LinkedIn: Jim Stroud is a Social Media Development Manager

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Social Media Development Manager at Startup Division for a Silicon Valley Company
PODCAST - The Recruiters Lounge at Jim Stroud, Inc. (Sole Proprietorship)
BLOG - JimStroud.com 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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Jim Stroud is a Social Media Development Manager’s Summary

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Jim Stroud is a “Searchologist” with an expertise in the full life-cycle placement of Executive and Technical personnel, Recruitment Research and Competitive Intelligence. He has consulted for such companies as Google, Siemens, MCI and a host of start-up companies. He presently serves Microsoft as a Technical Sourcing Consultant and is a regular contributor to Microsoft’s Technical Careers Blog.

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++. (jstroud@microsoft.com)

After Hours

Jim Stroud was nominated (and a top 10 finalist) for a “Best Blog Award” for his blog – Jim Stroud 2.0, by Recruiting.com in 2006 and cited in Bullhorn’s Research Report: Tools of The Trade 2007 as being among the best blogs on the recruiting industry (50,000 staffing and recruiting professionals were surveyed). His podcast series – “The Recruiters Lounge” recently aired its 50th episode. His comicstrip series – “The Recruiting Life” has also celebrated its 100th edition and was nominated for “Best Ongoing Comic Series” and “Best Newcomer of 2006” by Gnomz, a community of Comic creators. Jim Stroud also trains recruiters on how to source the internet for passive candidates and has trained recruiting organizations worldwide. His experience in using the internet to find hidden talent spans a decade. Jim Stroud can reached via his website: www.jimstroud.com

Jim Stroud is a Social Media Development Manager’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, Extremely Creative

Jim Stroud is a Social Media Development Manager’s Experience

Social Media Development Manager

Startup Division for a Silicon Valley Company

(Privately Held; Internet industry)

March 2008 — Present (3 months)

Details to be announced
PODCAST - The Recruiters Lounge

Jim Stroud, Inc. (Sole Proprietorship)

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

February 2006 — Present (2 years 4 months)

The Recruiters Lounge is a podcast of news, interviews and commentary on the recruiting industry. Check it out online at: http://jimstroud.com/podcast
BLOG - JimStroud.com

Jim Stroud, Inc. (Sole Proprietorship)

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

May 2004 — Present (4 years 1 month)

Jim Stroud rants about the recruiting industry, web 2.0 and whatever else comes to mind. Check it out at www.JimStroud.com
TRAINER - Internet Research Techniques

Jim Stroud, Inc. (Sole Proprietorship)

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

November 2001 — Present (6 years 7 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.