Wednesday, September 15, 2010

[WNO] Digest Number 657

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1.: Next Meeting, Abby Kohut presents "Don't Just Think Outside the Box From: John Rechenberg

2.: VP Sales and Marketing - CT From: Ian Kennedy

3.: Scary - "helicopter parents" in children's workplace From: jackmck@juno.com

4.: Part Time Administrative Assistant in Lakewood From: Keith Bogen SPHR

5a.: Director of Finance From: rondelljwalker

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1.: Next Meeting, Abby Kohut presents "Don't Just Think Outside the Box

Posted by: "John Rechenberg" jar1@optimum.net john_rechenberg

Tue Sep 14, 2010 7:41 am (PDT)

Westchester Networking Organization (WNO)

The Westchester Networking Organization invites you to the September 20,
2010 monthly meeting for professional and social networking. This month,
the meeting will be moved back to the First Congregational Church of
Chappaqua, 210 Orchard Ridge Road, Chappaqua, New York 10514. Seats are
still available, but please sign up soon.

Please register at http://wno20100920.eventbrite.com
<http://wno20100920.eventbrite.com/> ONLY if you plan to attend. If your
plans change, please be considerate of others who wish to attend and email:
<mailto:wno1635@gmail.com> wno1635@gmail.com, so that we can open our doors
to others.

Get the most from WNO meetings

* See "How to Work a Room"
* Bring business cards.
* You are always making an impression. Business casual is expected.
* If you'd like to make an announcement at the meeting (e.g.,
volunteer activities, job landings, other networking events), send an email
to <mailto:wno1635@gmail.com> wno1635@gmail.com no later than noon of the
day of the meeting.

September 20, 2010 - Agenda

6:00-7:00: Open networking
7:00-7:10: Administrivia
7:10-8:00: Absolutely Abby* will present "Don't Just Think Outside the Box
- Think Out of This World"

8:00-9:00: Open networking
9:00: Meeting ends

When you are searching for a job, the goal is not just to BE better than
your competition. Instead, you goal should be to THINK differently than your
competition. If you think that the only way to find a job is to search on
the job boards, think again. If you believe the job market is hidden, it's
because you are not looking for opportunities in all the ways that you can.
There are so many opportunities right in front of you. You just have to see
them. You can learn how to see the light when there doesn't appear to be
any, how to uncover the hidden job market, and how to turn misfortune into
opportunity. Learn to differentiate yourself in order to win the race to the
finish line.

About Abby -

Abby Kohut is the President and lead Staffing Consultant of Staffing
Symphony, LLC, whose mission is to enable companies to conduct business
better with a well-tuned staff.

Abby's career began in computer sales. She worked for a computer reseller
for five years, managing major accounts such as Bear Stearns, Grey
Advertising, Gartner Group and the Museum of Natural History and was elected
into Apple's Million Dollar Club. Although successful in sales, Abby felt
most passionate about hiring and mentoring new sales reps for the company.
Thus began her career in Human Resources and career development.

Abby's next successful recruiting project was at Cheyenne Software, where
she personally hired 500 employees in two years, effectively doubling the
size of the company. Following that, Abby worked for Kaplan, Inc., a world
leader in educational services, for seven years. Abby took on various roles
including Senior Director of Recruiting and Career Development, which
offered her the opportunity to lead a team of recruiters responsible for
filling staff and management positions across the country. In particular,
Abby led teams that hired 50 Customer Service Representatives in two months
and 900 part time K-12 teachers in four months. She also career coached and
mentored many top internal applicants into new roles within the company.

Following Kaplan, Abby managed several recruiting projects for Alpharma,
Inc., a pharmaceutical company. First, she developed processes and
procedures for the company to follow while managing a recruiting team, after
which she became the Interim Director of Human Resources. Later on, Abby
managed a sales expansion project necessitated by the launch of the Flector
Patch where she helped double the size of the division, hiring 300 employees
in four months.

