Healthcare Marketing Assistant
Ref. #0587

Looking to get your foot in the door of a marketing department? Ready to prove your abilities, learn about marketing and earn more responsibility for projects? Strong work ethic? Interested in healthcare issues? Want to hone your writing skills?

Chicago-based healthcare organization seeks Marketing Assistant to
provide administrative assistance and track all projects within marketing department. Candidate will be given increasing responsibility in marketing and writing as s/he demonstrates capability. Ongoing training and development is part of this position. Marketing department creates monthly print publications, weekly email alerts, quarterly electronic newsletters and other collateral.

Stable organization is over 100 years old and located in downtown
Chicago. Excellent benefits and high staff retention rate. Local candidates only. Immediate hire.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing or related field. 1-3
years’ experience. Must have excellent oral and written communications skills. Need demonstrated experience with business writing. The successful candidate will be reliable, eager to learn and always on the lookout for ways to contribute to the department. Be ready to step up to the plate and pitch in when needed on additional projects. Candidate should be focused, organized, dedicated and have high integrity. Experience with professional association or healthcare organization a plus.
Responsibilities:
- Assist marketing VP and department with administrative duties. Create
and implement administrative procedures.
- Assist with research and writing for all marketing pieces, including
brochures, articles and other projects.
- Track all marketing projects and calendar. Create and implement
procedures to track projects. Manage multiple projects and deadlines at once.
- Assist with all trend reports and research projects.

Send resume as a .doc to Anne Howard, resumes@lhazan. com, with
writing sample and cover letter including salary information, and call 312-863-5402 to follow up. We appreciate your follow up call.

Currently, I am working on the following positions:
1. Sales Engineer: Midwestern manufacturer of ASME Reactors, columns, pressure vessels for the chemical and downstream petrochemical industries and shop built or field erected alloy vessels seeks sales engineer based in Houston area to focus on refineries. must have experience with custom stainless steel fabrication and knowledge and contacts in that market. Remote home office situation with salary, bonus, and expenses.
2. National Sales Manager: Midwestern manufacturer of modular
engineered process systems involving dry ingredient handling and
dry/liquid mixing systems to the dairy, food, beverage, meat processing, and pharmaceutical industries. Will manage reps and direct reports. Must have industry experience. Prefer technical degree. Full benefits, salary, bonus, and relocation expense.
3. Sales Engineer: Manufacturer of bulk processing and recycling
equipment: conveyors, feeders, crushing plants, recycling plants,
screening plants, hoppers and bins and electrical controls. Must have experience with this equipment as well as experience in the aggregate and construction markets. position located in territory: Texas and surrounding states. Salary, bonus, and benefits.

If you may know of anyone qualified for any of these positions, or may know of someone who may be interested in receiving a message such as this, then please call me at 860 675 7802.

Thank you,

John Yalanis
Wyse Associates
wyse@snet.net
860 675 7802

Bilingual English/Spanish HR Manager

We are looking for an HR Manager with 5 to 7 years’ experience in the NW Chicago area.

This role will also support another location which would require about 25% overnight travel. This business partner is responsible for leading progressive HR practices that engage the workforce to create a motivational environment of accountability where being customer-centric is evidenced by exceptional business results.

Required experience: Fluency in Spanish and English, Bachelors
degree, 5 to 7 years relevant HR experience, manufacturing
background Preferred MBA

Demonstrated consultative skills and courage. Demonstrated success a Business Partner/Change Agent. Strong focus on driving change while maintaining positive employee relations. Must be a trust builder at all levels of the organization. Results-oriented, bias toward action, able to bring situations to a conclusion quickly. Sense of urgency, fast-paced strong ability to multi-task. Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision and direction, able to make independent decisions.

Good oral and written communication skills and excellent presentation, research and project coordination skills. Ability to apply complex analytical and critical thinking skills.

In-depth knowledge and successful application of human
resource laws and practices (compensation, hiring, FMLA, ADA, Workers comp, FLSA, CORBRA etc.)

If you know of anyone, please have them contact me directly.

