THE AUGUST GROUP NEWSLETTER

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

Volume 2, Number 8

Rochester’s Premier Professional Networking Organization

Newsletter Archives

 

In this Issue.

Words to Ponder

  • "Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn."- Harriet Beecher Stowe - contributed by TAG member Holly H

  • “The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." --Winston Churchill, British prime minister
     

Got a thought to share?  Send it to newsletter@augustrgroup.org and put
"Words to Ponder" in the Subject Line.

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Upcoming Events 

LinkedIn Training morning session – 50 tips, insights, and uses Morning session on Tuesday February 26th. New time 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. Lunch included with registration fee. Reservations requested via email linkedin@excelsiorsp.com or 585-785-8600. Space is limited.

Building a Collaborative Community Wednesday February 27 7:30am – 9:00am

Digital Rochester – Rising Stars – Seeing things Differently with Kirtas and Vuzix 

Date: Thursday, February 28, 2008
Time: 7:30 am to 9:30 am
Location:
Bausch Auditorium
inside the Rochester Museum & Science Center
657 East Ave
Rochester, NY

Jumpstart - Getting and Running the Informational Meeting Wednesday February 27 11am – 1pm

August Group Job Fair Committee meeting – new volunteers welcomed
Thursday February 28 8:30am – 9:30am

JumpStart – Effective Telephone Techniques Wednesday March 12 11am –1pm

MEGA at Johnny’ Irish Pub Wednesday Wednesday March 19.

Send calendar additions to calendar@augustgroup.org

Are you willing to assist enhance the content of this section of the newsletter?

We're looking for members to populate the calendar with events of interest.
If so, send an email to newsletter@augustgroup.org.  It gets better with your
input and contributions.

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Member Announcements
 


Dan Harel, IDSA


New Market Opportunities via Research & Experience Design Innovation

I am a user experience innovator with background in industrial design
and over 20 years of leadership in new product development. My
primary focus is new market opportunities through user understanding,
strategic initiatives and product innovation process. Most recently
with Fortune 500 global imaging Eastman Kodak Company in Rochester, NY.

My competencies include:

  • Leadership in multi-disciplinary collaborations and integration of
    product design with business needs.

  • Leadership in the development and practice of design innovation
    process.

  • Passion for context sensitive research, emotive design and human-
    centered innovation.

  • Creative attention to details and analytical abilities to see the
    “big picture”.

  • Superb organization and communication skills.

I am flexible and highly motivated and would appreciate any leads to
opportunities relevant to my expertise (typically within R&D or
Marketing organizations).

585 256-1805 (home office)
585 755-5153 (cell)
danharel@frontiernet.net


Daniel J. Zea

Electrical Engineer working in International Sales

My last employer was Advanced Control Systems, a supplier of SCADA
(Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) Systems for Electrical Utilities, that used HP workstations operating in UNIX.

I speak Spanish and Portuguese fluently. I have prepared bids written in
French by Hydro Quebec of Canada.

I am looking for a part time position that does not require traveling. Could
be Application Engineer or Export Manager. I have experience in export
procedures.

585-486-4100
 

 

Have an announcement to share?
 

Here you can share so many things. You're a new member and want share your elevator speech.  You never know who might spot it, perhaps a recruiter or business owner looking for someone just like you.

Perhaps you've landed a new position and wish to share the story and gratitude.

Maybe you are coordinating an event for community or charity and seek support.

This is where we'll post it.  This section reflects our members. Make contributions.

It's all about members for members and more here. Send your email to newsletter@augustgroup.org.

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Feature Articles

No featured article this week.

Have an article to contribute?  We welcome your contributions.  Make a difference. Share a story.  Submit it to newsletter@augustgroup.org.

Got a story idea?  Submit  it to newsletter@augustgroup.org.

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JOB POSTINGS

Hidden jobs are welcomed for sharing at jobs@augustgroup.org.  If the job your neighbor, friend or family shared with you is not right for you, it might be perfect for an August Group colleague.  This is a great place for practicing "give to get." With 1600 members, what can happen here when members own the content?

We welcome volunteers to coordinate the job postings on a weekly basis. Employers and members submit jobs that must be readied for inclusion in the newsletter.  A lack of help means fewer jobs get posted in a timely manner. Why not be the first one to see new postings??!!
 

NEW Postings this week

Previously posted jobs

See the August Group Newsletter Archives

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News from the Power Networking Groups

The Power Networking  Groups have been the most effective of all programs offered by The August Group.  We hope that the member's will report regularly to the newsletter of their successes and stories shared.   Submit notes to newsletter@augustgroup.org and insert "PNG" in the Subject line.
 

