LEADER & CHAMPION OF PEOPLE
Chris Adams
PROFILE
My objective is to secure a career path where I can apply my leadership experiences and education to achieve success by leading and helping others. EXPERIENCE
SR STAFFING CONSULTANT, BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON; MCLEAN, VA (REMOTE) - 05/2022-09/2023
• Coordinate technical staffing needs with multiple task leads on one of the largest Healthcare IT contracts in the firm
Review internal and partner candidates, evaluate potential new hires, confirm profit/ loss, and review position descriptions for internal, external, and partner posting
Manage staff retention in one of the most challenging labor markets in history by recurring evaluation against newly identified positions
Collaborate with internal team to enhance processes and workflows to better meet the needs of our task leads, partners, and talent
Coordinate multiple calendars to schedule technical discussions and informational discussions
PMO role focused on staffing government contractors, meeting contract-specific SLAs, and working with government leads to determine current and future staffing needs
STAFFING MANAGER, SNIDER-BLAKE PERSONNEL — 06/2019-04/2022
• Guide a team of 13 employees to exceed clients’ staffing expectations
• Regularly communicate with clients to establish positive relationship
• Administer HR duties for office: interviewing, payroll, scheduling, training, and enforcing company policies and practices
• Motivate recruiting team to consistently meet goals
• Supervise 6 on-site managers to ensure client satisfaction
• Oversee office budget for recruiting
• Compile and utilize statistics to guide effective practices ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701 270-***-**** ***********@*****.***
• Identify opportunities for growth, propose and enlist creative strategies to promote success
EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION TEACHER, HARDIN COUNTY SCHOOLS; ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 8/2018-6/2019
Arranged for inclusion of students with behavioral disabilities into the general education setting
Implemented students’ IEPs based on their strengths and academic and social needs according to district policies and regulations and state and federal laws and regulations
Maintained open communication with school-based therapists, teachers, administrators, and families to facilitate students’ social/emotional development
Coordinated and planned inclusion with general education teachers
Served as a local behavior management trainer by modeling and instructing various techniques for teachers to improve student behavior and achievement in the classroom
Promoted best practices by educating teachers, administrators, and parents about possible effective approaches to modifying student behaviors to encourage success
Helped students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women
Planned a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of all students in an exceptional education classroom
Created a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
RECRUITMENT, RETENTION, & TRAINING COORDINATOR, HOME OF THE INNOCENTS; ELIZABETHTOWN, KY — 5/2017-5/2018
Recruited potential foster parents through multiple marketing media and events
Consulted with internal colleagues and local business partners to determine recruitment strategies
Coordinated and administered required training for potential and licensed foster parents (KY licensing training, CPR/First Aid/AED, ongoing licensing requirements)
Initiated, processed, & coordinated necessary background checks for potential foster parent candidates
Coordinated monthly support group for local foster parents in my region
Managed budget for 18-county region to meet the organization’s mission and regional goals
Input multiple forms of data into online programs (Kaleidacare, DCBS TRIS, KOG) to accurately track and maintain licensure & training records
Maintained CPR/First Aid/AED Trainer certification and led classes for prospective & licensed foster parents
Performed 24-hour on-call duty on a rotation
SERVER/TRAINER, TEXAS ROADHOUSE; ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 9/2013-12/2021
• Provide Legendary service to guests in a Legendary atmosphere
• Promote sales with food and drink upgrades
• Achieve seasonal gift card goal by promoting gift card sales through multiple sales opportunities
• Screen all orders with guests and verify accuracy upon input into to service system
• Inspect and deliver food orders quickly in accordance with Legendary guidelines
• Responsible for maintaining service line in fast-paced environment
• Participate in ongoing training and service meetings EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION TEACHER, NELSON COUNTY SCHOOLS; BARDSTOWN, KY
— 1/2013-6/2017
Arranged for inclusion of students with behavioral disabilities into the general education setting
Implemented students’ IEPs based on their strengths and academic and social needs according to district policies and regulations and state and federal laws and regulations
Maintained open communication with school-based therapists, teachers, administrators, and families to facilitate students’ social/emotional development
Coordinated and planned inclusion with general education teachers
Served as a local behavior management trainer by modeling and instructing various techniques for teachers to improve student behavior and achievement in the classroom
Promoted best practices by educating teachers, administrators, and parents about possible effective approaches to modifying student behaviors to encourage success
Helped students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women
Planned a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of all students in an exceptional education classroom
Created a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
EDUCATION
Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY - MA Education (Exceptional Ed), 2012 Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY - BA Psychology, 2008 SKILLS
• Customer Service
• Recruiting/Talent Acquisition & Staffing
• HR
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Proficient in MS Office & Google Suites
• Leadership
• Friendly, welcoming personality
AWARDS
Passionate Service Award - Booz Allen Hamilton, 2022 Set Louisville office record for hours billed - Snider-Blake, 2021 CKEC Special Educator of the year - Nelson County Schools, 2013