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In this Issue.
Upcoming Events
Virtual Job Fair Sponsored by Rochester Works Monday July, 14 10am –
Tuesday July, 15 12am. Participate on line only.
The
Virtual Job Fair will be happening Daily at 3pm until Sun Jul 20 3pm. See
the Rochester Works
website for more details.
Mega-Networking Event @ Johnny's Irish Pub
Wednesday July 16, 4:30pm – 7:30pm.
Jumpstart: Creating Powerful Marketing Plans @ the Bagel Bin
Wednesday
July 23, 11:00am – 1:00pm.
Flexible Workforce Network (non-TAG) @ Lifespan Friday July 25, 10am –
12pm.
Networking at Digital Rochester's 8th Birthday Party Thursday August 7,
5:30pm –7:30pm.
Red Wings Ball Game/Networking Event Saturday August 9, 7:05pm –
10:05pm.
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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Words to Ponder
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"I think everyone
should experience defeat at least once during their career. You learn a
lot from it.”
~ Lou Holtz
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"Job security is
gone. The driving force of a career must come from the individual.”
~ Homa Bahrami
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"You have to
deal with the fact that your life is your life."
~ Alex Hailey
Got a thought to share? Send
it to
newsletter@augustrgroup.org and put
"Words to Ponder" 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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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
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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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 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.
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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.
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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
Grants Manager -
Rochester, NY
Arts and Cultural Council
for Greater Rochester
Reports To: Director of Development and Grant Programs
Classification: Full-time Professional Position (Exempt)
Available: July 1, 2008
Application Deadline: July 31, 2008
Position Posted: June 27, 2008
Job Responsibilities:
- Work with the Director
of Development and Grant Programs in the areas of grant writing and
fundraising; technical assistance for artists, cultural organizations,
and businesses; administration and distribution of Arts & Cultural
Council for Greater Rochester grant funds; and development of
professional development and networking programs.
The major areas of
responsibility for this position are:
Development
- Assist Director of
Development and Grant Programs in the creation of grant and sponsorship
proposals for corporations and foundations.
- Assist Director of
Development and Grant Programs in the execution of the Arts Council’s
Annual Campaign.
Technical Assistance and
Membership
- Manage the Arts &
Cultural Council for Greater Rochester’s Legal Assistance Program.
- Assist in the planning
of professional development and networking programs.
- Assist Director of
Development and Grant Programs to coordinate annual membership drives
for all categories of members, including artists, cultural
organizations, and businesses.
- Assist Director of
Development and Grant Programs to increase community support for the
goals of the Arts and Cultural Council for Greater Rochester.
Grant Programs
- Assist with grant
process by publicizing grant opportunities; organizing grant seminars
for potential applicants; recruiting panelists, and organizing grant
panel meetings; sending out award letters and contracts; publicizing
grants awarded; and tracking all grants to ensure compliance with
requirements.
- Manage audit process.
Assist with reporting findings to funding agencies.
- Encourage and
facilitate interactions of grantees, community, and cultural
organizations in ways that further the goals of the Arts and Cultural
Council.
- Other duties as
assigned.
Experience:
- Excellent written and
oral communication skills.
- Excellent
interpersonal skills.
• 2 – 3 years experience in a professional setting. Experience in a
nonprofit setting is a plus.
- Strong organizational
and planning skills.
- Experience with
Microsoft Office a plus.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or
equivalent required.
To Apply:
Please submit cover letter, resume, and a writing sample to:
Michael S. Futter
Director of Development and Grant Programs
Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester
277 N. Goodman Street
Rochester, NY 14607
The Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
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Accounting & Performance Analyst - West Henrietta, NY
The Accounting & Performance Analyst is responsible for transactional
aspects of the accounting function, establishment and maintenance of a
performance reporting process, and contract compliance reporting. The
position may include a role providing basic financial support to some
clients of High Tech Rochester’s business incubators.
