Chris Houy
Founder and Market Integration Leader

Corporate Journey to Allium | 12 Years in Recruiting

My journey into the corporate world began with Enterprise Rent-A-Car, where I honed my understanding of how businesses operate and grasped the essence of top-tier customer service. This experience laid a solid foundation for my career path.



For the past 12 years, I've delved deep into the world of recruiting, honing my expertise in understanding the ever-evolving hiring market. Nearly three years ago, I founded Allium, a firm committed to bringing value to organizations by helping them navigate the complexities of hiring. 


My goal is to empower businesses to focus on their growth initiatives, with the ultimate aim of self-sustainability once my services concluded.


The partnership is essential for success. I grew up playing basketball and learned that teamwork is the only way to win. 


This same principle applies to recruiting. 


At Allium, we work closely with companies to understand their needs and with candidates to identify their strengths and goals. 


We then use our knowledge and experience to match the right people with opportunities.

I have enjoyed working with many great clients and candidates throughout my career. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with them and look forward to creating even more successful partnerships.

Here are some of the ways myself and Allium can help companies and candidates:


For companies:


Help you find the right talent to achieve your business goals. I have a deep network of talented individuals and constantly search for new candidates. I also help you align your recruiting process for faster hiring times and smoother training transitions. 


For candidates:


We help you find the right job that matches your skills, interests, and culture. We also help you with your resume, cover letter, and interview skills. I am here to support you every step of the way.


If you are a company or a candidate looking for help, please don't hesitate to contact us today. We want to discuss your needs and see how we can help you achieve your goals.


Notable Projects:


1. Expanding Law Firm

  • Played a vital role in hiring full-time staff for two office locations and implemented a comprehensive onboarding process, enhancing organizational development through new policies and procedures. The employees we placed are still there three years later! 

2. $1+ Million Law Firm 

  • Hired to implement new processes through Organizational Development methods. Including team/culture deep dives, 1:1s, and brainstorming sessions followed by strategic implementations. 

3. IP (Intellectual Property) SaaS Firm - UK-Based Acquisition

  • Helped grow the US team. We recruited and placed IT and Business Development talent for a recently acquired SaaS firm focused on Intellectual Property. Worked with the Founder (Attorney), encompassing hiring, organizational development, and cultural integration. 

4. $600M Software Firm (Pre-IPO) 

  • Successfully sourced, staffed, and placed a new mobile engineering team (iOS/Android), to support the firm's goal of going public within 3-5 years. 

5. Blockchain Technology Company (NFT Mortgage Company) 

  • Assembled a proficient software development team, aligning with the company's innovative projects in blockchain technology. 

6. Cybersecurity Firm

  • Recruited key positions, including System Administrators, Network Engineers, and Sales professionals, contributing to the firm's strategic expansion.

7. Large Manufacturing Center

  • Utilizing contemporary data and advanced methodologies, we revamp programs to minimize call-outs and expedite hiring processes, thereby enhancing productivity across shifts and departments.

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