Chris Ferdinandi

Current

Founder at Renegade HR (Self-employed)
Associate HR Generalist at EMC

Past

Human Resource Coordinator at A.T. Cross
Human Resource Intern at GTECH
Marketing Intern at Big Sisters of Rhode Island

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Education

University of Rhode Island
University of Rhode Island
Cranston HS West

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Industry

Human Resources

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Chris Ferdinandi’s Summary

I’m a strategic human resource business partner with a passion for driving organizational performance. My strengths include strategic HR alignment, business partnering and problem solving.

My background includes a well-rounded portfolio of talent management responsibilities including:
- Recruiting & Onboarding
- Training & Development
- Performance Management
- Employee Relations
- Benefits Administration
- Employee Recognition
- Metrics & Data Analysis
- HR Program and Policy Development
- Social Media

I'm always interested in speaking and connecting with individuals human resource development. Feel free to reach and let's connect!

Chris Ferdinandi’s Specialties:

Training & Development, Social Media, Strategic Program Development

Chris Ferdinandi’s Experience

Founder
Renegade HR (Self-employed)

(Self-Employed; Human Resources industry)

September 2008 — Present (1 year 3 months)

Renegade HR is an HR blog that helps human resource professionals become rockstars!

Renegade HR provides human resources professionals with insights on how to recruit great people and help them do amazing things that drive the business. The site features free articles, podcasts, presentations and ebooks.

In July of 2009, the site was recognized by Fistful of Talent as a Top 25 Talent Management Blog.

To learn more, visit http://RenegadeHR.net, or follow me on Twitter at @ChrisFerdinandi.
Associate HR Generalist

EMC

(Public Company; EMC; Information Technology and Services industry)

June 2008 — Present (1 year 6 months)

EMC is an information management company with an awesome HR team!

At EMC, I help the businesses I support motivate and retain awesome people. My experience and responsibilities include strategic HR program development, training, coaching, onboarding, employee relations, and social media.

Some cool stuff I've done at EMC:

- Developed and managed an internal social network for remote employee population. Used analytics software to track traffic trends and shape content. Annual growth of 22 members per month.

- Created and led various training programs, including: Networking through Facebook and Twitter; Individual Development Planning; Interview Skills; and How to Write an Effective Resume.

- Produced multiple podcast training videos for remote audience. Published in multiple formats, including Windows and iPod video, and MP3. Enabled training access for remote, global employee population.

- Partnered with line managers to provide guidance, support and assistance in all human resource matters.
Human Resource Coordinator

A.T. Cross

(Human Resources industry)

August 2006 — June 2008 (1 year 11 months)

A.T. Cross is a quality writing instrument manufacturer. That's a fancy way of saying that they may nice (and kind of pricey) pens.

At A.T. Cross, I provided human resource support to a 500 person employee population in the areas of recruiting, employee communications, training and development, employee relations, and compensation and benefits administration.

I also developed strategic HR programs, including a new hire onboarding program, performance management program, and an internship program.

Some of the cool stuff I did at AT Cross:

- Designed and implemented comprehensive performance management program that aligned behavioral competencies with competitive, operational and functional strategies. Included training managers and employees internationally and at all levels of company.

- Full-cycle recruiting for non-exempt and internship positions, including drafting job descriptions, sourcing, interviewing, selection and extending offers. Close partnership with hiring managers resulted in high quality of hire and manager satisfaction rate.

- Developed new hire onboarding program that aligned new hires with corporate objectives and enabled them to quickly reach full productivity. Ongoing participation as onboarding coordinator and orientation leader. Resulted in enhanced new hire performance.

- Coordinated compensation and benefits programs, including merit increase and bonus administration, annual healthcare open enrollment, COBRA administration, and plan administration for new hires and terminating employees.

- Provided coaching to employees and managers on employee relations issues, career development, and general human resource questions, resulting in improved employee performance, higher levels of engagement and clear understanding of policies and programs.
Human Resource Intern

GTECH

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Human Resources industry)

June 2005 — August 2006 (1 year 3 months)

Generalist role responsible for administration and analysis in a shared services environment.
Marketing Intern

Big Sisters of Rhode Island

(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

December 2005 — May 2006 (6 months)

Responsible for event planning and marketing for organization’s largest fundraiser of the year.

Chris Ferdinandi’s Education

University of Rhode Island

Master of Science , Human Resources , 2006 — 2009

- HR Strategy & Development
- Employment & Labor Law
- Economics of Labor Markets
- Alternate Dispute Resolution
University of Rhode Island

Bachelor of Arts , Anthropology , 2001 — 2006

- Minor in English
- Dean’s List / Phi Sigma Omega National Honor Society
- Semester abroad at the University of Newcastle in Newcastle, Australia

Activities and Societies:

The Good 5-Cent Cigar (student newspaper)
Cranston HS West

1997 — 2001