Thanks,

Dawn Zima
Recruiter
PolyOne COrporation
440-930-1501
dawn.zima@polyone.com <mailto:dawn.zima@polyone.com>

Systems Administrator position with our client in Chicago IL : Collabera

Date : Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:43:02 -0800 (PST)

We have a position for a Systems Administrator with our client in Waukegan, IL. Please let me know if you or any of your friends would be interested in this position

Details of the job are mentioned below.

Client : Pharma

Title : Systems Administrator Security

Location : Waukegan, IL

Duration : 12 Months

Interview : In-person

Scope of Work:

* Experience with a varity of operation systems, protocols and tools. Uses accepted concepts, standards, SDLC methodologies, and toolsets.

* Fully utilize data and process modeling techniques along with a workflow analysis techniques.

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate consultation with customer and systems personnel to determine type of information to be processed.

* Ability to define and analyze user and information requirements.

* Develop in-depth understanding of the Portfolio and Project Management business processes.

* Capable of performing tasks in dynamic/changing situations and optimize availability of system services to users/LOB staff.

* Understanding of database, web, and client/server techonologies.

* Understanding of requirements working in a highly regulated environment.

* Working knowledge of Computer Associates Clarity PPM application is desired.

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills a must.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline.

* At least 5 years of experience in system support.

* Previous experience on Help Desk/Application Support, exp with Set up of User Accounts, Recertifications.

* Previous experience with Legacy system and Clarity support is helpful.

Collabera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and maintains a drug free workplace. This position is contingent upon a successful clearance of criminal background check &amp; drug screening

About Collabera:

Established in 1991, Collabera is one of the fastest growing end-to-end information technology services and solutions firms worldwide. A $340 million firm, Collabera’s client-centric philosophy, commitment to service excellence and BestShoreTM global engagement model enables its Fortune 500 clients to succeed in today´s global digital economy. With over 4,000 IT professionals globally, Collabera provides IT services to leading banking, financial services, insurance, telecommunications, manufacturing, retail and logistics corporations. Over the past few years, Collabera has been awarded numerous accolades and recognitions.

For further information please feel free to visit us at www.collabera.com

I would greatly appreciate your getting back to us with your responses on these questions as soon as possible.

1. How is the commute from your place to work place?

2. What is your salary or hourly rate on last project?

3. When are you available to start a project?

4. What are your preferred email id and your Day and Evening phone numbers?

5. What kind of job are you working right now? Contract or Permanent?

6. Reason for looking new job

I hope to work with you and look forward to joining the growing Collabera (GCI) family.

Best regards and have a great day ahead.

Thanks

Veeral Shah

Account Manager – Collabera

1701 E Woodfield Rd Suite 950 Schaumburg IL 60173

O – 630-785-4402

veeral@collabera.com

www.collabera.com

Communications Manager, Pew Research Center’s Forum on Religion & Public Life, Washington, DC

Organization Overview:
The Pew Research Center (Pew Research) is a nonpartisan “fact
tank” that provides information on the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. It does so by conducting public opinion polling and social science research; analyzing news coverage; and holding forums and briefings. It does not take positions on policy issues. Its work is carried out by a “Core” administrative and publishing unit and these seven projects:

• The Pew Research Center for the People and the Press
(people-press.org <http://people-press.org/> ) led by Andrew Kohut
• Pew Project for Excellence in Journalism (journalism.org
<http://journalism.org/> ) led by Tom Rosenstiel
• Pew Internet & American Life Project (pewinternet.org
<http://pewinternet.org/> ) led by Lee Rainie
• Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life (pewforum.org
<http://pewforum.org/> ) led by Luis Lugo
• Pew Hispanic Center (pewhispanic.org <http://pewhispanic.org/> )
led by Paul Taylor
• Pew Global Attitudes Project (pewglobal.org
<http://pewglobal.org/> ) led by Andrew Kohut
• Pew Social & Demographic Trends (pewsocialtrends.org
<http://pewsocialtrends.org/> ) led by Paul Taylor

Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life Overview

The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life (Forum), launched in 2001, seeks to promote a deeper understanding of issues at the intersection of religion and public affairs. The Forum pursues its mission by
delivering timely, impartial information to national opinion leaders,
including government officials and journalists. The Forum functions as both an information clearinghouse and a town hall. As a clearinghouse it tracks and aggregates news and conducts independent research, including surveys, legal backgrounders, reports, books and Q&A interviews. As a town hall, it provides a neutral venue for discussion. In these roles, the Forum serves as an important information resource for political leaders, journalists, scholars and public interest groups.

