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Christopher Michel

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About Me
Chris is the President of Affinity Labs, a company focused on building a global network of world-class, online communities. Founded in 2006, the company is led by an experienced management team, initially backed by the Mayfield Fund and Trinity Ventures. In 2008, Affinity Labs was acquired by Monster Worldwide (Nasdaq:MNST), the nation's leading careers company. Prior to founding Affinity Labs, he founded Military.com, the nation's largest military membership organization. Military.com connects its over 10 million members to the lifelong benefits of military service and provides public and private sector clients efficient access to the military market. Members trust Military.com for career, education and financial services. Founded in 1999, Military.com raised over $30 million from leading investors and strategic partners, including A&E Television Networks. In 2004, Military.com was also acquired by Monster. Chris also served as a Naval Flight Officer in the United States Navy. While on active duty, Chris flew as a P-3 Navigator, Tactical Coordinator and Mission Commander in support of maritime interdiction operations in the Red Sea, NATO enforcement operations in the Adriatic, and counter-narcotics missions in Central America. Following his operational tour, Chris worked in the Pentagon as Aide to the Chief of the Naval Reserve. An advocate for those who serve, Chris is a frequent speaker and has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Business Week, Financial Times, and others. He is also a regular guest on CNN and other national radio and TV programs. In addition, he is the author of The Military Advantage (Simon & Schuster 2006). He serves as an elected Director of the U.S. Naval Institute, a Governor on the USO World Board, and a member of the General Council of the Naval Order of the United States. Chris also serves as a Director of Dale Carnegie Training & Alliance Health and is an advisor to RepairPal, The Military Channel (Discovery Communications), GoodTree, etc. Chris earned his commission from the NROTC program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he graduated with high distinction and was named a Distinguished Naval Graduate. He also holds an MBA from the Harvard Business School and is a Henry Crown Fellow at the Aspen Institute and a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
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    SirFrey

    6 months ago

    3442 comments

    Hi there,
    Go here and take the "HR IQ" Quiz. I think you'll find it fun and challenging !
    http://hrguru.monster.com/news/quizzes/show/127

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    SirFrey

    6 months ago

    3442 comments

    Hi,
    Go here and enter your opinion on this interesting forum!
    http://hrguru.monster.com/topics/2511-did-the-supreme-court-make-the-ri...

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    djp197

    6 months ago

    12936 comments

    “In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing”

    Theodore Roosevelt quote

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    SirFrey

    6 months ago

    3442 comments

    Please visit the following article on the Swine Flu and rate it for me. I want to see if you liked it. Thank you! http://hrguru.monster.com/news/articles/2417-10-tips-on-handling-the-sw...

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    SirFrey

    6 months ago

    3442 comments

    Go the HR Guru “Home” page and take the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009. Let me know what you think of it.

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    SirFrey

    6 months ago

    3442 comments

    Join the group “What Do I Do with My PTO”

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    SirFrey

    6 months ago

    3442 comments

    When you want to relax visit my profile and take a “mini-vacation” in my albums. Rate / Comment on as many as you can telling me what you like / hate, etc. It will keep me motivated to do more!

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    ravindrasingh

    8 months ago

    332 comments




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    gailforceresources

    10 months ago

    260 comments

    Happy New Year!!

    All the best for a year of joy, laughter, good friends, good health. success and prosperity.

    Warm Regards,
    Kathline

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    Juntee_JNTC

    11 months ago

    684 comments

    Wishing you the best of Holidays with family and friends. Happy New Year for 2009.

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    HRAngel

    11 months ago

    3202 comments

    From my family to yours.....may all your holiday wishes come true! Season's Greetings!

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    Juntee_JNTC

    11 months ago

    684 comments

    What is happening in SF, Christopher?

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    HRAngel

    about 1 year ago

    3202 comments

    Hello Christopher! Glad to have you for a networking friend! Looking forward to chatting with you soon!

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    djp197

    about 1 year ago

    12936 comments

    Hello Christopher - Thank you for allowing me to add your name to my list of friends. I am looking forward to networking with you.

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    Juntee_JNTC

    about 1 year ago

    684 comments

    Christopher, It is great to get connected. Let's explore possibilities of networking. Thank you and chat with you soon. Juntee