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Next Week's Upcoming Networking Events by "Thomas Donohue" donohue83

Sr. Project Manager - PMP - Software Firm - Anywhere East of the Mis by "Gary Wright" wrightassociates

Fwd: SAVE THE DATE--JUNE 10TH 2014--NEXT JVS COMMUNITY SEMINAR---ON by "Rachael Barish" rachael_barish

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1.1 Next Week's Upcoming Networking Events

Sat May 24, 2014 8:41 am (PDT) . Posted by:

"Thomas Donohue" donohue83

Ramsey JSWT Members:

Listed below are the upcoming May 2014 Networking Events.All meetings are open to the public, plus you are welcome and stronglyencouraged to attend.

Think of these meetings as opportunities, sort of likegoing to school, to learn something that can reduce your time in transition by gainingknowledge in job search and interviewing skills needed to excel and standoutfrom your competition.

In traveling to these events, consider car pooling. Not only will it reduce the cost of drivingthere, but the friendly conversation will make the ride seem to go much faster.

Next week I will be distributing the list of June 2014 NetworkingEvents. If anyone is aware of anupcoming meeting that you would like to share with the group, please let meknow and I will gladly include it. Also,if any transition support group would like to receive this list to share withyour members, please let me know and it would be my pleasure to add your groupto the distribution list.

In addition to the great in-person meetings listed below,many of these informative presentations are recorded and the podcasts can beviewed 24/7 on-line, when time allows. Twolibraries that I know about that offer these services are: 1) The New YorkScience, Industry and Business Library, which are available at: http://www.nypl.org/node/90324 and 2) The Westport CT. PublicLibrary, which is available at: http://www.westportlibrary.org/digital/podcasts/search-results?podcast_terms=jobseeker. This is a time saving and costeffective way of seeing a great presentation, from the comfort and convenienceof your home. Isn't technology great!

In the event of inclement weather, please check with themeeting organizer if the presentation will be canceled or postponed beforetraveling there. Your safety isimportant! Please rely on your bestjudgment before venturing out on slippery roads.

Thank you,

Tom Donohue
a83td@aol.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/tcdonohue

Next Week'sUpcoming Networking Events

Sundays, from 8:00– 9:00 am. Every Sunday morning tune into Your Career is Calling on 107.7 FM, The Bronc, an on-campus radiostation at Rider University. Hosts Frank Kovacs and Wanda Ellet bring you the best career advice, no matter what stageyour career is in. Whether you are in transition, looking for a betteropportunity, or even a college student, Your Career is Calling has youcovered. Nearly every single week, theyare joined by a special guest to cover a unique topic. Don't forget to tune into 107.7 FM The Bronc,http://www.1077thebronc.com/ or 107.7 The Bronc's free Android and IPhoneApps. Listeners can reach the studiowith their questions at 1-877-900-1077. In addition, interesting previous episodes areavailable at: http://comm.rider.edu/thebronc/?page_id=356.

Mondays, from 9:00– 10:00 pm. Call in your jobsearch questions every Mondaynight to a live Radio Showtitled: Own Your Career hosted by Rod Colon,on Blogtalk Radio - http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ownyourcareer. Dial1-347-857-3320 with your questions to get proven guidance from the # 1career coach in the United States, specialized in the 7 Step Job Search and author of the book Win The Race For 21st Century Jobs. Get free coaching withchallenges you encounter steering your career in the rough seas of the 21stcentury job market.

Tuesday, May 27thfrom 10:00 am - 1:00 pm: The United Way is offering the fifth of six free career workshops on: The Basics of Microsoft Office. Space is limited; reserve your spot today by contacting Durelle.McPherson@UnitedWaynnj.org or 1-973-746-4040, x210. The meeting is at The Untied Way Building, 60 Fullerton Avenue,Montclair, NJ 07042.

Tuesday, May 27thfrom 10:30 am - 1:00 pm: Professional Service Group of Central NJ will hostDr. ColleenGeorges, a Career Coach, who willgive a presentation titled: Job SearchStrategies in Today's Economy. Colleen will demonstrate how, in today's challengingemployment market, to effectively use online tools and websites to increase theopportunities to find the job, project, or consulting work you are looking for. Additional information is available at: www.psgcnj.org. The meeting will be at First United MethodistChurch of Somerville, 48 West High Street, Somerville, NJ 08876.

