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Digest #3413
Friday, June 26, 2015
[WNO] Digest Number 2242
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Digest #2242
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Thu Jun 25, 2015 5:00 am (PDT) . Posted by:
martylatman
All,
Alex Freund, the "Landing Expert", will be making a presentation entitled "The Interview: You are Onstage" at the Ridgewood Public Library – 125 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 this Monday evening at 6:30pm. This presentation is highly participative by the audience. It identifies the four elements that interviewers focus on and involves demonstration. Audience members mock interview. It is entertaining and many unknowns are exposed and explained.
This is a GREAT opportunity to get a better understanding of the interview process. You should contact Toni Mathese at 201-670-5610 to reserve your seat for this session.
Take advantage of this opportunity.
Marty Latman
Alex Freund, the "Landing Expert", will be making a presentation entitled "The Interview: You are Onstage" at the Ridgewood Public Library – 125 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 this Monday evening at 6:30pm. This presentation is highly participative by the audience. It identifies the four elements that interviewers focus on and involves demonstration. Audience members mock interview. It is entertaining and many unknowns are exposed and explained.
This is a GREAT opportunity to get a better understanding of the interview process. You should contact Toni Mathese at 201-670-5610 to reserve your seat for this session.
Take advantage of this opportunity.
Marty Latman
Thu Jun 25, 2015 10:59 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"John Barry" itechjohn
Overview
Our client is seeking a Director of IT - ERP (SAP) Applications who will lead and be responsible for end-to-end accountability of major ERP projects from inception to post go-live support. The successful candidate will collaborate with key technical and functional resources to ensure that strategic roadmaps, processes and standards, best practices and security controls are all aligned with corporate objectives.
This is a fulltime-permanent position in Wilton, CT
Skills and Qualifications
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or other related field.
• 15 to 20 years IT experience with a minimum 7 years managerial experience in IT.
• 10+ years of SAP experience including at least 1 successful end-to-end SAP ERP implementation
• Combination of strategic and operational execution experience with the ability to challenge and influence senior business and IT leadership
• Strong business acumen and communication skills for cross functional discussions and leadership presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to foster collaborative relationships, persuade and interact with all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to direct teams on multiple projects or initiatives, anticipate obstacles and contingencies and allocate resources to changing needs
• Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities
Interested candidate should email <blocked::mailto:john@itechcp.com> john@itechcp.com their resume, current salary, target salary and how they match the requirements.
Please visit our website at <http://www.itechcp.com/> www.itechcp.com for more information about our company and a list of our hot jobs.
Best regards,
John Barry
ITech Consulting Partners
30 Church Hill Road
Newtown, CT 06470
203-270-0051 Ext: 301
203-270-0071 Fax
<mailto:john@itechcp.com> john@itechcp.com
<http://www.itechcp.com/> www.itechcp.com
Providing IT professionals on a contract or fulltime basis.
Please visit our website for more information about our company and a list of our hot jobs: <http://www.itechcp.com/> www.itechcp.com
linkedin profile: <http://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarryitech> www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarryitech
<http://www.facebook.com/pages/Newtown-CT/ITech-Consulting-Partners/500931085054#!/pages/Newtown-CT/ITech-Consulting-Partners/500931085054?v=wall> http://www.facebook.com/pages/Newtown-CT/ITech-Consulting-Partners/500931085054#!/pages/Newtown-CT/ITech-Consulting-Partners/500931085054?v=wall
<http://www.twitter.com/itechcpjobs> www.twitter.
Thu Jun 25, 2015 11:07 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"John Barry" itechjohn
Overview
Our client is seeking a Front End Developer to assist in various projects, i.e., work with the project managers, designers and QA testers to produce HTML emails campaigns across multiple clients and browsers and create optimized XHTML and HTML5 web pages.
NOTE: This is a 3-month W-2 contract, part-time, as-needed role with weekly varying hours (estimated average of 20 hours/week). Location: Stamford, CT
Skills and Qualifications:
* Expert experience developing hand-coded HTML email, as well as HTML and CSS for web development.
