Christopher Brown

Louisiana Expansion Manager at NextOp Veterans
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Greater New Orleans Region
Languages
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Bob Wieland

Chris is an exceptional leader, strategic planner, project manager, and team motivator. He posses an outstanding ability to manage multiple large-scale projects, tasks and prioritize effectively in a pressured environment. Chris is a superior communicator who readily distills complex of materials into easily-understood, compelling reports and presentations, he simply was one of my best supervisors that worked for me.

Carlos Hinojosa

To Whom This May Concern, I am writing to you about Christopher Brown, I have known Christopher professionally for over 7 years now. I can tell you that Christopher can focus and get the job done that is scheme less. He is not afraid to let you know what the problem is and willing to guide you to correct any deficiency. Management- Christopher is one of the most efficient managers I have ever encountered. His drive and focus are always on a project at hand. He knows what priorities are and can manage time wisely as an evolution takes place. Christopher understand the full aspect of what his responsivities are and is not afraid to question something unfamiliar. Leadership- Christopher is a focus self-driven individual that can get your attention. I have seen him think outside the box and come up with thing that are though of from a different angle. He can show you multiple times from different directions and still get the same result with efficiently with this technique. He is a no-nonsense individual that can admit when he is wrong. I know Christopher to lead individuals for essential projects that are time sensitives and I’ve also seen him guided to success. Personally- Christopher is always smiling with a good personality. He is someone you want to have as co-worker, supervisor, or as a friend because he can understand you. I can always go to him for advice both personal or professional. One of his many qualities is his persona and charisma. If he was near my area I would find him and invite over for dinner, he is that guy. Chris is someone you would love to have in your corner. In closing, I am willing to refer and recommend Christopher Brown for any endeavor he chooses. He is quality work that will stand out and make a difference. Christopher is one of a kind and will be an asset to you. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Carlos G Hinojosa JR 619-376-9537 Carlos.g.hinojosa.jr@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlosghinojosajr/

Carlos Lamogliachinchilla

Chris is an excellent Project Manager. He has led countless projects to improve the Navy’s talent acquisition systems for 20 years. I worked with chris for three years in California. He has always been a forward thinker you has out of the box Ideas. He created a clear pathway to delivering results for the organization and achievement of his teams personal goals.

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Credentials

  • Master Training Specialist
    Naval Education and Training Command (NETC)
    Jun, 2011
    - Nov, 2024
  • PSS
    Achieve Global

Experience

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Louisiana Expansion Manager
      • Feb 2021 - Present

      Responsible for the growth and management of NextOp’s innovative training-to-career pathways employment project for transitioning Military members and Veterans in the Gulf Coast. Responsible for the growth and management of NextOp’s innovative training-to-career pathways employment project for transitioning Military members and Veterans in the Gulf Coast.

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
      • Jun 2018 - Feb 2021

      Supported Louisiana’s largest non-profit, academic, healthcare system across Ochsner’s 40 owned, managed, and affiliated hospitals, specialty hospitals and more than 100 health centers and urgent care centers. • Owned the full-cycle recruitment process from initial screening assessments, scheduling interviews, conducting interview debrief sessions, and negotiating offers • Teamed with hiring managers, HRBPs, HR Managers, and team leads to develop creative recruitment strategies. • Identify quality candidates through networking, candidate referrals, industry groups, colleges, and web sourcing. • Supported diversity and inclusion initiatives and ensure compliance with immigration, OFCCP, EEOC, etc. • Posted job openings on both external and internal sites, Indeed, and LinkedIn • Serve as a subject matter expert to provide guidance on job descriptions ▪ Collaborated with management to fill their recruitment needs & ensure they are apprised of progress towards securing the requested personnel. ▪ Coordinated with Talent Acquisition Director, Managers and Recruiters to ensure global consistency in recruiting processes, tools and talent acquisition investment utilization, and to drive consistency in the recruiting approaches desired to engage talent. ▪ Established relationships and worked closely with internal leaders for 2 hospital systems to develop a deep understanding of their departments, growth and strategic objectives to distill the key recruiting goals/objectives. ▪ Performed appropriate hiring tasks (background check and drug screen) to ensure onboarding is successful. ▪ Met with hiring managers on a regular basis to create/update job descriptions and qualifying questions for candidates.. ▪ Established and maintain positive relationships with executive leadership, management, associates, peers, the general public and clients. ▪ Maintained a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. Show less

