John Walker

Current

Independent HR and Social Media Technology Enthusiast at http://www.john-walker.info

Past

Interactive Solutions Consultant at Bernard Hodes Group
Principal at J Walker + Associates (Self-employed)
Corporate Recruiter at DataQuick Information Systems, Inc.

Corporate Recruiter at Kleinfelder, Inc.
Contract Recruiter at DJ Orthopedics
Corporate Recruiter at Affiliated Computer Services
Corporate Recruiter at PETCO Animal Supplies

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John Walker’s Summary

I am currently available to provide hands-on services to organizations and individuals in the following three areas:

1. Recruitment - I am currently available to provide retained, contingent or direct sourcing recruiting services. I employ a wide range of tactics to find qualified candidates including using the latest tools like Blogs, Social Networking, Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.

2. Online Advertising & Marketing - I am also available to provide online advertising and marketing services. I have a strong background in digital capabilities including social media marketing, SEM, viral campaigns, online publicity, mobile, video, Pay-Per-Click Advertising (PPC) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) and Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

3. Career Coaching - I have over 15 years in recruiting that has given me a special insight into what makes job seekers successful in their quest to finding meaningful in employment. I advice on resume and cover letter writing, interviewing techniques and the mechanics behind using online tools to find a job.

I cover everything from Personal Branding, Social Networking, Social Media and all the latest online tools. If you ever wanted to know how to use Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin to find your next job then we should talk.

My overall objective to combine and apply all of my experience in a comprehensive way that provides a solid foundation to creating solutions for today's most difficult business challenges in Recruitment, Personal Branding, Advertising and Marketing.

I currently volunteer at the California Center for Sustainable Energy where I advise and assist their marketing team in using Social Media and online marketing campaigns that drive traffic and create aware in the community about their programs and events.

John Walker’s Specialties:

Recruiting in Information Technology, Retail & Civil Engineering, Renewable, Sustainable and Alternative Energy, Advertising and Marketing, PPC, SEM, SEO. Personal Branding, Social Media, Social Networking, Career Coaching.

John Walker’s Experience

Independent HR and Social Media Technology Enthusiast

http://www.john-walker.info

(Human Resources industry)

May 2009 — Present (3 months)

I like to solve business problems. I enjoy marrying the correct technology solution to overcome obstacles the businesses large and small experience online.

I specialize in Human Resources technology and Marketing and Advertising in a wide range of industries, to include Information Technology, Healthcare, Retail, Civil Engineering and Renewable and Sustainable Energy.
Interactive Solutions Consultant

Bernard Hodes Group

(Public Company; OMC; Marketing and Advertising industry)

April 2008 — May 2009 (1 year 2 months)

My role as the Interactive Solutions Consultant for the Western Region is very exciting. I assist our account teams and client navigate through the world of social media, networking as it pertains to recruiting.

I travel throughout the region working with clients who are seeking professional expertise in developing recruitment strategies built around social media and networking.

if you ever wondered how to effectively use a blog, Twitter, Ning etc as part of your online toolkit for recruiting, I would be happy to answer any questions and share my knoweldge.

I love what I do and enjoy learning new things.
Principal
J Walker + Associates (Self-employed)

(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Human Resources industry)

January 2008 — April 2008 (4 months)

I provide recruiting, HR SEO and recruitment marketing services to human resources organizations who want to take advantage of Web 2.0 technology.

I will help you take the tools and processes you are currently using and maximize them for the changing recruiting landscape. If your jobs are not showing up on Google, MSN, Yahoo and Ask you are missing out on hundreds of potential passive candidates.
Corporate Recruiter

DataQuick Information Systems, Inc.

(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Human Resources industry)

May 2006 — January 2008 (1 year 9 months)

Responsible for full-cycle recruiting for the company. Primary focus on IT, Finance, Sales and Marketing positions.
Corporate Recruiter

Kleinfelder, Inc.

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Human Resources industry)

2004 — 2006 (2 years)
Contract Recruiter

DJ Orthopedics

(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)

August 2005 — October 2005 (3 months)
Corporate Recruiter

Affiliated Computer Services

(Public Company; Computer Hardware industry)

November 2003 — August 2005 (1 year 10 months)
Corporate Recruiter

PETCO Animal Supplies

(Retail industry)

April 2001 — October 2003 (2 years 7 months)