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Chris in a few words
Hey there! I’m the person behind ArcticBeard Consulting, a one-person operation where I get to help tech SMEs find amazing permanent and freelance talent in software engineering, product development, and design—using a custom fractional TA and broker approach that’s tailored just for them. I really enjoy partnering with growing companies to support their tech journeys, ensuring they’ve got the perfect people to help them scale and spark innovation.
On the side, I run ArcticTechCast—a fun project where I give back to the tech community by sharing trends, sparking good conversations, and helping folks connect with others who share their passions.
I’ve spent years freelancing and building networks across Europe and Scandinavia, so I bring that firsthand know-how to the table, connecting talent with opportunities in a way that’s smooth and works out great for everyone involved. I’m all about keeping things friendly, simple, and helpful!
Experience
- CONSULTINGFOUNDERApril 2024 - Today (1 year and 2 months)I'm the founder of ArcticBeard Consulting, an independent solo venture focused on linking SMEs with top-notch permanent and freelance talent in software engineering, product development, and data. As an independent tech recruiter, I partner with growing companies to fuel their tech journeys, delivering the right expertise to support scalable and innovative growth.↳ Crafted a tailored talent acquisition service designed to help SMEs expand sustainably and manageably. Offering end to end recruitment.↳ Deep understanding of tech stacks spanning software development, data systems, and the broader tech landscape.↳ I'm actively engaged in Stockholm's tech community, hosting a techcast, events, and meetups to stay connected and give back.
- Recruitment SolutionsRECRUITMENT MANAGERJanuary 2020 - March 2024 (4 years and 3 months)As an integral part of a high-performing team, serving as the right hand to the Divisional Director, my role encompassed mentoring, and upskilling our team of 10 junior members while simultaneously fostering the growth of my own area. The team's primary objective was to expand the Evolution Brand across the Nordics and Germany, with a collective focus on establishing a tech brokerage. Specifically, I played a key role in driving advancements in the field of mobile development professionals:↳ Developed and implemented a successful sales strategy creating a mobile contract market, producing revenue over £900k. Growing a contract value book to £8.6k in a greenfield space.↳ Curated and hosted impactful online networking events within the division, drawing a crowd of over 1000 attendees. Additionally, produced and broadcasted more than 50 engaging podcast episodes.↳ Designed and implemented a comprehensive technical training program, ranging from company-wide seminars to personalized 1v1 support.↳ Establishing a successful market, creating a space to flourish with over 25 new clients using SPIN. Noteworthy clients, Klarna, Truecaller, SEB, Quartr, TV4, Easypark.
- University Student UnionPROJECT MANAGERSeptember 2015 - September 2018 (3 years)Leading a team of over 30 people, organising, producing and managing events across Lancaster city & campus. Allowing events from conferences, talks to larger scale festivals.↳ Created over 27 mini festivals, Attendance per event, 1000↳ Work closely with local charities, societies, local businesses and university departments↳ Implemented onboarding schedule, training plans .and created a 24/7 serviceKeywords Slack, Project Management, Team Management, Risk Management, Training, Event Management,
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Education
- Bachelor of ScienceLancaster University Management SchoolBSc Hons Business Management