* Experience with mobile or responsive email and web development.
* Knowledge of HTML email rendering bugs and workarounds.
* Experience debugging cross-browser/cross-platform compatibility issues.
* Proficiency in Photoshop.
Interested candidate should email john@itechcp.com <blocked::mailto:john@itechcp.com> their resume, current rate, target rate and how they match the requirements.
Please visit our website at www.itechcp.com <http://www.itechcp.com/> for more information about our company and a list of our hot jobs.
Best regards,
John Barry
ITech Consulting Partners
30 Church Hill Road
Newtown, CT 06470
203-270-0051 Ext: 301
203-270-0071 Fax
john@itechcp.com <mailto:john@itechcp.com>
www.itechcp.com <http://www.itechcp.com/>
Providing IT professionals on a contract or fulltime basis.
Please visit our website for more information about our company and a list of our hot jobs: www.itechcp.com <http://www.itechcp.com/>
linkedin profile: www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarryitech <http://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarryitech>
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Newtown-CT/ITech-Consulting-Partners/500931085054#!/pages/Newtown-CT/ITech-Consulting-Partners/500931085054?v=wall <http://www.facebook.com/pages/Newtown-CT/ITech-Consulting-Partners/500931085054>
www.twitter.com/itechcpjobs <http://www.twitter.com/itechcpjobs>
Our client is seeking a Front End Developer to assist in various projects, i.e., work with the project managers, designers and QA testers to produce HTML emails campaigns across multiple clients and browsers and create optimized XHTML and HTML5 web pages.
NOTE: This is a 3-month W-2 contract, part-time, as-needed role with weekly varying hours (estimated average of 20 hours/week). Location: Stamford, CT
Skills and Qualifications:
* Expert experience developing hand-coded HTML email, as well as HTML and CSS for web development.
* Experience with mobile or responsive email and web development.
* Knowledge of HTML email rendering bugs and workarounds.
* Experience debugging cross-browser/cross-platform compatibility issues.
* Proficiency in Photoshop.
Interested candidate should email john@itechcp.com <blocked::mailto:john@itechcp.com> their resume, current rate, target rate and how they match the requirements.
Please visit our website at www.itechcp.com <http://www.itechcp.com/> for more information about our company and a list of our hot jobs.
Best regards,
John Barry
ITech Consulting Partners
30 Church Hill Road
Newtown, CT 06470
203-270-0051 Ext: 301
203-270-0071 Fax
john@itechcp.com <mailto:john@itechcp.com>
www.itechcp.com <http://www.itechcp.com/>
Providing IT professionals on a contract or fulltime basis.
Please visit our website for more information about our company and a list of our hot jobs: www.itechcp.com <http://www.itechcp.com/>
linkedin profile: www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarryitech <http://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarryitech>
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Newtown-CT/ITech-Consulting-Partners/500931085054#!/pages/Newtown-CT/ITech-Consulting-Partners/500931085054?v=wall <http://www.facebook.com/pages/Newtown-CT/ITech-Consulting-Partners/500931085054>
www.twitter.com/itechcpjobs <http://www.twitter.com/itechcpjobs>
Thu Jun 25, 2015 11:31 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"John Barry" itechjohn
Overview
Our client is seeking a Sr. PL/SQL ETL (Informatica) Developer to assist in Data Warehouse projects.
This is a 3-month W-2 contract in Stamford, CT.
Skills and Qualifications
• 5+ years of significant practical experience in PL/SQL
• 5+ years ETL working experience in Data Warehouse, Data Mart environment
• Experienced in database performance tuning and code optimization
• 3+ years of significant practical experience in Informatica Power Center, Metadata Manager
• Knowledge of data quality, data profiling and dimensional modeling concepts
• Strong SQL and Analysis skills with experience writing complex SQL queries
• Must demonstrate the ability to analyze technical information and requirements to design and develop robust data integration solutions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Successful teamwork experience & demonstrated leadership abilities
Interested candidate should email john@itechcp.com <blocked::mailto:john@itechcp.com> their resume, current rate, target rate and how they match the requirements.
