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Recommendations / Career highlights for Daulton West

Recommended as a Twitter / Career expert on three websites:

 

Featured on Career Success Radio from Melbourne, Aus:

• Aug 30, 2010 – special guest, discussing ‘How has the Career Landscape Changed in the Last Two Years?
• Jan 24, 2010 – panelist, discussing ‘Creating a Social Networking Plan for Your Job Search
• Oct 4, 2009  – panelist, discussing ‘Career change is not only possible…It’s exciting
• Recommended as Featured member on Career Success Radio Community page

Online Writer for socialmediatoday.com
Daulton West’s Social Media Today Posts

 

Latest articles:
Companies Use Social Media to Boost e-Commerce Sales
5 Best Practice Tips: Use Social Media to Engage, Not Enrage Followers
How Social Media Helps Technology Firms Attract New Business

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recommended and featured by NewMediaHire.com:
• Rewarded for quality blogs posted with recognition on Featured members page



As Social Media Strategist of Get Hired Virginia Speed Networking Event on 10/27/09, used Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn direct mails, and a blog to promote the successful career networking event.

The use of social media proved effective in getting the word out and helped make the event a success. The event reached full capacity, raised over $1000 for charity, and was covered live by ABC.

 

It was an honor to receive an invitation to include my ASocialMediaChampion4U blog in About.com: Job Searching => Job Search Blog or Career Blog directory.  A special thanks to Alison Doyle for all the fine articles, tools, tips, and advice she provides to job seekers everywhere, … and for allowing me to contribute an entry in her blog directory.


Recommended by the Examiner.com:
Daulton West is a Richmond Social Media Champion (by Sue Ayers)


Online Reporter for Examiner.com
Daulton West’s Richmond Social Media Examiner Page

Sample articles:

Social Media and the Job Hunt (SMCEDU-RVA event)
The Legal of Social  (SMCRVA – Feb 2010 review)
3 sites to help in your job search: the social media ‘power trio’
8 tips for creating a social networking plan for your job search
Using social media to help Haiti earthquake victims – Together we can make a difference!
Are you using a blog to build your brand and build your business?
Are Twitter lists the new #FollowFriday? Are you using Twitter lists to monitor your brand?
New Hootsuite & Tweetdeck features, Facebook – News Feed / Live Feed defined
Best practices tip: post high value messages to build your brand
Nonprofits embracing social media for fundraising Professional networking with Facebook

LinkedIn groups – are you building relationships for job networking?
Do you need a social media champion?
Are you using the power of a Google profile to promote your brand?
Using Twitter for career networking

Webmaster for RichmondSkiClub.org (2007-2010)

LinkedIn recommendations

“Daulton is a true “SOCIAL MEDIA CHAMPION” He lives and breathes Social Media and loves helping people succeed by using it.

He has been a great guest on Career Success Radio several times now and has a depth of knowledge that is very impressive” June 23, 2011

Keith Keller (The Social Media Strategy Coach), Co-host, CareerSuccessRadio.org

“I had the fine privilege to work with Daulton on the Get Hired Virginia Speed Networking Event on 10/27/09. This event brought together professionals in Central Virginia to help each other and to raise money for the Dress for Success charity (all on a very short time frame). The event had full capacity, raised over $1000 for charity, and was covered live by ABC! Daulton was a true social media champion for this event and his efforts made a true difference in our community. He is a class act.” October 29, 2009

Brent Peterson, PMP, MS, MBA (Founder at Interview Angel Inc.)

“Daulton co-chaired a presentation to the Richmond Small Business Group. He is an expert at utilizing Social Media. The topic was using Social Media to increase your business. Daulton is an expert in Social Media, he made a presentation and answered questions from the 20+ member group. I recommend Daulton to anyone looking to utilize social media to grow theirr business, or improve their presence. He is a champion to businesses that are not sure what social media to use, and how to use it for maximum results. Daulton is very knowledgeable in this area, and personable in his approach to educating people. A great combination.”  August 31, 2009

Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative

John Braun, President at Capital Franchise Team, founder – Richmond Small Business Group

“I can confidently recommend Daulton as an expert in the rapidly emerging realm of social media and Web 2.0. Daulton has a high level grasp of the latest trends in how we communicate with customers, peers and even prospective employers. He has shared with me many valuable tips that have helped me to move my company forward through the use of twitter, facebook, and LinkedIn. I will continue to rely on Daulton’s valuable advice as my business grows.”  August 10, 2009

Jeff Jefferson , Transition Consultant , Career Giant, LLC

“I’ve watched Daulton become a social media savant over the last year. Adding new media to his already-considerable web development skills makes him a powerful ally for anyone looking to increase their brand presence online. He understands the nuances of various social media platforms, and is able to offer insights and valuable advice based on experience, not hearsay.”  July 27, 2009

Casey Quinlan , Mighty Mouth & Storyteller in Chief , Mighty Casey Media

“As a proactive member of Career Prospectors, Daulton West worked thoroughly to research new ways to develop networks utilizing social media. He became an expert in the social media arena. He developed a nationwide cadre of specialist who helped address topics including networking, researching, communicating, branding and self-marketing. Daulton is a team player that demonstrates drive and commitment in providing value to others He willingly accepts any challenge to research an issue and develop training programs to enhance the effectiveness of others.”  July 16, 2009

Charlie Wood , President , Attributes For Success

“Daulton West is a constant professional with great follow up. While Daulton’s technical credentials are impressive in itself, its his abilities to work with people that stand out. Daulton would be a great team member or a solid leader in any organization. Highly recommend him as an IT Leader .”  April 20, 2009

Nhat Pham , Senior New Media Strategist , SUCCESSWERKS

“I had the privilege of working with Daulton for a substantial period of time at Capital One. He is hard-working, with an eye for detail, and unparalleled focus on the objective at hand. His people skills enable him to quickly and easily become acclimated in new environments. I would not hesitate to provide an above-average recommendation for this sure-to-be asset to any organization.”  April 16, 2009

Kelly Brooks , Sr. Ops Analyst , CapitalOne Financial

“Daulton did a great job at Capital One. During the time I worked with him 2006-2008, he showed himself to be a true professional. Always delivering results on time and under budget. His quality of work and ethical values were top notch, and he led several process improvement initiatives that are still in use today. Specifically, by streamlining the contingency planning process, and then expanding the new process out to other more remote departments. This facilitated a quicker compliance with federal audit regulations and saved man hours that were previously being under utilized. I found Daulton to be pragmatic and trustworthy.”  October 6, 2008

Dan Cadigan , System analyst , Capital One Financial

“I have worked with Daulton both as a team mate on the same team and as the manager of teams working with Daulton on projects or support items. Daulton is very thorough, conscientious, and diligent in his work. Daulton consistently produces excellent results that are on time and are of high quality. Daulton has the ability to resolve issues in a timely manner though use of his technical knowlege and the ability to engage the right resources when needed. I am glad to offer my recommendation for Daulton.”  October 1, 2008

Trudy Ellis , Manager, Process Manager , Capital One

“I worked with Daulton in the Production Support area of Capital One for several years. I found Daulton to be hard-working, conscientious and diligent in the tasks and areas I observed. I heartily recommend him.”  December 3, 2007

Ken Dougherty , Production Support Manager , Capital One