Michael Riddle

Past

Creative Recruiter at Aquent
Creative Recruiter at Talent Zoo
Business Account Manager at Tempus IT Staffing

Graphic Designer, Art Direction, and Sales at Durden Outdoor Displays

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Education

The Creative Circus
Savannah College of Art and Design

Recommended

6 people have recommended Michael

Connections

366 connections

Industry

Marketing and Advertising

Websites

My Website

Michael Riddle’s Summary

I am currently focusing all of my conceptual ability on interactive mediums and how they relate to one another - mobile technology, digital outdoor, and the internet. I am also utilizing my professional experiences to help others build profitable websites, outdoor campaigns, and online recruiting networks.

Michael Riddle’s Specialties:

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Michael Riddle’s Experience

Creative Recruiter

Aquent

(Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

February 2008 — July 2008 (6 months)

For twenty years Aquent has helped marketing organizations find the people they need, on a freelance and direct hire basis, and has helped marketing professionals find the rewarding assignments they want. Last year Aquent placed 11,000 talent at 3,000 companies, including half the Global 200. Headquartered in Boston, Aquent has over 70 offices across 18 countries.

Recognized as pioneers in the staffing industry, Aquent was the first national firm to offer temps comprehensive benefits, and the only one to back the quality of its placements with a 110% money-back guarantee. Aquent has been ranked as high as 12th on the Inc. “500 Fastest Growing Companies” list; has been studied as the subject of a widely-taught Harvard Business School case study, “Building Loyalty Among a Contingent Workforce”; and was nominated for a British Academy Award (Interactive Factual category).
Creative Recruiter

Talent Zoo

(Privately Held; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

July 2007 — January 2008 (7 months)

For 10 years, Talent Zoo has been one of the premier recruiters in the advertising, marketing, and public relations industries. The best talent in your industry come to Talent Zoo because they trust our experience, contacts, and confidentiality.
Business Account Manager

Tempus IT Staffing

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

November 2006 — June 2007 (8 months)

Account Manager for Atlanta Based IT staffing firm. Responsibilities included
-Market Tempus IT staffing services to local firms and targeted national markets
-Maintain ongoing relationships with accounts ranging from Enterprise level national accounts to local mid size organizations
-Negotiate contracts for direct hire and contract staffing
-RFP/RFQ Proposal writing
-Writing/Formating Job Requisitions
-Full Life Cycle Recruiting for IT and Management positions
-Maintain and update Applicant Tracking System
Graphic Designer, Art Direction, and Sales

Durden Outdoor Displays

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

2004 — 2006 (2 years)

Responsible for creating new artwork as principal designer for company with 1200+ sign faces including oversized LEDs, bulletin, tri-vision and poster units. Established and maintained good client relationships by creating strong designs that clearly communicated client messages and generated a positive impact and return. Created proposals to increase brand awareness by utilizing interactive outdoor advertising. Oversaw expansion of art department by searching for and reviewing potential talent for hire. Attended Southeast Alabama Advertising Federation meetings as company representative.

Michael Riddle’s Education

The Creative Circus

NA , 2008 — 2008
Savannah College of Art and Design

BFA , Illustration , 1997 — 2001

Additional Information

Michael Riddle’s Websites:

My Website

Michael Riddle’s Groups:

Advertising Professional
Art & Design
SCANDINAVIAN DESIGN - MODERNA
TalentBar: HR and Recruiter Network
Savannah College of Art & Design Alumni
The Recruitment Network
Revedia Group - Internet Retailer, Interactive Media, Online Brand Marketing Professionals Only.
Recruitment Process Outsourcing
StaffingForce
CLIO Awards