Position Summary

The Communications Manager is a member of Pew Research Center’s Forum on Religion and Public Life. This position is responsible for managing the Forum’s communications with domestic and international target audiences and managing the planning and implementation of all programming and events. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, strategic thinker, who can manage the details well by rolling up his or her sleeves to get the job done. In addition, the Communications Manager assists with Web marketing activities, and works with the senior management team in shaping the Forum’s branding. The Communications Manager is responsible for protecting and reinforcing at all times the Forum’s reputation
and brand as an independent, non-partisan, non-advocacy organization that does not take positions on policy debates. The Communications Manager also helps oversee the contact database, ensuring that it serves all of the Forum’s outreach efforts. This position supervises the Communications Associate and Program Coordinator, and reports to the Associate Director for Communications.

Primary Responsibilities

Communications (60%)
• Manage day-to-day media relations and public affairs activities,
ensuring that all communications with all audiences uphold the
Forum’s standards as being independent and non-partisan
• Work with the Associate Director for Communications in creating
rollout strategies for new research, especially for dissemination to
global audiences; assisting in development of longer-range
communications strategies • Draft, review and edit documents that communicate the work of the Forum to external audiences, including press releases, media advisories, email alerts, FAQs, talking points, remarks, letters, etc.
• Make appropriate high-level media calls to promote stories
and/or radio and television interviews about newsworthy reports and polls • Manage the Communications Associate, who serves as the initial press contact
• Ensure that media lists are continuously updated and maintained
in the contact database
• Manage the process for responding to information requests from
key external audiences
• Support web marketing activities and maintain the online press
room
• Support internal communications efforts

Events and Programming (20%)
• Manage day-to-day programming and event planning and
implementation
• Make day-to-day recommendations to the Associate Director for
Communications regarding events, event outreach, speaking opportunities, partnerships, scheduling and budget
• Manage the Program Coordinator and other Forum staff who support programming, events and the contact database
• Manage the Forum’s relationship with external organizations,
partners and individuals relevant to Forum programs and events
• Oversee handling of requests from external audiences for
meetings with and presentations from Forum staff, including requests from international visitors
• Identify speaking opportunities for Forum research staff, and
craft brief remarks as required
• Draft, review and edit documents related to programming and
events, including invitations, bios, remarks, scripts, etc.
• Ensure that target audience (non-media) outreach lists are
continuously updated and maintained in the contact database
• Oversee the events calendar, which is maintained by the Program
Coordinator, on a weekly basis, both electronically and for Pew Research Center/Pew Charitable Trusts reporting and staff meeting agenda
• Manage production and promotion of online video programming,
including vendor relations and budget oversight, booking guests, studio design, script writing, post-production, etc.

Administrative (20%)
• Report on results of outreach efforts; draft and edit quarterly
activity reports, narrative reports and other grant reporting and
evaluation documents
• Help manage the work of communications/public relations
consultants
• Help oversee the ongoing development and maintenance of the
Forum’s contact database in support of communications and programs

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or related
field
• Minimum 8-10 years experience as manager in communications
positions, preferably in nonprofit environment
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
• Knowledge of communications strategic planning and tactics
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communications
skills
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Knowledge of and experience writing in AP style
• Familiarity with the Forum’s domestic and international
target audiences
• Knowledge of issues relating to religion’s role in public
life a plus
• Ability to balance management of junior staff with day-to-day,
hands-on implementation responsibilities
• Flexibility and creativity in responding to changing demands and
requirements of a fast-growing organization
Application Procedure
Applicant should send a complete resume and cover letter (indicating
where you learned of the opening) to:
Ms. April McWilliams
Human Resources Manager
The Pew Research Center
1615 L Street, NW Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
Responses can also be faxed to 202-419-4339 or e-mailed to
careers@pewresearch.org <mailto:careers@pewresearch.org>
We are an equal opportunity employer.