Please visit our website at www.itechcp.com <http://www.itechcp.com/> for more information about our company and a list of our hot jobs.
Best regards,
John Barry
ITech Consulting Partners
30 Church Hill Road
Newtown, CT 06470
203-270-0051 Ext: 301
203-270-0071 Fax
john@itechcp.com <mailto:john@itechcp.com>
www.itechcp.com <http://www.itechcp.com/>
Providing IT professionals on a contract or fulltime basis.
Please visit our website for more information about our company and a list of our hot jobs: www.itechcp.com <http://www.itechcp.com/>
linkedin profile: www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarryitech <http://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarryitech>
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Newtown-CT/ITech-Consulting-Partners/500931085054#!/pages/Newtown-CT/ITech-Consulting-Partners/500931085054?v=wall <http://www.facebook.com/pages/Newtown-CT/ITech-Consulting-Partners/500931085054>
www.twitter.com/itechcpjobs <http://www.twitter.com/itechcpjobs>
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[CNG] Digest Number 3314
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Digest #3314
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Wed Jun 24, 2015 4:18 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"Brian Mecca" bd_mecca
https://www.facebook.com/events/1463671047278195/
This is highly recommended by a good friend of mine.
Wednesday, July 8at 10:00am - 11:30pmPatricia Phelan Clapp M.A.
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For over six years, I have studied and worked with professionals on how to successfully use this social media platform. With a proven track record in helping my clients maximize time spent on LInkedIn, I will share with you the highlights from my six year research: 7 Key Strategies Every Professional Should Know.
Who should attend?
- College graduates
- Professionals in transition
- Business owners looking to teach their team how to leverage this FREE social media platform to find new business
- Sales professionals looking for leads
- Support staff who want to learn how to assist in maximizing their time working for employers
- You are looking for a career change and not sure how to market yourself without looking too obvious
- If you have a profile set up and you have no idea how to use it
***I will teach you how to use LinkedIn to build connections to further your professional goals.****
After you complete this workshop, you will leave with a better understanding on how to engage your connections to find new business to build your network and creative strategy that is unique and reflective to your business goals.
"With over 330 million users and one million new users each week, how can you afford not to utilize this social media marketing strategy? In reality, this social media platform has been compared to professional to professional connecting on steroids."
Learn how to post, what to post and what NOT to post to grow your connections with LinkedIn.
The seminar will include:
- How to maximize your Linkedin profile
- Tips on how to build your online network using groups
- Creative posting and connection strategies to engage target market
- Learn the three "e's for social media marketing success
- Methods on how to optimize your time spent online
- Appreciation marketing methods to gain more exposure
- Tips for start-ups, professionals in transition and recently launched businesses to gain more momentum online.
**Please have your profile set up before attending the workshop. It only has to be the basics. That way, you will have a better understanding on how to use it when you attend this workshop.
Space is limited. Please register quickly because I keep these workshops small for the benefit of attendees to get a more hands' on experience.
Dates: Wednesday, July 8 from 10 - 12:00 p.m. OR Thursday, July 9 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (choose from either of these two dates)
Fee: $85.00 (which includes a FREE social media assessment.)
Location: 623 River Road – Suite 101, Fair Haven, NJ 07704
I am also available for Skype sessions as well as coming to your place of business to train your staff. Please inquire a the contact information below for more information.
Contact information: (732) 865-5377 or patti@patriciaphelan.com
This is highly recommended by a good friend of mine.
Wednesday, July 8at 10:00am - 11:30pmPatricia Phelan Clapp M.A.
-
For over six years, I have studied and worked with professionals on how to successfully use this social media platform. With a proven track record in helping my clients maximize time spent on LInkedIn, I will share with you the highlights from my six year research: 7 Key Strategies Every Professional Should Know.
Who should attend?
