Saturday, August 28, 2010

[CNG] Digest Number 2072

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1.: This Sunday - Baseball and Networking is the New American Pastime From: Brian Mecca

2.: Job Search Workshop for Recent College Graduates From: Keith Bogen SPHR

3.: Trader at Louis Dreyfus in Wilton CT From: Keith Bogen SPHR

4.: Account Executive /Sr. Account Executive at Gartner Across US From: Keith Bogen SPHR

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1.: This Sunday - Baseball and Networking is the New American Pastime

Posted by: "Brian Mecca" Brian.Mecca@yahoo.com bd_mecca

Fri Aug 27, 2010 6:25 am (PDT)

The Weather and Networking will both be great this Sunday, August 29th at TD
Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater as the Somerset Patriots take on the Maryland Blue
Crabs, and you can take on Networking with over 5,000 potential connections.
See details below.

This is "The Networking Event of the Summer", you do not want to miss it.

Tickets can be purchased by calling Ken Greco at (908)252-0700 X223.

With gates opening at 2:00PM this career networking event will take place on the
concourse of the TD Bank Ballpark, home of the Somerset Patriots, located at 860
East Main Street, Bridgewater, NJ. Then all attendees can enjoy a Somerset
Patriots game in upper box seats.

Patrick McVerry, General Manager with the Somerset Patriots said, "Working with
The Breakfast Club NJ we are glad to host this event with a specially discounted
price of $7 per ticket. This will be a very affordable family day out for both
networking and watching our team play against the Maryland Blue Crabs."

Nissan USA will be giving away camouflage Patriots hats to the first 2,000 Fans
in attendance.

Tickets can be purchased by calling Ken Greco at (908)252-0700 X223.

See details and press release below.
Contact
Frank Kovacs
The Breakfast Club NJ
Email: fkovacs@comcast.net
Tel: 732-310-2500

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Baseball and Networking is the New American Pastime

The economy is still a buyers market for hiring companies. In between interviews
and rejections, baseball is still the favorite past time in the United States .
With organizations that helped many land jobs, twowell known networking umpires
join forces to give their members a chance to meet recruiters during Somerset
Patriots baseball game.

New York, NYAugust 6, 2010-- The buzz abounds about networking with friends and
business associates to jump start careers and get job interviews. By the same
token, nothing puts the economic blues on hold when Americans get together to
watch a baseball game. On August 29, 2010 the Somerset Patriots are hosting a
pregame career networking event. Organized by Frank Kovacs, founder of The
Breakfast Club NJ, in association with Empowering Today's Professionals, founded
by Rod Colon, job seekers will be able to meet hiring recruiters.

With gates opening at 2:00PM this career networking event will take place on the
concourse of the TD Bank Ballpark, home of the Somerset Patriots, located at 860
East Main Street , Bridgewater , NJ . Then all attendees can enjoy a Somerset
Patriots game in upper box seats. Patrick McVerry, General Manager with the
Somerset Patriots said, "Working with The Breakfast Club NJ we are glad to host
this event with a specially discounted price of $7 per ticket. This will be a
very affordable family day out for both networking and watching our team play
against the Maryland Blue Crabs." Nissan USA will be giving away camouflage
Patriots hats to the first 2,000 Fans in attendance. Tickets can be purchased
by calling Ken Greco at (908)252-0700 X223.

"The Breakfast Club NJ (http://www.thebreakfastclubnj.com) started simply by
inviting some friends who were in transition, post 9/11, to breakfast. Members
learn about the process and methodology around a job search. We have honed this
message over the years to help those in transition with career management needs"
states Founder, Frank Kovacs

In almost 10 years The Breakfast Club NJ (TBCNJ)has blossomed to now over 3,000
members and Empowering Today's Professionals (ETP)track record in helping
hundreds land jobs in the last year alone. Frank Kovacs and Rod Colon, along
with other individuals in other networking groups have helped thousands of
individuals find jobs. Some of the supporting networking groups include TENG,
FENG, MENG, NJSEG, PSENG, MIS NETWORK ASSOCIATION, SPNG, CNG.

