Christopher C. Sinclair
* *** ***** ****** ******, NY . *****.*********@*****.*** . 646-***-****
INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE RECRUITER
Professional executive recruiter with extensive background in all levels of
staffing and sourcing. Exceptional ability to understand business needs
and build rapport with hiring managers, as well as locate attributes sought
after for positions to be filled. Proven ability to source, select and
secure top-notch candidates for multiple positions. Excellent grasp of
multicultural needs when staffing internationally.
Areas of Strength
?International Recruitment ?Web-based Sourcing ?Diversity
Hiring
?Behavioral interviewing ? Project Management
?Client/Hiring Manager Relationships
?Offer Negotiation & Closing ?Building Referral Networks ?Visa/Green
Card Application Process
Generalist
. Conferred with management to develop or implement personnel policies
or procedures
. Developed or implemented recruiting strategies to meet current or
anticipated staffing needs
. Hired employees and complete all on-boarding paperwork and
orientations
. Team with hiring managers to develop job descriptions and effective
marketing strategies
. Developed behavioral interviewing questions to improve retention and
reduce turnover
. Interpreted and explained human resources policies, procedures, laws,
standards, or regulations
Recruitment
. Recruiting of executive levels of staff in industries such as
information technology, legal and business management
. Seasoned national and international recruiter for high volume, hard-to-
fill and niche market positions
. Manage relocation, visas, background checks, drug screening, EEO, AA,
and terminations
. Identify 90% - 100% match candidates, reducing cost per hire up from
$5K to $20K
. Contact employers to solicit orders for job vacancies, determining
their requirements and recording relevant data such as job
descriptions
. Inform possible applicants of job openings and details such as duties
and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working
conditions, and promotion opportunities
. Screen potential candidates for new job openings and select qualified
applicants or refer them to employers
Sales
. Generated 12% sales increase in first quarter
. Researched upgrades for existing customers and suggest the best
products
. Used SAP for processing quotes and sales orders as well as to input
new inventory data or change existing data
. Made between 100-200 cold calls per day, contributing to the
acquisition of new accounts
. Attended sales meetings/calls to maintain business relationships with
existing customers
. Presented sales materials to potential clients, increasing the chance
of building a relationship
Network Support
. Configured and tested Windows 2000 Server and Professional for network
implementation
. Provided routine maintenance for all internal computers and printers
. Configured and tested Windows NT Server and Workstation for client use
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TransPerfect Translation New York, NY
05/2013- 02/2014
International Executive HR Recruiter
Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services South
Orange, NJ 02/2011-05/2013
Human Resource Generalist
Goodwill Industries Greater New York and New Jersey
Brooklyn, NY 04/2009-02/2011
Recruitment Specialist
Continental Resources Inc. Silver Spring, MD
12/2006-04/2007
Inside Sales Representative
Reliable Copy Services Washington, DC
08/2006-11/2006
Sales Account Executive
Thomson Reuters Financial New York, NY
05/99-09/03
Support Network Engineer/PC Support Technician
Christopher Sinclair
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EDUCATION
Ashford University, Clinton, IA
Masters- Organizational Management, Focus-Human Resources (10/2010)
Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY
Bachelor of Science- Management and Marketing (05/2006)
SKILLS
Operating Systems/Technologies: Concordance, Ipro, SAP, Microsoft Office
Suite, Windows 2000 Server and Professional, Lotus Notes Database, Windows
NT Server and Workstation, Windows 98/2000/XP
Other: Word processing, problem solving, strong communication skills,
analytical thinking, customer service experience, quick learner, and a
flair for technology.
ACTIVITIES
Basketball coach (2006-Present)
. Various Basketball leagues: Most recent- New Jersey Crusaders
Track (2001-2006)
. LIU Division 1 Middle/Long Distance- Member (2001-2006)
. LIU Division 1 Cross-Country- Team Captain (2002-2006)