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FINAL REMINDER:  RECRUITER NIGHT OUT DINNER MTG - TUES 6/28

Posted by: "john sampson" jcsspike@yahoo.com   jcsspike

Sat Jun 25, 2011 1:10 pm (PDT)



SAVE THE DATE
 
COMBINED DINNER MTG – TUESDAY, June  28th
Recruiter Night Out
 
Raffle:  2 Amex $100 Gift Cards Donated by Razzino Associates
 
On Tuesday evening, June 28th, MIS Network Associates (MNA), IT-Networking, the ETP Network, TENG, The Breakfast Club of NJ, Monmouth Networking, and Careers In Transition (CIT) will host a combined Recruiter Night Out dinner meeting for members, alumni, friends, and guests at The Holiday Inn in Totowa, NJ.  The Recruiter Night Out will include a dialogue with a panel of four recruiters from the venues listed below responding to pre-published questions and ad hoc inquiries from the dinner meeting attendees:
 
-         Corporate:            Daria Palestina – Regeneron
-         Cnsltg/Perm:        Josh Goldstein -- AppLabs
-         Contingency:       Ray Lancaster – Lancaster Associates
-         Cnsltg/Corp:        Frank Perrone – Stealth Bits
 
The panel will be moderated by Marty Latman, who is an advisor to Careers In Transition.
 
Possessing a skill set that combines finance, business development, operations and administration management, information technology, logistics and manufacturing, Marty Latman has been successful in organizing start-up companies, turning around organizations, improving product margins, and setting strategic company direction.  He has worked in both public and private accounting. His experience is predominantly with emerging and middle market employers that make up the vast majority of companies and the economy in New Jersey. Marty Latman is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of New Jersey and is CFO at Lansco Colors, an 85-year-old distributor of pigments to the ink, paint, concrete and chemical industries.  Prior to joining Lansco Colors, he was the CFO at the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra.
 
Marty is the chairman of the Bergen Chapter of Financial Executive Network Group (FENG), which he created in March 2002 with 29 members. Membership within this chapter has now grown to over 2800 members.  Since its inception, FENG-Bergen Chapter has successfully helped more than 550 of its members find gainful employment at a time when the country was in a period of lower employment. He is also the chairman of NJ Strategic Executive Networking Group (NJSENG) and a member of over 20 other career networking groups.
 
Marty has been a guest speaker to many networking groups where he has discussed various career development topics including networking, interviewing techniques and advance career planning strategies.
 
Marty is a graduate of The State University of New York-Albany, and a resident of Franklin Lakes, New Jersey.
Unedited questions for the panel are included below. These questions are subject to editing until Friday, June 24th, when the final list will be published electronically to the previous recipients.  Please return your comments on the questions to John Sampson at jcsspike@yahoo.com ASAP.  The final questions will be available in hard copy at the registration desk the evening of the dinner meeting on June 28th.  Again, ad hoc questions will be accepted by the Moderator during the discussion with the panelists and Marty Latman may have a few questions for the panelists himself.
 
The schedule for the dinner meeting on June 28th will be:
 
-         6:00 to 6:45 pm – Registration, "speed dating", and cash bar
-         6:45 to 7:15 pm - Introductions
-         7:15 pm - Dinner
-         8:00 pm - Panel discussion moderated by Marty Latman
-         9:30 Approx – Raffle – You Must Be There To Win
 
The informal networking groups are so helpful in networking that we will do the "speed dating" again on the 28th before we sit down for dinner and the general introductions.  Briefly, these informal "dates" consist of up to 4 people and last for 5 to 10 minutes.  At the end of the 10 minutes, the groups break up and new ones are formed with different participants. Suggested dialogues for your "speed dating" encounters will be provided at the registration desk in case you are at a loss for what to say during these conversations.
 
There will be an opportunity to circulate up to 60 copies of your resume, personal bio, leads, or mother appropriate material in a handout for each participant from the dinner.
 
The cost will be $45 for everyone if forwarded by mail or other to John Sampson at 2 Blackfoot Cir, Wayne NJ 07470.  Checks should be made out to John Sampson who can be reached by phone at 973-248-3251 or via email at jcsspike@yahoo.com.  Reservations can also be made by contacting Lizanne Fiorentino at adminedg@optonline.net but checks must be sent directly to John. 
 
