FRED K.

CROSON
fcdc37de@westpost.net
ACCOUNT MANAGER/RECRUITING CONSULTANT
Seasoned Account Manager, Recruiting Consultant with principle expertise in buil
ding strong partnerships with businesses to support their organizational growth
through the placement of dynamic people. Excellent at developing and promoting
new business opportunities within existing and new client accounts. Proven abil
ity to demonstrate understanding of present market rates for a variety of discip
lines/hierarchies. Results driven, exceptional account management, high energy,
resourceful, motivated individual with a passion for excellence.
Professional Experience
VOLT SERVICES GROUP- REDMOND, WA
Volt is a global provider of talent, technology and consulting services. January
1997 to Present
Business Development Manager/Account Manager/International Staffing Specialist
Key Results:
* Led day-to-day operations of a large in-house recruitment function for assigne
d client(s), including, Real Networks & Microsoft. Responsibilities included; c
oaching, developing a team, establishing long lasting partnerships and maximizin
g business opportunities based on the clients business needs.
* Developed strong and successful partnerships with leadership within assigned c
lients to ensure the highest level of service, thorough understanding of their b
usiness objectives and human capital needs.
* Successfully grew clients business from 23 contingent staff to over 150.
* Worked in partnership with teams across North America to develop and implement
recruiting strategies and pipelines for large scale contingent staffing project
s that delivered according to clients SLA's.
* Met and exceeded client targets for the successful placement of candidates wit
hin areas of web services, Software development, testing, enterprise IT, product
support, localization and globalization, marketing, finance and accounting.
* In partnership secured VMC as the sole outsource provider for Microsoft Xbox.
* Manages a recruiting team for which was solely responsible for international r
ecruiting efforts for Microsoft Windows 2000/98 test teams.
* Demonstrated ability to develop and understand technical job specifications, s
ource, evaluate, qualify candidates to ensure the highest level placement to mee
t clients' needs.
* Responsible for planning and implementation of mobile recruiting teams through
out the United States and England.
* Developed networking initiatives to broaden awareness of Volts product offerin
g to prospective clients.
ALASKA AIRLINES - SEATTLE, WA
Leading regional airline provider. January 1992 - January 1997
Mileage Plan Representative
Key Results:
* Proactively add new targeted business opportunities to increase revenue.
* Achieved quota for number of contacts/activity with prospective clients/partne
rs.
* Promote and market to potential customers the benefits for the Mileage Plan pr
ogram.
* Managed sales opportunities to increase revenue through new and existing clien
ts.
EVERGREEN INTERNAIONAL AVIATION, INC.- MCMINNVILLE, OR
Privately held global aviation services company. February 1991 to January 1992
Corporate Recruiter/Aircraft Part Representative
Key Results:
* Manage end-to-end recruiting processes for positions ranging from exempt to no
n-exempt level for all aviation personnel, including, pilots, technicians, finan
ce and purchasing.
* Responsible for all recruiting reporting to executive leadership.
* Responsible for researching, testing and utilizing creative sourcing avenues a
nd techniques to increase candidate quality and process efficiencies.
* Acted as a liaison between Sales, leasing and outside vendors for the delivery
of emergency aircraft parts.
* Designated account representative to large enterprise level accounts.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO - MOSCOW, ID
Bachelor of Science in Communications, Tourism & Leisure Enterprises
Activities: Held leadership positions on the Student Alumni Board and FarmHouse
Fraternity.
* Received Silver Lance award; Top 10 Seniors, Jim Lyle Service Award, Outstandi
ng Student Award and Outstanding Tour Guide Award.

Skills/Interests
- MS Office Suite
- Business growth for new and emerging technologies.
- BBQ, Grilling
- Swimming
- Active Involvement with Udon Thani Home for Girls Orphanage in Udon, Thailand