- College graduates
- Professionals in transition
- Business owners looking to teach their team how to leverage this FREE social media platform to find new business
- Sales professionals looking for leads
- Support staff who want to learn how to assist in maximizing their time working for employers
- You are looking for a career change and not sure how to market yourself without looking too obvious
- If you have a profile set up and you have no idea how to use it
***I will teach you how to use LinkedIn to build connections to further your professional goals.****
After you complete this workshop, you will leave with a better understanding on how to engage your connections to find new business to build your network and creative strategy that is unique and reflective to your business goals.
"With over 330 million users and one million new users each week, how can you afford not to utilize this social media marketing strategy? In reality, this social media platform has been compared to professional to professional connecting on steroids."
Learn how to post, what to post and what NOT to post to grow your connections with LinkedIn.
The seminar will include:
- How to maximize your Linkedin profile
- Tips on how to build your online network using groups
- Creative posting and connection strategies to engage target market
- Learn the three "e's for social media marketing success
- Methods on how to optimize your time spent online
- Appreciation marketing methods to gain more exposure
- Tips for start-ups, professionals in transition and recently launched businesses to gain more momentum online.
**Please have your profile set up before attending the workshop. It only has to be the basics. That way, you will have a better understanding on how to use it when you attend this workshop.
Space is limited. Please register quickly because I keep these workshops small for the benefit of attendees to get a more hands' on experience.
Dates: Wednesday, July 8 from 10 - 12:00 p.m. OR Thursday, July 9 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (choose from either of these two dates)
Fee: $85.00 (which includes a FREE social media assessment.)
Location: 623 River Road – Suite 101, Fair Haven, NJ 07704
I am also available for Skype sessions as well as coming to your place of business to train your staff. Please inquire a the contact information below for more information.
Contact information: (732) 865-5377 or patti@patriciaphelan.com
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Join the CNG LinkedIn Group.
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[WNO] Digest Number 2241[2 Attachments]
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Digest #2241
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Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:25 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Janelle Razzino" razzinoj
Please give me a call or email if you have interest or know someone who is.
With tremendous gratitude,
Janelle
Janelle Razzino
Razzino Associates, Inc.
220 Kinderkamack Road
Suite E-1
Westwood, New Jersey 07675
(O) 201-722-3111
(c) 201-925-6086
(f) 201-722-3113
Janelle@razzinoassociates.com
<http://www.razzinoassociates.com/> http://www.razzinoassociates.com/
With tremendous gratitude,
Janelle
Janelle Razzino
Razzino Associates, Inc.
220 Kinderkamack Road
Suite E-1
Westwood, New Jersey 07675
(O) 201-722-3111
(c) 201-925-6086
(f) 201-722-3113
Janelle@razzinoassociates.com
<http://www.razzinoassociates.com/> http://www.razzinoassociates.com/
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Wed Jun 24, 2015 10:59 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"John Barry" itechjohn
Summary
Our client is seeking an Oracle Application Developer to work on an E-Business Suite (EBS) Project.
This is a 3-month W-2 contract assignment in Stamford, CT.
Skills and Qualifications:
* 3-5 years of PL/SQL Development experience
* 2-5 years of good experience with OAF (Oracle Application Framework) extensions and personalization
* Experience with workflow customizations, iExpense module and Java Concurrent programs
Interested candidate should email john@itechcp.com <blocked::mailto:john@itechcp.com> their resume, current rate, target rate and how they match the requirements.
Please visit our website at www.itechcp.com <http://www.itechcp.com/> for more information about our company and a list of our hot jobs.
Best regards,
John Barry
ITech Consulting Partners
30 Church Hill Road
Newtown, CT 06470
203-270-0051 Ext: 301
203-270-0071 Fax
john@itechcp.com <mailto:john@itechcp.com>
www.itechcp.com <http://www.itechcp.com/>
Providing IT professionals on a contract or fulltime basis.
