Chris Wessell
Recruiter
Albany,NY
Summary
Over 19 years of talent acquisition experience across multiple industries throughout the United States. Over 15 years of experience owning & operating recruiting firms with annual revenue exceeding $1MM. Experienced in the full cycle of recruiting: collaborating with stakeholders on establishing a job description and identifying target candidate profiles, sourcing through proactive means, creating compelling outreach campaigns to attract interest, managing the interview and assessment process, and navigating candidates and hiring managers offer acceptance and successful onboarding.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Managing Partner
PeopleWise LLC
09.2019 - Current
- Executive search and talent strategy firm, focused on hiring for leadership positions and advising on recruitment process
- Capstone Inc
- In 2021, an executive search firm in Capital Region since 1995, successfully transitioned client base
- Predictive Index (behavioral assessment) certified partner, the only Certified Master Trainer within 100 miles of Albany
- Process consulting engagements include process audits, employer brand audits, ATS assessment/selection/implementation.
Adjunct Instructor
University at Albany School of Business
01.2023 - Current
- Human Resource Management, undergraduate and graduate level
Adjunct Instructor
Schenectady County Community College
09.2017 - 12.2019
- Professional & Applied Ethics and Introduction to Business, in person and online.
Managing Partner & Co-Founder
Pinnacle Recruiting and Staffing LLC
09.2009 - 09.2019
- 1-2.5MM annual revenue tech staffing firm
- Managed recruiters, admin staff and interns to fulfill client needs
- Player/coach manager, recruiting on many positions personally, ranging from temp IT support to VP/CIO level.
Recruiter
The Bonadio Group
04.2009 - 09.2009
- Direct hire recruiting for Bonadio Group (CPA firm) clients.
Recruiter
Yoh Services LLC
03.2006 - 02.2009
- In my first role, I supported ramping up a new IT PMO in the Chicago suburbs, hiring 100+ IT professionals
- I then moved to the Corporate Recruiting team, recruiting for Yoh’s 40+ offices, primarily recruiters and account executives
- Next I was asked to join the SAP practice, where we fulfilled SAP consulting requirements across the organization.
Recruiter
Linium, now Alaant Workforce Solutions
06.2004 - 03.2006
- Recruited for Linium's technology consulting practice, as well as for private sector IT clients and NYS government clients.
Education
Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification - undefined
Current
MBA - Human Resource Information Systems
09.2002 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Marketing
09.2000 - 05.2002
Associate of Science - Business Administration
09.1998 - 05.2000
Affiliations
Volunteer Leadership
Board of Directors, Capital Region Human Resource Association (local SHRM Chapter) 2008 – 2022
Board Chair, 2016 – 2018
Board of Directors, Junior Achievement of Northeastern New York 2015 - present
Vice Chair 2015 – 2019, 2021 – present
Board of Directors, Greater Loudonville Association 2021 - present
Industry Advisory Council, Albany Law School 2020 - present
Industry Advisory Council, Excelsior College 2018 - present
Industry Advisory Council, Schenectady County Community College Business Dept 2022 - present
Board of Directors, Capital Region Recruiters Network 2014 - 2016
Board of Directors, Schenectady County Community College Foundation 2010 - 2016
Board of Directors, University at Albany Alumni Association 2009 - 2013
Work Preference
Work Type
Contract WorkLocation Preference
RemoteOn-SiteHybridTimeline
Adjunct Instructor - University at Albany School of Business
01.2023 - Current
Managing Partner - PeopleWise LLC
09.2019 - Current
Adjunct Instructor - Schenectady County Community College
09.2017 - 12.2019
Managing Partner & Co-Founder - Pinnacle Recruiting and Staffing LLC
09.2009 - 09.2019
Recruiter - The Bonadio Group
04.2009 - 09.2009
Recruiter - Yoh Services LLC
03.2006 - 02.2009
Recruiter - Linium, now Alaant Workforce Solutions
06.2004 - 03.2006
University At Albany - MBA, Human Resource Information Systems
09.2002 - 05.2004
University At Albany - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Marketing
09.2000 - 05.2002
Schenectady County Community College - Associate of Science, Business Administration
09.1998 - 05.2000
HR Certification Institute - Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification,