CHRISTOPHER THOMAS
Senior Executive Recruiter
Converse
Summary
Executive Recruiter and Talent Acquisition Leader with 20+ years of experience delivering full-cycle executive search, global recruiting strategies, and onboarding leadership for high-growth, compliance-driven organizations. Proven success sourcing, assessing, and placing senior leaders across aerospace, defense, technology, and government sectors. Expert in candidate relationship management (CRM), Boolean search, offer formulation, executive compensation negotiation, and building external talent pipelines. Adept at managing search firm relationships, developing market intelligence, and ensuring statutory compliance across multiple geographies. Recognized for driving measurable improvements in time-to-fill, quality of hire, and leadership retention.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Veteran Success Coordinator, Skillbridge Internship
7 Eagle Group
01.2025 - Current
- Directed executive recruiting efforts for veteran hires, from search strategy through offer acceptance and onboarding.
- Sourced and engaged executive-level candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and industry association networks.
- Managed candidate relationship pipelines using CRM tools (Avature), ensuring consistent engagement and readiness.
- Negotiated compensation packages, relocation benefits, and total rewards for senior hires.
- Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review employment agreements and ensure statutory adherence.
- Delivered onboarding for placed executives, ensuring smooth assimilation and retention.
- Improved veteran executive retention by 22% through tailored onboarding and leadership assimilation programs.
Executive Talent Acquisition Specialist
Department of Navy
10.2019 - 01.2025
- Led global executive search for mission-critical leadership positions across APAC, EMEA, and North America.
- Managed search firm RFP processes and vendor relationships, ensuring alignment with hiring needs and budgets.
- Reduced executive time-to-fill by 40% through targeted sourcing campaigns leveraging Boolean search and niche networks.
- Partnered with senior leadership on offer formulation, executive compensation, and relocation packages.
- Built and maintained market intelligence databases to anticipate talent availability and competitive trends.
- Ensured compliance with international hiring regulations and organizational policies.
Mid Level Recruiter & HR Program Manager
Department of Navy
08.2013 - 10.2019
- Managed recruiting operations for 500+ annual hires, including senior and specialized technical talent.
- Developed executive candidate pipelines and maintained long-term talent relationships.
- Facilitated complex offer negotiations and non-compete agreement reviews.
- Implemented DEI sourcing strategies, improving diverse representation in leadership roles by 18%.
- Monitored recruiting budgets and vendor costs to ensure compliance with financial targets.
Education
B.S. - Business Administration
University of the Incarnate Word
A.A. - Criminal Justice
Palo Alto College
Skills
- Executive Recruiting & Search Strategy
- Full-Cycle Talent Acquisition (Global)
- Candidate Relationship Management (CRM: Avature)
- Boolean Search & Market Mapping
- Executive Compensation & Total Rewards Negotiation
- Search Firm Management & RFP Process
- External Pipeline Development & Industry Associations
- DEI Recruiting Strategies & Inclusive Hiring
- Stakeholder Engagement & Executive Facilitation
- Offer Formulation & Non-Compete Agreements
- Compliance with Statutory Regulations
- ATS Expertise (Workday, Greenhouse, Enboarder, LMS)
- Metrics/KPIs & Continuous Improvement
Accomplishments
- Recruiter of the Nation FY21 | Recruiter of the District FY24, FY23, FY22, FY21, FY20, FY19, FY18, FY17
- Diversity Recruiter of FY22 | Region West Officer Program Recruiter of the Year FY20
- Admiral’s Warrior’s Award FY17 | Meritorious Advancement Program-E6 FY17
TECHNICAL SKILLS ATS: Workday, Greenhouse, Enboarder, Avature | Sourcing: LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolea
ATS: Workday, Greenhouse, Enboarder, Avature | Sourcing: LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean Search, ZoomInfo | Productivity: Microsoft Office Suite, Slack, MS Teams | Compliance: Security Clearance Recruiting, Global Hiring Regulations
• Recruiter of the Nation FY21 | Recruiter of the District FY24, FY23, FY22, FY21, FY20, FY19, FY18,
ATS: Workday, Greenhouse, Enboarder, Avature | Sourcing: LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean Search, ZoomInfo | Productivity: Microsoft Office Suite, Slack, MS Teams | Compliance: Security Clearance Recruiting, Global Hiring Regulations
Timeline
Veteran Success Coordinator, Skillbridge Internship
7 Eagle Group
01.2025 - Current
Executive Talent Acquisition Specialist
Department of Navy
10.2019 - 01.2025
Mid Level Recruiter & HR Program Manager
Department of Navy
08.2013 - 10.2019
A.A. - Criminal Justice
Palo Alto College
B.S. - Business Administration
University of the Incarnate Word
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