Sam Akunuri

Experience

1. Founder and COO

   Abacus Service Corporation

   Nov 2004 — Present · Farmington Hills, MI, US

   Abacus Service Corporation is a nationwide staffing company that provides workforce solutions customized to support our clients in meeting their business objectives. Abacus offers staffing solutions in the form of contract services, direct placement services, transitional staffing as well as SOW work. Abacus is a certified minority and women owned company and holds 8(a) certification. AwardsKelly Services 2013 and 2012 Semi-Finalist, Supplier of the YearJohnson & Johnson 2013 and 2012, Supplier Excellence Award2013 Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council Supplier of the Year, Semi-FinalistDeveloped IT Application from State of NH, ERDI Special Achievement in GIS, SAG Award2012 Volt\'s Supplier Excellence Award in IT, Engineering and TechnicalKelly Services 2011 Supplier of the YearKelly Services 2011 Professional Supplier of the Year• Responsible for all Sales and Business Development activities• Manage, mentor and coach the Abacus Sales team; hold monthly sales training sessions• Improve client relations by maintaining effective communication with clients

Education

• University of Florida

  Master of Science (M.S.), Engineering

• Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Metallurgical Engineering

Skills

• Business Development
• Negotiation
• Sourcing
• Program Management
• Temporary Placement
• Contract Recruitment
• Sales Management
• Crm
• Recruiting
• Strategic Planning
• Process Improvement
• Interviews
• Sow
• Technical Recruiting
• Consulting
• Talent Acquisition
• Management
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Staffing Services
• Human Resources
• Project Management
• Sales
• Developing Client Relationships
• New Business Development
• Staff Augmentation