Please visit our website for more information about our company and a list of our hot jobs: www.itechcp.com <http://www.itechcp.com/>
linkedin profile: www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarryitech <http://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarryitech>
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Newtown-CT/ITech-Consulting-Partners/500931085054#!/pages/Newtown-CT/ITech-Consulting-Partners/500931085054?v=wall <http://www.facebook.com/pages/Newtown-CT/ITech-Consulting-Partners/500931085054>
www.twitter.com/itechcpjobs <http://www.twitter.com/itechcpjobs>
Wed Jun 24, 2015 12:23 pm (PDT) . Posted by:
"John Barry" itechjohn
Overview
Our client is seeking a Systems Manager (Infrastructure Design and Implementation) who will lead and/or participate in multiple large programs and projects under the office of the CTO. These include: implementation of a service management platform, process improvement for incident and change management, creation of an employee self-service portal, and development of a service transition process to industrialize service offerings globally.
This is a 6-month contract in Cheshire, CT
Skills and Qualifications
* BS in Computer Science or Engineering Degree
* 9+ Years of experience it IT infrastructure
* Broad experience in IT Infrastructure design and implementation
* Experience with ITIL framework
* Experience in managing complex IT projects
* Service orientated approach to transitioning services from design/build to production
* Experience with ServiceNow is nice to have
* Experience in working in an SAP environment is nice to have
* Business Continuity and DR experience is nice to have
Interested candidate should email john@itechcp.com <blocked::mailto:john@itechcp.com> their resume, current rate, target rate and how they match the requirements.
Please visit our website at www.itechcp.com <http://www.itechcp.com/> for more information about our company and a list of our hot jobs.
Best regards,
John Barry
ITech Consulting Partners
30 Church Hill Road
Newtown, CT 06470
203-270-0051 Ext: 301
203-270-0071 Fax
john@itechcp.com <mailto:john@itechcp.com>
www.itechcp.com <http://www.itechcp.com/>
Providing IT professionals on a contract or fulltime basis.
Please visit our website for more information about our company and a list of our hot jobs: www.itechcp.com <http://www.itechcp.com/>
linkedin profile: www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarryitech <http://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarryitech>
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Newtown-CT/ITech-Consulting-Partners/500931085054#!/pages/Newtown-CT/ITech-Consulting-Partners/500931085054?v=wall <http://www.facebook.com/pages/Newtown-CT/ITech-Consulting-Partners/500931085054>
www.twitter.com/itechcpjobs <http://www.twitter.com/itechcpjobs>
[the_ny-metro_job_searchers_group] Digest Number 2088
6 Messages
Digest #2088
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If you find a job: reminder
When: Wednesday, 24 June 2015 03:00 PM to 03:00 PM
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Notes: If you are fortunate enough to get job from a posting here, please remember to let me know and who the agent was.
Thanks.
Richard
Founder/Moderator
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the_ny-metro_job_searchers_group-owner@yahoogroups.com
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If you find a job: reminder
When: Wednesday, 24 June 2015 03:00 PM to 03:00 PM
(GMT) Greenwich Mean Time - Dublin / Edinburgh / Lisbon / London
Notes: If you are fortunate enough to get job from a posting here, please remember to let me know and who the agent was.
Thanks.
Richard
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the_ny-metro_job_searchers_group-owner@yahoogroups.com
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When: Wednesday, 24 June 2015 05:00 PM to 05:00 PM
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Notes: Ignore any spam that may find its way to this group.
Do NOT respond to any spam message, or post a message to the group regarding any spam message.
All spammers will be banned and the spam message deleted.
Thank you.
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Notes: Ignore any spam that may find its way to this group.
Do NOT respond to any spam message, or post a message to the group regarding any spam message.
All spammers will be banned and the spam message deleted.
Thank you.
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To all Job Seekers in the group reminder
When: Wednesday, 24 June 2015 11:00 PM to 11:00 PM
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Notes: To all Job Seekers in the group
If you find a job or a contract from a posting on the NY Metro Job Searchers Group, please be kind enough to drop me an email with a copy of the posting that you responded to.
Thank you.
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When: Wednesday, 24 June 2015 11:00 PM to 11:00 PM
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Notes: To all Job Seekers in the group
If you find a job or a contract from a posting on the NY Metro Job Searchers Group, please be kind enough to drop me an email with a copy of the posting that you responded to.
Thank you.
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