THE AUGUST GROUP NEWSLETTER

March 31, 2008

Volume 2, Number 13

In this Issue.

Upcoming Events

Digital Rochester Networking Event @ MAX of Eastman Place Tuesday April 1, 5:30pm – 7:30pm.

Flexible Workforce Monthly Meeting - Looking to work , but not full-time Check out this group Tuesday April 8, 11:30am – 1:00pm.

Jumpstart: Creating Powerful Marketing Plans (@ Rochester Works) Wednesday April 9 11:00am – 1:00pm.

Lunch, Learn and Link! - LinkedIn 101 – Getting Started – Making the 1st 100 Connections - registration required Thursday April 10 11:30am - 1:00pm.

Presented by Greg Taylor, Managing Partner of Excelsior Search Partners. Fee $15 - includes training, beverage and sandwich tray.
Reservations requested via email linkedin@excelsiorsp.com or 585-785-8600. Space is limited.

“Mega” social event @ Johnny’s Irish Pub Wednesday April 16 4:30pm – 7:30pm.

Lunch, Learn and Link! - LinkedIn 102 – Advanced Mastery – registration required Thursday April 17 11:30am - 1:00pm.

Presented by Greg Taylor, Managing Partner of Excelsior Search Partners. Fee $15 - includes training, beverage and sandwich tray.
Reservations requested via email linkedin@excelsiorsp.com or 585-785-8600. Space is limited.

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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ROCHESTER-AREA BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

If you would like to stay in the area, and are considering entrepreneurship, then please consider the Rochester-area business opportunities below.
For further details contact Bob Nelson 585-727-9897 bizbroker@att.net

Words to Ponder

• "There comes a time in the affairs of man when he must take the bull by the
  tail and face the situation.”
  - W.C. Fields

• “The worst crime against working people is a company which fails to operate
  at a profit.”
  -Samuel Gompers

• "If you think you can or think you can’t, You’re right!."
  – Henry Ford

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

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Member Announcements

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

• The August Group registers with LinkedIn

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

• Quality Assurance Supervisor – CooperVision

• Site Safety & Health Specialist – CooperVision

• Unix System Administrator I/II/III – Excellus

• Occupational Health Nurse/Case Manager – Wegmans

• Analyst Programmer Senior – U of R

Previously posted jobs

See the August Group Newsletter Archives

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Websites Worth Visiting

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

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Feature Articles

The August Group registers with LinkedIn

LinkedIn Groups add Authentication

LinkedIn has enhanced the value of Groups recently adding an authentication procedure. Previously it was assumed that LinkedIn members would honorably list in their profiles those groups to which they were truly belonged. It’s been observed that this is not the case. LinkedIn refined the Groups function. Now groups can register with LinkedIn and one’s membership in a group must be authenticated. When authenticated your profile will display the group’s logo in your profile.

The Value of LinkedIn Groups

What’s the value of Groups? To connect with other LinkedIn members you must know them well enough to invite them. It is assumed that people you know well, that you’ll know their email address. It’s also assumed that if you are a member of a group that you may share common interests yet not know all members well enough to have their email addresses. The August Group would be a great example. Members from 2002 are not likely to bump into members of 2005 or today, yet all share a common interest in networking.

The Value of Joining The August Group’s LinkedIn Group

When a new member joins The August Group they come seeking connections in general sessions at The Bagel Bin or St. Cecilia’s. The challenge is that they are limited to making connections with only those people they meet in that session. There are now 1000’s who have attended The August Group and who qualify as members. If you take each member and their LinkedIn connections each member would have access to millions of connections and contacts online. The most difficult challenge is finding contacts. LinkedIn enables the finding. The August Group facilitates making the connections real with warm introductions and face to face meetings. All August Group members benefit adding their affiliation to The August Group to their LinkedIn profile. If you’re looking to connect to millions, and that is not an exaggerated claim, then become a LinkedIn member and join The August Group within LinkedIn.

Joining LinkedIn and LinkedIn’s August Group Group (Did I say that correctly?)

Joining LinkedIn is easy. Go to LinkedIn and you can become a member in 2-3 minutes. To learn more about this tool either play with it or visit the Upcoming Events section to learn about upcoming training.

To join the LinkedIn Group for The August Group there are two requirements.

1. You must demonstrate your networking inclination and abilities. The August Group is all about networking and making connections. The mantra is “Give to get.” Members who practice this will have the 50 connections required to become a member of this group. When you have achieved 50 connections you will have demonstrated that you too are a connector.
   
