Connect with Michele Nicklis at Chamber.com, an invitation-only community connecting leaders worldwide.
General
About
Seasoned business owner with broad experience in leading the company and its employees to extraordinary heights. Results oriented professional with direct and successful experience in technical marketing, sales, and new business development. Outstanding communication, presentation, and client service skills.
Haves
Expertise in establishing lines of communication; needs assessment; addressing concerns; and overcoming objections.
Professional Experience
Feb 2005 - Present
2011 - 2012 President
Rotary Club of Morrisville
Civic & Social Organization
Rotary Club of Morrisville
Civic & Social Organization
Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, foster high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. The Morrisille club meets weekly to interact with community and business leaders to plan & organize service projects with local, regional, and international organizations. Our motto, "Service Above Self".
Jan 2011 - Present
Founder
Novus Resources, Inc.
Staffing and Recruiting
Novus Resources, Inc.
Staffing and Recruiting
1. Novus – Latin, meaning: novel, unusual, extraordinary, refreshed, new, revived. After owning and operating Tri-QSI, an award winning, successful staffing firm in the Triangle for over 14 years I am now launching Novus Resources, Inc. As Founder, I present 25+ years of experience in the Staffing Industry. With my experience and unique approach to business, I am building a very successful business using an out-of-the-box, non-traditional business model to attack your company’s staffing needs. Novus is a full-service recruiting partner with a refreshed, extra-ordinary, personal approach to your staffing requirements. Call us today for your contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent employment needs!
Aug 2011 - Present
Board of Directors
Morrisville Community Fund
Staffing and Recruiting
Morrisville Community Fund
Staffing and Recruiting
Awarding charitable grants annually to important causes in our community.
Apr 2012 - Present
Committee Member
Preservation Morrisville
Civic & Social Organization
Preservation Morrisville
Civic & Social Organization
1985 - Apr 1994
(9 years, 4 Months)
(9 years, 4 Months)
Human Resources Consultant/Generalist
Computer Sciences Corporation (Telic Division)
Information Technology and Services
Computer Sciences Corporation (Telic Division)
Information Technology and Services
My role as a HR Generalist was to handle all HR issues for the company including, interviewing, hiring, new employee orientation, policy and procedure, employee handbook, downsizing, exit interviewing, training, insurance, all Federal and State compliance, company newsletter, employee communication and relations.
May 1994 - Jul 1997
(3 years, 2 Months)
(3 years, 2 Months)
Branch Manager
Vistech (IMI Systems)
Staffing and Recruiting
Vistech (IMI Systems)
Staffing and Recruiting
IMI Systems acquired Vistech merging locations in Raleigh. I relocated to Charlotte as Branch Manager for IMI assuming all sales/marketing and day-to-day business operations. Established sales/marketing strategy for target markets. Determined issues and opportunities. Established promotional strategies, i.e. trade shows, advertising, etc. Established sales forecast and goals. Developed client base, relationships, and maintained them on an ongoing basis. Relocated for Vistech as Branch Manager for start up office in Raleigh, North Carolina. Responsible for lead generation, sales, customer service and making our new presence in Raleigh known. Hired all internal staff including sales and recruiting team. Mentored and lead team to successful Branch growth exceeding our goals. Directed and managed the day-to-day operations with reporting accountability to corporate. Successfully grew the Raleigh Branch from $0 to $5M in our first year of operation. As an Account Representative in Virginia I generated over $5M in revenue in my first year with Vistech, signing on major accounts like; Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Federal Reserve Board, CDSI, Computer Science Corporation and more.
Jul 1997 - Jul 2010
(13 years)
(13 years)
President & CEO
Tri-QSI
Staffing and Recruiting
Tri-QSI
Staffing and Recruiting
*Developed a start-up Information Technology Company from the ground up and expanded into three markets serving Fortune 1000 companies through-out the US. *Principal business development person primarily responsible for revenue growth for company in North Carolina, Maryland, Texas, Colorado and California.
*Lead employees in Core Values, Mission, Goals, Strategic Plan, and Brand Promise. •Awarded; 2011 Triangle Movers & Shakers, 2010 Top 100 NC Small Businesses, Business Journals Fastest 50, 14th Largest & Fastest growing woman-owned company in the Triangle, Employer of the Year Award, Small Business Award for Innovation, Top 50 Diversity-Owned Businesses in NC, Top 25 Women in Business, 40 Under 40 Award.
*Lead employees in Core Values, Mission, Goals, Strategic Plan, and Brand Promise. •Awarded; 2011 Triangle Movers & Shakers, 2010 Top 100 NC Small Businesses, Business Journals Fastest 50, 14th Largest & Fastest growing woman-owned company in the Triangle, Employer of the Year Award, Small Business Award for Innovation, Top 50 Diversity-Owned Businesses in NC, Top 25 Women in Business, 40 Under 40 Award.
Education
2012
Towson University (High School)
Business/Human Resources
Business/Human Resources
2012
George Mason University (High School)
More about Michele Nicklis
First Name
Michele
Last Name
Nicklis
Interests / Hobbies
entrepreneurship, organizational development, strategic planning, personal growth, volunteering, community service/ involvement, my children, golf, travel, exercise
My Affiliations
NCASA, SHRM, EO, NAWBO, Morrisville Rotary Club, Morrisville Chamber of Commerce, Boys & Girls Home of NC, The Healing Place, YMCA
Awards / Honors
2010 Business Leaders - Movers & Shakers
2010 Morrisville Rotary - "Rotarian of the Year"
2010 TBJ - 14th on "Technical Staffing Companies"
2010 Business Leader's "100 NC Small Businesses"
Birthing of Giants - MIT
Top 25 Women in Business
40 Under 40
Business Journal's Fastest 50
Small Business Award - "Innovation"
Small Business Award - "Employer of the Year"
Top 100 WOB in NC- 2004 - 2009
2010 Morrisville Rotary - "Rotarian of the Year"
2010 TBJ - 14th on "Technical Staffing Companies"
2010 Business Leader's "100 NC Small Businesses"
Birthing of Giants - MIT
Top 25 Women in Business
40 Under 40
Business Journal's Fastest 50
Small Business Award - "Innovation"
Small Business Award - "Employer of the Year"
Top 100 WOB in NC- 2004 - 2009
Specialities
Expertise in establishing lines of communication; needs assessment; addressing concerns; and overcoming objections.
Recently in Raleigh|Durham|CH
Recently in Chamber.com
Yeaf Wang asked a Question...
Is this 6 tips for publishers to follow up with on Book Printing useful?
Is this 6 tips for publishers to follow up with on Book Printing useful?
in Shenzhen
about 1 hour ago
Featured Webinar

Awesomely Simple Webinar by John Spence
Best-selling author John Spence reveals how focusing on 6 core strategies will yield powerful results and dramatically improve the success of your company.
Find Contacts
Michele Nicklis's Business Networks