Key Responsibilities:
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Bookkeeping/transaction
processing such as entering accounts payable, creating invoices, writing
checks, and posting payments.
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Assemble accurate and
timely HTR Manufacturing Extension Partnership performance data and
prepare required forms presenting this information, including CIF, PIF,
5.3 – Center Operations, etc.
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Periodic performance
reports to grant sources (NY State, etc.)
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Manage the quarterly
Manufacturing Extension Partnership client survey process.
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Grant and contract
compliance.
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Standardizing invoicing
and project reporting processes.
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Performance reporting
(financial and operational metrics).
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Maintain Project Manager
performance data and prepare reports as requested.
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Support annual budget
process, analysis, and details.
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Support accounting policy
creation, documentation, and implementation.
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Future possibilities.
HTR Relationships:
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Reports To: Director of
Finance & Administration
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Supervises: None
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Coordinates With: Managing
Director, Manufacturing Incubator Directors, Manufacturing Extension
Partnership Project Managers.
Position Profile
Requirements:
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Highest ethical standards.
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Experience in small
organization accounting, including contract administration.
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Excellent communication
skills, both written and oral.
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Self-sufficient in
Microsoft Office and general computer use.
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Strong technical
competency in QuickBooks and Excel.
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5+ years experience with
bookkeeping and financial reporting.
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Demonstrated ability to
operate independently without close supervision.
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Experience with audit
compliance.
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Associates degree.
Preferences:
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Familiarity with federal
government contracting.
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Not-for-profit experience.
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Bachelors degree.
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Microsoft ACCESS
proficiency.
Position Details
Location: Lennox TEC (150 Lucius Gordon Drive, West Henrietta, NY)
Compensation: Salary
Work Schedule: Full-time (40 hours)
Important Note
This job description does not list all job duties. Management might request
that you perform other duties. Management’s evaluation of your performance
is based on the tasks listed in this job description and these other duties.
Management has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job
description is not a contract for employment. The employee or HTR may
terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason.
John Steele
Cell: 585-503-2737
Home: 585-787-9305
Email: john@steelenet.net
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Plant Manager - Rochester, NY
Job Title: Plant Manager
Classification: Exempt
Job Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
DEPARTMENTS INTERFACED WITH:
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Direct the activities of
assigned department supervisors according to sound operating principles
and company policies and procedures.
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Directs supervisors with
respect to production volume, cost, quality, and meeting production
schedules and delivery dates.
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Guides and encourages
supervisors and production workers in order to achieve maximum
efficiency and productivity.
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Anticipates and determines
causes of delays in plant operations and takes appropriate action to
meet shipping schedules.
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Reports promptly to
production planning department when delays occur, estimates machinery,
equipment, and facilities are properly maintained for efficient
production.
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With department
supervisors and appropriate personnel, studies operations where cost
standards are not being met to determine causes and apply corrective
measures.
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Assures efficient and
economical utilization of materials, improvement of methods, and
elimination of wasteful practices throughout the plant.
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With the general manager,
conducts annual performance review of each department supervisor and
recommends performance increase, retaining, goals, objectives, transfer
or termination.
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Performs other duties and
handles special projects as determined by the Strategic Leadership Team.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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Strong leadership, to run
quality, teamwork oriented organization that is focus on meeting company
goals and continuously improving operations.
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Excellent communication
and organization skills, leadership ability, experience in sheet metal
manufacturing.
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Advanced blueprint-reading
skills.
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Working knowledge of
manufacturing operations, and processes, QA and ISO requirements.
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To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed above, 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.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Those interested should email their resume and cover letters to:
Mindy491@aol.com.
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Quality
Assurance Manager - Rochester, NY
Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager
Classification: Exempt
Job Reports To: CEO
DEPARTMENTS INTERFACED WITH:
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Personnel from management,
manufacturing, engineering, materials management, quality assurance,
customers, and suppliers.
