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Christopher Liang-Massey

Director Of Talent Acquisition & Career Advancement
Edinburg,TX

Summary

Dedicated program director and talent lead with over 10 years of experience in executive search, talent acquisition, career advancement and client relations. Known for identifying top-tier talent in non-profit, higher education, and corporate sectors. Committed to delivering results with precision and efficiency. Successful track record in developing and executing learning programs, including career and professional development, leadership, and professional growth. Expertise in developing and implementing partnerships, including philanthropic, governmental, and community-based organizations.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent Acquisition Lead

Sandler Search Associates
New York, NY
10.2022 - Current
  • Architected and refined bespoke recruitment process tailored to meet unique needs of each client, spanning non-profit, healthcare, education, and corporate sectors
  • Played pivotal role in maintaining close-knit, collaborative team, spearheading monthly knowledge-sharing forums and regular training sessions
  • Consistently showcased aptitude in leveraging AI-driven tools and platforms for enhancing candidate search process, reducing average search cycle by 20%
  • Led sourcing strategy for over 15+ executive-level searches annually, successfully placing candidates in 95% of roles within stipulated timeframe
  • Achieved 40% increase in placement of diverse candidates year over year, underscoring commitment to inclusive hiring practices

Associate Director of Career Advancement

College & Community Fellowship
New York, NY
04.2019 - 07.2022
    • Directing and overseeing all operating procedures, hiring/onboarding, project management, and delivery of program services
    • Led teams of up to 7 personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
    • Established large corporate & governmental partnerships including JP Morgan Chase, Google, Amazon, District Attorney Office of Manhattan, and New York City Department of Education
    • Increased enrollment year over year by 26% on average from FY19 to FY22
    • Trained and developed department leaders and management staff for specific projects and ongoing operational needs.

Director of Career Services

Mildred Elley
New York, NY
02.2016 - 04.2018
  • Implemented strategies that increased student recruiting, engagement and retention by 92% year over year
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maintained active lead generation system to drive high volume of job opportunities available to students and graduates
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement

Assistant Director of Enrollment Management

New York College Of Podiatric Medicine
New York, NY
08.2014 - 02.2016
    • Conducted on-campus information sessions and serves as in-house admissions counselor for prospective students and visiting families
    • Decision-making utilizing CRM, institutional data, and current trends in higher education
    • Chaired and/or served on college-wide committees related to enrollment management
    • Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations
    • Secured 32% increase in applications and 15% increase in enrollments during two-year tenure

Senior Admissions Representative

SAE Institute
New York, NY
08.2012 - 07.2014
    • Manage admission budget and monitor expenditures to ensure fiscal responsibility and adherence to campus policy
    • Completed outbound calls to generate referrals and connect with interested individuals
    • Reviewed applicant files and assumed responsibility for making admission decisions
    • Bolstered retention rates to 88% (an increase of over 30% year over year)

Staffing Recruiter

Rand Staffing Consultants
New York, NY
04.2006 - 09.2010
  • Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to understand job requirements and expectations.
  • Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
  • Successfully placed over 90% of qualified candidates in short and long-term assignments with top companies in NYC area
  • Reduced time-to-fill by over 50% for several key clients

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History, Jazz Performance

YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY
Youngstown, OH
08.2000 - 2005.05

Skills

Talent Acquisition

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Software

Loxo

Salesforce

MS Office Suite

AI Proficient (ChatGPT, Zety, Rezi)

SaaS

Google Suite

Social Medial 30

ATS/CRM/SIS Database

Zoom

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Lead

Sandler Search Associates
10.2022 - Current

Associate Director of Career Advancement

College & Community Fellowship
04.2019 - 07.2022

Director of Career Services

Mildred Elley
02.2016 - 04.2018

Assistant Director of Enrollment Management

New York College Of Podiatric Medicine
08.2014 - 02.2016

Senior Admissions Representative

SAE Institute
08.2012 - 07.2014

Staffing Recruiter

Rand Staffing Consultants
04.2006 - 09.2010

Bachelor of Arts - History, Jazz Performance

YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY
08.2000 - 2005.05

Publications

Op-ed: Hiring people with criminal convictions pays off - October 2021 Crain's New York

https://www.crainsnewyork.com/op-ed/op-ed-investing-hiring-people-criminal-convictions-pays

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