Gary Conaway (gary.conaway@yahoo.com)

Current

Sr. National Trainer at AIRS - A Company of The RightThing
Semi-Pro Hockey at NAHL / IAHL

Past

Executive Recruiter at Flex Execs Management Solutions
Account Executive at CareerBuilder
Outbound Supervisor/Leadman at AAA Cooper Transportation

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Education

Columbia College Chicago

Recommended

7 people have recommended Gary

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Websites

Gary Conaway (gary.conaway@yahoo.com)’s Summary

Make sure to follow AIRS on Twitter and Facebook in order to stay on top of our new classes and upcoming events. There's a lot in store for the Fall and Winter of '09!!!

Are you an AIRS Alum and need help on search? Want to reach all our training experts at once? Then hit our forums at http://airsdirectory.com/mc/forums_forum.guid

Gary Conaway (gary.conaway@yahoo.com)’s Specialties:

Recruiting, Networking, Consulting, Management, Marketing, Sales, Branding, Employment Branding, Advertising, Training, Development, Srategic Sourcing, Creative Sourcing, Social Networking, Professional Networking, Talent Acquisition, Metrics, Interviewing, PBI, Performance Based Interviewing, Googling, Yahooing, Search Engines

Gary Conaway (gary.conaway@yahoo.com)’s Experience

Sr. National Trainer

AIRS - A Company of The RightThing

(Privately Held; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

2008 — Present (1 year )

When we started out in 1997, there was no LinkedIn. No Facebook. For over 10 years, we've been adapting to major changes in how people recruit, develop and transition talent. Every step of the way, we've responded by innovating. That's why over 70% of the Fortune 500 trust AIRS to deliver talent results that drive the future success of their businesses.
Behind it all is a tight-knit and driven group of people. Our backgrounds are long on recruiting and product development. At heart we're a potent concoction of passion, intensity and thrift. We love what we do and thrive on creating inventive new ways to find the best within ourselves, our clients and the industry.
Semi-Pro Hockey

NAHL / IAHL

(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Sports industry)

2003 — Present (6 years )

North American Hockey League
International Adult Hockey League
Executive Recruiter

Flex Execs Management Solutions

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

2006 — 2008 (2 years )

Since 1990, we've worked with hundreds of leading businesses and organizations, tailoring search solutions to the unique needs of each client. Our successes include professional, managerial and executive placements across a broad range of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, consulting services, pharmaceuticals and consumer products.

What do we have to offer you? A team of experts and a proprietary process which guarantees better candidates presented in a timely manner to fill your positions more quickly. A team dedicated to making you look good!
Account Executive

CareerBuilder

(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

2005 — 2006 (1 year )

Sold space on CareerBuilder's website to new and win-back clients.
Managed client accounts while upselling more product upon contract expiration.
Outbound Supervisor/Leadman

AAA Cooper Transportation

(Privately Held; 5001-10,000 employees; Transportation/Trucking/Railroad industry)

September 2002 — June 2006 (3 years 10 months)

Worked full time in order to pay for college education.

Started as an outbound dockworker and quickly rose to a supervisory role.
Coordinated all outbound freight handling.
Responsible for managing an average of 10 employees per night.
Maintained open relationships with entire crew, and handled various employee relations issues.

Gary Conaway (gary.conaway@yahoo.com)’s Education

Columbia College Chicago

Bachelors , Marketing Communications , 2001 — 2005

B.A., Marketing Communications
Advertising Concentration
Public Relations Minor

Activities and Societies:

American Marketing Association (AMA), Columbia College Marketing Association (CCMA)

Additional Information

Gary Conaway (gary.conaway@yahoo.com)’s Websites:

Gary Conaway (gary.conaway@yahoo.com)’s Interests:

Finding Important People, Employment Branding, Creative Sourcing Methods, Gaming/Hospitality Industry, Resorts, Vegas, The Internet, Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, Networking, Recruiting, Search Engines, Professional and Social Networking, Internetworking

Gary Conaway (gary.conaway@yahoo.com)’s Groups:

AMA - American Marketing Association
CCMA - Columbia College Marketing Association
American Staffing Association (ASA)
Illinois Staffing Association (ISA)
SHRM
HRMAC
World at Work
TopLinked.com
MyLink500

AIRS Diversity Recruiting Forum
Executive Suite
Linked n Chicago
Linked:HR (#1 Human Resources Group)
LION™ Worn with Pride! [Choose wisely ... ] < BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITS >
HR Puzzle supporter
ERE.net
Independent Recruiters
Link to Chicago
Link to United States
OpenNetworker.com
Sourcers Guild
Virtual Networker Society
Foodies
Las Vegas Travellers
Apple Professionals
SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) UV SHRM Networking Tool
Gmail Users
SHRM Networking Group
Google Group
MySpace
Facebook
Chicagoland HR Network
Food Lovers
Organization Development Professionals Network International - ODPNi
Google - eSearchers & Searcherlogists.
CV Sourcing Consultants & CV Sourcers.
Global Recruiters
AIRS Alumni
AIRS ACIR Certified
CleanTech
GHIP- GAMING & HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS GROUP (CASINOS-HOTELS-RESTAURANTS)
Twitter
Diversity - A World of Change
Green
Tweeple
The Commercial Real Estate Network
Twitter Me
twitter innovators Innovation & Creativity Network of Tweeters
Social Media Connection LLC
Fans of Digsby
Boolean Strings
Sourcing Specialist
Pro/ENGINEER Users
Nevada Recruiters Association
Twitter for Sourcing and Recruiting
lol :-) Share Some Humor™
Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce
AIRS Certified Social Sourcing Recruiter