An initial list of attendees will be emailed to all the RSVPs, members of MNA, the ETP Network, TENG, The Breakfast Club of NJ, Monmouth Ntwkg, IT-Net, CIT and other interested parties the weekend of June 25/26 for initial review and correction.  The RSVP list will facilitate networking at the June 28th meeting and can be used to communicate with attendees in advance or after the dinner meeting. For those attendees who are working, current work affiliation, email address, three previous companies you've worked for/consulted at, professional job interest or position availability must be included in your RSVP.
 
For those attendees who are in transition, three target companies should be included in your RSVP as well as the type of position you seek.
 
A "final" numbered RSVP list of attendees will be available along with the pre-published questions and an ID badge at the registration desk on the 28th.  Your number on the final RSVP list should be part of your introduction:  "I'm number x on the RSVP list …". All attendees should have their sharp, crisp, 30 second elevator speech at the ready.  Too many "ahs, dees and doeses" will be cut off unceremoniously. Remember, you and your introduction will be between the rest of the attendees and dinner!
 
A final RSVP list of the actual attendees will be emailed to everyone who participated by first week in July. We will accept a LIMITED number of walk-ins on the 28th.  Anyone who attends on the 28th and whose check has not been received by COB on the 27th will be charged $60 WITHOUT  EXCEPTION. There will be NO refunds and no shows WILL be billed.
 
Again, bring 60 copies of your bio/resume, leads, or materials you wish to be included in the handout the evening of June 28th.
Directions to the Holiday Inn at One Rt 46 Westbound in Totowa can be found at www.holiday-inn.com/totowanj.
Dues are due for MNA Members.
 
If you would like to help out at the meeting on the 28th, volunteer to be a "Meeting Marshall".  Call John Sampson at 973-248-3251 for details.  We can use your help!!!
 
Please join us for what always is a well attended evening of lively discussion, great networking opportunities, and a chance to just catch up.
 
Draft Questions for Recruiters Night Out  6/28/11
(Pls edit these questions appropriately and return the results to John Sampson)
Industry Related
1.        What is your perception of the current job market in general such as demand for IT, HR, Fin Svcs, and Eng skills for both contract and permanent senior  positions ?
2.        Are there any key industries to target?
a.       growth industries?
b.      specific companies?
3.        Do you see or anticipate any impact on hiring – in financial services or other - as a result of the subprime mortgage and liquidity crunch?
Client Related
4.        What are the top issues or problems that your clients are trying to solve?
a.       most sought after skills?
5.        When a client specifies "hands on"
a.       do you ask for a clarification / definition?
b.      what is your interpretation?
6.        What is your/your client's policy regarding references and Social Security numbers up front? Are they required, what should a candidate do when asked for them?
Personal
7.        What makes a resume click with you?  Can you relate any examples?
8.        What can a person do to differentiate themselves?
9.        How important are certifications?  Which ones are in the most demand?
10.     How and how often should candidates stay in touch with you?
11.     Do you use LinkedIn as part of your search process in looking for candidates?  How often  do pictures and a complete profile figure your evaluation of candidates?
12.     How exactly do you use Monster, Dice or Career Builders in your search for candidates?
Final
Considering the audience tonight, and the current status of the market as you see it, is there a final piece of advice you would like to offer them about dealing with Recruiters like yourselves?
 

MIS Ntwk Assoc Mtg Dates:

June 28th - Tues - Recruiter Night Out dinner mtg Marty Latman Moderator - Daria Palestina Regeneron - Josh Goldstein AppLabs - Frank Perrone Stealth Bits - Ray Lancaster Lancaster Associates

July 5th No Mtg - Holiday

July 12th - Tues Reg Mtg - 6 pm - Berman Larson Kane Offices, Paramus - DO NOT use GPS for directions - Get dir from BLK site - Bring 15 copies of your resume
2.

