Chris Ferdinandi

Current
  • 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
Education
  • University of Rhode Island
  • University of Rhode Island
  • Cranston HS West
Connections
100 connections
Industry
Human Resources
Websites

Chris Ferdinandi’s Summary

A Human Resource Professional with strengths in strategic alignment, business partnering and problem solving. Demonstrated ability to partner at all levels and functions within an organization to drive quality solutions to HRM matters.

Experience and skills include:
- Recruiting & Onboarding
- Performance Management
- Training & Development
- Employee Relations
- HRIS – SAP, PeopleSoft, HRO
- Compensation & Benefits
- Metrics & Data Analysis
- Highly Proficient in MS Office Suite

Chris Ferdinandi’s Specialties:

Strategic HR alignment, process improvement, human resource development


Chris Ferdinandi’s Experience

  • Associate HR Generalist

    EMC

    (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; EMC; Information Technology and Services industry)

    June 2008Present (6 months)

    Business partner for remote service teams in a global environment. Responsibilities include human resource development, coaching, training, onboarding and employee relations.

  • Human Resource Coordinator

    A.T. Cross

    (Public Company; 501-1000 employees; ATX; Human Resources industry)

    August 2006June 2008 (1 year 11 months)

    Responsible for recruiting, employee communications, training and development, employee relations, and compensation and benefits administration. Developed and coordinated strategic HR programs, including new hire onboarding, performance management, and internship program.

  • Human Resource Intern

    GTECH

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

    June 2005August 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 2005May 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, 20062009 (expected)

    - Human Resource Strategy
    - Employment Law
    - Economics of Labor Markets
    - Labor Law
    - Alternate Dispute Resolution

  • University of Rhode Island

    Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology, 20012006

    - 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


Additional Information

Chris Ferdinandi’s Websites:

Chris Ferdinandi’s Groups:

Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), Human Resource Management of Rhode Island (HRM-RI)

  •    eOffice
  •    EMC Alumni Network
  •    Linked:HR (#1 HR Group with 70,000 members)
  •    EMC
  •    The Storage Networking Industry Association
  •    GTECH Alumni

Chris Ferdinandi’s Honors:

Providence Journal Interscholastic Journalism Awards
- Feature Article
- In-Depth News Articles


Chris Ferdinandi’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

  • career opportunities
  • job inquiries
  • expertise requests
  • reference requests
  • getting back in touch

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