Nick Karelse

Nick Karelse has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Nick currently holds the position of Manager, Executive Recruiting - Client Services at Primary Recruiting Services, where they have been since September 2022. Prior to this role, they worked as a Senior Executive Recruiter at the same company, specializing in recruiting professionals in Accounting & Finance, Energy, and Civil Engineering.

Before joining Primary Recruiting Services, Nick worked at General RV Center as a Corporate Recruiter and Associate Recruiter. In these roles, they were responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and hiring top talent for multiple stores nationwide and the corporate office. Nick also used recruiting tools to find both active and passive candidates and influenced hiring decisions through coordination with hiring managers and teams.

Additionally, Nick has experience in the camp industry, having worked at SpringHill Camps in various roles. Nick served as the New Frontiers Camp Center Director, leading a team of 20 Resident Staff and Area Directors. Nick also traveled, recruited, interviewed, and hired staff for the organization. In another role as the Lead Recruiter, they recruited 120 seasonal staff per year and facilitated recruiting booths and events at college campuses. Nick also worked as the Assistant Director of Activities, supervising activities and activity staff, and as Weekend Staff, facilitating activities for guests and participating in programming and camp tasks.

Overall, Nick Karelse has a strong background in executive recruiting, talent acquisition, and staff management, with experience in multiple industries including recruiting, RV, and camp organizations.

From 2009 to 2013, Nick Karelse attended Grand Valley State University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. Nick'smajor was in Integrated Science.