A N D Y F O O T E

The Optima Blue Community

I run a LinkedIn-focused members organization: The Optima Blue Community is focused on knowledge, sharing and fun. It's a diverse collective of caring and smart professionals who are laser focused on getting as much out of LinkedIn as they put in, and most importantly - having fun doing it.

LinkedIn can be a frustrating and lonely place - belonging to Optima Blue makes it substantially less so. 

Contact me to learn more.

Andy x

Creator & Community Leader

Andy Foote

You're still scrolling and reading, so that's a good sign.

A detailed overview of my two coaching tiers:

A) LinkedIn Profile & Content Strategy (Analysis & Recommendations) Report.
I’ll start by reviewing your entire LinkedIn profile, analyzing and providing recommendations for each section. I'll then review your content and provide analysis and guidance based on what you're currently doing and how I think you should be leveraging LinkedIn publishing. The end product is a comprehensive and actionable report in pdf format. 

(B) LinkedIn Profile & Content Strategy Report + Zoom Coaching (60 mins) + Lifetime Support. 
All of the above but with a coaching session with me via Zoom to discuss my recommendations and a deep dive into various content strategies in furtherance of your objectives. Session can be recorded, for future reference and screen sharing will ensure comprehension, easy evaluation of tips/techniques and current analysis/fit of available LinkedIn features. Lifetime Support means that I become your expert on retainer to answer any LinkedIn related queries.

I'll provide information on my process and next steps, when you tell me which of these options you're interested in.
 
andyfoote@hey.com

p.s looking to connect with me and lacking a specific/great reason to connect? Use the code word “Haggis” as/in the invitation message, I'll know you read this far :)

Other stuff....

I was one of 3,500 LinkedIn Audio beta testers. 

Follow me, ring that bell on my profile to (hopefully..) get notified when I post. 

Co-author of 2 up-to-date & helpful LinkedIn books, both on Amazon:

'LinkedIn Made Simple' - with Ryan Rhoten (2021)
'60 Days To LinkedIn Mastery' - with Josh Steimle (2021)

Andy x

Advanced LinkedIn Strategies Coach

Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.

I provided coaching and consulting services to Challenger Gray & Christmas clients which maximized their effort, enhanced their abilities and significantly reduced time spent on their job search. I partnered with our clients in transition and helped to develop and optimize their search strategies by providing insightful analysis of their career options/objectives/weaknesses and strengths. I leveraged a blend of proprietary and proven one-on-one coaching techniques to assist our clients in a variety of key job search areas including: interview training, resume development, job sourcing techniques, offer negotiation, online branding, networking and personalized marketing plans. 

My specialty: coaching clients to comprehend and fully leverage the LinkedIn platform to network within and ultimately benefit from the (unnecessarily mysterious) ‘hidden job market’.

Career Coach

AITP - Association of Information Technology Professionals (CompTIA)

Leading Social Media strategy for the AITP (Association of IT Professionals) Chicago Chapter.

Board Member (Chicago Chapter)

British American Business Council

The BABC is the largest transatlantic business network, with 26 chapters -- and 3,000 member companies, including many of the world's largest multinationals -- based in major business centers throughout North America and the United Kingdom.

The Virtual BABC Group (on Linkedin) acts as a social media Hub for the BABC organization.

Membership Director & Board Member (Charlotte NC)

ExecuQuest

ExecuQuest specializes in developing passive candidates on behalf of a US/UK client base, including NYSE, NASDAQ & FTSE 100 companies. ExecuQuest has a reputation for succeeding where other search companies have failed. Complex search engagements, regardless of difficulty, geographical location or time constraints are executed and delivered with consummate ease and professional pride. ExecuQuest is a reputable leader and innovator in the crowded search-research field.

Business Development Manager

ebuga 

Ebuga was an international social network catering to car owners and buyers. Harnessing all of the rich media features of Web 2.0, a smart vertical with the possibility to bring car buyer and suppliers together virtually. Privately funded, combining the experience of classified ads and online know-how.

•	Collaborated on and contributed to the development of a unique and innovative website. 
•	Advised on membership models, quantitative visuals and user content generation.
•	Drafted terms and conditions, responsible for translation of legal text governing usage.
•	Procured dealer database, negotiated usage and tested quality and accuracy of data.
•	Managed UK website, responsible for content and Webmaster duties.
•	Responsible for the majority of English language usage, from blogs to terms & conditions.

Country Manager

HR Solutions Inc.

•	Created action plans to guide senior management in human resource change implementation.
•	Designed practical & effective recommendations to address full range of HR related issues.
•	Organized & facilitated employee focus groups ranging in size from five to fifty employees.
•	Presented final report to management, fielding questions on data and recommended strategy.
•	Spearheaded campaign to improve perception of contract staff, wrote new manual.
•	Requested personally by clients to oversee feedback two years running.
•	Experience of healthcare, manufacturing, financial services and hospitality sectors.

Senior Consultant

Confederation of British Industry

The CBI helps create and sustain the conditions in which businesses in the United Kingdom can compete and prosper for the benefit of all. They are the premier lobbying organisation for UK business on national and international issues. CBI works with the UK government, international legislators and policymakers to help UK businesses compete effectively. CBI members benefit from influence, a wealth of expertise, business services and events.

•	Proactive client retention, engaging key decision-makers and other stakeholders.
•	Business development success; proven record of new media expansion within CBI.
•	C-level credibility and experience; polished networking skills. 1st class presentation skills.
•	Working closely with clients to maximize membership benefits and track deliverables.
•	Consulted at CEO level; analyzed legislative change/impact, communicated CBI lobbying strategy

Assistant Director, London Region

Hughes-Castell

•	Exceeded commission target within 3 months, 4th ranked consultant out of 65 staff.
•	Screened resumes and conducted pre-interviews of candidates, psychometric testing.
•	Provided independent salary and benefits guidance; career advice, strategy & consulting.

Recruitment Consultant

Reassuringly expensive LinkedIn Coach.

I teach organizations and individuals how to use LinkedIn to achieve their objectives. I'm exceptionally talented at this and I charge accordingly.

andyfoote@hey.com

Andy x

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