LEAD:  PM - NJ - 12 mos contract - Fin Svcs

Posted by: "john sampson" jcsspike@yahoo.com   jcsspike

Sat Jun 25, 2011 1:10 pm (PDT)



PMO Project Manager Job Opportunity in Jersey City, NJ

Hello,
 
      My name is Saudia and I'm a recruiter at Axelon Services Corporation, formerly known as Algomod Technologies.  We have your resume on file and I thought you may be interested in an opportunity we currently have available for a PMO Project Manager with a major financial company located in Jersey City, NJ.
 
 
If you do not feel like you are a good fit, but you know someone, perhaps junior to you, who is looking for a temporary assignment without a heavy skill set required, please feel free to forward this email onto them.  I also encourage you to visit our website at www.axelon.com for all of our job openings. 
 
 
A Global Financial Firm located in Jersey City, NJ has an immediate contract opportunity for an experienced Project Manager.
 
Contract Length: 12 months+
 
Role:
·         The PM will be a part of the Project Management Office and not have direct PM responsibilities.
·         The candidate will support various governance activities that require analysis and follow ups.
·         In addition the candidate will support the team's director with in senior management activities, such as presentations and written communications.
 
Background:
·         Technical Consulting, Drive the implementation of charges within project timelines.
·         Management Consulting, suggesting and implementing best practices.
·         Business Consulting, supporting the solution of business problems and developing improvement plans.
·         Data Center Migration, either as a PM (Big Plus) or a member of the migration team (plus).
 
Functional requirements and responsibilities:
·         Craft senior management level presentations using PowerPoint.
·         Create and maintain dashboards and statistics/chart.
·         Follow up to ensure promised commitments are archived.
·         Good to Excellent Written communication skills.
·         Conduct technical discussions, at the appropriate level, with senior managers, architects and members of development teams
·         Ability to take and publish meeting minutes.
 
Technical Requirements:
·         Strong knowledge of MS PowerPoint.
·         Moderate knowledge of MS Excel (e.g. vlookup) and MS Word.
·         Basic to Moderate understanding of the SDLC.
·         Basic understanding of data center infrastructure components and activities.
·         Basic ability to create Visio charts.
 

 
Note: Please allow me to reiterate that I chose to contact you either because your resume had been posted to one of the internet job sites to which we subscribe, or you had previously submitted your resume to Axelon.  I assumed that you are either looking for a new employment opportunity, or you are interested in investigating the current job market.
 
If you are not currently seeking employment, or if you would prefer I contact you at some later date, please indicate your date of availability so that I may honor your request. In any event, I respectfully recommend you continue to avail yourself to the employment options and job market information we provide with our e-mail notices.
 
Thank you,
 
Saudia Ganie
Axelon Services Corporation
44 Wall Street 18th Floor
New York, NY 10005
Phone: (212) 306-0100 or (877) 711-8700
Fax: (212) 306-0191
saudia.ganie@axelon.com

MIS Ntwk Assoc Mtg Dates:

June 28th - Tues - Recruiter Night Out dinner mtg Marty Latman Moderator - Daria Palestina Regeneron - Josh Goldstein AppLabs - Frank Perrone Stealth Bits - Ray Lancaster Lancaster Associates

July 5th No Mtg - Holiday

July 12th - Tues Reg Mtg - 6 pm - Berman Larson Kane Offices, Paramus - DO NOT use GPS for directions - Get dir from BLK site - Bring 15 copies of your resume
3.

LEAD:  CTO - Investment Bank - NYC

Posted by: "john sampson" jcsspike@yahoo.com   jcsspike

Sat Jun 25, 2011 1:10 pm (PDT)



International Investment Bank 
Chief Technology Officer (FT/Employee role- no contract opp)
New York, NY (Midtown)
Compensation: Commensurate
  

DESCRIPTION:  The Chief Technology Officer's role is to align technology vision with business strategy by integrating company processes with the appropriate technologies. The Chief Technology Officer is also responsible for all aspects of developing and implementing infrastructure technology initiatives within the organization. This individual provides direction in all infrastructure technology-related issues in support of information operations and heavily influences core company values.
 
