktop Publishing
Permanent Executive Searches

• The Spectra Temps® Advantage

Spectra was incorporated in 1993 specializing in permanent placement. That is what makes Spectra Temps® unique. Starting here conditioned us to be thorough in the candidate selection process and allowed us to focus on the client/candidate matching process, a key factor in both permanent and temporary placement. For over 12 years now, we have been offering temporary staffing to our clients with the same quality service they would expect from a permanent placement agency and that gives you the advantage over the competition.

• Our candidates are a perfect match

Spectra Temps® chooses candidates with the skills you need to keep your business running smoothly. We utilize extensive interviewing, skills testing, and referencing in order to deliver a qualified candidate to fill your position.

• Skills evaluation

Spectra Temps® tests candidates' expertise in 10 different types of computer software in DOS and Windows, legal terminology, and math and grammar as well as specialized skills when necessary.

Our system of choice is "The Qwiz Testing & Training System, Inc." The quiz allows us to thoroughly test the candidates depth of knowledge in Access, MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, WordPerfect 6.0, and Lotus using Windows. These tests are calculated on a percent correct score and designates beginner, intermediate and advanced level questions. Data and keyboarding is scored for speed and error rate.

• The "hire" advantage

Spectra Temps® is a boutique service, specializing in the following areas:

Administrative Assistants
Medical Secretaries
Legal Assistants
Customer Service Representatives
Data Entry Clerks
Bookkeepers
Desktop Publishing

• Temp-to-hire program

Spectra Temps® offers a practical and convenient temp-to-hire program that allows you to "try before you hire." If you find that a temporary candidate is suited for a permanent position within your firm, he or she may be hired from us for a reasonable conversion fee.

• Adding flexibility

Spectra Temps® can help you to respond to today's challenges in the business world whether you need extra support for a one-day crisis or an indefinite commitment to a special project.

Kerry M. Tracey, President
Kerry Tracey opened Tracey Associates in 1987. The firm's focus was permanent placement of management level and office staff to serve companies in the Rhode Island area. In 1993 she diversified her business to afford clients the advantage of temporary staffing. As a working owner Kerry is involved in every facet of the business, from sales, public relations and servicing accounts to interviewing and placing candidates on a permanent or temporary basis.

Joan Kopels, Senior Consultant
Joan has 8 years of recruiting and sales experience with a Fortune 500 company. She recently joined the Spectra Temps® family to help Kerry manage the client/candidate relationships. Joan is in charge of initial interviews with prospective employees and employers.

Barbara Deitrich, Office Manager
Barbara has 20 years of office experience, the last 10 with Spectra Temps®. Barbara coordinates the payroll and billing, as well as administrative duties.

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