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Human Resources Professionals - Things Job Seekers Should Know

We've had many HR professionals visit and contribute to The August Group. Your ongoing contributions are valued and needed by all members.  We know that we'll see great contributions from those who have made their careers about career and organizational development.  If it's not your own writing, perhaps its a link or someone else's, writing that you are sharing and giving credit to the author.  Send your contributions to newsletter@augustgroup.org with HR in the Subject line.
 

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Small Companies That You Might not Know About

While so many members pursue the major employers in our community, there are numerous small and growing companies that go ignored trying to find talent.  Know of a small company then share it here providing nothing more than a link to its homepage. How easy does it get?  Send your contributions to newsletter@augustgroup.org with Small Company in the Subject line.
 

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Websites Worth Visiting

Send your contributions to newsletter@augustgroup.org with Website in the Subject line.
 

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Book Reviews and Good Reads

Have a story, book review or workshop experience to share or something similar to contribute? 
 

Send your contributions to newsletter@augustgroup.org with Good Read in the Subject line.
 

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FEATURE ARTICLE

 

No featured article this week.
 

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JOB POSTINGS

New job postings this week


Lead Mechanical Engineer
 

Job Description:

  • Responsible for the design, layout, testing and evaluation of mechanical and electro-mechanical devices or systems.

  • Prepares design specifications, analysis and recommendations for presentation and approval.

  • Analyzes mechanical requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.

  • Investigates solutions to product or process problems.

  • Consolidates results of mechanical design elements for assigned projects.

  • Conducts investigations involving the origination or modification of material, component or process specifications or requirements.

  • Performs product development activities including Pro-Engineer layout and interpretation/implementation of customer specifications and documentation requirements.

  • Be seen as the technical focal point on product and or system development.

Qualifications:

  • BSME degree with a minimum of 5 years of related experience or MSME with 3 years of related experience.

  • The candidate should have 3+ years of experience in leading design development in electrical packaging.

Experience:

  • Define and run mechanical analysis using FEA , CFD experience a plus.
    Must be able to provide guidance and direction over the mechanical design of products or systems.

  • Demonstrated experience translating a set of requirements into a product or system design is required.

  • Must be able to effectively estimate and track schedule for own work.
    Must have experience delegating assignments to designers, technicians, and other mechanical engineers.

 

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your résumé for this position, you understand and agree that Harris Corporation may share your résumé, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies (including Harris Stratex Networks, Inc.) for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

 

Candidate Must Have :

  •  BSME degree with a minimum of 5 years of related experience.

  •  Or MSME with 3 years of related experience.

  •  3+ years of experience in leading design development in electrical packaging.

Contact Mike Mazzochetti at Excelsior Search Partners to learn more   mike@excelsiorsp.com or 585-247-0655.

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Manager, Global Market Research

 

Job Description:


Candidate will facilitate fact-based decision making by means of marketing research, market data analysis and data reviews at decision making platforms.

KEY ACTIVITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support Strategic Planning process by providing insights on market, products and competitive environment.

  • Position will include; providing insights from custom market research and secondary data sources, use of state of the art market research techniques, support standardization of research methodologies across the Globe, and project management of custom market studies in response to internal client needs of the Pharmaceutical, Vision Care and Surgical Strategy groups.

  • Candidate will have full responsibility of the Global IMS database, including supplier management, data analysis and data reporting (including dashboard reporting to CSB and the CEO).

  • Will be responsible for reviewing results and identify business implications of the results.

  • This position will participate in the Global MR Network.

Qualifications:

  • MBA or MA/MS in science/social sciences, required. International research experience a plus.

  • Minimum 5-7 years experience in Market Research essential, preferably client side and agency side (vendor management).

  • Fast Moving Consumer Goods/ Pharmaceutical/devices experience preferred.

  • Proficient analytical skills and software applications experience aimed at data analysis required.

  • Excellent communication (presentation/written) and project management skills a must.

Contact Greg Taylor at Excelsior Search Partners – gtaylor@excelsiorsp.com 585-785-8600.
 

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Mechanical Designer


Job Description:

  • Lays out complex drawings from generic or ambiguous instructions.
    Produce drawings to satisfy contractual requirements.

  • Process necessary documentation to support the build and evaluation of designs (i.e. P/Os, shop work orders, vendor interface, BOM’s, etc.).
    Build prototype where applicable.

  • Perform worst-case tolerance analysis for complex assemblies.

  • Works with minimal direction from Engineer or Supervisor during project execution.

  • Extensive understanding of fabrication, finishing, and assembly processes.

  • Able to research and interpret unfamiliar standards & specifications.
    Generate department standards and value-add to meet them.