Several major duties performed in this role are:
 
Strategy & Planning
·  Participate as a member of the senior management team in governance processes of the organization's architecture, telecommunications, networks, applications, media, servers and desktops.
· Lead strategic technological planning to achieve business goals by prioritizing technology initiatives and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future technologies.
· Collaborate with the appropriate departments to develop and maintain a technology plan that supports organizational needs.
· Develop and communicate business/technology alignment plans to executive team, staff, partners, customers, and stakeholders.
· Assist in the development and execution of an enterprise-wide disaster recovery and business continuity plan.
 
Acquisition & Deployment
· Assess and communicate risks associated with technology-related investments and purchases.
· Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for technology spending and initiatives.
· Define requirements for new technology implementations and communicate them to key executive and senior management.
· Review hardware and software acquisition and maintenance contracts and pursue master agreements to capitalize on economies of scale.
· Define and communicate corporate procedures, policies, and standards for the organization for acquiring, implementing, and operating new infrastructure technologies.
· Approve, prioritize, and control projects and the project portfolio as they relate to the selection, acquisition, development, and installation of major information systems.
 
Operational Management
· Conduct research to remain up-to-date and knowledgeable in regards to industry trends and emerging technologies in anticipation of new business processes and system alterations.
· Analyze and improve upon technology standards across the organization to maintain a technological and competitive edge within the market.
· Act as primary liaison for the company's technology vision via regular written and in-person communications with the organization's executives, department heads, and end users.
· Creatively and independently provide resolution to technical problems in a cost-effective manner.
· Supervise recruitment, development, retention, and organization of all architecture and engineering staff in accordance with corporate budgetary objectives and personnel policies.
· Ensure operation of the infrastructure adheres to applicable laws and regulations.
· Where necessary, oversee and develop patenting of intellectual property, inventions, and business processes.
EXPERIENCE:  University degree in the field of computer science, engineering or business administration. Master's or PhD. degree in one these fields preferred.
· >10 years experience managing and/or directing technological operations.
· >10 years experience working in the financial services industry.
· Experience in strategic technology planning, execution, and policy development.
· Excellent knowledge of technology environments, including telecommunications, networks, programming, media, and desktops.
· Solid understanding of computer systems characteristics, features, and integration capabilities.
· Extensive knowledge of data processing, hardware platforms, enterprise software applications, and outsourced systems.
· Technical experience with systems networking, databases, Web development, and user support.
· Exposure to business theory, business processes, management, budgeting, and business office operations.
· Excellent understanding of project management principles.
· Proven experience in planning, organization, and development.
· Superior understanding of the organization's goals and objectives.
· Demonstrated ability to apply technology solutions to business problems.
· In-depth knowledge of applicable laws and regulations as they relate to technology issues.
SKILLS:   Lead strategic technological planning to achieve business goals
by prioritizing technology initiatives and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future infrastructure technologies.
· Analyze and improve upon infrastructure technology standards across the organization to maintain a technological and competitive edge within the market.
· Conduct research to remain up-to-date and knowledgeable in regards to industry trends and emerging technologies in anticipation of new business processes and system alterations.
· Participate as a member of the senior management team in governance processes of the organization's architecture, telecommunications, networks, applications, media, servers and desktops.
· Approve, prioritize, and control projects and the project portfolio as they relate to the selection, acquisition, development, and installation of major information systems.
· Creatively and independently provide resolution to technical problems in a cost-effective manner.
· Provide specific architectural guidance for our Tokyo Head Office departments.
· Recommend and implement industry best practices.
· Work closely with all levels of Management and staff within IT.
· Work closely with the subsidiary IT groups to take advantage of common technical solutions.
This position will be located in the New York Office. 

 
 
Thanks for your time and consideration!
 
Sincerely,
 
Steven V. Joerg
211-966-9345
sjoerg@mindlance.com
 

MIS Ntwk Assoc Mtg Dates:

June 28th - Tues - Recruiter Night Out dinner mtg Marty Latman Moderator - Daria Palestina Regeneron - Josh Goldstein AppLabs - Frank Perrone Stealth Bits - Ray Lancaster Lancaster Associates

July 5th No Mtg - Holiday

July 12th - Tues Reg Mtg - 6 pm - Berman Larson Kane Offices, Paramus - DO NOT use GPS for directions - Get dir from BLK site - Bring 15 copies of your resume
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