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Jamie Bugden

@jamiebugden

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Results-driven Senior Recruitment and Sales professional

Thailand

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a new challenging opportunity with a forward-thinking, innovative company where I can add my 13 years’ worth of experience and value, and continue to learn and develop my skills and experience further.

As a seasoned recruitment and sales professional with nearly 9 years of experience in the Technology sector, I have built a strong track record of success in 360 Recruitment Consulting and Talent Acquisition Management. My expertise spans IT Support and Infrastructure, Cloud and DevOps, Software Engineering, and Architecture, as well as Business Intelligence, Big Data, and AI.

With a proven ability to build successful desks and cultivate strong relationships with C-level executives and key decision-makers, I am confident in my ability to add value to a forward-thinking, innovative company. I am eager to learn and develop my skills and experience further, and I am excited about the opportunity to join a company that shares my passion for innovation and excellence.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated exceptional sales and negotiation skills, successfully negotiating contracts with clients and consistently exceeding sales targets. My excellent verbal and written communication skills have enabled me to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to a diverse audience, and my experience in public speaking and presentations has allowed me to deliver engaging market briefings and candidate workshops.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Principal Consultant

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Argyll Scott

Nov 2023 - Present (1 year 7 months)

As a Principal Consultant at Argyll Scott, I focus on senior-C suite recruitment within Data Analytics, Digital, and Software Engineering. I identify opportunities within accounts, deliver market briefings, and build strong relationships with clients and candidates to enhance recruitment processes.

Talent Acquisition Client Relationship Management Technical Recruitment Networking Account Management Interviewing

Senior Technical Talent Manager

Iglu

Feb 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year 8 months)

At Iglu, I manage talent acquisition for both full-time and freelance roles, focusing on building distributed teams in technology. I collaborate with clients to improve internal processes and enhance productivity through innovative sourcing methods.

Talent Management Team Extension Model Sourcing Collaboration Technology Networking Process Improvement Freelancing

Principal Consultant

TDA Creative Group

Jun 2021 - Nov 2021 (5 months)

I led the development of a new division focused on Fintech and Payments at TDA Creative. My responsibilities included building a client base, executing full-cycle recruitment, and delivering presentations on market trends to attract top talent.

Fintech Payments Recruitment Presentation Digital Transformation Talent Sourcing Networking Cross Selling Team Building

Principal Consultant

Eximius Group

Jun 2018 - May 2021 (2 years 11 months)

As a Principal Consultant at Eximius, I played a key role in establishing a new Technology division, focusing on FinTech Payments. I built relationships with C-level stakeholders and maximized recruitment processes to support company growth.

Fintech Stakeholder Management Recruitment Talent Sourcing Market Knowledge Team Building Networking Process Optimization

Principal Consultant

Capita IT Resourcing

Mar 2018 - Jun 2018 (3 months)

In my role at Capita IT Resourcing, I specialized in Cloud and DevOps recruitment, managing client accounts and delivering tailored recruitment solutions to meet their needs.

Cloud DevOps Recruitment Technical Recruitment Networking Candidate Sourcing Market Analysis Negotiation Team Collaboration

IT Support and Infrastructure Recruitment Consultant

GCS Ltd

Nov 2014 - Dec 2016 (2 years 1 month)

At GCS Ltd, I focused on recruiting for IT Support and Infrastructure roles, developing strong relationships with clients and candidates to ensure successful placements.

Recruitment Candidate Sourcing Infrastructure Networking Market Research Communication Skills Negotiation Relationship Management

Sales Account Manager

Hammer Plc

Oct 2010 - Oct 2013 (3 years)

As a Sales Account Manager at Hammer Plc, I managed client accounts and drove sales growth through effective relationship management and strategic sales initiatives.

Sales Management Account Management Client Relationship Management Strategic Sales Negotiation Market Analysis Relationship Building Communication Skills Team Collaboration Sales Strategy

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Basingstoke College of Technology

National Diploma, Music Technology and Sound Engineering

2006 - 2007

Completed a National Diploma in Music Technology and Sound Engineering, focusing on the technical aspects of music production, sound design, and audio engineering.