Resume of Christopher B.

Chimento
Chimme10@hotmail.com
Objective
I would like to obtain a position where my personal aptitudes, interests, and ed
ucational background can be used in a way that allows me to advance in a specifi
c field.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Lynn University, Boca Raton, FL, May 2005
Certifications
* Certified in Life and Health insurance by the Connecticut Insurance Department
.(Expired 2009)
* Certified Peer Educator, Bacchus & Gamma Peer Education Network, 2003
* 40 hour OHSA training completed
* Certified in CPR as of 2007/2008
Competencies
* Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Access
* Leadership experience as a counselor, teacher and coach while working with var
ious age groups within sports and education.
* Educational counseling experience in psychology, sociology through work and ed
ucational practice.
Professional Experience
Sr Technical Recruiter, Apex Systems Inc, Milford, Connecticut, June 2008-Presen
t
* Recruits qualified candidates by engaging in sourcing activities to include, b
ut not be limited to: market research (i.e., job fairs, job boards, etc.), ident
ifying candidate sources, cold calling, recruiting calls, and attending seminars
and networking events
* Determines and implements appropriate recruiting techniques for market, indust
ry, skill set, and region
* Evaluates market conditions and ensures candidate inventory population stays a
t appropriate levels to accommodate anticipated client demand
* Maintains ongoing relationships with candidates not currently on assignment
* Qualifies candidates by conducting telephone and in-person interviews to obtai
n work history, education, training, job skills, and salary requirements
* Completes appropriate reference checks on candidates to ensure authenticity of
stated skills and experience; coordinates applicable background investigations
with administrative staff
* Analyzes client requirements against qualifications of candidates and matches
the best candidate with client needs
* Packages the candidate for presentation to client
* Presents job opportunity to the candidate and negotiates compensation package
Sales Account Executive, Seccion Amarilla USA, Spanish Yellow Pages, Hartford, C
onnecticut, March 2008-June 2008
* Develop new leads and contacts.
* Set appointments and make presentation to potential clients.
* Come up with new advertising methods to attract new clients.
* Organize and develop proper advertisement for the clients.
* Follow-up with clients to make sure they are satisfied with advertisement.
* Establish great rapport with clients.
Sales Agent, American Income Life Insurance, Middletown, Connecticut, November 2
007-March 2008
* Develop new contacts and leads.
* Set appointments and develop a core relationship with new and previous custome
rs.
* Sit and discuss with customers what their options are and perform the task in
a timely manner.
* Filling out proper paperwork.
* Organizing and turning in all sales at the end of each week.
* Develop great rapport with the customer(s).
* Help develop new employees into agents in the field.
Inspection, Engineer Technician, Diversified Technology Consultants, North Haven
, Connecticut, December 2006-November 2007
* Acquire information on problems and construction changes.
* Provide an opportunity for timely remedial action where applicable.
* Provide documentation of solutions to problems or commitments.
* Obtain assurance that the project has been completed in reasonably close confo
rmity with plans and specifications including authorized changes and extra work.
* Offer technical and procedural advice. Recommend improved construction techni
ques and engineering supervision.
* Establish contact and communications with project staff.
* Monitor and evaluate progress of work.
* Follow up on previous inspection findings.
* Provide support and encouragement for project personnel.
Land Surveyor, Diversified Technology Consultants, North Haven, Connecticut, Sep
tember 2000 - December 2001
* Performed a variety of professional surveying tasks of an administrative, prof
essional and scientific nature in coordinating, organizing and supervising opera
tions of a division on a statewide basis.
* Represented the department in contacts with the general public and public offi
cials, answering questions and resolving complaints or disputes concerning land
boundaries or construction limits.
* Managed the activities of professional land surveyors performing legal land su
rveys of real property owned or acquired for public use.
* Managed the survey operations involved in highway, rail, waterway and airport
transportation facilities.
* Review, amend and correct parcel descriptions to ensure not encroach upon, gap
ed or overlapped on adjoining parcels.
* Utilized the state's Global Position System (GPS) network for planning/design/
construction control purposes.
Career Counselor, Workforce One, Pompano Beach, FL, January 2006-September 2006
* Provide counseling and career advice to clients.
* Help clients deal with everyday problems and provide services to accommodate t
hem.
* Facilitated new incoming clients on what our program can offer them.
* Monitored and did monthly (sometimes weekly) follow-ups with the clients
* Monthly reports were done to show my progress with the clients.
* Work with anywhere between 45-150 clients depending on the position I was in a
t the time.
* In charge of Emergency Support Service sector where I would help clients get h
elp with rent, utilities, gas, car repair, car insurance, and other needs.
Youth Tennis Instructor, The Ocean Club, Ocean Ridge, FL, June 2003 - September
2005
* Plan and organize group/individual youth classes.
* Lead daily classes and activities.
* Managed the Pro shop and maintained the courts on a daily basis.
* Provide a safe environment for class participants
* CPR certified: To increase the ability to respond and act quickly to emergenci
es which may occur.
Volunteer/Activities
* Volunteer with the Knights of Lynn working with Habitat for Humanities
* Spoke to incoming freshman at University about Psychology program
* Psi Chi treasurer in 2003 and Vice President in 2004 at Lynn University
* Played on a club soccer team
* Volunteer for the Daniel Hand High School newspaper as assistant editor
* 4-year high school varsity soccer player, co-captain senior year, state champi
ons in 1996 & 1998
* 2-year high school varsity wrestler
* 3-year high school varsity tennis player, state champion runner-up in 1998
* Soccer referee for Madison Soccer League
* 2-year college soccer player
* Volunteer at soup kitchen and fair for local church