Christopher W.
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Cecily Berberat
I had such a positive experience working with Christopher recently. His professionalism, responsiveness, and know-how gave me the confidence and encouragement to excel as a candidate seeking my next career step. I recommend him highly to others in the publishing industry. Thank you, Christopher!
Selen Onel
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Christopher as a candidate looking for a senior data scientist position. He helped me immensely during the recruitment process. I’ve been impressed with his professionalism, his wealth of contacts in the industry, and his patience in finding the correct match between the candidate and the employer. I highly recommend Christopher if you are seeking further career development or adding data science talent.
Cecily Berberat
I had such a positive experience working with Christopher recently. His professionalism, responsiveness, and know-how gave me the confidence and encouragement to excel as a candidate seeking my next career step. I recommend him highly to others in the publishing industry. Thank you, Christopher!
Selen Onel
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Christopher as a candidate looking for a senior data scientist position. He helped me immensely during the recruitment process. I’ve been impressed with his professionalism, his wealth of contacts in the industry, and his patience in finding the correct match between the candidate and the employer. I highly recommend Christopher if you are seeking further career development or adding data science talent.
Cecily Berberat
I had such a positive experience working with Christopher recently. His professionalism, responsiveness, and know-how gave me the confidence and encouragement to excel as a candidate seeking my next career step. I recommend him highly to others in the publishing industry. Thank you, Christopher!
Selen Onel
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Christopher as a candidate looking for a senior data scientist position. He helped me immensely during the recruitment process. I’ve been impressed with his professionalism, his wealth of contacts in the industry, and his patience in finding the correct match between the candidate and the employer. I highly recommend Christopher if you are seeking further career development or adding data science talent.
Cecily Berberat
I had such a positive experience working with Christopher recently. His professionalism, responsiveness, and know-how gave me the confidence and encouragement to excel as a candidate seeking my next career step. I recommend him highly to others in the publishing industry. Thank you, Christopher!
Selen Onel
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Christopher as a candidate looking for a senior data scientist position. He helped me immensely during the recruitment process. I’ve been impressed with his professionalism, his wealth of contacts in the industry, and his patience in finding the correct match between the candidate and the employer. I highly recommend Christopher if you are seeking further career development or adding data science talent.
Experience
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Whalar
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United States
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Marketing Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Global Director of Talent Acquisition
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Feb 2023 - Present
Recently named ‘Adweek Creator Agency of the Year’, Whalar is a global, award-winning creator commerce company that works closely with today’s biggest brands, content creators, and world-leading social platforms to deliver innovative and creative content. We differentiate ourselves by our unique capabilities, including proprietary technology, brand partnership expertise, brilliant creator talent management, and dedicated Web3 innovation practice.
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Sr. Global Talent Partner
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Sep 2021 - Feb 2023
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Springer Nature Group
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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700 & Above Employee
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Recruiter
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Apr 2019 - Sep 2021
Springer Nature is one of the world’s leading global research, educational and professional publishers. It is home to an array of respected and trusted brands and imprints, with more than 170 years of combined history behind them, providing quality content through a range of innovative products and services. • Partner with hiring managers to assess and identify staffing needs; ensure hiring managers are familiar with recruitment process; provide ongoing recruitment progress updates to… Show more Springer Nature is one of the world’s leading global research, educational and professional publishers. It is home to an array of respected and trusted brands and imprints, with more than 170 years of combined history behind them, providing quality content through a range of innovative products and services. • Partner with hiring managers to assess and identify staffing needs; ensure hiring managers are familiar with recruitment process; provide ongoing recruitment progress updates to hiring managers and the Recruitment Manager • Develop and maintain an excellent relationship with internal and external clients to ensure achievement of staffing goals • Build and maintain strong relationships with global and local HR colleagues and functional managers/directors to understand needs • Use traditional and non-traditional recruitment resources; attend career and on-line job fairs, community network events, etc. • Source candidates, screen resumes, interview candidates (by phone and in person), conduct assessments, conduct reference/background checks, provide hiring recommendations; challenge/influence decision making; develop and make employment offers for exempt and non-exempt positions • Assist with the transfer process including screening, coordination of interview with hiring manager, transfer offer letter, etc. • Communicate important employment information while extending employment