   NOTE – you can be a member of The August Group, with less than 50 LinkedIn connections. You WILL NOT be a member of The August Group’s LinkedIn Group until you reach 50 connections.

2. We will verify your participation in The August Group either past or
   present.
   

No one will be initially rejected for failing either of these requirements. After your request is made you will have 30 days to meet both authentication and 50 connections requirements. If these requirements are not met in that time frame your request will be rejected and you will be instructed as to how you might achieve membership in the future. If connecting to millions or simply hundreds matters to you and will assist you, then join LinkedIn, learn the tool and connect with The August Group within LinkedIn.

For the skeptical go to the Media Coverage page where articles from Fortune, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Time and other leading publications regularly feature this game changing online application that is networking for professionals. You'll find the Fortune Magazine article "Why you'll finally use LinkedIn" most interesting.

Join TAG Group in LinkedIn by clicking on this link.
 

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Job Postings

New job postings this week

Quality Assurance Supervisor – CooperVision

Ensures that products leaving the distribution facility meet customer quality expectations, CooperVision internal quality standards and FDA requirements. Responsible for oversight of the existing quality management system. Works with the department management to review and revise as needed. Works with facility management to ensure that current system tools are understood and being utilized. Generates reports and provides other information as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and direct work activities for team of non-exempt QA staff.

• Monitoring attendance, ensure coverage on any shift and scheduling overtime as needed.

• Manages staff performance, monitoring employee development and working with QA Manager to identify and address training needs.

• Interviewing potential new hires and making hiring recommendations.

• Ensure that all necessary quality assurance reports are completed in a timely manner.

• Investigates product packaging problems and works with appropriate site management to identify and resolve root cause problems.

• Regularly provides status and updates to QA Manager of all activities in department, including Distribution/Packaging feedback.

• Communicates information from other departments to the QA team.

• May assist management with review and approval of corrective and preventative action.

• May visit customers and/or vendors when appropriate to confer on specific quality issues. Will participate and/or review vendor audits as deemed necessary in the quality plan.

• May assist with process audits to verify conformance with standard operating procedures.

• May participate in internal audits and audit reports.

• Data entry and analysis into computer based collection systems (BAAN, Access, Excel.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Working variable hours, weekends, and some holidays.

• Immediately responds to issues of safety, sanitation, equipment malfunctions, and concerns regarding quality issues.

• Readily adapts to changes in workload, staffing and scheduling.

• Complies with all company policies and procedures.

• Conducts self in a professional manner with customers, coworkers and management.

• May be required to travel as necessary.

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral form with all levels of management.

• Detail oriented and organized.

• Computer literate.

• Must have thorough knowledge of GMP regulations and industry standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS degree in relevant discipline preferred, equivalent combination of education and experience required.

• Minimum 2 years quality assurance experience required.

• Supervisory experience required.

• Must be proficient regarding Quality Assurance techniques and methodologies, and possess strong working knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 13485, QSR).

• Strong interpersonal skills required.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

• Must possess a strong teamwork orientation.

Click HERE to view this job description and apply for this position on our website.

Or visit the Coopervison website.

Tell them that you learned about this opportunity through The August Group newsletter.

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Site Safety & Health Specialist – CooperVision

Promotes a safe working environment for all employees through proper training, internal inspections and program management. Ensures that CooperVision adheres to, enforces and abides by all Federal, State and Local programs to the best of the company’s ability. Minimizes personal and business losses by implementing and enforcing all aspects of safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates and administers all safety programs per corporate guidelines.

• Acts as in-house consultant on all matters pertaining to safety and health.

• Maintains all safety related documentation.

• Serve as liaison between site and Global Safety Committee.

• Addresses employee safety concerns.

• Monitors corrective action items from safety inspections, accident investigations, etc. for completion.

• Serves as liaison between company and external regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA) and insurance carriers (property and worker’s compensation)
  • Ensures that appropriate Hazard Assessments are performed and kept on file.

• Tracks and communicates agreed-upon site safety metrics to appropriate parties.

• Conducts routine internal safety audits and inspections and suggests corrective action items for discrepancies.

• Serves as a resource for other departments when ordering, placing and writing operating instructions for equipment.

• Accompanies external auditors, as needed.

• Manages the Hazardous Communication program, including maintenance of MSDS sheets.

• Manages and ensures periodic inspection of Lockout/Tagout program.

