Jim Stroud

Current

Social Media Development Manager for EnglishCafe.com at Global English
PODCAST - The Recruiters Lounge at Jim Stroud, Inc. (Sole Proprietorship)
The Recruiters Lounge at Jim Stroud, Inc. (Sole Proprietorship)

TRAINER - Internet Research Techniques at Jim Stroud, Inc. (Sole Proprietorship)

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Past

Technical Sourcing Consultant at Microsoft
Searchologist - Internet Researcher at Google
Internet Researcher and Competitive Intelligence at Siemens

Account Executive at Lanta Technology Group
Internet Researcher at Creative Recruitment Solutions
Internet Researcher at MCI

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Recommended

33 people have recommended Jim

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Websites

Jim Stroud’s Summary

Jim Stroud is a Social Media Development Manager for EnglishCafe, the premier English learning community for global professionals. (www.EnglishCafe.com) Its parent company - GlobalEnglish Corporation, is the leading provider of on-demand business English communication learning and support for the world's top companies. GlobalEnglish Corporation was recently named by Deloitte as one of the fastest growing companies in Silicon Valley. In his role, Jim Stroud is primarily responsible for creating content, procuring new members, keeping them happy and maintaining a watchful eye on the competition. (Jim Stroud LOVES his job!)

Prior to EnglishCafe, Jim Stroud amassed a decade of experience in the Recruiting field. As a self-described “Searchologist,” Jim has consulted for such companies as Microsoft, Google, MCI, Siemens and a host of startup companies. When not engaged in Recruitment Research and Competitive Intelligence projects for the aforementioned organizations, Jim created and sold two online properties while managing an award-winning blog – The Recruiters Lounge.

When he is not online, Jim suffers severe withdrawal pains that can only be soothed by chocolate chip cookies and family time.

(QUICK NOTE: Jim is always looking for ways to promote EnglishCafe to tutors and English learners. Have any ideas? Reach out to him...)

Jim Stroud’s Specialties:

Job Search Strategy, Recruitment Strategy, Recruitment Marketing, Executive Recruiting, Technical Recruiting, Internet Research, Competitive Intelligence, Sourcing, Recruitment Research, Electronic Recruiting, Name Generation, Blogging, Web 2.0., Podcasting, Cartooning, New Media, Technology, Vlogging, Moofing, Social Media, Social Networks, Creativity, Imagination, English Learning, ESL, TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS

Jim Stroud’s Experience

Social Media Development Manager for EnglishCafe.com

Global English

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; E-Learning industry)

March 2008 — Present (1 year 5 months)

Developing and implementing innovative strategies for web-based user procurement. Working with web developers in the design and usability of the web site. Research, analyze, and monitor financial, technological, and demographic factors in order to capitalize on market opportunities and minimize the effects of competitive activity. Plan and oversee the organization's promotion activities specifically linked to its web presence. Develop and recommend online commerce strategy that will result in the greatest share of the market over the long run. Develop competitive market analysis. Initiate and track the effectiveness of outreach programs. Serve as an expert in any and all online content and a thought leader to stakeholders. Lead team of marketing interns, meet weekly to help measure and adjust strategy. Prepares reports, including charts and graphs, and present recommendations for action plans to management. Create online content to include: blogposts, podcasts, videos and comics.
PODCAST - The Recruiters Lounge
Jim Stroud, Inc. (Sole Proprietorship)

(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

February 2006 — Present (3 years 6 months)

The Recruiters Lounge is a podcast of news, interviews and commentary on the recruiting industry. It is co-hosted by Karen Mattonen.
The Recruiters Lounge
Jim Stroud, Inc. (Sole Proprietorship)

(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

May 2004 — Present (5 years 3 months)

The Recruiters Lounge (formerly known as Jim Stroud 2.0) is a blog that explores the wacky world of employment with articles, podcasts, comics, videos and more. It is written by Jim Stroud (and friends).
TRAINER - Internet Research Techniques
Jim Stroud, Inc. (Sole Proprietorship)

(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Writing and Editing industry)

November 2001 — Present (7 years 9 months)

All of the following products are available from my website - JimStroud.com

INTERNET SOURCING TRAINING VIDEOS

The Recruiters Guide to Google
The Recruiters Guide to Yahoo
How To Automate (some of) the Sourcing Process

INTERNET SOURCING TRAINING GUIDES

Digability: The Recruiter's Guide to The Internet
*A series of training guides instructing recruiters on proven tips, tools and tactics in finding resumes and candidate leads quickly and painlessly.