"Partnering with Frank Kovacs and The Breakfast Club NJ, Empowering Today's
Professionals is looking forward to this August 29, 2010 event as an awesome
opportunity for many career professionals in transition to network with
recruiters and develop new reciprocal business relationships" says Rod Colon,
ETP Founder and author of Win the Race for 21st Century Jobs.

It is expected to be a good turn out for people in transition, with other
professionals interested in career management and several networking groups from
the New York / New Jersey area are expected to attend. Area groups leaders will
also come together for a very exciting, first of it's kind, day at the Somerset
Patriots ballpark.   This is not just an ordinary day to only enjoy a great day
at Americas Favorite Pastime, but also bring their resumes and business cards
and mingle with other networkers to connect with some of the best recruiters in
the industry.

Who would of thoughttwo guys, like Frank Kovacs and Rod Colon, could make such
hugestrides with helping so many people by sharing knowledge gained over 10
years of volunteering their time. Despite corporate downsizings and tough
economic times Frank and Rod have successfully made achievements for their part
in putting America back to work.

About TheBreakfastClubNJ
Our group was created to promote social networking, career growth and to help
people in career or job transition. Meetings are held on the 2nd Saturday of
each month at the Days Hotel Conference Center East Brunswick, 195 Route 18
South - NJ Parkway /I-95S Exit 9, East Brunswick , NJ 08816 . We meet downstairs
in the Middlesex Conference Room. There is a fee of $10.00 to cover the cost of
the room. The meetings start at 8am but try to arrive between 7:30 - 7:45 for
networking. . Email: info[AT]TheBreakfastClubNJ[DOT]com Tel:(732)310-2500Web:
www.TheBreakfastClubNJ.com

About Empowering Today's Professionals
The mission of ETP is to encourage, train, support, mentor and advise fellow
CEOs of ME, Incorporated in all aspects of defined responsibilities to their
personal Board of Directors. ETP's proven education programs and methodologies
guide each member through "HOW" to specifically land a job and develop self
empowering career management goals.   Email: Membership[AT]ETPnetwork[DOT]com
Tel: 732-367-5580 Purchase Win the Race for 21st Century Jobs at
www.ETPnetwork.com

Best regards,

Brian Mecca
Senior Manager of Infrastructure and Technology

Email: Brian.Mecca@yahoo.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/brianmecca

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2.: Job Search Workshop for Recent College Graduates

Posted by: "Keith Bogen SPHR" keith.bogen@yahoo.com hrslugger2002

Fri Aug 27, 2010 12:20 pm (PDT)

Graduation was in the spring. Summer is almost over. Are you a recent college
graduate still looking for the "right" job? If you are relying on job boards to
find your new career, Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren
Counties and JFS of Central Jersey is offering a special Job Search Workshop for
Recent College Graduates. This interactive workshop is designed to sharpen your
job search skills and teach you a whole new way to find a job including
networking, using your social media connections, interviewing skills and resume
critique.

The workshop will be held on Tuesday, October 26 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at
Temple Har Shalom, 104 Mt. Horeb Road, Warren, N.J.

The workshop is offered free of charge and is open to the entire community.
Bring a current copy of your resume. To register please contact, Carol Einhorn
at 908-352-8375 or ceinhorn@jfscentralnj.com, Sheri Brown at 908-352-8375 or
sherib@jfscentralnj.com or Elise Prezant at 908-725-7799 or
eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org by Friday, October 22, 2010.

Elise Prezant
Jewish Family Service of SHW
150-A West High Street
Somerville, NJ 08876
908-725-7799
eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org
www.JewishFamilySvc.org

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3.: Trader at Louis Dreyfus in Wilton CT

Posted by: "Keith Bogen SPHR" keith.bogen@yahoo.com hrslugger2002

Fri Aug 27, 2010 8:32 pm (PDT)

