Director, Product Management UK/IE @ • Member of the UK management team, reporting to the UK MD and EU Product VP • Managing a team of 3 Product Managers, a Solutions Engineer and a Web Editor • Defined the UKIE product strategy and local roadmap prioritisation • Implemented the UK version of the 6Sense semantic search algorithm for our seeker and employer products • Launched and maintained numerous native mobile apps and sites for iOS and Android (totalling 1 million+ downloads) • Media spokesperson for Monster.co.uk; interviewed by BBC Radio, BBC News, CNN, The Guardian Newspaper, the London Metro and a variety of industry magazines. Also a regular presenter at conferences such as Internet World (Keynote Speaker 2009) • Identifying and managing suitable 3rd party partnerships to generate new revenue streams • Executive lead on several cross functional initiatives including SEO, Business Reporting and business KPI improvement • Responsible for all UKIE Product Marketing efforts, from collateral development to user communication From October 2008 to July 2015 (6 years 10 months) London, United KingdomProduct Manager @ • Implemented a new solutions strategy for the UK and Ireland region, including the launch of the new TMS (Talent Management Suite) range of products • Researched and authored product and business case documentation for new product solution enhancements • Responsible for the development and execution of Monster’s new categorisation taxonomy for the UK and IE sites • Managing solutions integrations (FTP / HTTP - XML import and export) • Co-ordinated the communication of new product releases to internal and external audiences • Delivered white label, SaaS solutions, to power the careers sections of over 35 solutions clients ,encompassing blue chip companies including; MTV, Viacom, Paramount Comedy, Visa, PepsiCo, Coca Cola, Shell, Yell, Cadbury Schweppes, and Budweiser • Working with clients, sales managers and development teams to fully scope product requirements, development schedules and launch programmes • Working with UK, EU and US development teams for custom configuration and development work and creatively utilising the product to meet specific client needs • Caretaking elements of the Director of Product, West Europe role from October 2007. These duties included; managing the UKIE Product Team and working with the Scandinavian Product Team on a project to transition and implement product knowledge and best practice From May 2005 to October 2008 (3 years 6 months) London, United KingdomMember Services Manager @ • Reporting into the Member Services Director and managing a team of 8 • Providing the expertise and support to exceed group and individual KPIs • Presenting company products to clients, on and off-site From March 2004 to May 2005 (1 year 3 months) London, United Kingdom

BA (Hons), Fine Art and Art History @ Goldsmiths, University of London From 1991 to 1994 James Brian is skilled in: Product Management, Product Development, Internet, Online Advertising, SEO, Product Launch, Management, Digital, Mobile Applications, SaaS, User Experience, Strategy, Lead Generation, Strategic Partnerships, Online Marketing, B2B, Ad Serving, Digital Marketing, Product Marketing, Mobile Devices, Team Management, E-commerce, Competitive Analysis, Analytics, Integration, Start-ups, Product Requirements, CRM, Digital Strategy, B2C, Cross-functional Team..., Web Analytics, Digital Media