Chris Whitehead

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT CHRIS WHITEHEAD

Possible rewritten summary:As a Resourcing Business Partner at Reed, I oversee and manage the fulfillment of roles for councils across Yorkshire, providing consultative recruitment advice and a high-touch service to clients throughout the entire process. I have successfully improved stakeholder engagement and business relationship management, and resolved complaints professionally to maintain excellent professional relationships. I am also currently completing my Level 5 CIPD People Management diploma at Avado, which will enhance my skills and knowledge in the HR field.Previously, I worked as an Employment Advisor at Reed in Partnership, where I delivered effective employability advice to people of all professions, ages, and backgrounds, helping them to improve their transferable skills, CV, interview techniques, and overall employability. I have a great understanding of the local welfare system, labour market, trends, and the impacts of Covid-19 on employability. I also took on extra responsibility as an EST champion and mentored new staff members. I consistently met or exceeded my targets and KPIs, and worked well with a diverse and collaborative team.My passion is to help and support others to realize their potential and achieve their career goals. I have a degree in International Business with Spanish from Sheffield Hallam University, and I am fluent in English, Spanish, and Arabic. I have also gained valuable experience in project coordination and translation at SDL, where I managed multiple projects simultaneously and liaised with clients and freelancers. I have strong cross-functional team leadership, partner relationship management, and job coaching skills, and I am always eager to learn and grow professionally.