Chris Parkin
About Chris Parkin
Chris Parkin is a Technical Recruiting Manager at QuinStreet, specializing in recruiting for technical roles such as QA, Java, .Net, Python, PHP, Data Analysts, and Algo Engineers. He has a background in psychology and extensive experience in recruitment across various sectors.
Work at QuinStreet
Chris Parkin has been employed at QuinStreet since 2019, initially serving as a Recruiter and currently holding the position of Technical Recruiting Manager. In this role, he focuses on recruiting for technical positions including QA, Java, .Net, Python, PHP, Data Analysts, and Algorithm Engineers. His responsibilities encompass all aspects of the recruitment process, from sourcing candidates to finalizing offers. Additionally, he actively contributes to campus recruitment initiatives and assists with recruitment for various non-technical roles such as Sales, Accounting, Finance, and Legal.
Education and Expertise
Chris Parkin holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Notre Dame de Namur University, which he has been pursuing since 2018. He also studied Fire Technology at the College of San Mateo, where he earned an Associate of Science (A.S.). His educational background supports his expertise in recruitment, particularly in understanding candidate motivations and behaviors.
Background
Before joining QuinStreet, Chris Parkin worked at Robert Half Management Resources in various roles, including Marketing and Recruiting Specialist, Client Service Director, and Staffing Manager. His tenure at Robert Half spanned from 2015 to 2017, during which he gained experience in recruitment and client services. He also served as Division Director at Robert Half Legal from 2018 to 2019, further enhancing his recruitment skills.
Achievements
At QuinStreet, Chris Parkin has specialized in online performance media recruitment, demonstrating proficiency in managing the recruitment lifecycle. His ability to handle a diverse range of positions, both technical and non-technical, showcases his versatility in the recruitment field. His contributions to campus recruitment initiatives reflect his commitment to fostering talent acquisition strategies.