Charles Herman

Charles Herman

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shaping lives l growing careers l building businesses l providing game-changing talent l responsible AI advocate | future of work
Chicago, Illinois, United States

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  • AI
    Advisory Board Member + Chicago AI Council + AI Workforce Development Council
    AI
    May 2025 - Current (1 year 4 months)
    Serving as a member of the AI 2030 Impact Board, steering global strategy, governance, and responsible innovation. Directly contributing to the critical mission of mainstreaming responsible Artificial Intelligence worldwide by 2030 through strategic guidance, program leadership, and shaping thought leadership. Member of the Chicago AI Council, a strategic leadership group within the AI 2030 Advisory Board, dedicated to advancing Chicago’s role as a global hub for AI innovation, collaboration, and impact.
  • Per Scholas
    Advisory Board Chair, Chicago
    Per Scholas
    May 2025 - Current (1 year 4 months)
  • The Judge Group
    Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Enterprise Accounts
    The Judge Group
    Oct 2024 - Current (1 year 11 months)
    ✨ People Powered Business Solutions ✨ Judge Group isn't just a staffing agency or a consultancy; we're your trusted partner for navigating the evolving business landscape, powered by the perfect blend of human expertise & cutting-edge technology. At the intersection of human potential & transformative technologies, Judge Group ignites success. We believe the key to unlocking organizational goals & capitalizing on future opportunities lies in the perfect synergy between top talent & cutting-edge solutions. Think of us as your bridge to a thriving future. With over 30 global offices pulsating with expertise through the successful annual placement of over 10,000 professionals, we're equipped to connect you with the ideal resources, no matte
  • The Judge Group
    Vice President, Direct Hire Center of Excellence Lead (corporate pilot program)
    The Judge Group
    May 2024 - Oct 2024 (6 months)
    The Judge Group Direct Hire Center of Excellence (DHCoE) empowers our account managers & recruitment teams to deliver exceptional service, leveraging cutting-edge recruitment technology & comprehensive market research to build a robust network of high-caliber candidates across diverse industries for full-time permanent hires 👩🏻‍💼👨🏼‍💼🧕🏽👨🏽‍💼. We don't just source candidates; we act as true headhunters, going beyond resumes & online profiles, utilizing a multi-pronged approach to attract passive talent that includes: targeted social media outreach, industry event participation, & leveraging our extensive network of referrals. But it's not just about finding the best fit; it's about sparking 💥 genuine interest. We take the time to
  • The Judge Group
    Vice President, Enterprise Accounts
    The Judge Group
    Mar 2023 - May 2024 (1 year 3 months)
    Bridged the gap between vision and reality with Judge Group's comprehensive global managed services offerings.
  • Burr Ridge Bolts
    Founder, President & General Manager
    Burr Ridge Bolts
    Jan 2023 - Current (3 years 8 months)
    Founded and currently operate the Burr Ridge Bolts, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on youth athletics. Managing the travel baseball program for our dedicated young athletes. ⚾️ Developed a comprehensive program designed to enhance player skill development through focused training and structured, competitive game play. 💰 Responsible for managing an annual budget of over $60,000, with over half procured through successful fundraising initiatives. 🎯 Oversee all aspects of the program, including player recruitment, coaching/staff management, and program curriculum design. 🤝 Committed to fostering an environment that promotes skill mastery, teamwork, and a passion for the game.
  • The Judge Group
    Managing Director & Recruitment Process Outsourcing Project Lead
    The Judge Group
    Nov 2022 - Mar 2023 (5 months)
    Successfully delivered a strategic RPO engagement in partnership with Options Clearing Corporation (OCC); providing top-tier technology talent for a critical business transformation project. Our team's expertise in niche technology roles, such as UI/UX design, application development, and systems architecture, was instrumental in identifying, attracting, and delivering highly skilled in-demand professionals. Through a data-driven approach and close collaboration with OCC, we successfully filled over 30 direct-hire positions, ensuring OCC had the necessary resources to execute their ambitious modernization plan. This engagement showcased our ability to deliver exceptional results in a fast-paced and demanding environment. (Our teams also d
  • Per Scholas
    Advisory Board Member
    Per Scholas
    Dec 2021 - May 2025 (3 years 6 months)
    Bringing over 15 years of technology search and recruitment expertise to my role as a Per Scholas (Chicago) Advisory Board Member, I am dedicated to creating significant positive change. By strategically shaping curriculum to match critical industry needs and overcome the skills gap, and by cultivating vital employer partnerships through my extensive network, I help generate meaningful tech career opportunities for graduates. I also actively champion Per Scholas' mission, boosting community awareness and providing dedicated mentorship to empower individuals in launching and advancing their careers in technology.
  • The Judge Group
    Managing Director, Executive Search & IT Direct Hire Enterprise Delivery
    The Judge Group
    Mar 2019 - Mar 2023 (4 years 1 month)
    As part of the Sr. Leadership team, engineered & executed the go-to-market strategy of Judge Group's IT Direct Hire & Executive Search practice (internal start up with full P&L responsibility). 🏋️‍♀️ As a start-up business unit; constructed, mentored & managed a national team of top-class IT recruitment professionals (managed globally dispersed Directors & recruiting resources); creating a professional environment that encourages teamwork, mutual respect, intensity, accomplishment, & personal growth. 🔑 Developed & implemented local/national strategy & training initiatives; leveraging subject matter expertise in recruitment workflow, candidate sourcing/selection, business development, & client relationship management best practices. �
  • The Judge Group
    Director, IT Direct Hire & Executive Search
    The Judge Group
    May 2017 - Mar 2019 (1 year 11 months)
  • Lucas Group A Korn Ferry Company
    Managing Partner, Information Technology Search Practice
    Lucas Group A Korn Ferry Company
    Jun 2010 - May 2017 (7 years)
