Friday, September 2, 2011

[CNG] Digest Number 2393

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1.: CNG - Sept 15, 2011 - "Speed Networking" From: Goddard Laura

2.: Jobs: DATABASE Marketing MANAGER - Parsippany NJ - contract positio From: Brian Mecca

3.: Applications Development Manager in Newark, NJ 6 mos RTH, Rate $65-$ From: arapa10@aol.com

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1.: CNG - Sept 15, 2011 - "Speed Networking"

Posted by: "Goddard Laura" cnghost@verizon.net lrgoddard

Thu Sep 1, 2011 10:22 am (PDT)

CAREER NETWORKING GROUP

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Bernards Township Library
Basking Ridge, NJ

"Speed Networking"

Moderator: John Hadley

TOPIC

Join us for a fun way to increase your network. Be sure to bring your business cards!! Don't forget your name tag!

Speed Networking is a great way to equip and encourage you to proactively build a powerful network to accelerate your job search, career or business development and to measurably increase your network right on the spot!

John Hadley will show you how to make the most of every networking opportunity. He will share simple tips that will make you more effective and guide you through a series of speed networking mini-meetings.

Networking provides you access to new perspectives and resources you can draw on throughout your career, and is absolutely critical to an effective job search. However, many job seekers don't know how to do it well, and therefore find it uncomfortable. John will provide pointers you can apply on the spot to create a fun and productive evening.

MODERATOR

JOHN HADLEY: John Hadley helps job seekers frustrated with their search. He also works with professionals struggling to achieve the visibility that leads to new opportunities at work and in the market. John offers a FREE monthly Career Tips Email newsletter; you can find that and a variety of other career resources on his website at www.JHACareers.com.

AGENDA

6:30 PM
Participants begin to arrive & network with peers.
7:00 PM
Workshop: "Speed Networking"
Moderator: John Hadley
8:15 PM
CNG announcements
20-second introductions by each attendee
Peer networking and tidying meeting room
8:50 PM
Adjourn
9:15 PM
Optional: Many attendees reconvene at The Store Restaurant & Bar a few blocks away to continue informal networking

DIRECTIONS

I-287 to North Maple Avenue exit toward Basking Ridge
Go about 1.5 miles on North Maple Avenue
As you enter Basking Ridge, North Maple Avenue becomes South Maple Avenue
Bernards Township Library is on the left
Enter the lower level of the library
Follow CNG signs to the meeting room

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2.: Jobs: DATABASE Marketing MANAGER - Parsippany NJ - contract positio

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

Thu Sep 1, 2011 2:13 pm (PDT)

See below and contact Diane Havelock if interested.

This is a contract for 5-6 months with the option of extension..preference is for C2C $27-29 per hour
Location: Parisppany NJ
Client is business casual environment , straight 9 to 5 little to no OT required no eves no weekends

For consideration forward your resuem to dhavelock010@aol.com and call to follow up 732-248-1900 ex 207 or 917-453-0137
thanks Diane Havelock Client Relaitonship Manager eTeam Inc

Description
Database Marketing Manager
Working under the direction of the Director of Database Marketing, the Database Marketing Manager will play a key part in managing the campaign execution process, through administering the Unica environment, and providing the campaign execution analysts with the necessary campaign components to construct campaigns in a time-efficient manner.
Requirements
Key role characteristics and performance expectations:
-        Project-oriented with longer-term or ongoing responsibilities for specific functional area(s)
-          Works under own supervision with occasional direction and input
-          Able to plan and prioritize workload within boundaries of functional responsibility
-          Capable of taking on new tasks at short notice as dictated by business priorities
-          Must be action/results oriented and can deliver quality work on time and according to specification
-          Have at least 5 years working experience
-          Demonstrate a track record of planning and project management skills
-          Able to develop and maintain strong relationships inside and outside of the Database Marketing team
-          Be able to demonstrate understanding of statistical modeling and data mining methodologies
-          Have excellent communication skills with the ability to translate data analysis into actionable business insight
-          Diligent, with good attention to detail
-          Capable of quality output informed by a good understanding of client's business
-          Expected to be a self-motivated, take problem ownership and be an excellent communicator
Day-to-day responsibilities will include:
-          Construction of the appropriate segments, derived variables, macros, etc. in Unica, to enable the campaign execution analysts to produce campaigns in a time-efficient manner
-          Requirement gathering from marketing users
-          Management of the Unica user environment, including the logical organization of all campaign components within Unica
-          Making recommendations and implementing process and standards improvements
-          Making appropriate recommendations on enhancements to campaign and marketing strategy
-          Management of trigger campaign execution
-          Audience analysis and segmentation
-          Where appropriate, exercising supervisory skills over one or more analysts to meet project goals
-          Working with team colleagues and IT to improve the supporting technical infrastructure
General Profile
The ideal candidate will have a mixture of strong Unica skills, coupled with a sound understanding of business strategy. In addition experience with SQL is required, and experience with SAS is preferred. A primary or graduate quantitative or business studies degree is required. Prior experience of working in the timeshare or travel industries is desirable, as is 5+ years experience with marketing campaign processes, or database marketing.