offers (benefits, compensation, non-competition agreements, etc.) • Ensure compliance with all federal/state laws and regulations including Affirmative Action Plan compliance • Manage candidate activity in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS). • Manage application/resume file and retention according to company policy and legal compliance Show less Springer Nature is one of the world’s leading global research, educational and professional publishers. It is home to an array of respected and trusted brands and imprints, with more than 170 years of combined history behind them, providing quality content through a range of innovative products and services. • Partner with hiring managers to assess and identify staffing needs; ensure hiring managers are familiar with recruitment process; provide ongoing recruitment progress updates to… Show more Springer Nature is one of the world’s leading global research, educational and professional publishers. It is home to an array of respected and trusted brands and imprints, with more than 170 years of combined history behind them, providing quality content through a range of innovative products and services. • Partner with hiring managers to assess and identify staffing needs; ensure hiring managers are familiar with recruitment process; provide ongoing recruitment progress updates to hiring managers and the Recruitment Manager • Develop and maintain an excellent relationship with internal and external clients to ensure achievement of staffing goals • Build and maintain strong relationships with global and local HR colleagues and functional managers/directors to understand needs • Use traditional and non-traditional recruitment resources; attend career and on-line job fairs, community network events, etc. • Source candidates, screen resumes, interview candidates (by phone and in person), conduct assessments, conduct reference/background checks, provide hiring recommendations; challenge/influence decision making; develop and make employment offers for exempt and non-exempt positions • Assist with the transfer process including screening, coordination of interview with hiring manager, transfer offer letter, etc. • Communicate important employment information while extending employment offers (benefits, compensation, non-competition agreements, etc.) • Ensure compliance with all federal/state laws and regulations including Affirmative Action Plan compliance • Manage candidate activity in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS). • Manage application/resume file and retention according to company policy and legal compliance Show less
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Open Systems Technologies
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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200 - 300 Employee
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Technical Recruiter
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Jan 2018 - Apr 2019
At OST, we’re a bit like what you may call a machine, but with a more human touch. Day in and day out for the last 28 years we’ve been more than just a staffing company. Throughout this time we’ve built relationships, we’ve grown together internally and externally, and have created a system that allows us to personally cater to the needs of our clients and candidates. Operating in a crowded marketplace, we have succeeded by staying ahead of the curve. No two projects are the same, and… Show more At OST, we’re a bit like what you may call a machine, but with a more human touch. Day in and day out for the last 28 years we’ve been more than just a staffing company. Throughout this time we’ve built relationships, we’ve grown together internally and externally, and have created a system that allows us to personally cater to the needs of our clients and candidates. Operating in a crowded marketplace, we have succeeded by staying ahead of the curve. No two projects are the same, and neither are our solutions. • Full Desk Recruiter servicing Hedge Funds, Investment Banks, Fintechs, and startups. • Responsible for high volume, full life-cycle recruiting for contingent workers, direct placements, and right to hire job opportunities • Recruit for positions such as Object-Oriented Developers, Project Managers (Finance, IT PMO), Business Analysts, Systems Analysts, Infrastructure Engineers, Data Scientists, QA Analysts, Application Support, Enterprise Architects, Procurement Specialists, Information Security, Financial Analysts, AML Investigators, Agile Coaches, and Scrum Masters, Show less At OST, we’re a bit like what you may call a machine, but with a more human touch. Day in and day out for the last 28 years we’ve been more than just a staffing company. Throughout this time we’ve built relationships, we’ve grown together internally and externally, and have created a system that allows us to personally cater to the needs of our clients and candidates. Operating in a crowded marketplace, we have succeeded by staying ahead of the curve. No two projects are the same, and… Show more At OST, we’re a bit like what you may call a machine, but with a more human touch. Day in and day out for the last 28 years we’ve been more than just a staffing company. Throughout this time we’ve built relationships, we’ve grown together internally and externally, and have created a system that allows us to personally cater to the needs of our clients and candidates. Operating in a crowded marketplace, we have succeeded by staying ahead of the curve. No two projects are the same, and neither are our solutions. • Full Desk Recruiter servicing Hedge Funds, Investment Banks, Fintechs, and startups. • Responsible for high volume, full life-cycle recruiting for contingent workers, direct placements, and right to hire job opportunities • Recruit for positions such as Object-Oriented Developers, Project Managers (Finance, IT PMO), Business Analysts, Systems Analysts, Infrastructure Engineers, Data Scientists, QA Analysts, Application Support, Enterprise Architects, Procurement Specialists, Information Security, Financial Analysts, AML Investigators, Agile Coaches, and Scrum Masters, Show less
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Axelon Services Corporation
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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200 - 300 Employee
