Meet Alex
I have been happily married since September 2002 to my wonderful wife Tifany. We have 4 children; our beautiful identical twin girls, the younger and angelic baby girl and our kick butt son. I am a technology geek at heart, with a passion for new technology.
Do you have 1 minute? Watch and listen to 4 decadesof my life summarized!
More time? Feel free to view my complete resume
I am the Director of Global Talent Acquisition for Case-Mate, a global mobile fashion accessory company that is the coolest place I have ever worked!! I am responsible for global recruiting, talent management and recruitment branding. Additionally, I have been involved in Talent Acquisition and Human Resources with major technology firms since 1996 including; Panasonic Mobile Communications, Danger (now Microsoft) Datapath (now Rockwell Collins) and stints on the agency side (AIM Executive & Synergis).
This background has transitioned into a hobby/passion for social media! I love the combination of technology, creativity, networking (or as my daughter stated “knowing everybody’s business”). I have presented to groups of 200+ on a variety of talent acquisition and social media topics including interactive workshops on social recruiting. You can view my presentations on SlideShare.
My passion for social media led to the formation of a social media marketing and consulting firm based off of my blog name; Social T-Rex Digital. We consider ourselves social media strategist and enthusiast (not “experts”, whatever that means) assisting companies in creating their social media strategies, specifically in Recruitment Branding.
In 2011, I was estatic to become the VP of Social Media for SHRM-Atlanta in a volunteer capacity. It has been fulfilling and the opportunity to work on social media projects with some of the best of Atlanta!
My first “big break” in the world of blogging was recognition from industry giant Dave Mendoza. He interviewed and featured me on his blog! Complete article click here. I have contributed to many blogs since including:
Serve as a Social Media Manager/Representative for:
- SHRM-Atlanta: Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, Foursquare and Blog
- LinkedIn: Atlanta Mobile Products, Panasonic Alumni (2200+) Panasonic Mobile Alumni,
- Facebook: Atlanta HR Prayer Community, Social T-Rex
- Twitter: @alexputman @SocialTRex
- YouTube: Kids With Talent, Social T-Rex TV
In the news:
- Atlanta Journal Constition
- Business Radio X @SHRM-Atlanta 2012 Conference
- University of Georgia Presentation
Social/charity work including:
- Habitat for Humanity of Atlanta
- Angel Tree Program
- March of Dimes
- Toys for Tots
- Speaking at various events geared towards jobseekers (see Engagements & Events page)
Volunteer Work:
- In 2011 I became part of the SHRM Atlanta Marketing and PR team and named VP of Social Media.
- Coach Upwards Basketball for girls age 6-8 year old
- Committee member for the Atlanta HR Prayer Community and built/manage the Facebook Fan Page!
Lastly, I am working on a book (which turned into two books as of April 2011), a life-long dream! Stay tuned!!
Now that you know me a little better, I hope to get the opportunity to learn more about you!
Related Articles
- The Future of Human Resources and Social Media (mashable.com)
