1. Christopher B. Purdy
5262 NW 92nd LN., Coral Springs FL 33067
Cell: 864-940-4454 - Chrspurdy@att.net
Summary
Dynamic, results-focused fulllife-cycle recruiting professional with commitment to clientservice and creative
recruitment.Proven trackrecord of successfully locating, identifying and closing top candidate talent,with special
emphasis on hard-to-fill positions. Building and maintaining candidate and hiring manager,relationships to ensure a
consistent talent pipeline. Proven abilityto self-manage multiple positions bysourcing, screening, qualifying,
coordinating interviews, negotiating and closing candidates.Team oriented and goal driven with proven leadership skills
including, managing and motivating other staff to achieve company objectives.Effective communicator atalllevels,with
understanding of organizational strategies to help meet corporate objectives.
Highlights
Project and Process Management Policy Development
Advanced Recruiting Techniques Training and Development
BusinessDevelopment Labor Agreements
Recruitment MetricsAnalysis Contract Negotiations
Troubleshooting / Problem Resolution Exceptional Interpersonal Skills
Sales and Advertising
Experience
Associate Recruiter
November 2014
Mankuta, Gallagher & Associates - Tamarac, FL
Manage the entire recruitment function across multiple business unitsincluding IT, Business Development,Finance and
Accounting, StrategicProduct Development and Marketing, Global ServicesConsulting,Field Operations, utilizing a
consultative sourcing, assessment and selection approach that addressesclientneeds in a cost effective manner.
Consult with business and functional leaders to define competencies for specificroles.
Pre-screen and qualify, negotiate offers and close hires.Preform reference checksand coach hiring managers
on evaluation / selection techniques.
Regularly called upon to troubleshoot difficult positionsand source identify,attract,secure and close hard to find
candidates.
Prescreen candidateswith detailed phone screens,evaluating candidates' compatibility with specificjob
requirements, ensuring a right fit prior to submission to client. Track candidates activities(ie.phone calls and
emails.
Edit and reformat resumesas necessary, adding relevantkeywordsincreasing candidate match with client
positions.
Positions Recruited: Focuson many differenttypesof positions including INFOSEC,software engineers,
network engineers, intelligence analysts, systems engineers, Project Control and Contract Administrators.
Director
July 2011 to August2014
Animal MedicalClinic of Goose Creek - Charleston,SC
Established top notch customer service for client retention.
Handled all client concerns in accordance with company policyProvided and train top notch customer service
Assist doctors and in establishing hospital standard operating procedures/protocols (SOP) and training
protocols for allstaff members.
Lead practice marketing efforts and community events Human Resources:Recruiting,hiring, training,
reviews/evaluation, maintaining employee files,discipline and termination.
Organize OSHA safety training, manage employment posters,schedule lunch and learn-talks and staffmeetings.
Issue and collect uniforms appropriatelyand monitor uniform policy Oversee employee schedulesand manage
PTO requests Financial: Enter financialdata in the financial managementsoftware.
Bank reconciliation.
2. Manage accounts payable and oversee accounts receivable.
Accounts Payable: pay vendors in an accurate and timelyfashion; maintain good relationshipswith our vendors
and pharmaceutical reps.
AccountsReceivable: monitor A/R balances and minimize this amount asmuch as possible.
Process payment transactions, returns, clientaccountadjustments.
Work with clientson setting up payment plansand Care Creditwhen appropriate.
Assist in cleaning the hospitalas needed including but notlimited to:keeping reception deskarea and lobby clean
and sanitary, taking out the trash and recycling, laundry,cleaning floors,bathrooms,exam rooms,kitchen and
kennels if needed.
Maintain proper documentation in the electronicmedicalrecord.
Customer Service Agent
April 2010 toJuly 2011
FedEx Express - Charleston,SC
Developing client relationships, by researching businessneedsand offering service options available aswell as
anticipating customer needs.
Coordinate effortsto resolve customer account problems to resolve disputes.
Operating advanced computer software applicationsand perform variousadministrative functions.
Assist financialreporting, including daily sales, purchasing, reconcile service center assets and payroll.
SSM Store Manager
July 2007 to April 2010
The Children's Place - Charleston,SC
Increased baseline businesssales 30% and over 600 basispointsfrom 2008 to the end of fiscalyear 2009.
Development of Top Talent and Training, leading to a 47% reduction in turnover.
Payroll/ Production management, Weekly StaffScheduling maintaining, % sales to % hrs. ratio.
Forecasting Sales & Payroll Projections (Wkly, MTD, YTD)
Trained all staff to ensure customer service is always top priority.
Flawless execution of merchandising, while maintaining,standard operating procedures.
Defined roles and responsibilities for each service group to improve company processesand strengthen
customer brand loyalty.
Reduced store shrinkage from 8.23% to .63% in one fiscal year (2009).
HR Staffing Specialist
August 2005toJanuary 2006
Staffmasters USA - Anderson,SC
Managed and supervised an average of 130 employees.
Maintained and updated employee filesand clientdatabase records.
Interviewed, test, and qualified candidates within state and federal employmentlawguidelines.
Recruiting for a wide range of varying careersObtained background information in requires to all applicants,
verifying social security numbers, and researching criminal backgrounds.
Experienced in handling workers compensation claimsPrepared and submit payrollinformation to the accounting
department.
Scheduling Interviews/ Trainer courses.
Arranged and conducted employee drug screens.
Conducted plant toursand OSHA safety evaluations Maintained contact with both employees and client
companies.
Documented all conversations with employees and client companies Completed employment Security
Commission request forms within required time frame.
Customer Service Supervisor
August 2001toApril 2007
Gap Inc OLD NAVY - Anderson,SC
Recruiting & interviewing new-hire associates Training and supervising associatesin policy and procedures for
customer service Managing, Auditing and Accounting for all store funds Developing newstore goals and
procedures to obtain them Maintaining employee filesMonitoring Current Sales in accordance with plan
scheduling Utilizing Staffworks & Peoplesoft software Documentation and reporting to district offices.
3. Human Resource Internship
January 2004 to August 2004
Medicus Inc - Anderson,FL
HR Organizational Development & Training Implemented & Developed training projects including OSHA,
HIPAA,FMLA, COBRA, Employee Guidelines,& EmergencyEvacuation Plan Experienced in creating Job
Descriptionsand Salary Surveys Facilitating Benefits Administration Experienced in EmploymentLabor Laws
Communications between Administration and staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree : Business Human Resource Management, 2005
Anderson University- Anderson,SC
Business Human Resource Management
Associate Degree: Business Administration and Accounting, 2004
Tri- County Technical College - Anderson,SC
Business Administration and Accounting Successfullybalanced challenging demands offull-time employment and
simultaneous full-time college enrollment.