CHRISAM WILLIAMS
Charlottetown
Summary
Highly organized HR and recruitment professional with experience in talent acquisition, employee relations, and compliance. Adept at fostering positive workplace cultures, improving employee engagement, and ensuring adherence to labor laws and regulations. Strong communication and organizational skills with a track record of collaborating across diverse teams.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4037
4037
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Settlement Worker
Immigration and Refugees Services Association
Charlottetown
10.2025 - 03.2026
- Assisted clients in completing immigration applications and forms.
- Provided support during settlement process for newly arrived refugees.
- Coordinated workshops on cultural adaptation and community resources.
Fundraising & Stewardship Lead (Volunteer)
Canadian Cancer Society
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Spearheaded fundraising efforts that generated necessary funds for program expansion initiatives or ongoing operational costs related to volunteering endeavors.
- Improved community outreach efforts by coordinating targeted events and initiatives.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Upwork (Broadpath Healthcare Solutions)
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Oversaw the full-cycle hiring process for a variety of healthcare positions in North America, such as Licensed Health Insurance Agents, Virtual Clinical Nurses, and Medicare & Medicaid Enrollment Specialists.
- Decreased employee attrition through sustained candidate involvement and expectation management via tailored follow-ups throughout drawn-out hiring procedures using ATS.
- Maintained talent pipelines through the use of multi-channel sourcing techniques, including Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter, Relationship with medical schools, employee referral schemes, and virtual job fairs.
- Managed high-volume interview pipelines, conducting 5–15 candidate interviews daily and consistently meeting KPIs by successfully placing 2–3 qualified hires per day while maintaining 89% retention rates
- Utilized CRM (Salesforce) and ATS tools to track and document every stage of the recruitment lifecycle, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and real-time reporting.
Talent Acquisition Consultant
Upwork (2 Month Contract)
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Improved candidate alignment by leveraging advanced Boolean search techniques across LinkedIn, Indeed, and internal tech job boards to source and engage mid-to-senior-level professionals including Software Engineers, Google Cloud Platform Engineers, and DevOps Specialists.
- Utilized AI-powered tools to analyze resumes and shortlists, enabling the efficient review and presentation of the top 10 qualified candidates during client-facing meetings with hiring managers.
- Conducted 10–15 pre-screening calls daily to assess both technical proficiencies and soft skills, ensuring alignment with job requirements and organizational culture.
- Collaborated closely with hiring managers to develop comprehensive job profiles; managed postings, sourced candidates, and presented tailored shortlists based on the client’s specific needs and team dynamics.
Intern
Immigrant & Refugee Services Association
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Increased client satisfaction with timely delivery of high-quality graphic design work on multiple projects.
- Collaborated with the creative team to develop visually appealing, user-friendly designs .
Sales Representative
British America Tobacco
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Worked with management teams to develop annual sales plans, goals, and targets
- Developed and maintained strong customer relationships and networks within designated sales territory
- Communicated product features, advantages, and benefits to customers
- Analyzed sales data regularly to monitor progress towards goals and make necessary adjustments to strategy as needed.
- Maintained visual consistency and product alignment across sales regions.
Manager
THE DELI BY CHRISAN
02.2016 - 12.2017
- Utilized strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address operational issues
- Mentored and trained new employees on company policies and procedures
- Coached and motivated team, driving sales and delivering exceptional customer service
Travel Advisor
UNIQUE VACATIONS/SANDALS RESORTS
02.2014 - 02.2017
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Increased client satisfaction with timely delivery of high-quality graphic design work on multiple projects.
- Collaborated with the creative team to develop visually appealing, user-friendly designs .
Education
Diploma - Marketing And Advertising Management
Holland College
Charlottetown, PEIAssociate In Arts (A.A.) - Hospitality Management
Excelsior Community College
Kingston, JamaicaSkills
- Providing Feedback
- Talent Acquisition Strategies
- Talent Management
- Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Settlement Support
- Team Building Activities
Certification
First Aid Certified
Languages
English
Awards
Rookie of the Quarter2019
Timeline
Junior Settlement Worker
Immigration and Refugees Services Association
10.2025 - 03.2026
Fundraising & Stewardship Lead (Volunteer)
Canadian Cancer Society
05.2025 - 10.2025
Intern
Immigrant & Refugee Services Association
03.2025 - 04.2025
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Upwork (Broadpath Healthcare Solutions)
08.2022 - 05.2025
Talent Acquisition Consultant
Upwork (2 Month Contract)
08.2022 - 05.2025
Sales Representative
British America Tobacco
05.2019 - 08.2022
Manager
THE DELI BY CHRISAN
02.2016 - 12.2017
Travel Advisor
UNIQUE VACATIONS/SANDALS RESORTS
02.2014 - 02.2017
Diploma - Marketing And Advertising Management
Holland College
Associate In Arts (A.A.) - Hospitality Management
Excelsior Community College