Chris Gunkel
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Executive Director with demonstrated ability to operate strategically and tactically within an organization. Areas of experience and expertise include HR department startup, change management, operational effectiveness, executive coaching, diversity training, recruitment & retention, employee relations, cultural change, project management, strategic planning, orientation & on-boarding, training & development, performance management, policies & procedures, vendor management. Diverse, value adding background including deep knowledge and experience with business development, marketing, organizational development, training and development, operational management, technology and human resources. Demonstrated success in creating strategic partnerships within an organization via “win-win” scenarios that enhance working relationships at all levels, while achieving business objectives.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
MAJOR, LINDSEY & AFRICA, LLC
01.2013 - Current
- An Allegis Group Company)
- Global legal search, staffing, and services firm that recruits and places legal talent at the AMLaw 200 and the Fortune 500 companies
- Reports to the President while working with the executive management team on creating and driving the strategic initiatives of the organization through a team that represents Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, DEI, Knowledge Management/Research, Marketing and Technology
- Key Results:
- Designed and implemented an enterprise ATS/CRM (Bullhorn) and video conferencing platform to enhance producer efficiency and effectiveness;
- Annual creation and execution of strategic plans for Human Resources, DEI, Technology, and Marketing
- Development of an executive coaching program for key members of the management team;
- Designed and implemented various business development and leadership/management training programs for all tiers of the organization;
- Partnered with the University of Virginia (Darden School of Business) and William and Mary (Mason School of Business) to develop and deliver leadership develop programs for the executive management team;
- Annual creation and execution of enterprise strategic plan for the organization;
- Utilize a scorecard process to measure the successful execution of enterprise strategic initiatives
- Establishment of a Diversity and Inclusion Department as well as various Employee Resource Groups
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- Development and delivery of MLAccelerate-Onboarding program to integrate minority employees
- Development and delivery of enterprise CSR and Social Justice programs;
- Designed and implemented an enterprise employee performance evaluation and development program;
- Designed and implemented a new employee/management on-boarding process;
- Development of succession planning process for key producers transitioning out of the organization;
- Co-led a brand analysis process which led to a redesign of our internal and external websites as well as updated messaging, business development collateral, and a go to market strategy
- Utilization of key data points and partnerships to deliver market analysis survey data for the legal industry
- Development and integration of thought leadership platform for heightened brand awareness
Director of Human Resources
Aerotek
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Provides human capital management staffing solutions to domestic and international organizations, Provide human resource business support by partnering with key executives and stakeholders within the overall enterprise, Strategic Sales and Operations, and EASi, LLC
- Primary responsibilities include but are not exclusive to: Conflict Resolution, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Risk Mitigation, Strategic Planning, Talent Management, Training and Development, and Workforce Planning
- Key Results:
- Led a team that consisted of an Employee Relations Manager, Employee Relations Specialists, Talent Acquisition Specialists, and HR Business Partners;
- Implementation and support of an enterpise Diversity and Inclusion Program
- Currently operating at 106% of index
- Implemented company’s first formal talent review program creating an efficient and effective process for assessing, developing, and managing human capital utilizing a 9 Box methodology
- Introduced and implemented formal performance review program in conjunction with talent review process
- Effective utilization of Employee Engagement Survey to isolate and organize trends within an operation and region
- Developing action plans for improvement against operational KPI’s when necessary
- Developed and implemented standard Alternative Work Schedule for all levels of employees
- Developed Sharepoint site to track and trend requests for future analysis
- Developed and implemented new structure within the Employee Relations team to better support 80,000 plus contractors
- Re-engineered maternity and paternity leave policies for internal employees creating more flexibility while utilizing less PTO
- Created parameters for continuing education for key levels of executive management team
- Developed successful partnership with UNC-CH for delivery of executive education program
- Developed, delivered, and managed DBO transition program for all newly promoted DBO’s
- Assisted with the development, delivery, and management of SL II and SL II/DiSc program for all sales personnel
- Designed and managed Aerotek Leadership Development Program (ALP)
- Assisted with the creation of the current Aerotek Director Readiness Program
- Effectively led 30 plus employees
Director of Professional Development
Aerotek
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Led sales training departments for Mentor 4 and, companies as well as supported various Organizational Development department initiatives and programs
- Key Results:
- Developed and delivered sales training curriculum for entry level and advanced sales personnel
- Delivery was done at corporate and field locations
- Developed and delivered evaluation and coaching process for graduates of entry level and advanced sales training programs
- Helped both organizations effectively meet sales producer headcount goals consistently
- Assisted with the development and delivery of accounting and finance specific skills training to the field
- Developed and institutionalized field instructor program for sales training
- Developed and delivered Large Account Management Program (LAMP)
Director of Business Operations
Aerotek
01.1996 - 01.2003
- Direct accountability for recruiting, sales, hiring, and administrative functions for the following markets: Chesapeake, VA, Raleigh, NC, and the Southeast Region (Mentor 4)
- Multiple sales contest winners throughout my tenure #1 company growth operation in 2000(Raleigh)
- Selected to interview for Executive Director of Business Operations Role (EDBO)
- Managed four state region while leading Mentor 4 operation
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MDStrategic Alignment And Prioritization
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NCHR Strategy And The Workplace
University of Virginia
Darden, VAFundamentals of Compensation; Diversity Retention
Cornell University
Ithaca, NYSkills
- Business Leadership
- People Leadership
- HR Management
- Operational Management
- Leading Change
- Championing DEI
- Training and Development
Additional Information
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM: 2009-2012)
- Equal Employment Advisory Council (EEAC)
- Towers Watson HR Advisory Council (Baltimore Chapter: 2009-2011)
- Aerotek Diversity Councils (Central Region and SS&O: 2010-2012)
- Boys Hope Girl’s Hope: (2017-2020)
- Loyola University Men’s Lacrosse (1986-1990)
- Major League Lacrosse: Baltimore Thunder (1990-1992)
- Loyola University Stickmen’s Club-Board of Directors (2009 to 2012)
- Ultimate Performance Lacrosse (2008-2018)
- Greybird Lacrosse, LLC: (2015-2021)
- Loyola University Men’s Lacrosse Radio/Television Personality: 2008-Present
- Youth Lacrosse Coach-Baltimore Crabs Lacrosse: 2016-Present
Timeline
Executive Director
MAJOR, LINDSEY & AFRICA, LLC
01.2013 - Current
Director of Human Resources
Aerotek
01.2008 - 01.2012
Director of Professional Development
Aerotek
01.2003 - 01.2008
Director of Business Operations
Aerotek
01.1996 - 01.2003
Master of Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Loyola University Maryland
Strategic Alignment And Prioritization
University of North Carolina
HR Strategy And The Workplace
University of Virginia
Fundamentals of Compensation; Diversity Retention
Cornell University
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