Tuesday, May 27thfrom 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host Dylan DeYoung, whowill give a presentation titled: YourJob Search is A Full Time Job: How to Manage Your Job Search. Dylan will discuss the 4 Steps job seekersshould follow for success. Learn how to:1) Create a target of job prospects using social media sites such as LinkedIn,2) Develop a simple plan to follow to contact hiring managers, 3) Follow upwith people who have received your information, and 4) Prepare for yourinterview. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Tuesday, May 27th from3:15 – 4:30 pm:The New York Science, Industry and Business Library will host a special meetingfor Job Seekers titled: Downloada Customized Company List for Contacts. Find Companies and Executive contacts for yournext job. Search by industry as well as location, size, and sales. Themeeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library, 188 MadisonAvenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Tuesday, May 27thfrom 7:30 - 9:30 pm: The Career Forum will host Mike Palestina, an executive coach,who will give a presentation titled: Non-VerbalCommunications During YourJob Search. For more information contact Sylvia Velez at1-908-630-3530 or email svelez@somersethillsymca.org. The meeting is at the Somerset Hills YMCA,140 Mt. Airy Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.

Wednesday, May 28thfrom 1:00 - 3:00 pm: The New York Science,Industry and Business Library will offer a program titled: WorkSearch Orientation. Areyou a 40+ job seeker? WorkSearch is anonline system which provides links to job openings, skills assessment tools,and training programs at no cost to individuals. After taking the orientation, WorkSearch is accessible toregistrants through the Internet, or through Library computers. Attendees will be shown how to download theinformation to a USB flash drive (Bring your own USB drive). The meeting is at the New York Science,Industry and Business Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY10016.

Monday, May 28th, from3:15 - 4:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Library willoffer a program titled: Business PlanResearch Workshop. The presenterwill provide research guidance specifically tailored to your particularbusiness plan. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Wednesday, May28th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and BusinessLibrary will host Win Sheffield, acareer coach, who will give a presentation titled: Summer Career Management: Talking About Yourself And NetworkingInformally. With lingering twilight, the languid pace of warmer weather and no letup in the urgency to get that next job, how do you manage? Coach Win Sheffieldwill focus on how to remain effective in your job campaign and maybe even get alittle relaxation in yourself. Whetherin the board room or on the beach, work the room in a relaxed manner, tell themsomething that will make them pay attention, adapting your message to thesummer vibe. Learn to: 1) Develop a pitch that can be delivered around thepool, 2) Tell some engaging stories that also convey your worth, and 3) Makethe most of the summer work rhythm by getting your work done and leaving timefor recreation. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry andBusiness Library, 188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Wednesday, May28th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm, The Bronxville Career Network will host Kevin J. Muller, IT executiveand managing entrepreneur at LeggUpp.com, who will givea presentation titled: The Job Search Document TRIFECTA— Marketing Yourself for Career Advancement. Land a great new job soonerwith this winning combination: 1) Enhance your résuméto strengthen the above the fold content, 2) Create a personal marketing planto increase networking effectiveness, and 3) A T-style cover letter rounds outthe trifecta of documents. For further information, e-mail Sheila Larkinat atlarkin5@optonline.net or telephone her at 914-393-2258. Fora Google map of the location, click on the following link: http://bit.ly/BCNatRCB. The meeting is atThe Reformed Church of Bronxville, in the Edwards Room, 180 PondfieldRoad, at the corner of Midland Ave, Bronxville, NY 10708.

Wednesday, May28th from 7:30 - 9:15 pm. Job Seekers of Montclair, will host a programtitled: Cover Letters, Thank-You Lettersand References. The following topicswill be discussed: 1) Designing effective cover letters, 2) Telephone etiquetteand effective use, and 3) Thank you letters and their place. Additionalinformation is available at: http://www.jobseekersofmontclair.org/, or by calling 1-973-783-3442. Themeeting is at St. Luke's Church Hall, 73 South Fullerton Avenue (cornerof Union Street), Montclair, NJ 07042.

