Matthew Ridley

Matthew Ridley is an experienced recruiter currently working at Eastern Staffing & Recruiting since July 2021, where responsibilities include full-cycle recruitment for direct-hire professional positions, conducting interviews, candidate coaching, and utilizing an electronic applicant tracking system. Prior to this role, Matthew served as Program Manager and Human Resources Director at Paper Alternative Solutions, Inc., managing HR functions for over 100 employees and focusing on recruitment for call center and data entry roles. Additionally, as Operations Manager at Christmas Tree Shops, Matthew conducted interviews and employee training, while managing performance evaluations. Early career experience includes roles as a Customer Service Representative at Wegmans Food Markets, contributing to interactions with over 500 employees across multiple locations. Matthew holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication and Media Studies from SUNY Brockport.