Chris Havens

Chris Havens, PHR, is a seasoned recruiting professional with extensive experience in healthcare recruitment and talent acquisition. Currently serving as a Health Care Recruiter at Watermark Retirement Communities since June 2021, Chris has held various positions including Executive Search Recruiter at Consulate Health Care and Director of Talent Acquisition at Diversicare Healthcare Services Inc. Notable achievements include implementing a new applicant tracking system at Vanguard Healthcare Services, increasing applicant traffic by over 300%, and managing centralized recruitment efforts across multiple organizations. Chris also has a background in marketing and audio production, having owned The Sound Haven Recording Studio, which earned a Gold Addy Award in 2009. Chris holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Jazz Studies from the University of North Florida.