Stephen Churak
Fox River Grove, Illinois
adz03m@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Have excelled at all aspects of recruiting including interviewing, cold/warm sourcing, database design/management, training and work force analysis
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Chicago Audio/Video Design. Consultant
Barrington,Il, 60010
August 2017 – October 2018
* Analyzed, created and assisted in new business programs
* Designed audio, video, surveillance and complex automation systems including networking
* Face to face sales with all levels of customers
* Serviced, repaired, expanded and installed equipment at all locations.
* Presented and installed commercial, residential and municipal location
Fun Fun Amusements Inc. Owner/Entrepreneur
Fox River Grove, 60021
January 2011 – Present
* Created an amusement and vending company providing jukeboxes, video games, pool tables, ATM's, video gaming machines and various other equipment to bars and restaurants.
* Established relationships with all vendors and customers from scratch in a highly competitive environment.
* Negotiated all contracts, service relationships and vendor relationships.
* Serviced, repaired, expanded and installed equipment at all locations.
* Grew from start-up to $280k in revenues within 5 years.
220 Consulting Inc. President/Recruiter
Schaumburg, IL
October 2006 – December 2010
* Established and built a niche' search firm recruiting clients/candidates in sales, accounting/finance, logistics, manufacturing, transportation, IT and various management and C-level positions.
* Responsible for creating all IT, business processes, research systems/tools, training programs and sales initiatives.
* Made 50 plus calls per day to customers and candidates to establish, identify and coach their needs. Interviewed/screened 30+ candidates per week
* Successfully, trained multiple employees who are succeeding today. Maintain these relationships as a mentor and proud of those relationships.
Kingston/Zak Inc, Sr. Recruiter
Des Plaines, IL
July 2000 – October 2006
* Worked directly with two partners of the firm to source, identify, critique and interview potential candidates and clients at all levels. This included, accounting/finance, IT, sales, marketing, manufacturing and operations at staff to senior management levels.
* Established/created cost saving opportunities by streamlining internal systems, as well as, new research tools and software.
* Excelled at providing and exceeding the candidate sales expectations of the partners.
CIS/Gerber Auto Various Sales/Recruiting Positions
Various, IL
October 1990 – June 2000
* Started as a Sales rep while in school with Mobile Music Inc. Excelled at sales and was promoted quickly into a position with one of their other companies named CIS(Comprehensive Insurance Services).
* Within CIS, worked directly with insurance customers and all major providers to give them a seamless repair to their vehicle on a break in/theft.
* Managed all aspects of parts, repairs, sales relationships with the insurance adjusters/estimators, installers and customer.
* Key member building a business from under 300k annually to over $2mil annually
* Recruited to lead a quality control program at Gerber Auto following CIS. Led a team of 10 to improve standards. Managed all aspects of final inspection and approval before delivery of the customers' vehicle at their highest volume location.
Education
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
Pursuit of Bachelors in Business Administration
Skills
Highly advanced technical recruitment skills across most business disciplines
Strong verbal/written communication skills
Enthusiastic, self-starter with proven team values
Excellent customer service skills combined a professional demeaner and efficient focus