Christopher Stroud

Cell: 510.290.4840
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I am an outgoing and energetic (ask anybody) young professional, seeking a career that fits my professional skills, personality, and tenacity.

 
Education

California State University East Bay - Hayward, CA

Bachelors of Science: Kinesiology | Completion December 2010

Skills

Office

Sharp phone, e-mail, and communication skills, Average 50 WPM, and web and computer savvy.

Software, Programming, & Technologies

Here is a list of tech skills I have worked with professionally. This is not a exhaustive list and am comfortable learning and adapting to new technology.

  • Programs: Microsoft productivity software (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc), Microsoft Enterprise software (Exchange, CRM Dynamics, and SharePoint), Yahoo! Zimbra, Mobile e-mail Technology (BES, Goodlink, and ActiveSync), and Microsoft Windows (XP, Vista, Windows 7).
  • Programming Languages: XHTML / HTML, CSS
  • Other: SEO & Ad Words campaigns.

Coaching

I hold Athletic Coaching certifications in Nutrition, CrossFit, Weightlifting, and Gymnastics.

Experience

American Blinds & Drapes Internet Marketing | 6/10 to 9/10

  • Developed and Managed Social Media campaigns.
  • Helped with Customer Support and Sales communication.
  • Worked with Web site managment software to help with day to day tasks.

One World SDF Director of Marketing | Union City, CA - 2009-Current

  • Built and managed the corporate website (www.oneworldSDF.com) that currently accounts for 50% of new clients.
  • Developed and over saw all social media campaigns. This included but was not limited to Facebook, Company Blogs, Twitter, Video on Youtube and Vimeo, and more.
  • Planned and promoted events such as races, socials, and tournaments.
  • Created marketing materials such as signage, fliers, logos, website graphics, and print ads.
  • Worked with photographers and producers to create professional marketing material.
  • Developed and managed sales a new process, Search Engine Marketing, flier distribution, and print and radio advertisements.
  • Developed and launched new services such as Fitness Boot Camps (www.oneworldbootcamp.com), that are now viable revenue streams.

The Message Center Technical Support Manager - 2006 - 2009

  • Trained the entire US based Technical Support team and also the support teams of the US and International based partners.
  • Directed and managed a 4 person technical support team.
  • Developed and wrote articles for the Technical Support site that helped cut down on Customer support calls and emails.
  • Assisted small and medium sized organizations to transition to TMC's SaaS platform.
  • I was the first employee of this silicon valley based start up and over the years also assisted in sales, billing, server installation, web development, and channel management.

Vitamin World Assistant Manager - Newark, CA 2004 - 2006

  • Responsible for opening and closing the store.
  • Assumed sore manager duties when the manager was not in the store.
  • I was hired on as a sales associate and over the two years was promoted twice.
Hobbies
Weightlifting, Crossfit, Gadgets & Web, reading books by authors such as Thoreau and Seneca, and hiking with my dog Dexter.
References
Available on request. I can provide character and professional references from current and past co-workers, managers, CEO's and owners, friends, and family. Please let me know who you would like to speak to.
Other information
  • In high school, I won the principles Art award three years in a row, although I don't consider my self artistic.
  • I train for Crossfit and Olympic Weightlifting competitions to stay in shape.