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Technical Recruiter
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Dec 2016 - Jan 2018
• Global Full Cycle Recruiter for a New York-based staffing firm servicing Fortune 100 clients in the finance and insurance industries • Responsible for high volume, full life-cycle recruiting for contingent workers, direct placements, and right to hire job opportunities • Recruit for positions such as Business Analysts, Systems Analysts, Data Scientists, Developers (Java, .NET, C#, ETL, C++, iOS, Android, UX/UI, HTML5/CSS3, SQL, BigData, and Hadoop), Project Managers (Finance, IT PMO)… Show more • Global Full Cycle Recruiter for a New York-based staffing firm servicing Fortune 100 clients in the finance and insurance industries • Responsible for high volume, full life-cycle recruiting for contingent workers, direct placements, and right to hire job opportunities • Recruit for positions such as Business Analysts, Systems Analysts, Data Scientists, Developers (Java, .NET, C#, ETL, C++, iOS, Android, UX/UI, HTML5/CSS3, SQL, BigData, and Hadoop), Project Managers (Finance, IT PMO), QA Analysts, Testers, Application Support, Enterprise Architects, Procurement Specialists, Information Security, Financial Analysts, AML Investigators, Agile Coaches/Scrum Masters, Bankers, Tellers, Marketing Managers, Card Services Analysts, Branding Managers, Underwriters, Accountants, and Physical Securities Show less • Global Full Cycle Recruiter for a New York-based staffing firm servicing Fortune 100 clients in the finance and insurance industries • Responsible for high volume, full life-cycle recruiting for contingent workers, direct placements, and right to hire job opportunities • Recruit for positions such as Business Analysts, Systems Analysts, Data Scientists, Developers (Java, .NET, C#, ETL, C++, iOS, Android, UX/UI, HTML5/CSS3, SQL, BigData, and Hadoop), Project Managers (Finance, IT PMO)… Show more • Global Full Cycle Recruiter for a New York-based staffing firm servicing Fortune 100 clients in the finance and insurance industries • Responsible for high volume, full life-cycle recruiting for contingent workers, direct placements, and right to hire job opportunities • Recruit for positions such as Business Analysts, Systems Analysts, Data Scientists, Developers (Java, .NET, C#, ETL, C++, iOS, Android, UX/UI, HTML5/CSS3, SQL, BigData, and Hadoop), Project Managers (Finance, IT PMO), QA Analysts, Testers, Application Support, Enterprise Architects, Procurement Specialists, Information Security, Financial Analysts, AML Investigators, Agile Coaches/Scrum Masters, Bankers, Tellers, Marketing Managers, Card Services Analysts, Branding Managers, Underwriters, Accountants, and Physical Securities Show less
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Atlantic Auto Group
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Audi Brand Specialist, Audi Lynbrook
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Feb 2015 - Dec 2016
• Expert knowledge of sales process and procedures • Conducted high volume phone calls daily, which consisted of customer follow ups, new leads, and prospecting • Assisted customers with vehicle selection and promoted model options and features • Negotiated sale closure in a clear, concise, and ethical fashion • Expert knowledge of sales process and procedures • Conducted high volume phone calls daily, which consisted of customer follow ups, new leads, and prospecting • Assisted customers with vehicle selection and promoted model options and features • Negotiated sale closure in a clear, concise, and ethical fashion
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SUNY Old Westbury
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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HR Intern
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Nov 2015 - May 2016
• Drafted and posted Job Descriptions as part of the recruitment and employment process • Trained faculty and staff members on new Hirezon paperless applicant tracking system (ATS) • Revised candidate search process and procedures • Collected and revised HRIS data required for time and attendance reporting hierarchy • Produced reports from SUNY HR Management System • Assisted with the implementation of new departmental initiatives and HRIS projects • Researched salary… Show more • Drafted and posted Job Descriptions as part of the recruitment and employment process • Trained faculty and staff members on new Hirezon paperless applicant tracking system (ATS) • Revised candidate search process and procedures • Collected and revised HRIS data required for time and attendance reporting hierarchy • Produced reports from SUNY HR Management System • Assisted with the implementation of new departmental initiatives and HRIS projects • Researched salary compression • Assisted in Title IX/anti-harassment compliance training • Reviewed Affirmative Action Plan data and assisted in preparations for 2016 Affirmative Action Plan Show less • Drafted and posted Job Descriptions as part of the recruitment and employment process • Trained faculty and staff members on new Hirezon paperless applicant tracking system (ATS) • Revised candidate search process and procedures • Collected and revised HRIS data required for time and attendance reporting hierarchy • Produced reports from SUNY HR Management System • Assisted with the implementation of new departmental initiatives and HRIS projects • Researched salary… Show more • Drafted and posted Job Descriptions as part of the recruitment and employment process • Trained faculty and staff members on new Hirezon paperless applicant tracking system (ATS) • Revised candidate search process and procedures • Collected and revised HRIS data required for time and attendance reporting hierarchy • Produced reports from SUNY HR Management System • Assisted with the implementation of new departmental initiatives and HRIS projects • Researched salary compression • Assisted in Title IX/anti-harassment compliance training • Reviewed Affirmative Action Plan data and assisted in preparations for 2016 Affirmative Action Plan Show less
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Education
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State University of New York College at Old Westbury
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Labor and Industrial Relations