Thursday, May 29thfrom 9:30 - 11:30 am. Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) of New Jersey willhost Len Resto, Vice President at USI Insurance Services,who will give a presentation titled: Help-The Art of the Ask. How best to askyour way into a great new job. If there is anything that drives a networkingcontact completely batty, it is the generic request for assistance. Manyclients ask to keep me in mind as a networking contact hears of opportunities. Theseare people that care about you and truly want to help. Nevertheless, no matter how they try, it isquite the trick to keep so many folks in mind. Learn how to make it a productive experience for all concerned and youwill be well on your way to a great new job. To register, e-mail Meryl Kanner atmkanner@jvsnj.org,by noon, 5/28/2014. The meeting is at JewishVocational Service, 25 Washington Terrace, East Orange, NJ 07017.

Thursday, May 29thfrom 6:00 - 7:30 pm: The New York Science, Industry and Business Librarywill offer a program titled: CareerResources. Explore job and careerresources available at the SIBL Library and other public sites; Find industryand career advice, resume guides and more. The meeting is at the New York Science, Industry and Business Library,188 Madison Avenue @ 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.

Friday, May 30thfrom 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon: The Princeton Public Library and theProfessional Service Group of Mercer County will co-host David Schuchman, who will give a presentation titled: Networking 101: Back to Basics. Networking is not amere exchange of business cards or casual introductions. It is buildingrelationships on the basis of trust. Networking means making connections withpeople, informing people who you are, and what kind of opportunities to sendyour way. The meeting is at thePrinceton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.

Saturday, May 31stfrom 9:30 am – 12:00 noon: Networkers Without Borders will host David Schuchman, who will give apresentation titled: Networking 101. Networking is not a mere exchange of businesscards or casual introductions. It is building relationships on the basis oftrust. Networking means making connections with people, informing people whoyou are, and what kind of opportunities to send your way. Free Breakfastand Networking begins at 9:30 AM. The presentation is 10:00 am to 12 noon.Please RSVP to noreen@njlap.org by May 28th.Additional information is available at: www.njlap.org or 1-732-565-7571. The meeting will be at: NJ LawyersAssistance Program, One Constitution Square, New Brunswick, NJ 08901.

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2 Sr. Project Manager - PMP - Software Firm - Anywhere East of the Mis

Sat May 24, 2014 9:16 am (PDT) . Posted by:

"Gary Wright" wrightassociates

Please feel free to refer this position to other groups and people you know.

Position Title - WRSPM052014

Sr. Project Manager - PMP - Software Firm - Anywhere East of the Mississippi
- Excellent Package

Excellent Compensation Package - Base + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits (100%
Paid)

No Relocation or Sponsorship

Travel is expected to be in the 50%-80% area (Could be as high as 80% during
some periods, and less than 50% at other times) - US + Some Canadian - Home
Office When Not Travelling.

Location:

Can be located anywhere east of the Mississippi near a major airport -
Atlanta area preferred

Company:

Highly successful, highly profitable, very fast growing (50%+), private
software firm, focused on delivering a fully integrated suite of
asset-centric accounting, tax, budgeting, regulatory, compliance/risk
management and analytics software solutions for asset intensive clients.
Great firm with an excellent history of growth - Lots of Upside - Excellent
Compensation Package - Base + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits (100% company
paid) - Join a team oriented, collaborative, results focused environment and
become part of an elite organization with great growth possibilities.

Position Responsibilities - Summary:

My client is seeking a talented Sr. Project Manager to join its Professional
Services Team. The Sr. Project Manager will be responsible for planning and
managing enterprise software implementation projects of various sizes and
complexity, ensuring that the projects adhere to the firm's methodology,
requirements, budget, and the Statement of Work. The Sr. Project Manager
will have the ability to handle multiple highly-complex projects for the
Company's most strategic clients.