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS
USED:
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Computer, office
equipment, quality assurance files, master file, measuring tools, and
gauges.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Develop and implement an
effective manufacturing quality program to ensure conformity of
purchased and final products to applicable standards.
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Provide daily work
direction and priorities to quality assurance personnel.
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Delegate work to relevant
quality assurance personnel to maintain department efficiency.
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Manage customer
complaints.
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Maintain reject log and
corrective action log.
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Function as management
representative for ISO.
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Meet with vendors,
customers, and internal company personnel as required to assure the
timely resolution to quality problems and issues.
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Assist inspection
technicians when needed.
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Primarily responsible for
the overall product quality levels.
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Timely and accurate
inspection to support all manufacturing activities.
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Ensure that corrective
actions are responded to as per described in ISO procedures.
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Maintain good internal and
external customer relations.
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Promote customer
requirements throughout organization.
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Utilize quality data to
drive continuous improvement of PPM levels.
EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:
JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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Leadership skills, people
skills, some engineering skills, advanced print reading skills, good
communication and organizational skills.
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To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed above, 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.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Those interested should email their resume and cover letters to:
Mindy491@aol.com.
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Chemical Engineers - Houston, TX
My company is looking for 4 to 6 process engineers ASAP. We're looking for
degreed chemical engineers willing to move to Houston. We start them doing
pressure relief system calculations and then move those with the aptitude
into project management roles.
This need should not conflict with Rochester needs, since NYS has made it
clear that traditional chemical industry is not welcome in the state.
I would be happy to network with anybody remotely interested in the
position, since we are trying to bring people on-board within a matter of
weeks.
Michael J Joyce
Chemical Process Consulting in the Petro-Metro
585.739.0892 c
MJJoyceUSA@Yahoo.com
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Director of Marketing - Rochester, NY
Company: BlueTie Inc.
Description:
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BlueTie is currently
seeking a leader who has a vision for the big picture and is eager to
join our driven team. The Director of Marketing is responsible for
managing BlueTie’s global marketing efforts in the Service Provider
segment, as well as other markets (i.e. SMB market) as identified by VP
of Sales and Marketing. The Director of Marketing will have managerial
responsibility for direct reports and third-party agencies and/or
contractors.
Responsibilities Include:
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Develop and implement
global sales and marketing programs to acquire new customers, up-sell
current customers, and improve customer retention. Including.
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Leverage knowledge of the
marketplace to develop pricing plans, distribution opportunities, and
evaluate promotional opportunities in support of the company’s Product
Strategy.
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Develop marketing
materials to support the sales channels. Work closely with internal
resources, including Sales, Product Dev., IT/Engineering, Customer
Support, Finance, etc.
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Management of BlueTie’s
trade show program. Develop and implement the overall trade show
strategy for the service provider channel.
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Management of BlueTie’s
websites, micro-sites, print, and other digital collateral.
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Maintain and develop
corporate image and reputation, and protect and develop the company's
brands via suitable PR activities and intellectual property management.
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Management of marketing
employees and/or agencies/contractors.
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Market research,
competitive intelligence, and market analysis.
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Management of BlueTie’s
Public Relations Program, including management of third-party agencies.
Knowledge/Skills Required:
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Knowledge of domestic and
international markets.
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Experience launching and
managing marketing programs in both the offline and online mediums.
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Must have strong writing,
communication, and computer skills.
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Excellent planning, time
management and organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task
several projects simultaneously while delivering exceptional results.
Experience and Education:
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BA/BS degree with
concentration in relevant area, masters preferred.
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Minimum of 10 – 15 years
relevant marketing experience in a software, technology, or
telecommunications company preferred.
Note: BlueTie will screen all resumes; only applicants whose skills most
closely match the job description will be invited for an interview.
Candidates can reply by sending an email to
careers@bluetie.com or go online to
www.bluetie.com (About Us / Careers)
to apply.
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