Chris Barlow
About Chris Barlow
Chris Barlow is a Talent Manager specializing in technology at Kforce Inc in Culver City, California. With a background in technical recruiting and a degree in Business Administration, he focuses on placing IT consultants in various roles within the industry.
Work at Kforce
Chris Barlow currently serves as a Talent Manager - Technology at Kforce Inc, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he specializes in placing IT consultants in both application and infrastructure roles. His expertise includes sourcing and providing high-quality candidates for various technical positions. Prior to this role, Chris worked as a Technical Recruiter at Kforce from 2019 to 2021, where he developed skills in identifying and recruiting top talent in the technology sector.
Education and Expertise
Chris Barlow has a diverse educational background. He studied Business Administration with a focus on Entrepreneurship at California State University - East Bay, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from 2017 to 2019. He also attended San Diego Mesa College from 2013 to 2016. His core skill sets include Project Managers, Business Analysts, Java & .NET Developers, QA Analysts, Network Administrators, and Help Desk Technical Support professionals. This educational foundation supports his current role in talent management within the technology field.
Background
Chris Barlow has accumulated a variety of work experiences prior to his current role at Kforce. He worked as a Cashier/Customer Service Representative at Whole Foods Market for two months in 2018 and as a Sales Associate at Clarks for six months in 2019. Additionally, he served as a driver for Lyft from 2015 to 2016. His early career also included roles at KCR College Radio as a Co-Host and an internship at Peppercomm, where he gained valuable insights into communication and media.
Professional Experience
Chris Barlow has held various positions that have contributed to his professional development. His experience includes working at Pieology Pizzeria for eight months in 2014-2015 and at Lyft as a driver. These roles have provided him with a broad perspective on customer service and operational efficiency, which complements his current focus on talent acquisition in the technology sector. His transition from technical recruiting to talent management reflects his commitment to fostering relationships with clients and candidates alike.