Christopher Paul Battista
About Christopher Paul Battista
Christopher Paul Battista is a Senior Recruiter specializing in Military Programs at Sunrun, with extensive experience in military recruitment and talent acquisition. He has a background in the United States Air Force, where he held various roles focused on candidate processing and recruitment management.
Work at Sunrun
Christopher Paul Battista serves as a Senior Recruiter for Military Programs at Sunrun since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing recruitment efforts for veterans and actively collaborates with various military partnerships. His responsibilities include utilizing applicant tracking systems to streamline the recruitment process and ensuring a diverse and inclusive hiring environment. Battista's expertise in security clearance processes is also leveraged to meet the specific needs of military candidates.
Previous Experience in the United States Air Force
Battista has a significant background in the United States Air Force, where he held various roles over a span of several years. He worked as a Regional Supervisor at the Candidate Processing Center from 2014 to 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. Following this, he served as a Talent Acquisition Program Manager from 2017 to 2021 in Westfield, Massachusetts. His earlier roles included serving as a Recruiter and Marketing Supervisor from 2010 to 2014 in Keene, NH, and as a Weapons Safety Superintendent/Inspector from 2007 to 2010 in Uden, Netherlands.
Education and Expertise
Battista studied at the Community College of the Air Force, where he earned an Associate of Science degree in Human Resources Management and Services. He also obtained an Associate of Science degree in Aircraft Armament Systems Technology from the same institution. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from the University of Maryland Global Campus. His educational background supports his specialization in both technical and non-technical recruiting.
Collaboration with Military Programs
Battista actively collaborates with the US Chamber of Commerce's Solar Ready Vets Program to enhance recruitment efforts for veterans. He is also involved in partnerships with the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) and the Department of Defense's SkillBridge program at Sunrun. These initiatives reflect his commitment to supporting military personnel and their families in transitioning to civilian careers.