Charles Schafer
About Charles Schafer
Charles Schafer is a Defined Contribution Client Manager at Alight Solutions with extensive experience in human resources and client management. He has held various roles at Alight Solutions and has a background in psychology, retail, and research.
Current Role at Alight Solutions
Charles Schafer is currently working as a Defined Contribution Client Manager at Alight Solutions. This role involves managing client accounts and ensuring the delivery of defined contribution services. He leverages his extensive experience in client management and human resources to meet client needs effectively.
Previous Experience at Alight Solutions
Charles Schafer has a rich history at Alight Solutions, where he has held multiple roles. From 2018 to 2022, he served as a Defined Contribution Client Specialist in Lincolnshire, IL. Prior to that, he worked as a Senior HR Customer Service Representative from 2014 to 2018, also in Lincolnshire, IL.
Retail Administrative Experience at Macy's
Between 2015 and 2017, Charles worked at Macy's in Gurnee, IL, as part of the Retail Administrative Support Team. His responsibilities included supporting the administrative functions within the retail environment, gaining valuable experience in retail management and operations.
Academic Background
Charles Schafer holds a Master’s Degree in Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, completed in 2011. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Applied Psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2010 and an Associate's Degree in Science from Waubonsee Community College in 2008.
Early Career and Retail Experience
Charles began his career in retail, working as an Athlete/Sales Associate at Nike in Aurora, IL, from 2007 to 2014. He also held a supervisory role at Little Friends, Inc., a non-profit organization, for three months in 2010. Additionally, he contributed to academic research as a Research Assistant at DePaul University from 2012 to 2013.