Chicago, IL

Director Product Development

*************PLEASE READ ALL REQUIRED SKILLS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING
COMPLETELY!

DUTIES: You will be responsible for: (1) Directly managing and leading the organizational strategy and delivery of a family of product solutions offerings to a global client base; (2) Cradle to grave responsibility for identifying future product and service offerings and delivering that family of products and services to a global sophisticated customer base; (3) Management of daily activities of staff and resources in the delivery of products and services; (4) Management of standards, process, procedures, and metrics to measure delivery of products and services, as well as support of
products and services.

REQUIRED:

Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Business Finance or similar.

5 years of managing the delivery of investment/brokerage/trading technology services and products to the investment community.

Please note:

****No sponsorship is available for this position.

****Consulting firms and recruiting firms: Please do NOT send resumes, emails, or call.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING:

****DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS EMAIL. IF YOU DO, YOUR EMAIL WILL NOT BE AUTOMATICALLY SENT TO THE PROPER PERSON FOR REVIEW.

****DO NOT PUT ANY OTHER WORDS OR SYMBOLS IN THE SUBJECT LINE OTHER THAN WHAT IS REQUESTED BELOW. IF YOU DO, YOUR RESUME WILL NOT BE AUTOMATICALLY FORWARDED TO THE PROPER PERSON FOR REVIEW.

If you fit the above requirements please send your resume as a Microsoft Word doc attachment to greg.david@laka.com and please put the following in the subject line
(DO NOT PUT IN ANY OTHER WORDS OR SYMBOLS):

JOB 2243

(Chicago, IL)

MS SQL Server DBA

DUTIES: You will be responsible for: (1) MS SQL Server 2005 database administration in this clustered, mission-critical, production environment to include performance monitoring, performance tuning, installs, upgrades, backups, recoveries, etc.; (2) Implementing and administration of database replication; (3) Proactive troubleshooting of database performance issues
and fine-tuning queries and stored procedures; (4) Coordinating database checkpoint frequencies, archive logging, resource usage with programming and system administration staff; (5) Creating capacity planning forecasts; (6) Establishing and maintaining custom-tailored backup/restore procedures and disaster recovery plans for production servers; (7) Enhancing system availability; (8) Support and/or participating in 7 X 24 hour production support; (9) Providing support to programming groups by: Providing logical
database structures alternatives; Creating a physical database design; Helping with construction, testing and installation; Ensuring application performance, integrity and availability; (9) Installing, configuring, securing SQL production servers; (10) Performing upgrades and upsizing databases from earlier versions to the latest versions; (11) Applying and testing maintenance fixes; (12) Providing technical support to programming staff; (13) Reviewing new databases that come with purchased packages.

REQUIRED:

An undergraduate degree and 2.5 years of STRONG/CURRENT MS SQL Server database administration of production databases in a mission-critical, high availability environment. Database size should be a minimum of 200 gigabytes.

2.5 years of STRONG/CURRENT Transact SQL is a MUST.

Must have excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.

Please note:

****No sponsorship is available for this position.

****Consulting firms and recruiting firms: Please do NOT send resumes, emails, or call.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING:

****DO NOT PUT ANY OTHER WORDS OR SYMBOLS IN THE SUBJECT LINE OTHER THAN WHAT IS REQUESTED BELOW. IF YOU DO, YOUR RESUME WILL NOT BE AUTOMATICALLY FORWARDED TO THE PROPER PERSON FOR REVIEW.

If you fit the above requirements please send your resume as a Microsoft Word doc attachment to greg.david@laka.com and please put the following in the subject line
(DO NOT PUT IN ANY OTHER WORDS OR SYMBOLS):

JOB 2242