Meet the Team
Our Leadership Team
The Ardent Staffing Leadership Team is a force to be reckoned with. The definition of the word Ardent is passionate enthusiasm and you will feel that passion in every interaction with every member of our team. Because we stay in close and constant contact with local employers and candidates we always have an accurate pulse of the market and the economy. This helps us stay proactive to help our customers plan, but also always us to be nimble to respond to unexpected staffing needs.
Our goal is to provide our customers with valuable staffing and recruiting services and our employees with meaningful temporary or permanent employment. Our recruiters pride themselves on their ability to think creatively, listen intently, and offer effective results for even the most complex staffing challenges.
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Claudette Cunitz | President
Claudette Cunitz
President
Vilmarie Nieves | Recruiting Manager
Vilmarie Nieves
Recruiting Manager
Hometown: Oxford, MA
One Piece of Advice for Someone on the Job Hunt: Stay persistent and don’t let rejection define you. Every no is one step closer to the right yes!
Pump Up Song: Way Maker, by Leeland, because it reminds me that no matter the obstacles, my Creator is always making a way.
What’s on My Desk: Plenty of notebooks for my notes and plans, my supplements to keep me at my best, and lip gloss – because a little shine goes a long way.
Favorite Color: Blue – it’s calming, dependable, and the color of endless possibilities.
What Makes Me Tick: I’m driven by the opportunity to help others succeed. Empowering people is my ultimate motivation.
Experience: 13 years in staffing and still learning every day – because in this industry, there’s always room to grow and evolve. I’ve learned that the journey is just as important as the destination.
Education: High school diploma – it’s proof that success isn’t defined by the pieces of paper we hold, but by the hard work we put in and the passion we carry. Keep pushing, elevate every step of the way!
John Charron | Business Development Specialist
John Charron
Business Development Specialist
Hometown: Nashua, NH
One Piece of Advice for Someone on the Job Hunt: Trust your instincts when deciding on the company fit
Pump Up Song: Gimme Shelter, by The Rolling Stones
What’s on My Desk: Sticky notes, cups of water and 2 phones
Favorite Color: Purple
What Makes Me Tick: The chase
Experience: 20-something years in local staffing
Education: HBS in Psychology from Providence College
Chris Foster | Recruiter
Chris Foster
Recruiter
Hometown: Outer Banks of North Carolina
One Piece of Advice for Someone on the Job Hunt: Never give up, when applying be honest and straight forward with the recruiter.
Pump Up Song: Thunderstruck, by AC/DC
What’s on My Desk: Paper, lots of papers!
Favorite Color: Blue
What Makes Me Tick: What makes me tick are my wife and kids. Everything i do, i do for them.
Experience: I have 10 years in the recruiting world mostly in manufacturing, construction and IT.
Education: Bachelors degree in history and political science.
Kerry Wanamaker | Staffing Specialist
Kerry Wanamaker
Staffing Specialist
Hometown: Hudson, MA
One Piece of Advice for Someone on the Job Hunt: Be patient & don’t settle – trust the process, it will all come together in the end!
Pump Up Song: I Ain’t Worried, by OneRepublic
What’s on My Desk: A cold cup of coffee from my morning coffee run, my cell phone, and my favorite hand sanitizer!
Favorite Color: I can’t pick one – Red, Purple, & Navy
Education: Bachelor’s from Worcester State University & Masters degree from American International College in Early Childhood Education
What Makes Me Tick: My family for sure! I’m a proud mom of 4 talented and thoughtful kids, a wife to an outstanding husband, and a Dog Mom to our Bernedoodle pup, Frankie. Being a mother has been the single most, greatest achievement in my life. I’m grateful and blessed to see them grow, develop, and follow their own dreams!
Experience: My background is in the Education field and Kindergarten was my favorite grade level. After many years, I suddenly felt called to do something new. I followed my passion for helping others into the world of Staffing! It’s been a fun learning experience and further proof that we can always learn something new!
Our Passion is People