Christine Whitfield, MS-HRD, SHRM-CP

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Senior Vice President, Director of Human Resources at Canandaigua National Bank

Rochester, New York, United States

Overview

Christine is the Senior Vice President and Director of Human Resources at Canandaigua National Bank, where she aligns HR programs with organizational strategy. A holder of a Master of Science from St. John Fisher University and a SHRM-CP certification, she is described by colleagues as focused, responsible, and warm.

She is passionate about her work community, frequently celebrating team accomplishments and showing gratitude. Her engagement with local HR events suggests an interest in innovative professional practices. Previous roles at a community action non-profit indicate a potential interest in social causes.

Christine plays a key role in her banks "Thrive Leadership Program, " where she personally celebrates the graduates achievements.

Personality Overview

Friendly Challenger

Confident

Risk-Accepting

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Topics They Care About

Leadership Development
She is actively involved in Canandaigua National Bank's "Thrive Leadership Program" and celebrates the accomplishments of its participants.
Employee Recognition
Her social posts often express gratitude and appreciation for her team, highlighting the importance of acknowledging employee contributions and fostering a positive environment.
HR Innovation
She follows and engages with forward-thinking HR concepts, as shown by her interest in events like DisruptHR Rochester.

Media Appearances

Christine Whitfield – Senior Vice President, Director of Human Resources – Bio. Featured in Canandaigua National Bank

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Work History

1-2025
Senior Vice President, Director of Human Resources at Canandaigua National Bank
1-2022 - 1-2025
Vice President, Manager of Talent & Development at Canandaigua National Bank
1-2021 - 1-2022
Chief Administrative Officer at Ibero American Action League
10-2018 - 1-2021
Chief Human Resources Officer at Ibero American Action League
4-2013 - 10-2018
Assessment Coordinator at RochesterWorks

Education

2006 - 2008
Master of Science from St. John Fisher University

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Exp : 17 Location : Rochester, New York, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Senior Vice President, Director of Human Resources at Canandaigua National Bank
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Insights For Selling To Christine

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects

DONT's

  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Christine is

  • Belief in the value of the product, relationship and a sense of accomplishment matter the most.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Christine

  • They are not shy of saying no if they do not develop trust in your product.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Christine move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Christine take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Christine

Personality Compatibility


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