In the recent past, Abby led the expansion of a national outside sales force
and support staff for the Economist Intelligence Unit, Economist Magazine
and CFO Magazine. Abby's most recent role was Interim Director of Recruiting
for Beth Israel Medical center and St. Luke's - Roosevelt Hospital. In this
position, Abby managed a large recruiting team responsible for filling
1,000-2,000 positions per year and developed written documentation around
their processes and procedures.

Since the beginning of her career, Abby has volunteered her time to help
with career development and networking projects. She edited the careers
chapter of the book "Fabulous at Fifty". She volunteers as the Strategic
Growth Advisor and Manhattan Networking Leader of Whine & Dine, a social
networking group for Human Resources professionals. She is also a member of
SHRM and the HR Alliance, and is a LinkedIn Open Networker (LION) who Tweets
on job search strategies. Abby is frequently requested to present workshops
on job search topics to career networking groups in the tri-state area. In
2009, Abby co-hosted a conference for job seekers in NYC. Career experts
delivered information on how to beat the competition in 2009 and win the
race for a new job.

For the past 15 years, Abby's passion has been helping other people find
theirs. Jump on the bandwagon today to find out how she can help you find
yours!

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2.: VP Sales and Marketing - CT

Posted by: "Ian Kennedy" ikennedy@schegggroup.com ibkennedy47

Tue Sep 14, 2010 9:28 am (PDT)

Dear Friends,

I sent this opportunity out a couple of weeks ago. We've had pretty good
response and are looking at a couple of candidates, but we are looking for
more. Please share with your other networks and, if you have any defense
contractor/DOD networks, we would love to hear from them.

Thanks, Ian

We are working with a client who is looking for a Vice President of
Marketing and Sales in Connecticut. Salary range is 150,000 -185,000 plus
up to 45% bonus. Relocation assistance is available.

To apply: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA8/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SCHEGG
<http://tbe.taleo.net/NA8/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SCHEGG&cws=1&rid=1
51> &cws=1&rid=151

If you have Department of Defense sales and marketing experience this job
may be for you!

The Vice President of Marketing and Sales is responsible for the expansion
of business development opportunities for the existing products, the
sustainment of the existing programs and the identification and management
of new product/program opportunities in existing and adjacent markets to
achieve growth objectives.

Responsibilities:

As an integral part of senior management team, the candidate will play a
leadership role in developing the strategic plan by being abreast of the
future direction of Department Of Defense (DOD) communication networks.

Identification, qualification and capture of new business opportunities.

Sales forecasting and pre and post sales technical support.

Recommend appropriate alliances and teaming partnerships.

Identify, plan and manage all new product opportunities from inception to
discontinuance.

All marketing communication activities including Web site, manuals,
advertising , trade shows, press releases, training, white papers that
demonstrate a deep understanding of customer issues and solutions.

Development and maintenance of all Marketing and Sales processes and
procedures including the CRM system.

Required Skills:

BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

12 years experience in DOD sales and marketing including established
relationships with customers

Comprehensive understanding of DOD current/future communication networks and
budgets

Previous management experience including demonstrated success in building
effective teams

Excellent oral and written skills including demonstrated experience working
with and making presentations to senior personnel in DOD and major defense
prime contractors

Security clearance at least at Secret level

Preferences;

Prior long tern military service

Masters in marketing

International business development experience

To apply: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA8/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SCHEGG
<http://tbe.taleo.net/NA8/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SCHEGG&cws=1&rid=1
51> &cws=1&rid=151

Please feel free to share with your networks!

Ian Kennedy

President

<mailto:ikennedy@schegggroup.com> ikennedy@schegggroup.com

www.schegggroup.com

203-538-8802 (w) 203-225-0893 (f)

<http://www.linkedin.com/in/ibkennedy> cid:image004.jpg@01CA10F0.78258240

We currently have several searches underway. Please click
<http://www.schegggroup.com/search-practice/search-openings/> here to see
the open positions and
<http://www.schegggroup.com/search-practice/submit-your-resume/> here to
upload your resume to our database.

For information on our outplacement programs click
<http://www.schegggroup.com/outplacement> here.

For information on our coaching programs click
<http://www.schegggroup.com/coaching/> here.