Software is currently installed on premise and project length ranges from
6-9 months for average sized projects, with 1-3 people assigned, and 12+
months for large sized projects, with 4-6+ people assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Project management:

* Standard project management activities in line with the Project
Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) such as scope, time, cost, quality,
issue, risk, contract and subcontract management, and project status
tracking and reporting (including Estimate-To-Complete analysis)

* Review, periodically monitor and update project plan and schedule

* Ensure that consulting staff achieve customer satisfaction through
successful delivery of business value on-time and within budget

* Partner with Product Management, Development, Customer Care, and
peers and colleagues in the PS organization to manage client expectations
and provide seamless service from inception through implementation and into
support

* Work with Partners, as appropriate, to ensure the successful
delivery of our projects

Staff Management:

* May provide guidance and direction to more junior level Project
Managers, as needed

Methodology/Metrics

* Apply and utilize the firm's implementation methodology

* Lead activities to further develop the firm's methodology,
including tools, templates, examples, accelerators and programs around
implementations, upgrades and other services.

* Refine and monitor metrics to assess the success of the project,
team and individuals

Financial Management:

* Maximize the team's utilization, particularly billable
realization.

* Responsible for maximizing revenue and margin for each project by
properly positioning PS value

* Work with Finance to ensure timely and accurate invoicing of
customers

* Track and manage expenses for the team

Required Skills and Competencies:

* Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and at least 8-10
years of experience as a Project Manager or Sr. Project Manager implementing
enterprise software applications for external clients.

* Ability to work without supervision with complete latitude for
independent judgment

* Demonstrated ability to manage a portfolio of 3-6 projects with a
demonstrated successful track record of handling $500,000 to $2+ million
projects.

* PMP and/or CISSP Certification Preferred

* Candidates must have experience delivering large enterprise wide
software applications/solutions, including Financials, ERP, EAM, etc. (e.g.,
SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft) - CRM and Maximo.

* Specifically regarding ERP implementations, working knowledge of
financial accounting processes (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts
Receivable, Fixed Assets, Project Accounting, Close, Budget)

* Understanding of system and network architecture, system
platforms, system access, database design, SQL queries, and network
protocols.

* Experience with some of the advanced functions of Excel, including
functions, macros, and pivot tables

* Hands-on experience working on or with capital projects, capital
budgets and fixed asset accounting, or business tax software

* Prior experience in a computer software or consulting firm with
exposure to industries including utilities, oil and gas, mining, railroad,
or telecommunications, is strongly preferred.

* Candidates need to have the ability to effectively manage within
budget constraints, closely monitor and promptly report on budgetary,
resource or scope issues. Maintaining appropriate documentation, including
project plans, requirements, specifications, testing documents, etc., is
critical, as is tracking Deliverables, and bringing Issues, Risks and Action
Items to closure.

* Superior communication, presentation, and customer relationship
skills & the ability to engage and successfully interact with the client and
project team at all levels.

* Exceptional team leadership and people management experience

* Superior negotiation, conflict management, risk mitigation, issue
resolution, organizational and time management skills

* Process orientation, and ability to analyze and design/build
complex processes & assist others

* Ability to establish oneself as a trusted advisor in the eyes of
the client, project team, colleagues and leadership

* Ability to establish, refine, and champion a robust implementation
methodology

* Skilled in MS Office Suite, Visio and proficient with MS Project

Key Competencies:

* Politically astute and organizational awareness: Navigates
corporate political and cultural situations and diffuses potentially
volatile situations; able to tap into the power structures of organizations

* Leadership: Achieving results through people by successful
objective setting, performance review, motivation, delegation, teambuilding,
commitment gains, and empowerment.

* Conceptual thinking: Understanding a given situation or problem by
combining information that is readily available; identifying patterns or
connections between situations that are not obviously related; identifying
key or underlying issues in complex situations.

* Stress tolerance: Performing well when faced with pressure due to
time frame, workload, adversity, disappointment, or opposition.

As a condition of hire, a full background check and drug tests are required.

Contact Information - (Resumes in Word Format to);

Gary Wright - President - Wright Associates - High Technology Recruiting
Services

Phone - (508) 761-6354 - Email - GaryWright@WrightAssociates.org
<mailto:GaryWright@WrightAssociates.org> - WEB Site -
www.wrightassociates.org <http://www.wrightassociates.org/>

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3 Fwd: SAVE THE DATE--JUNE 10TH 2014--NEXT JVS COMMUNITY SEMINAR---ON

Sat May 24, 2014 9:30 am (PDT) . Posted by:

"Rachael Barish" rachael_barish

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