INNOVATIVE JOB HUNTING BOOK

The Job Search Strategist
*A collection of innovative job search strategies for frustrated jobhunters. Visit www.JimStroud.com/index2.html for details.
Technical Sourcing Consultant

Microsoft

(Public Company; MSFT; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

April 2005 — March 2008 (3 years)

Engaged in Strategic Sourcing projects working remotely from Atlanta. Strong focus on recruiting Software Engineers, Software Developers, Programmers, Lead Engineers, Development Mangers, Software Architects and Software Test Engineers in Canada, Mexico, Australia, Europe, Middle East and Asia that are interested in relocating to Microsoft Headquarters in Redmond, WA or the Microsoft Canada Development Center in Vancouver, Canada. I am especially interested in those with a passion for C++.
Searchologist - Internet Researcher

Google

(Public Company; Goog; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

December 2004 — April 2005 (5 months)

Engaged in confidential Strategic Sourcing projects working remotely from Atlanta. Strong focus on recruiting experienced Software Engineers and developing a Talent Pipeline.
Internet Researcher and Competitive Intelligence

Siemens

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; SI; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

March 2003 — December 2004 (1 year 10 months)

Hired as a consultant within this startup division of consolidated recruitment services. Chief responsibility was sourcing personnel in the areas of Materials, Distribution, Engineering, Factory Automation and Logistics.

In regard to Strategic Staffing:
· Successfully manipulated the internet for candidate sourcing and lead generation of referrals in support of diverse requisitions on a national basis.
· As a resource for future use, created a network of jobseeker groups nationwide.
· Leveraged online resources for competitive intelligence. For example, virtual maps of competitors’ operations were created for the purpose of targeting the best talent for certain geographic areas.
· Initiated and maintained a database of present and former employees of rival companies
· Developed and utilized stratagems on how to generate targeted leads from current employees and gathered metrics to better qualify best practices.
Account Executive

Lanta Technology Group

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

August 1999 — December 2002 (3 years 5 months)

3rd employee hired in this startup organization that focused on staffing post and pre-IPO Internet companies. Generated net revenues for the company surpassing $700,000.00. Said number is representative of fees collected as a result of placing permanent, contract and contract to hire personnel. Responsibilities included serving as Internet Researcher, Lead Recruiter, Business Developer and representing employer at speaking engagements.
Internet Researcher

Creative Recruitment Solutions

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

May 1999 — July 1999 (3 months)

First contract employee for this Internet Start-up Company. Sourced potential hires for various clients in addition to brainstorming innovative recruiting techniques. In addition to locating candidates, served as team lead on developing Websites for clientele.
Internet Researcher

MCI

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

March 1997 — April 1999 (2 years 2 months)

Initially hired as contract employee with MCI but, acquired a permanent position within a year. 2nd employee hired in this start-up division that focused on Internet Research. Chief responsibility was to source technical personnel via the Internet. Initially screened candidates before presentation to recruiters, then converted to employing a source and select model of research. Successfully sourced 43 hires, in support of 30 recruiters. As a result of team efforts, Internet Research accounted for 20% of all hires.

In addition to direct support, proactively facilitated a stream of qualified candidates by implementing initiatives in support of an overall recruiting strategy. Said initiatives included: Diversity Recruitment, Measurement of Recruiting Trends, Virtual Job Fairs, a Corporate Alumni forum and the creation of Jobs2Go, a careersite that promoted MCI as the employer of choice.

Additional Information

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Jim Stroud’s Interests:

Competitive Intelligence, Social Media, Internet Research, Recruiting, Lenny Kravitz, Comics, Photography, Web 2.0 Technology, Movies, Blogging and Podcasting. Any and all things that take a great deal of imagination to produce.