• Responsible for safety drills and monitoring.

• Investigates all near misses and injuries and assists in the development of corrective action plans.

• Responsible for the coordination of the Safety Committee and is the Committee’s chairperson.

• Builds employee safety awareness.

• Recommends measures to reduce or eliminate industrial accidents and health hazards.

• Provides monthly reports on Health and Safety status at site level.

• Maintains records including but not limited to: lockout/tagout audits, safety shower and eyewash inspections, fire main and fire extinguisher inspections.

• Monitors and coordinates ordering First Aid supplies.

• Monitors forklift training program.

• Responsible for training new employees on safety issues during orientation.

• Acts as first line response to accidents and chemical spills.

• Assists the Emergency Response Coordinator (Facility Manager) as needed.

• Works closely with Worker’s Compensation Specialist to ensure appropriate training for First Responders, including CPR, AED, BBP.

• Works with appropriate departments to ensure parking lot safety.

• Manages appropriate programs at site (i.e. respirator, hearing conservation, etc.).

• Files Worker’s Compensation Claims for site and works with Worker’s Compensation specialist to manage return to work program.

• In conjunction with Worker’s Compensation Specialist, ensures maintenance of the OSHA 300 log.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must have working knowledge of OSHA requirements and how these apply in a manufacturing facility.

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Coopervision is a medical device manufacturer that is subject to regulatory requirements imposed by various foreign and domestic governments.

• Employees must have the ability to learn and apply basic Good Manufacturing Practice principles.

• These principles include the ability to learn and identify defects and errors that may be encountered, as well as understand defects which may occur from the improper performance of their job functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Must possess the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Click HERE to view this job description and apply for this position on our website.

Or visit the Coopervison website.

Tell them that you learned about this opportunity through The August Group newsletter.
 

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Unix System Administrator I/II/III – Excellus

Responsible for the UNIX-based operations system including knowledge of kernel and network services. Works with journaled file systems, TCP/IP, NFS, SAMBA and DNS.

Other duties include:

Apache web servers, mail, storage attached network (SAN) devices and technologies. Also responsible for installation, maintenance and administration of multiple Unix servers: including Sun Solaris, IBM AIX, and HP UX across multiple locations.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 year's of experience in Unix-based operating system. Networking skills: TCP/IP, NFS, NIS, NIS+, are required. Knowledge of Windows NT in a server environment, and in interaction with UNIX is HIGHLY desirable.

• Understanding of Oracle 8 in a Solaris environment is highly desirable.

• Ability to respond quickly to issues facing high availability, high demand, enterprise wide services is a must.

• Must have good written and verbal skills, and be able to work in a team environment.

• Willingness to work irregular hours and be on pager coverage.

• A four-year degree in Computer Science or Mathematics is preferred.

Certifications:

• Sun Certified Solaris Administrator.

Physical Requirements:

• In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, this job description lists only those responsibilities and qualifications deemed essential to the position.

• Equal Opportunity Employer

Click HERE to view this job description and apply for this position on our website.

Or visit the Excellus website.

Tell them that you learned about this opportunity through The August Group newsletter.

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Occupational Health Nurse/Case Manager – Wegman's

Provide medical case management for selected lost time and medical only Workers’ Compensation and short-term disability cases and ensure appropriate quality medical care, maximum medical improvement and timely return to work for injured employees. Act as a medical resource to division and others throughout the company on disability and other employee well-being related matters

Responsibilities:

• Utilizes Nurse Case Management Model when providing case management services to injured workers.

• Advocates for and assists injured worker with achieving maximum medical improvement and/or full duty return to work as soon as it is medically safe.

• Coordinates, monitors and evaluates vendor usage focusing on quality, customer service and cost containment.

• Coordinates, monitors and evaluates the Transitional Duty program including the SK001 account for the division.

• Assists adjusters with developing medical reserves and with authorization of medical procedures and treatment as requested; Conducts claim file reviews for Accident Services per guidelines and makes recommendations to claims handlers regarding FCE’s and IME’s when appropriate.

• Follows all local, state and federal laws (e.g. FMLA, ADA, Workers’ Compensation).

• Follows Wegman's Policies & Work Rules.

• Complies with national case management standards as well as nursing code of conduct; Partners with division to administer the Continued Employment Policy.

• Administers and maintains records for Family Medical Leave.

• Monitors occupational injury and safety trends and makes appropriate referrals.