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information by anyone other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If
you receive this in error, please inform the sender and remove any record of
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3.: Scary - "helicopter parents" in children's workplace

Posted by: "jackmck@juno.com" jackmck@juno.com jackmck54

Tue Sep 14, 2010 8:14 pm (PDT)

Very scary !!!

http://ezinearticles.com/?Dealing-With-Helicopter-Parents-in-the-Workplace&id=3564031

__________________________________________________________
Moms Asked to Return to School
Grant Funding May Be Available to Those That Qualify.
http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/4c903a019c6607250st06duc

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4.: Part Time Administrative Assistant in Lakewood

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

Wed Sep 15, 2010 4:42 am (PDT)

Spherion has an administrative assistant position in a large medical faculty in
Lakewood. The hours would be 12 noon to 5pm, Monday/Friday:25 hours a week.
Must have good MS Office skills, good professional phone manner, and office
experience. At this time the client can not tell us just how long this might
last..
This client has been known to keep candidates for months..
Spherion will be paying $15.
Resumes should be sent to:
richarddarby@spherion.com<mailto:richarddarby@spherion.com>, and
Megcody@spherion.com<mailto:Megcody@spherion.com>

Interviews will be required.

Richard Darby
Employee/Client Specialist
Spherion Staffing
732-224-1166 Fax 732-224-1021
richarddarby@spherion.com<mailto:richarddarby@spherion.com>

Check us out online: www.spherion.com/shrewsbury

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5a.: Director of Finance

Posted by: "rondelljwalker" rondell@rjfinance.net rondelljwalker

Wed Sep 15, 2010 4:48 am (PDT)

Director of Finance

We are looking to hire a motivated and ambitious self starter with
exceptional analytical and finance skills. Apply through jobs@skyr.com
<mailto:jobs@skyr.com>

siggi's is a very fast growing all natural yogurt brand. Our yogurt
is available nationally through retailers such as Whole Foods, Stop &
Shop, Hannaford's, Wegmans, The Fresh Market and more. To read more
about us go to www.siggisdairy.com <http://www.siggisdairy.com/>

We are a fun, tightly knit team. The work environment is friendly and
informal. The position offers a fantastic opportunity for growth as the
company continues to expand.

The ideal candidate should be detail orientated with a proven track
record in a highly analytical role such as corporate finance, investment
banking or the finance department of a CPG company.

Main responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Leads the budgeting and financial forecasting process for the firm.

* Leads and manages all the financial reporting of the firm; monthly
management reports, quarterly board reports and annual financials.
Accountable for the consolidation, analysis, and reporting of the annual
operating plan.

* Leads analysis of actual results versus budgets and estimates.
Analyzes and communicates risks to plan and causes of variances.

* Manages the relationship with our accountants and other third party
financial service providers.

* Monitors and benchmarks financial performance and maps out success
indicators. Develops performance metrics across the organization.
Monitors margin and our Cost of Goods Sold on a continuous basis.

* Monitors, analyzes and communicates customer, channel and product
profitability.

* Leads our pricing strategy process including profitability
implications and economics analysis. Models price and cost of goods sold
scenarios for all new products and/or product changes.

* Evaluates investment projects and return on capital deployed.
Measure returns on investment and suggest alternatives and improvements
as needed.

* Manages and compiles sales and marketshare data from all third
party data sources and benchmarks our performance to market dynamics and
trends.

* Participates in senior management decisions and meetings, and in
general is a member of the senior management team.

* Makes regular presentations to the board of directors for our
quarterly report, capital investment projects and other financially
related matters.

College degree in business, finance, or accounting is required with a
minimum of 6-9 years of experience in a highly analytical role. MBA a
plus but not a requirement. Must have advanced analytical, problem
solving, decision making and Excel skills. Strong knowledge of financial
analysis techniques and accounting principles and procedures. Must have
ability to manage multiple projects in the fast changing environment of
a rapidly growing business. Ability to create structure and processes
for new projects and divisions as the company grows.

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience plus health
benefits. The position is based out of our New York City office on West
26th street between 6th and 7th avenue.

Please e-mail applications with résumés to jobs@skyr.com
<mailto:jobs@skyr.com> .

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