    • United States
    • Armed Forces
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Director of Talent Acquisition
      • Mar 2015 - Jun 2018

      HR Staffing/Recruitment & Classification* Successfully managed human resources programs such as recruitment and placement of candidates in healthcare, engineers, aviation, nuclear technicians and other various administrative positions. Executed affirmative employment concepts, principles, regulations, program requirements following the recruitment life cycle using various applicant tracking tools.* Provided position screening services to various organizations for positions provided by the program managers covering a variety of professional, technical, administrative, and trade/labor.* Developed job descriptions and evaluation statements using various position classification tools and resources. Principal advisor to the CEO in matters pertaining to training on all Navy recruiting programs.* Successfully trained all prospective Recruiting CEOs on regional leadership roles to include Professional Development Boards, Evaluation Boards, and New Hire Interview Panels. Show less

    • Senior Recruitment Consultant
      • Dec 2013 - Dec 2015

      Directs and Oversees the daily operations of over 60 Navy Recruiting Offices, Processing Facilities, 300 recruiters, support staff, and processing employees throughout the Pacific Southwest (2.5M Square Miles. Senior Advisor and subject matter expert to the executive leadership in matters pertaining to daily recruiting operations, production status, employee concerns, initiatives, and potential new staff hires. Plan and distribute the fair allocation of goals to field recruiters and support personnel throughout the region to ensure a fair equitable and achievable workload for the yearly targeted mission throughout the Pacific Northwest and Atlantic North and Southeast Regions.•Partners with Team Leaders and conducts training on current instructions, notices, and policy changes with over 200 production and processing employees.•Human Resource Manager for one of the largest recruiting districts in the nation with a consistency of achieving and exceeding annual mission requirements.•Effectively communicates with internal and external customers, through annual facilitated training sessions creating a forum that promotes innovation and creativity throughout the organization.•Analytical in logical terms, identifies organizational issues through open communications and an annual voluntary Equal Opportunity Survey, diagnosing problems and developing an action plan to address them immediately..•Serves as the Senior Consultative Advisor, provides direct guidance and liaison to the employees and Executive Leadership in matters pertaining to yearly recruiting mission, budget requirements, logistical support, and employee concerns.•Assist Leadership Teams in evaluating, counseling and developing succession plans for internal employee promotions and positions. Show less

    • Training and Development Specialist
      • Jan 2011 - Dec 2013

      Taught over 2000 Sailors on Navy-unique prospecting and sales, provided instruction and continuum training to the Navy's Career Recruiting Force. National inspection and training team member that deployed to 26 recruiting districts throughout the nation.

    • Regional Operations Manager
      • Sep 2006 - Dec 2010

      •Manage the supervision, leadership, mentorship, and training of 7 Recruiting Offices, 15 military and civilian employees in the Northern California area. •Directly responsible for the strategic distribution of Recruiting goals and attainment of over 700 applicants and over 500 newly enlisted and officer commissioned personnel of a targeted yearly mission throughout northern California. •Ensured the principles of diversity and equal opportunity were emphasized while meeting daily mission objectives. Data Analysis•Analyze and establish station and office goals for submission to the Operations Department via the Chief Recruiter.•Evaluated market analysis, territory analysis, and propensity to ensure an effective penetration of target market centers (TMC) to identify the most qualified and most diverse markets.•Monitored and evaluated market ID throughout assigned region as well as analyzed past production trends and target shortfall to improve the market ID in the assigned region.•Conducted Officer and Enlisted Daily Production Reviews (O/E DPR) with Enlisted and Officer Recruiters. Show less

    • Talent Acquisition Manager
      • Jan 2002 - Sep 2006

      •Manage the supervision, leadership, mentorship, and training of 3 Recruiters, and a average of 40 future military personnel.•Ensured the principles of diversity and equal opportunity were emphasized while meeting daily mission objectives. •Analyze and establish individual recrutier goals for submission to the Regional Sales Manager. •Evaluated market analysis, territory analysis, and propensity to ensure an effective penetration of target market centers (TMC) to identify the most qualified and most diverse markets.•Monitored and evaluated market ID throughout assigned territory as well as analyzed past production trends and target shortfall to improve the market ID.Conducted Enlisted Daily Production Reviews (O/E DPR) with Enlisted Recruiters. Show less

Education

  • St Leo University Tampa Fl.
    Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
    2004 - 2010
  • Southern Maine Community College
    Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
    1994 - 1996

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