Hugh Colyer

Current

Web Marketing Executive at ExecutiveSurf
HR Researcher at ExecutiveSurf

Past

CSC Recepionist at University College London
Counter Staff at G&D's Oxford Ltd
Interpreter at International School Sport Federation

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Education

University College London, U. of London
Ústav jazykové a odborné přípravy - Univerzita Karlova v Praze (Poděbrady)
Lycée Salvador Allende, Hérouville-Saint-Clair

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Hugh Colyer’s Summary

In charge of marketing, web and IT tasks for an international recruitment firm, based in London, with further experience in multilingual HR recruitment, in particular UK, France, Spain, Italy, Czech Republic.

Hugh Colyer’s Specialties:

HR web marketing, job searching on the web, new media, social media (Twitter, Facebook, ...), professional networking, SEO, website localisation, communication branding

Hugh Colyer’s Experience

Web Marketing Executive

ExecutiveSurf

(Privately Held; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

October 2007 — Present (2 years 3 months)

ExecutiveSurf, the web-based executive search firm is continuing to break down the barriers between companies and executives, thanks to latest generation proprietary technology. By handing the initiative back to the executive, and delivering high quality and enduring staffing solutions to companies, ExecutiveSurf has become the Global Talent Gateway. With headquarters and EMEA delivery hub in London, APAC delivery hub in Sydney, ExecutiveSurf delivers unparalleled resource solutions.

Main Tasks:
* Marketing, web and IT
* Website translation, modification, usability, promotion and SEO.
* Promoting the company and its roles on work related sites, sector relevant publications, but also on the wider web, including community driven sites such as Facebook, Twitter...

http://www.executivesurf.com/
HR Researcher

ExecutiveSurf

(Privately Held; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

June 2007 — Present (2 years 7 months)

ExecutiveSurf, the web-based executive search firm is continuing to break down the barriers between companies and executives, thanks to latest generation proprietary technology. By handing the initiative back to the executive, and delivering high quality and enduring staffing solutions to companies, ExecutiveSurf has become the Global Talent Gateway. With headquarters and EMEA delivery hub in London, APAC delivery hub in Sydney, ExecutiveSurf delivers unparalleled resource solutions.

Main Tasks:
* Search & selection for an international recruitment firm based in London with offices all over Europe. Searches in English, French, German, Spanish, Czech, Italian, all over Europe.
* Roles from AP Accountant, to General Manager/Country Manager.
Cross sector experience: accounting, banking & financial services, consulting & b2b services, retail & b2c services, media, IT, process industry / energy sector, logistics, manufacturing, civil engineering, rail, defence/aerospace...

http://www.executivesurf.com/
CSC Recepionist

University College London

(Educational Institution; Research industry)

September 2006 — June 2007 (10 months)

Receptionist at the Clubs' & Societies' Centre at UCL Union, responsible for answering queries in person, by e-mail or phone, mail, booking rooms, logging in paperwork, selling tickets to events and membership, and other administrative tasks.

http://www.uclunion.org/
Counter Staff

G&D's Oxford Ltd

(Food & Beverages industry)

June 2002 — September 2003 (1 year 4 months)

Counter staff at one of Oxford most popular cafés.

http://www.gdcafe.com
Interpreter

International School Sport Federation

(Sports industry)

April 2002 — April 2002 (1 month)

Interpreting for the South African Delegation at the XIIth World School Gymnasiade in Caen, France.

http://www.isfsports.com/
http://www.gymnasiade.com/

Hugh Colyer’s Education

University College London, U. of London

Czech , Slavonic Languages, Litterature, History , 2005 — 2007

Activities and Societies:

LGBT, Masaryk Society (East-European Society), Cheese Grater Magazine (Satirical Magazine), Students' Union, Volunteering
Ústav jazykové a odborné přípravy - Univerzita Karlova v Praze (Poděbrady)

Czech Language 2006 — 2006
Lycée Salvador Allende, Hérouville-Saint-Clair

Baccalauréat ES , Section Européenne Allemand, Spécialité Maths , 2002 — 2005

Activities and Societies:

CA, CVL, CAVL, MDL