Elke Schouten

CEO

Singapore, Singapore15 yrs 5 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Nearly a decade in tech recruitment.
Specialized in Blockchain & Crypto talent acquisition.
Strong networks in APAC and Europe.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Blockchain and Crypto recruitment expert with extensive experience in tech talent acquisition.

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Skills

Core Skills

Blockchain RecruitmentWeb3 Talent AcquisitionTech RecruitmentClient Relationship ManagementTeam Leadership

Other Skills

DeFiDigital IdentitySolidityNFTsLayer 1 & Layer 2Web3 InfrastructureDAOsCrypto TradingQuantPrivate EquitySupply ChainPermanent PlacementRecruitingTechnical RecruitingC/C++

About

Recruiting top talent for the global Blockchain & Crypto industry. With nearly a decade of experience in tech recruitment, I specialize in placing high-impact talent across engineering, trading, security, DeFi, and Web3 product teams. I have recruited 9 years across Europe and spent the last 5 years in the APAC market, building strong networks with both top-tier talent and leading crypto companies. I focus on: - Senior Engineering (Backend, Rust, Golang, Security, Protocol) - Quant, Trading & Market-Making roles - Crypto Product, Growth & Leadership positions If you're scaling your team or exploring new opportunities, feel free to reach out. 🌐 www.proofofsearch.io 📧 elke@proofofsearch.io 💬 Telegram: Elke PoS

Experience

15 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs

Average Tenure

4 yrs 2 mos

Current Experience

Proof of search

Blockchain Headhunter & Talent Partner | Director Asia @ Proof of Search | Web3 recruitment

Feb 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 2 mos · Singapore / Bali

Proof of Search is a boutique recruitment firm founded in Australia, specializing exclusively in Blockchain & Web3 talent acquisition.
We partner with innovative companies globally, from early-stage Web3 startups to established digital asset firms.
Expertises:
DeFi • Digital Identity • Solidity • NFTs • Layer 1 & Layer 2 • Web3 Infrastructure • DAOs • Crypto Trading • Quant • Private Equity • Supply Chain
Let’s connect:
🌐 www.proofofsearch.io
📧 elke@proofofsearch.io
💬 Telegram: @ElkeProofofsearch

DeFiDigital IdentitySolidityNFTsLayer 1 & Layer 2Web3 Infrastructure+7

Huxley

4 roles

Team lead / Senior Principal Consultant - Permanent Division at Huxley Singapore

Aug 2020 – Jan 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos

Within my position as Senior Principal consultant, I focussed on permanent tech recruitment for companies in the APAC region (excluding Japan). My role involved developing relationships with (new) key accounts, helping them to fill C- / Senior & Midlevel (technical) positions and to step up as a recruitment partner advising on successful recruiting strategies.

Permanent PlacementRecruitingTechnical RecruitingTech RecruitmentClient Relationship Management

Teamlead / Senior Principal Consultant IT Permanent Division at Huxley Amsterdam

Promoted

Jul 2016 – Aug 2020 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Award: Huxley Netherlands Consultant of the of the Year 2018
Award: Huxley Benelux-France Consultant of the Year 2017
Main focus on tech roles within C/C++/embedded software development / Java & Data Science

C/C++Embedded SoftwareJavaData ScienceTech RecruitmentTeam Leadership

Senior IT Recruitment Consultant at Huxley Amsterdam

Jul 2015 – Jun 2016 · 11 mos

IT Recruitment Consultant at Huxley Amsterdam

Oct 2013 – Jun 2015 · 1 yr 8 mos

Global enterprise partners

Senior Principal Consultant - Permanent division - Connecting the best permanent SAP talent globally

Jul 2019 – Jan 2020 · 6 mos · Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Within Global Enterprise Partners, I connected the best SAP / ERP talents with the best permanent opportunities globally.

Sociomantic labs

Account Executive (internship)

Feb 2013 – Jul 2013 · 5 mos · Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Sociomantic Labs was a leading provider of real-time bidding solutions for eCommerce advertisers across the globe. Their RTB eCommerce platform was specially tailored to deliver groundbreaking targeting and ad personalization solutions to help advertisers dramatically improve the performance of their online display advertising.
I was responsible for (cold) acquisition of new clients and account management in a target driven environment.

Direct force

Salesperson

Aug 2012 – Jan 2013 · 5 mos · Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

(cold) Street- & door-to-door sales. Performance based bonus structure and target driven.

Puur* events

Marketing & sales (internship)

May 2012 – Aug 2012 · 3 mos · Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Puur* Amsterdam is a specialized agency with Amsterdam as its working area, a city with tons of possibilities. Knowledge and concentration is channeled to serve our customers better. We are the Amsterdam expert in our industry. Puur* Amsterdam now exists over 14 years and the offer is complete and surprising. Every day, new activities are developed. An enthusiastic event team, completed with specialists and creative people, organizes and supervises special programs and events.

Sqpeople

Salesperson

Mar 2010 – Apr 2012 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Maastricht Area, Netherlands

Direct sales for charity foundations. Performance based bonus structure. Individual & team targets.

American conservation experience

Volunteer

Apr 2007 – Jul 2007 · 3 mos · Flagstaff, Arizona Area

Founded in 2004 in Flagstaff, Arizona, American Conservation Experience (ACE) has emerged as a national leader in recruiting, coordinating, and training volunteers to undertake practical environmental restoration projects in America's national parks, forests, wildlife refuges and other public lands. Originally formed under the conservation corps model, which remains the central and largest program in our organization, ACE now provides a range of voluntary service programs for both American and international participants.