Fredonia High School

DP Professionals, Professional Services Recruiting (primarily IT), Student of Servant Leadership and Empathy

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

DP Professionals (DPP)

President

DP Professionals (DPP) specializes in identifying highly skilled IT professionals for contingent and direct placement in private industries such as healthcare, insurance, banking, energy, and manufacturing; in the public sector, and in non-profit organizations.Here's what one of our customers has to say about our service. Dave runs a Columbia-based software development firm:"We have worked with several IT placement firms over time, but DP Professionals did something the others did not.  They took the time to learn our business/industry and our culture.  This saved a tremendous amount of time in the long run and usually results in a perfect fit after only one or two candidates.  They also make themselves available after hours which is great for me given my busy schedule during the day.”View our open positions at <a href="http://www.dppit.com/jobs/?search=">http://www.dppit.com/jobs/?search</a>.

Director of Sales and Recruiting

Software Specialists is a Staffing Company specializing in Professional Services, approx. 70% in the IT Discipline, with placements made throughout the USA.Started with SSI in late 2007 as an Account Manager in the SC region.  Promoted to leadership position  in May of 2009.  Performed a variety of roles leading both Sales and Recruiting Teams, developing standards, workflow and processes across multiple geographies.  Highly skilled in metrics management, trend analysis (both staff and client), and financial discipline.  A hands-on leader with strength in building relationships with both internal staff and external customers.Selected accomplishments:•	2015, as VP of Sales,  increased overall average contractor bill rate by 23.7% , and increased overall average contractor GM by 30.8% (Jan 2015 thru Feb 2016)•	2012-2014, as VP of the SouthEast operation, increased revenue by 23%, GM by 40%, and EBIT by 185% •	2009-2011, as VP of Sales and Recruiting, increased Revenue by 77% in 2 years, exceeding $25M for the first time•	Successfully managed varying sizes of teams ranging from 5 to 20•	Responsible for hiring and/or developing firm’s current top sales and recruiting producers

Software Specialists, Inc.

VP of Sales and Recruiting

VC3, Inc.

VP of Sales

Responsible for all day-to-day operations an $8M IT professional services organization with 2 offices in 2 states

Modis

Managing Director/Business Development

American Telephone Systems

Sales

Chris Dickenson