  • Ability to incorporate complex change notices using various CAD packages.

  • Check designs, drawings and databases for accuracy.

  • Train and mentor other employees.

  • Contributes as a member of a project team and executes team direction.

Qualifications:

An associate’s degree and a minimum of eight years of applicable experience or a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of applicable experience.

Experience:

  • Has expertise in the use of PRO-E CAD software tool and has had at least five years experience in a product design group.

  • Must have experience with casting and electronic packaging design.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your résumé for this position, you understand and agree that Harris Corporation may share your résumé, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies (including Harris Stratex Networks, Inc.) for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

Candidate Must Have:

  • An associate’s degree and a minimum of eight years of applicable experience.

  • Or bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of applicable experience.

  • Has expertise in the use of PRO-E CAD software tool.

  • Has had at least five years experience in a product design group.

  • Must have experience with casting and electronic packaging design.

Contact Mike Mazzochetti at Excelsior Search Partners to learn more mike@excelsiorsp.com or 585-247-0655.

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Manager, Market Research – Large corporate Rochester-based firm
 

Job Description:

  • Provide consumer, customer and market insights that facilitate fact-based decision making via marketing research and data analysis.

  • Support the development of successful business and marketing strategies for the U.S. Vision Care and OTC Pharma businesses.

  • Develop actionable recommendations via custom market research and secondary data analysis. Manage all phases of quantitative and qualitative primary research, using best-in-class research techniques.

  • Partner with key stakeholders to integrate research findings into business and marketing plans. Manage research budgets and forecasts. Participate in the Global MR Network.

Qualifications:

MBA or MA/MS and a minimum of 7 years experience in Market Research is required. Consumer products or healthcare experience preferred. Excellent analytical, communication and project management skills are required.

Contact Greg Taylor at Excelsior Search Partners – gtaylor@excelsiorsp.com 585-785-8600.


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Public Relations Account Executive – Dixon Schwabl

 Requirements:

Skills:

Benefits:

To apply, send materials to:

Jane Argenta
VP, Public Relations
Dixon Schwabl Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations
1595 Moseley Rd
Victor, NY 14564
Fax: (585) 249-4755
or email Jane@dixonschwabl.com.

Tell them you learned about the opportunity in The August Group newsletter.

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Public Relations Account Executive – Martino Flynn

Responsible for implementing strategic public relations programs on behalf of agency clients, developing and nurturing relationships with trade, business, and consumer media; writing and editing press releases, by-lined articles, and other editorial pieces; planning special events/trade shows; submitting speaking abstracts and award submissions; and assisting with new business efforts.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree.

  • 3-5 years of prior experience (agency experience preferred).

  • Outstanding media relations and writing skills.

  • Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with both client and agency staff.

  • Multi-account experience.

  • Superior project management and presentation skills.

Qualifications:

  • Motivated self-starter with outstanding initiative.

  • Detail-oriented.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Strong computer skills.

Experience:

  • Account Management

  • Client Relations

  • Community Relations

  • Crisis Communications

  • Special Events

  • Media Relations

  • Video Script Writing and Production

  • Writing

Benefits:

  • Vacation

  • Life Insurance

  • Retirement

  • Medical Insurance

To apply, send materials to:

Greg Monrad
HR Manager
Martino Flynn, LLC
175 Sully’s Trail, Ste 100
Pittsford, NY 14534
Fax: 585-421-0121
or email gmonrad@martinoflynn.com.

Tell them you learned about the opportunity in The August Group newsletter.
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Senior SharePoint Consultant – ePlus

The candidate consultant will be responsible for planning, designing, installing, configuring, testing, and implementing SharePoint 2007.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with Clients to identify and document project requirements.

  • Design infrastructure, custom components, information taxonomy.

  • Code and unit test custom software components.

  • Produce quality engineering estimates based on documented requirements or design documentation.

  • Work with client stakeholders of various levels, roles, duties, and responsibilities.

  • Utilize best practices related to the deployment of SharePoint.

  • Lead teams and interact with Clients.

Skills:

  • Professional experience with the Microsoft .NET Framework.

  • Relational database experience using Microsoft SQL Server.

  • Web application development experience.

  • General comprehension of software development processes and software configuration management.

  • Excellent communication skills.

  • Migration from WSS 2.0 to WSS 3.0 and SPS 2003 to MOSS 2007.

  • Farm infrastructure architecture.

  • Installation and Configuration of WSS/MOSS.

  • CSS, XML, JavaScript.

  • Branding utilizing Mater Pages, Layouts and themes.

  • Designer and Visual Studio Workflows.

  • Deployment of Custom Web Parts and Web Controls.