    As part of Lucas Group's Sr. Leadership team, & with full P&L responsibility, successfully built and managed the IT division's highest revenue and profit-generating branch, year over year. FY16 contributed a 28% ROS to the business, at 299% to-profit goal. 💎 Skillfully fused a powerful combination of transformative leadership, creative strength, and business acumen, resulting in becoming recognized as a strategic business partner and an honest, knowledgeable search and career consultant. 🎟️ Tactically constructed, mentored & strengthened a team of top-class recruitment professionals; creating an environment that encouraged teamwork, mutual respect, intensity, accomplishment, and personal growth. 🔅 Led a team of best-in-class full de
  • Gregory Laka Company
    Sr. Client Consultant, Information Technology Search
    Gregory Laka Company
    Jul 2008 - Jun 2010 (2 years)
    Successfully identified, engaged and recruited top tier talent geared toward creating a robust candidate pool of active and passive information technology professionals, which in turn allowed clients to choose from the best talent in the IT industry, meanwhile helping candidates grow further in their careers. 🤺 Managed client relations while maintaining honesty, integrity, and ethics in all aspects. Defined and archived client needs through successful requirement gathering, validation, and ongoing communication to fine-tune the success of the search. 🧠 Identified candidates’ key skills, strengths, personality, career aspirations, and motivating factors to successfully find the ‘right’ role for them, while tightly screening against the
  • V
    Managing Partner, Sales, Marketing and Entertainment
    Visualize Chicago
    Apr 2004 - Jul 2008 (4 years 4 months)
    Successfully managed a start-up organization comprised of ten nightlife entertainment consultants, DJs, emcees, video editors, & audio/video engineers; from idea and conception to being an industry leader in the respective field. 💡 Coordinated strategic planning to increase client base and negotiated service fees to secure contracted agreements with clients. 💸 Through lucrative industry partnerships, engaged and procured "high demand" content to produce remixed, music video edited, and motion picture edited products, which became trademarked and available for sale to approved users in the respective nightlife industry community. 🌎 Architected a program, which produced worldwide sales and recognition of exclusive remixed music video
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  • Eastern Michigan University
    Bachelors Degree
    Eastern Michigan University
    Jan 1997 - Jan 2001 (4 years 1 month)
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    • A
      Cross Seller of the Year
      Andi Jennings Lucas Group CEO
      Highly coveted distinction, awarded to the recruitment professional within Lucas Group that effectively fostered the most substantial amount of business growth and revenue generation through new and existing client relationships amongst partnered practice groups for the 2011 fiscal year.
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      Sales Trip Award Winner
      OCT
      Surpassed yearly Producer revenue (and subsequently collection) goals; earning an all expense paid trip (plus one) to Secrets Maroma Beach, Riviera Cancun, Mexico.
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      Platinum Elite (Manager)
      Andi Jennings Lucas Group CEO
      This annual distinguished merit is awarded to the top 5 Managing Partner's within Lucas Group; based Managing Partner scorecard (financials/talent development/high performance/associate retention/leadership).
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      Managing Partner of the Year
      Andi Jennings Lucas Group CEO
      Highly coveted award, given to the Managing Partner who earned the highest score on the Managing Partner scorecard. Determined by financial performance (revenue/profit/per head production/draw management), talent development (promotions), high performance (award winners), associate retention, and leadership (including staff evaluation). Set a new record for the company, exceeding the previous (100) with 105 points earned.
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      Gold Club
      Andi Jennings Lucas Group CEO
      Recognized (as a Manager) for outstanding achievement determined by surpassing 150% budgeted profit goal.
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      Sales Trip Award Winner
      OCT
      Surpassed yearly Manager & Producer revenue (and subsequently collection) goals; earning an all expense paid trip (plus one) to the Ritz Carlton, Key Biscayne, FL.
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      President's Club
      Andi Jennings Lucas Group CEO
      For the second consecutive year at Lucas Group, recognized for outstanding achievement determined by surpassing aggressive revenue generation goals.
    • A
      President's Club
      Andi Jennings Lucas Group CEO
      Recognized (as a Manager) for outstanding achievement determined by surpassing 100% budgeted profit goal.
    • A
      Sterling Club
      Andi Jennings Lucas Group CEO
      Recognized (as a Manager) for outstanding achievement determined by surpassing 110% budgeted profit goal.
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      Branch of the Year
      Andi Jennings Lucas Group CEO
      Highly coveted award, bestowed upon the top performing branch (team) at Lucas Group; determined by an objective calculation of financial performance (attributed revenue & profit) and producer promotions (to Partner level).
    • O
      Sales Trip Award Winner
      OCT
      Surpassed 100% Operating Profit goal (and) earned Platinum Elite status; earning an all expense paid trip (plus one) to Secrets Puerto Los Cabos, San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico.
    • A
      Diamond Club
      Andi Jennings Lucas Group CEO
      Recognized (as a Manager) for outstanding achievement determined by surpassing 200% budgeted profit goal.
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      President's Club
      Andi Jennings Lucas Group CEO
      Within first year at Lucas Group, recognized for outstanding achievement determined by surpassing aggressive revenue generation goals.
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      Chariman's Club
      Marty Judge Judge Group Founder Chairman
      Distinction earned for ultra high revenue generation performance during fiscal year 2019.
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      Top Biller in the National IT Division
      OCT
      Top biller in the National Information Technology Division of Lucas Group (#1 in personal associated revenue generated - fiscal year 2012).
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      Platinum Elite
      Andi Jennings Lucas Group CEO
      This annual distinguished merit is awarded to the top 10% of all recruitment professionals within Lucas Group; based upon revenue generation (direct hire billings/contract gross margin dollars).
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