Jarel Cherry
About Jarel Cherry
Jarel Cherry is a Senior Sales Recruiter at Handshake, specializing in recruiting for the Go to Market Team across the United States. He has a background in Criminal Justice and extensive experience in sales recruitment, having previously worked for companies such as Comcast Business and Zillow Group.
Work at Handshake
Jarel Cherry serves as a Senior Sales Recruiter at Handshake, a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he specializes in recruiting for the Go to Market Team across the United States. His focus is on creating a positive recruiting experience for candidates, engaging them in personal and constructive dialogues. Jarel employs a non-high-pressure recruiting style, which allows him to attract both active and passive candidates effectively.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Before joining Handshake, Jarel Cherry accumulated extensive experience in recruitment. He worked at Zillow Group as a Sales Recruiter from 2017 to 2022, where he honed his skills in identifying and attracting talent. Prior to that, he was an Executive Recruiter at Opti Staffing Group from 2013 to 2015. His career also includes a position as a Commercial Business Sales Recruiter at Comcast Business from 2015 to 2017, where he focused on the Greater Seattle Area.
Background in Management and Sales
Jarel Cherry has a background in management, having served as a Branch Manager at CRL Home Loans, Inc. from 2009 to 2013 in Tacoma, Washington. This role provided him with valuable leadership experience. Additionally, his career includes sales recruitment, which has been a consistent theme throughout his professional journey, enabling him to develop a comprehensive understanding of the sales landscape.
Education and Expertise
Jarel Cherry studied at Saint Martins University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from 2001 to 2004. This educational background contributes to his analytical skills and understanding of human behavior, which are essential in recruitment. His expertise lies in providing a supportive and engaging recruiting process, focusing on the needs and experiences of candidates.