  • SharePoint Designer 2007.

  • Security and permission configuration.

  • Targeting and auditing in SharePoint 2007.

Reqirements:

  • B.S. in Computer Science/Software Engineering.

  • 3-5 years experience as a Software Consultant and 2+ years experience with SharePoint technologies.

  • MS Certification a plus.

If you have strong analytical, consultative, .Net, and C# skills, we'll provide training to ramp you up. To apply please email resume and salary requirements to resumes@eplus.com or visit our website ePlus.com.

Tell them you learned about the opportunity in The August Group newsletter.

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Senior Programmer Analyst – Catalyst Direct

Responsibilities:

  • Generate program code and develop computer programs at a high level of technical complexity.

  • Program and implement requests based on input and output requirements.

  • Solve complex programming problems in a timely and appropriate manner with minimal management oversight.

  • Design, code, test, implement and document applications and programs.

  • Solve complex programming problems in a timely and appropriate manner with minimal management oversight.

  • Write documentation to describe program development, logic, coding and corrections.

  • Analyze user requests and develop application through implementation.

  • Identify and review operating procedures and clarify program objectives.

  • Deliver effective and efficient solutions and results to Clients.

  • Consult with other Data and Analytical Team Members and Client Services staff.

  • Work with client managers and less experienced staff as part of a cross-functional team to deliver effective and efficient solutions and results to the Client.

  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge.

  • Review manuals, periodicals, and attending educational seminars or classes.

  • Learn ways to develop programs that meet user requirements and may improve current processes.

  • Contribute to overall corporate revenue targets.

  • Take initiative to conceptualize and execute enhancements to database resources.

  • Apply expertise to deliver results as effectively and efficiently as possible.

Requirements:

  • Four-year college degree in field of specialty, or equivalent education and experience.

  • Expertise in at least one of the following: SQL Server, AS400, SAS, Group 1.

  • Extensive knowledge of relational databases (design and access) in the following group: SQL Server, Sybase, Oracle or DB2.

  • Extensive knowledge of relational database architecture.

  • Excellent programming, analytical, and problem solving skills.

  • Attention to detail and quality.

  • Ability to work independently, to see a project from start to finish and be able to manage work assignments.

  • Ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical audience.

Interested candidates should send their resume to resume@catdir.com.

Tell them you learned about the opportunity in The August Group newsletter.

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Technical Recruiter – Paetec

Responsibilities:

  • Manage recruitment cycle including sourcing of candidates, pre-screening, interviewing, and schedule/coordinate all phases of interviews through the offer process.

  • Build applicant sources by researching and contacting community services, colleges, media, and internet sites.

  • Provide organization information, opportunities, and benefits; make presentations; maintain rapport in community offices and marketplace.

  • Determine applicant qualifications by screening applicants; analyze responses; compare qualifications to job requirements.

  • Evaluate applicants and discuss job requirements and applicant qualifications with managers.

  • Arrange management interviews by coordinating with hiring managers.

  • Administer testing to all qualified applicants when appropriate.

  • Update job knowledge and participate in educational opportunities, read professional publications, maintain personal networks, and participate in professional organizations.

  • Assist in reference and background checks.

  • Attend Career Fairs as needed.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent and 4+ years work experience in technical recruiting.

Please apply online at www.paetec.com

Tell them you learned about the opportunity in The August Group newsletter.

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Manager, Human Resources – Paetec

Description:

  • Focal point for all HR generalist matters for a defined group, business unit or EVP.

  • Provide leadership, direction and expertise for the full scope of HR functions including:

    • professional and non-exempt employee relations

    • employee compensation and benefits

    • employee engagement, learning and development

    • organizational design

    • change management

    • recruiting and selection

  • Build relationships with employees at all levels of the organization to gauge climate and promote a positive work environment.

  • Facilitate the gathering of key employee data through the employee engagement survey, exit interviews and other processes.

  • Analyze data and partners with business unit leadership to address issues and continually improve performance against key HR metrics.

  • Provide HR process/project management skills to assist business units in strengthening organizational capability through innovative HR solutions.

  • Lead performance management, talent management, succession planning and other key HR initiatives within the business unit.

  • Partner with staffing, learning and development, compensation, benefits and HRIS departments to ensure business needs are met and corporate initiatives are implemented.

  • Work closely with other HR Managers and Representatives to ensure that HR solutions are applied in a fair and consistent manner across the organization.

Requirements:

  • Bachelors Degree in HR or Business.

  • Masters Degree preferred.

  • 5-7 years Human Resources generalist experience.

  • SPHR preferred.

