CHRISTOPHER WHITFIELD
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Mission-driven workforce development and talent acquisition leader with a proven ability to bridge education, employer partnerships, and full-cycle recruitment to drive meaningful employment outcomes. Experienced in leading Career Services teams, designing scalable recruiting strategies, and building strong hiring partnerships that align talent with purpose. Adept at coaching leaders through structured, values-based hiring processes while championing an inclusive, human-centered candidate and student experience. Known for building pipelines from the ground up, strengthening employer relationships, and delivering sustainable results that support organizational mission and long-term impact.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director of Career Services
UEI College
08.2025 - Current
- Provide strategic leadership for Career Services operations, driving student placement outcomes and strengthening employer partnerships across skilled trades and technical industries.
- Design and executed talent placement and employer engagement strategies to ensure graduates were workforce-ready and connected to sustainable career opportunities.
- Lead, coach, and develop Career Services staff, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and mission alignment focused on student success.
- Partner with campus leadership and instructional teams to align curriculum with labor market needs, improving graduate employability and retention.
- Manage full-cycle employer relations, including outreach, job development, interview coordination, and post-placement follow-up.
- Analyze placement metrics and labor market data to drive continuous improvement in student outcomes, employer satisfaction, and departmental performance.
- Champion a human-centered approach to career coaching, empowering students with confidence, professional skills, and clear pathways to long-term career success.
Admission Representative
UEI College
03.2025 - Current
- Served as a trusted guide for prospective students by providing personalized admissions counseling, helping individuals align career goals with educational pathways.
- Conducted one-on-one consultations to assess readiness, career interests, and program fit while clearly communicating program expectations, outcomes, and financial aid options.
- Supported student access and equity by removing barriers to enrollment through education, advocacy, and timely follow-up.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with Financial Aid, Education, and Career Services teams to ensure a seamless student experience from inquiry through enrollment.
- Maintained accurate documentation and compliance within CRM systems while managing high-volume outreach and application pipelines.
- Consistently met or exceeded enrollment goals while maintaining a student-first, ethical recruitment approach aligned with institutional mission and values.
Recruiter
Material In Motion
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Managed end-to-end recruitment process for a diverse range of roles across multiple departments, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding candidates.
- Developed and implemented effective recruiting strategies to meet hiring goals and support organizational growth.
- Partnered with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and create detailed job descriptions and specifications.
- Utilized various sourcing channels (job boards, social media, networking, referrals) to attract top talent and build a strong candidate pipeline.
- Conducted in-depth candidate interviews, assessed qualifications, and provided recommendations to hiring managers based on skills, experience, and cultural fit. Coordinated and scheduled interviews, ensuring smooth communication between candidates and hiring teams.
- Managed candidate experience by maintaining consistent communication throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a positive and professional relationship.
- Negotiated offers, including salary and benefits packages, ensuring alignment with company standards and candidate expectations.
- Maintained and updated the applicant tracking system (ATS) to ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting of recruitment metrics.
- Collaborated with HR team to ensure seamless onboarding processes for new hires.
- Contributed to employer branding efforts by participating in career fairs, hosting webinars, and leveraging social media to promote the company’s culture.
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Mark Spain Realty Group
11.2021 - 12.2024
- Partnered with hiring managers and internal stakeholders to design and execute scalable recruiting strategies, ensuring consistent attraction and placement of high-quality talent aligned with organizational goals.
- Developed and empowered hiring teams by coaching managers on interviewing best practices, candidate evaluation, and decision-making, increasing confidence and consistency in assessing top talent.
- Led managers through a structured, data-driven hiring process, establishing clear criteria, interview frameworks, and feedback loops to improve quality of hire and long-term retention.
- Managed full-cycle recruitment across multiple roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding coordination, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for all stakeholders.
- Built and maintained talent pipelines from the ground up, leveraging proactive sourcing strategies and market insights to fill critical and hard-to-hire roles.
- Championed an exceptional candidate experience by delivering timely communication, transparency, and a human-centered approach that reflected organizational values and strengthened employer brand.
HR Business Partner
Kelly Services
01.2017 - 10.2021
- Designed and leveraged integrated people strategies based on a holistic understanding of a diverse workforce.
- Increased retention by analyzing trends, metrics and sharing insight opportunities with leadership and management.
- Partnered with leadership and other teams in the areas of Talent and Development, Employee Relations, Compensation, Diversity, and Employee Engagement.
- Recognized the overall organizational structure and make recommendations as business needs continue to evolve.
- Coached designated leaders through change management, performance management issues and partners with designated area leaders.
- Represented HR in corporate wide initiatives and conduct training classes on HR policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Bethel University
McKenzie, TNSkills
- Technical implementation
- Key relationship management
- Recruitment planning
- Career fair management
- Talent management
- Contract negotiation
- Building partnerships
- Data-driven decision making
- Interviewing techniques
- Persuasive sales techniques
- Application screening
- Pipeline maintenance
- Onboarding support
- Applicant tracking systems
Timeline
Associate Director of Career Services
UEI College
08.2025 - Current
Admission Representative
UEI College
03.2025 - Current
Recruiter
Material In Motion
01.2022 - 12.2024
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Mark Spain Realty Group
11.2021 - 12.2024
HR Business Partner
Kelly Services
01.2017 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Bethel University