Stephen Dolinich

Commander
DISC Type : D

Manager, Talent Acquisition at The RISE Group, Inc.

Providence County, Rhode Island, United States

Overview

Stephen is a hands-on talent acquisition manager with over 25 years of experience, specializing in strategy, workforce planning, and process optimization. He has an M. S. from Rhode Island College and has been recognized as a 2025 Leader & Achiever by Providence Business News. People often describe him as resourceful, committed, and supportive.

He is passionate about connecting people with purpose-driven work and reshaping workforce development in Rhode Island. As a Community Partner Board Member at the University of Rhode Island, he helps students gain real-world internship experiences, reflecting his commitment to mentorship and community engagement.

He has a keen focus on diversity and inclusion, having been recognized for his organizations DEI initiatives.

Personality Overview

Risk-Taker

Decisive

Impact-Driven

They are very proud of what they do.  They like to act fast and expect others to do the same. More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product.

Topics They Care About

Workforce Development
He is passionate about creating career pathways and has been recognized for his work with organizations like Skills for Rhode Island's Future.
University Partnerships
Serves as a Community Partner Board Member at the University of Rhode Island, focusing on creating internship and fieldwork opportunities for students.
Clean Energy Recruiting
His current role at The RISE Group involves recruiting for the energy efficiency sector, and he actively promotes clean energy internships.

Media Appearances

Stephen Dolinich – He/Him – The University of Rhode Island Career Services Meet Profile. Featured in University of Rhode Island (uri.edu)

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Work History

3-2015
Manager, Talent Acquisition at The RISE Group, Inc.
11-2022 - 3-2025
Community Partner Board Member at University of Rhode Island
7-2012 - 2-2015
Director, Talent Acquisition at O'Neill Consulting, an Acertitude company
5-2009 - 6-2012
Manager of Talent Acquisition at The Cumberland Gulf Group
2-2005 - 5-2009
Recruiting Manager at Cumberland Farms

Education

M.S. from Rhode Island College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Rhode Island College

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Insights For Selling To Stephen

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates

DONT's

  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Stephen is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Stephen

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Stephen move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Stephen take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Stephen

Personality Compatibility


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