Please apply online at www.paetec.com

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Human Resources Representative – Paetec

Requirements:

  • Bachelors Degree in HR or Business.

  • 2-3 years HR experience.

Skills:

  • Strong PC skills, including Microsoft suite.

  • Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to interact with all levels of employees.

  • Willing to take initiative and manage highly personal/confidential information.

Please apply online at www.paetec.com.

Tell them you learned about the opportunity in The August Group newsletter.

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Industry Principal – SAP America

Responsibilities:

  • Work with Sales management, customers, Partners, VARs, and prospects proactively to identify new solution and industry specific go-to-market requirements which will translate into revenue opportunities for SAP.

  • Ensure appropriate solution expertise support is provided and leveraged during the sales and solution implementation cycle.

  • Develop successful sales and solution strategies to achieve maximum profitability in the State and Local government and K12 Schools, while maximizing revenue growth of all company products and services.

  • Work with various Partners to develop Marketing and Sales strategies to penetrate mid-market customers.

  • Identify and develop new pipeline programs and execute demand generation.

  • Conduct effective strategic opportunity assessments in order to develop solid business plans with IBU, ISG, Field Marketing and Sales Operations to build pipeline.

  • Reflect a thorough understanding of North American market potential.
    • Serve as SAP spokesperson “go-to” solution expert both internally and externally.

  • Assume a leadership role as solutions expert on the virtual account team.

  • Provide solution credibility to influence the market’s opinion of SAP solutions offerings.

  • Serve as a domain expert on both solution trends and conditions and competitor product positioning and how to differentiate against it.

  • Use domain expertise to identify success stories or to create white papers.

  • Participate in PR, marketing and analysts events.

  • Build and leverage key external industry relationships.

  • Develop re- usable sales enablement tools to scale the field: content, one pagers, package solutions, recorded presentations, training, tools, value propositions, references and customer stories.

  • Proactively educate both the field on new solution developments and external parties such as customer and partners to push adoption of solution.

  • Develop and maintain industry marketing content.

  • Channel back to the IBU roll in of development needs and roll out of new solutions functionality to the field.

  • Accelerate time to market.

Requirements:

  • BS degree.

  • 10 or more years of overall public sector industry experience to include; Alliances or Channel Management, Marketing of software solutions.

  • Experience with enterprise business applications.

  • Ability to navigate highly matrixed environment.

  • Ability to travel 40% - 60%.

Apply at http://www.linkedin.com/e/vjb/480730/.

Tell them you learned about the opportunity in The August Group newsletter.

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Resident Accounts Manager, Finance Department – The Arc of Monroe County

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate, plan, and oversee agency-wide efforts to maximize individual and program entitlements.

  • Work with individuals, their family members, government agencies, and program staff to assess individual needs and develop eligibility plans.

Requirements:

  • Bachelors Degree in Human Service related field.

  • 5 years administrative and/or supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Working knowledge of the MR/DD system and regulations.

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as the ability to simultaneously coordinate many projects are necessary in this position.

  • Valid NYS Drivers License.

  • Ability to transport to multiple sites independently.

Please submit resume to:

Human Resources Department
The Arc of Monroe County
1000 Elmwood Avenue, Suite 500
Rochester, NY 14620

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Worldwide Product Marketing Manager, Software & Solutions – Eastman Kodak

Responsibilities:

  • Provide overall product marketing leadership for a mix of capture products and solutions (bundled software, hardware, service and services) for Document Imaging business, worldwide.

  • Develop and drive marketing content for assigned offerings.

  • Work with product management, business research and regional marketing teams to launch successful products with strong value propositions and product positioning for both end users and channel partners.

  • Marketing Input to New Product Commercialization Process.

  • Marketing Content Development.

  • Product Launch Management.

Requirements:

Minimum of 3 to 5 years of business-to-business product marketing experience with bundled software and hardware solutions, or software solutions within the Enterprise Content Management (ECM) or Document Management industry.

Apply on-line at: www.kodak.com/go/kjobs Requisition Number: 12965BR

Tell them you learned about the opportunity in The August Group newsletter.

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HR Manager

Long established, successful Rochester based company is looking for an HR Manager for their 160 employee company.

Experience with a similar size company required in the following areas:

  • Payroll

  • Benefits

  • Hiring: being able to find talent for the organization

  • Orientation

  • Termination paperwork

  • Unemployment

  • General HR duties and administrative duties.

The successful candidate will be professional, friendly, trustworthy, and service oriented toward the employees. Those interested should send their resume to:

John Bayley
6159 Fawn Meadow Dr.
Farmington, New York 14425

or send email to jbayley@augustgroup.org.

Tell him you learned about the opportunity in The August Group newsletter.

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