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3.: Applications Development Manager in Newark, NJ 6 mos RTH, Rate $65-$

Posted by: "arapa10@aol.com" arapa10@aol.com benson1646

Fri Sep 2, 2011 8:33 am (PDT)

Our Client, an industry leader has an immediate opportunity in Newark, NJ for an Applications Development Manager

If qualified and interested, please send your resume to Tony at arapa@contech-it.com

Director, Solutions Engineer

Description
Primary accountability for the conceptual design and engineering approach for complex business system solutions aligned with Annuities' architecture roadmap specifically related to the applications used by the Annuity Actuarial Organization.
Leverages current industry expertise to develop solution options, proposals, and recommendations
Develops and documents conceptual design and engineering approaches that address functional and non-functional business requirements and meet architectural standards and objectives
Ensures overall solution alignment across business capabilities
Ensures detailed design and technical implementation achieve engineering objectives
Validates technical solution designs through an in-depth understanding of technical requirements
Provides specific solution and technology expertise throughout the systems development lifecycle
Primary interface between the Delivery and Architecture teams

Responsibilities include:
Accountability for technology leadership in conceptual design and engineering approach for complex system solutions aligned with Annuities' architecture roadmap
Leveraging current industry expertise to develop solution options, proposals, and recommendations
Developing and documenting conceptual design and engineering approaches that address functional and non-functional business requirements and meet architectural standards and objectives
Ensuring overall solution alignment and approach across multiple concurrent projects, across business capabilities, and across organizational boundaries
Effectively transitioning conceptual design and engineering approaches to the project delivery teams for detailed design and implementation
Driving flexible design solutions that take advantage of and create reusable components where possible
Validation of technical solution designs and solution architecture documentation through an in-depth understanding of technical requirements.
Accountability for Architectural Review Board documentation and providing primary interface between delivery project team and Architecture, including directing and guiding the project team in the creation of the Architecture Review Board documentation throughout the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Providing technical leadership throughout the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for the implementation of initiatives, enhancements and other system changes as requested by the business partners.
Providing mentoring to the analysis and development teams throughout the systems development lifecycle by providing specific solution, technology and industry expertise.
Bringing external perspective on technology and solutions through the maintenance of knowledge of industry trends, development patterns and best practices.
Being a sounding board for Analysts/Developers/Quality Assurance and accountable for the overall design and development effort as it relates to all components of the architecture.
Being the primary interface to the architecture team and influence architectural decisions.
Accountability for influencing and adopting architectural framework and standards in engineering solutions.
Other duties and/or tasks may be assigned on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications
Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience required.
8+ years of IT based software development.
Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills.
Demonstrated expertise in high-level systems design, modeling, and implementation
Demonstrated expertise in articulating and documenting conceptual design and engineering approach
Demonstrated ability to articulate technical concepts, collaborate on design approach, and influence senior technical and business stakeholders.
Strong understanding of solution and application architecture principles
Demonstrated experience aligning systems solutions with architectural standards.
Expertise databases and programming languages (specifically Oracle, SQL Server, C##, .NET and ASP.NET)
Knowledge of JAVA and Websphere
Experience with actuarial or calculation intensive applications
Experience implementing software solutions through a structured systems development lifecycle
Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor project team members in detailed design and technical implementation.
An active participant in the growth of the organization; Being a Change Agent.
Demonstrates a Strong Moral Compass.
Establishes/Support a Clear Vision and Strategy.
Has a Talent Mindset.
Focuses Externally.
Takes Intelligent Risks.
Collaborates to Seize Opportunities.
Transforms Strategy into Action.
Excellent customer focus.
Multi-site team environment experience preferred.
Skill at resolving conflict and negotiating effectively and tactfully.
Ability to inspire and motivate teams and individuals.
Strong Interpersonal (listening, written and verbal communication) and presentation skills.

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