Jerris Wade

Inspirer
DISC Type : di

CEO & VP of Talent Acquisition at Talent Vision

Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States

Overview

Jerris Wade is the Founder and CEO of Talent Vision, a firm specializing in connecting mission-driven professionals with schools, nonprofits, and municipalities. With a background in talent acquisition and DEI strategy, he focuses on building impactful teams. He holds a Bachelor of Science from SUNY Brockport.

Jerris is also the Co-Founder and President of the Student Arts Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering underserved youth through arts education. Passionate about community impact, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Willow Domestic Violence Center of Greater Rochester.

He is a proud alum of the School of the Arts in Rochester, NY, and uses that experience to inspire young artists.

Personality Overview

Charming & Persuasive

Confident & Optimistic

Achievment Oriented

They usually prefer to drive the conversation.  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.

Topics They Care About

DEI Initiatives
A core part of his professional service at Talent Vision and a frequent topic of discussion, advocating for equitable workforce representation.
Youth Empowerment
He co-founded and leads the Student Arts Foundation to provide resources, mentorship, and creative opportunities to underrepresented youth in the arts.
Nonprofit Leadership
His work focuses on recruiting for nonprofits and he holds a certification in Nonprofit Business Management from St. John Fisher University.

Media Appearances

Jerris has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2021
CEO & VP of Talent Acquisition at Talent Vision
12-2019 - 4-2021
Manager, Talent Management at The Bonadio Group
5-2017 - 12-2019
Associate Director of Recruitment at Uncommon Schools
3-2015 - 4-2017
Recruitment Specialist at Farmers Insurance

Education

2002 - 2006
Bachelor's of Science from SUNY Brockport
2012 - 2013
Completed Certification from St. John Fisher University

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Insights For Selling To Jerris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Clearly address the competitive aspects
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game
  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product

DONT's

  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jerris 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 Jerris

  • 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 Jerris move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Jerris take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Jerris

Personality Compatibility


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