Trader (301800-601)
Job ID:7124082
Position Title:Trader (301800-601)
Company Name:Louis Dreyfus
Location(s):Wilton, Connecticut, 06897, United States Posted:August 25, 2010
Job Function:Other
Entry Level:No
Job Type:Full-Time
APPLY FOR THIS JOB
Apply URL:http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/submit.cf...
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Job Description
Louis Dreyfus Commodities, a privately held firm involved primarily in the
international trading and merchandising of agricultural commodities, is looking
for a for Coffee Trader to join our team and assist us in increasing our
presence in the gourmet coffee market. In this role, you will be responsible
for the purchasing and sale of Green Coffee to dealers, roasters and retailers
in the U.S. and Canada . We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including
health /medical coverage, 401K with employer matching, tuition reimbursement and
paid vacation/holidays.
Job Requirements
Required Skills:
• A Bachelor's degree is required, preferably with a focus on economics or
agriculture economics• Knowledge and understanding of commodity trading,
including a basic understanding of futures and hedging • Ability to analyze
weather, political, and economic impacts on coffee supply and demand• Knowledge
of and interest in coffee quality characteristics• Strong organizational skills•
Proficiency with MS Word/Excel• Strong verbal and written communication skills •
Ability to operate coffee roasters and grinders, preferred• Fluency in Spanish
and/or Portuguese, preferred
Experience Required:
• Experience roasting and cupping coffee, overall quality analysis• Knowledge of
coffee production, processing, and export/import container logistics•
Familiarity with certification programs such as Fair Trade, Organic, RainForest
Alliance, etc., and their importance to gourmet coffee market• Three years
experience in coffee industry, preferably with a strong emphasis in sales or
roasting
APPLY NOW
AT:http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.dspjob&jobid=301800&company_id=15601&jobboardid=2090

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4.: Account Executive /Sr. Account Executive at Gartner Across US

Posted by: "Keith Bogen SPHR" keith.bogen@yahoo.com hrslugger2002

Fri Aug 27, 2010 8:33 pm (PDT)

Account Executive /Sr. Account Executive
Job ID:7109110
Position Title:Account Executive /Sr. Account Executive
Company Name:Gartner
Industry:Other
Job Function:Sales
Entry Level:No
Location(s):Mutliple Locations, Connecticut, United States
Florida, United States
California, United States
Washington, United States
Illinois, United States
Virginia, United States
Tennessee, United States
Pennsylvania, United States Posted:August 19, 2010
Job Type:Full-Time
Job Duration:Indefinite
Min Education:BA/BS/Undergraduate
Min Experience:5-7 Years
Required Travel:50-75%
APPLY FOR THIS JOB
Contact Person:Dawn Tefel Email Address:dawn.tefel@gartner.com
Apply URL:http://www.gartner.com\careers
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Job Description
Located throughout the continent and the world, our sales force is the
foundation upon which the full line of Gartner products and services rests.
You'll enjoy the support of the entire organization and have access to leading
edge technologies that make managing your accounts a more efficient process.
If you are a sales professional looking for a true career opportunity then
consider joining the leader in the technology information marketplace. Gartner
is adding to its field sales across the US and the globe. We seek the best and
the brightest sales talent to continue to grow our business.
Successful Account Executives at Gartner:
• Consult with C-level executives to develop and implement an effective
enterprise wide strategy that maximizes the value delivered by Gartner's
products & services.
• Increase revenue and retention rates for specified accounts.
• Build excellent client relationships offering value-added, insightful and
strategic input to their business.
• Orchestrate resources and build virtual teams committed to and accountable
for your client's success.
• Perform contract renewal activities that are focused on client needs.
Job Requirements
For this vital role, we require:
• 5+ years of proven consultative sales experience preferably selling
technology products or services to large international companies.
• Consistent over achievement of sales quotas.
• Proficient in account planning and understanding of territory management.
• Ability to understand enterprise wide issues and to structure innovative,
integrated solutions that provide IT decision support to global organizations in
achieving their business goals.
• Professional presence required to sell to C-level contacts.
• Comprehensive understanding of technology buying centers.
• Excellent communicator who is able to articulate the value proposition of
Gartner.
• Knowledge of the latest trends in the IT industry.
• A Bachelor's Degree is required.
APPLY FOR THIS JOB
Contact Person:Dawn Tefel Email Address:dawn.tefel@gartner.com
Apply URL:http://www.gartner.com\careers

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