• Evaluates survey results related to health and wellness.

• Develops, implements and monitors the effectiveness of wellness programs within the division utilizing company and external resources as requested by division.

• Participates in division safety and well-being team meetings.

• Partners with Risk Management, Operations, Employee Services and Food Safety Coordinators on employee well-being related issues.

• Acts as a medical resource for division employees, Accident Services, Risk Management and other departments on health and wellness issues.

• Teams closely with all employees in the division including Division Manager, HR Manager, Employee Representatives, and Safety Team Leaders.

• Facilitates and participates in medical training sessions.

• Assists other Nurses as needed; Establishes and maintains positive relationships with medical providers and outside organizations, making referrals as needed.

• Monitors billing for medical department expenses (e.g. fitness exams, medical supplies).

• Coordinates Department of Transportation related activities.

• Manages medical care by helping facilitate appropriate, timely medical care while working towards optimal medical outcomes.

• Delivers exceptional customer service by advocating for the employee and the company through effective communication, compliance with the law, early intervention/return to work while promoting wellness resulting in a healthier workforce and decreased workers compensation costs.

• Occasional travel required.

Required Experience/Skills:

• Registered Professional Nurse in NYS.

• Five years clinical nursing experience.

• Three years of case management and a working knowledge of NY workers’ compensation, disability and managed care law.

• Continuous Improvement.

• Organizational Agility.

• Cross Functional Collaboration.

• Decision Making; Dealing with Ambiguity; Analyzing Data; Advising Action Planning.

• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, Lawson, MS Office).

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Certifications:

• CCM (Certified Case Manager) or COHN (Certified Occupational Health Nurse).

For more information visit the Careers Page on the Wegman's website.

Tell them that you learned about this opportunity through The August Group newsletter.

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Analyst Programmer Senior – U of R

Non-entry level network administrator to manage the university library network, a multi-platform environment supporting Netware, Windows, and Linux platforms. Provide technical, hardware, and software support for eDirectory, Netware, Windows 2003 and OES2 Linux platforms. Must have expertise with VMWare ESX technologies as well as D2D environments. Will participate as a member of the Network Team of the Computer Network Services Department. Ability to work in a team environment where emphasis is placed on communications between team members is essential. Excellent troubleshooting skills. Rotating on-call duty is required. Reports to the Head, Computer Network Services [CNS].

Responsibilities:

• eDirectory support (40%)

  • Manages the eDirectory structure and NW 6.5 servers and its clustered environment.

  • Maintains documentation for changes and modifications to the server environment.

  • Analyzes and rectifies all issues pertaining to the servers and clusters.

  • Will take the lead in the migration from NW 6.5 to a full OES2 environment.

  • Supports the Apache/Tomcat web environment on the NW/Linux servers.

• Windows support (20%)

  • Manages the CNS Windows 2000/2003 servers.

  • Works closely with the Applications Group to maintain the integration of the eDirectory and Windows 2003 environment.

  • Must work with technologies such as LDAP, DNS, UNCs and CIFS.

• Network Technologies (20%)

  • Works with SAN technology and has expertise with VMWare ESX virtualization technologies.

  • Works with the Applications Group to administer the disk-to-disk-to-tape environment.

  • Administers the anti-virus solution for the library network.

• User Support Team (10%)

  • Partners with members of the User Support Team to roll out applications to staff machines.

  • Maintains imaging, inventory and patch management servers.

• Other duties as required (10%)

  • Serves on library committees.

  • Confers with library staff on projects to support their IT needs.

Supervision:

• Supervised by Head, Computer Network Services.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in computer science or related field or 3-4 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Extensive experience with eDirectory, clustering, Microsoft Windows 2003.

• VMWare ESX.

• Must have strong technical skills in areas including hardware and software troubleshooting, security, and network technologies.

• Must possess good organizational and communication skills and be able to work independently.

• Experience with OES2, LDAP, Apache and Tomcat and SAN environments preferred.

Salary is commensurate with background and experience. Excellent benefits include choice of retirement programs including TIAA/CREF.

Click HERE to view this job description and apply for this position on our website.

Or visit the U of R website.

To apply, please send letter of application addressing how previous experience and personal qualities suggest a good match for this position, a resume, and three references' names and addresses to:

Kelley Kitrinos, HR Administrator
University of Rochester, Rush Rhees Library
Rochester NY 14627-0055
Fax: (585) 273-5309
Email: RCLHR@library.rochester.edu

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