Chris Turpin

About Chris Turpin

PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: My working life’s devotion is to help to build a culture that inspires employee engagement and customer loyalty. I aspire to work for – and play a key role in – a ‘visionary’ organization that embraces collaboration, teamwork, accountability, genuine compassion for both customers and employees, joy, and work ‘that matters,\' which I have found at HandCraft Linen Services! I am a successful business executive (and adjunct professor!) with over 35 years of successful experience at ‘organizational problem-solving’, ‘leadership that inspires’, and \'fearless communication\'. I have the ability to assess and – in collaboration with others - develop practical solutions for organizational issues large and small. I believe my ‘gifts’ are:Seasoned Judgment, Driving Execution, Empowering Others, Fostering Open Dialogue, Inspiring Trust, Adaptability, Building Relationships, Influencing and Negotiating, Mature Confidence.MY PROFOUND LIFE LESSONS: In self-reflection and soul searching, I have come to realize that many of my ‘profound insights’ (on Life) have come from my mother: things that I learned from her as a child that became part of my own personal beliefs, values, and experiences. To list a few: ‘Two wrongs do not make a right’; ‘Manners are a nice way of doing things’; Everything happens for a reason’; ‘Always give a 100% and be honest’; ‘Treat people the way you want to be treated’; ‘Always do the right thing’; ‘No one is perfect’; and ‘If you don’t have something nice to say- don’t say it’. Thank you, Mom!*Disclaimer: I am not a spokesperson for HandCraft Linen Services. I am a Team Member whose views do not represent those of HandCraft, fellow Team Members, customers, suppliers, or people working for HandCraft. The postings on this site or anywhere on Linkedin are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views of HandCraft.

Experience

1. Senior Advisor to the CHRO

   HandCraft Linen Services

   Jan 2025 — Present · Richmond, VA, US

Education

• University of Richmond

  Bachelor of Applied Studies, Human Resource Management

  1997

• William & Mary

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Higher Education, Policy, Planning, and Leadership

  2013

• American University

  Master of Science, Personnel and Human Resource Management

  1999

Skills

• Resume Writing
• HR Policies
• HR Consulting
• Job Coaching
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Talent Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Employee Training
• Compensation & Benefit
• Payroll
• Executive Coaching
• Management Development
• Onboarding
• Employment Law
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Workforce Planning
• Job Fairs
• Coaching
• Workshop Facilitation
• Job Analysis
• Temporary Placement
• Employee Benefits
• Employee Handbooks
• Workers Compensation
• Executive Search
• Mbti
• Recruiting
• Fmla
• Staff Development
• Employee Relations
• Management
• Team Building
• Succession Planning
• Career Development
• Hiring
• Peoplesoft
• Training
• Internet Recruiting
• Organizational Design
• Policy