Christopher Ray
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Dynamic and motivated professional with a diverse background in sales, customer service, military operations, and healthcare staffing. Proven ability to manage logistics, build relationships, support cross-functional teams, and contribute to organizational growth. Passionate about leveraging operational experience and leadership skills to drive impactful outcomes in both commercial and healthcare environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager of Staffing Operations
Curehire
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Manage interviews, onboarding, and travel logistics for locum tenens providers across multiple healthcare facilities
- Act as liaison between sales teams, providers, and client sites to ensure timely, efficient communication
- Maintain contracts, credentials, and provider records within CRM systems
- Track and report sales performance and lead conversion metrics for executive review
- Support marketing, provider recruitment, and lead generation strategies
- Assist with invoicing, billing, and contract compliance
- Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
Major Sales Associate
Costco Wholesale
08.2017 - 07.2024
- Recommended merchandise tailored to customer needs, increasing satisfaction and sales
- Conducted product demonstrations and overcame objections to close deals
- Organized and maintained merchandising displays and stock levels
- Ensured safety and loss prevention by observing customer behavior and reporting concerns
- Stayed current on promotions and operational protocols
Appliance Sales Representative
H.H. Gregg
09.2014 - 03.2017
- Achieved $940,000 in total sales in 2016
- Guided customers to ideal appliance solutions through needs analysis
- Maintained expert-level product knowledge
- Supported merchandising and trained new team members
- Engaged customers using well-honed interpersonal and people skills to determine which appliances best fit needs and preferences.
Aviation Ordnance Petty Officer Second Class
United States Navy
11.2009 - 08.2014
- Maintained F/A-18 Super Hornet weapons systems and supported mission readiness
- Inspected, repaired, and serviced aircraft ordnance
- Led high-performance teams in safety-critical operations
- Managed ordnance logistics across multiple storage facilities
- Mentored and supervised 30 personnel within unit, providing positive guidance for professional and personal development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership and Supervision
Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN08.2020
Skills
- Administrative & Sales Support
- CRM & Data Management
- Travel Coordination & Scheduling
- Contract & Credentialing Management
- Organizational Leadership
- Customer & Client Relations
- Team Building & Training
- Troubleshooting and problem resolution
- Data-driven decision making
- Reporting oversight
- Business performance management
Certification
Locumsmart Vendor Certification Level 1
Timeline
Senior Manager of Staffing Operations
Curehire
01.2025 - 08.2025
Major Sales Associate
Costco Wholesale
08.2017 - 07.2024
Appliance Sales Representative
H.H. Gregg
09.2014 - 03.2017
Aviation Ordnance Petty Officer Second Class
United States Navy
11.2009 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership and Supervision
Purdue University Fort Wayne
Similar Profiles
Ella BashopElla Bashop
Team Lead at Pathway Community ChurchTeam Lead at Pathway Community Church
Tway MawTway Maw
Certified Nursing Assistant at Rosewood Staffing, IncCertified Nursing Assistant at Rosewood Staffing, Inc
Linda NethertonLinda Netherton
Office Administrative Assistant at Cornerstone Daycare Learning CenterOffice Administrative Assistant at Cornerstone Daycare Learning Center
Tyisha Wilson-PlangeTyisha Wilson-Plange
Senior Sales Associate/Operations & Staffing Co-ordinator at Victoria's SecretSenior Sales Associate/Operations & Staffing Co-ordinator at Victoria's Secret
Ayub KhanAyub Khan
SENIOR ASSOCIATE - HR OPERATIONS (APAC STAFFING) at Russell Tobin Associates India Staffing Solutions Private LimitedSENIOR ASSOCIATE - HR OPERATIONS (APAC STAFFING) at Russell Tobin Associates India Staffing Solutions Private Limited