Chris Nichols

About Chris Nichols

Hello! I\'m Chris Nichols, a dedicated talent acquisition technology and recruitment professional with a passion for connecting people with opportunities that help them grow and succeed. With experience in various industries, I\'ve successfully helped numerous companies create recruitment programs that align with their business goals.I live by three core principles: Learn, Grow, and Help. These values guide my daily interactions and drive my commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of the people I work with.I strongly believe that people and businesses grow with soft skills, which is why I focus on building strong relationships and fostering communication. I\'ve seen firsthand how the right talent can drive a company\'s success and growth.If you\'d like to connect and discuss how I can help with your recruiting needs or share insights, feel free to reach out at c•••••••@councilcapital.com.Remember, success is on the other side of fear. Let\'s overcome it together!

Experience

1. Chief Talent Officer

   Council Capital

   Oct 2023 — Present · Nashville, TN, US

   Since joining Council Capital in October 2023, I lead human-capital strategy for our healthcare-services–focused private equity portfolio. Partnering closely with CEOs and executive teams, I drive talent initiatives that accelerate growth, enhance leadership effectiveness, and build organizational capability.Key responsibilities include:Designing and executing end-to-end executive-search programs for C-suite and senior leadership rolesDeveloping performance-management and 360°-feedback frameworks to elevate leadership engagementCreating a Human Capital Toolkit (org-design templates, onboarding roadmaps, talent-analytics dashboards)Building standardized human-capital reporting packages for monthly and quarterly board reviewsEvaluating and integrating talent-CRM/ATS solutions to streamline recruiting workflowsFacilitating cross-portfolio best-practice sharing and talent-analytics insights

Education

• Illinois Eastern Community Colleges-Olney Central College

  General Studies

• Eastern Illinois University

  Master of Science (MS), Sports Administration

• Eastern Illinois University

  Bachelor of Science, Business Management

• Vienna High School

  High School Diploma, General

• Millikin University

  Education

Skills

• Management
• Team Building
• Marketing
• Social Media Marketing
• Supervisory Skills
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Public Speaking
• Event Planning
• Business Development
• Microsoft Word
• Time Management
• Public Relations
• Cold Calling
• Sports Management
• Ticket Sales
• Leadership
• Advertising
• Research
• Sponsorship Sales
• Athletics
• Marketing Communications
• Facebook
• Communication
• Sports
• Product Marketing
• Retention Strategies
• Social Networking
• Training
• Basketball
• Teamwork
• Budgets
• Fundraising
• Community Outreach
• Marketing Strategy
• Human Resource Development
• Strategic Planning
• Higher Education
• Athletic Training
• Customer Service