Roanoke Connect #32
eNewsletter
JULY 11, 2007 |
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Greetings!
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Good luck with your job search process and if you have specific questions, then please contact us.
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| 5 O'Clock Career Network - Mondays @ 5 pm Downtown Roanoke |
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Roanoke Connect is teaming up with a number of local organizations to host a free workshop for seekers needing assistance in their job search strategies and techniques. This is the 10th event we have held. The 1st and 3rd Mondays are representatives from Career Connections, the 2nd Monday is Express Personnel and the 4th Monday is The Referral Institute to discuss networking in your job search. If you would like to attend, then come to 111 Franklin Plaza, Suite 305 in downtown Roanoke. |
| Virginia Tech - ALL AVAILABLE |
These are the current positions the university is advertising. Look for pay band 4,5 or 6. | |
| Dominion Metallurgical - Purchasing/Production Inventory Control |
Due to continued steady growth Dominion Metallurgical, a unique organization whose business is the supply of metal and plastic components to industrial clients, has an exciting opportunity for an independent self-starter who desires to be a key member of our management team. The position requires working closely with both customers and suppliers in a fast paced office environment. Qualified candidates will possess 5+ years experience in purchasing planning and/or production control from a manufacturing environment. Must be detailed oriented and have a strong working knowledge in MS Office plus a basic understanding of manufacturing software. Strong verbal and written communication skills necessary. College degree preferred. For more info, email gharper@dom-met.com. | |
| Design Nine - Broadband Planner and Project Manager |
Design Nine is a fast growing broadband architecture and engineering design firm with a national reputation and clients across the United States.
Broadband Planner -- Design Nine has an immediate need for a full time broadband planner. Qualified applicants will have background and experience working with groups, managing and supervising projects over an extended period of time, and a high level of comfort using and talking about technology. Work activities include meeting with community groups, making presentations, doing needs assessments and community asset evaluation, developing business cases, and report writing. Applicants must be able to demonstrate excellent speaking and writing skills.Previous experience in community planning, marketing, and/or a related technology field is desirable. Work will include some travel to client locations. Motivated applicants will have an opportunity to be part of an internationally recognized, fast growing firm, and will be eager to learn and extend technical and management skills. Salary commensurate with background and experience. College degree and five to seven years of work experience is required. Send a resume, description of career goals, and salary requirements by July 13th to Design Nine, Inc., 2000 Kraft Drive, Suite 2180, Blacksburg, VA 24060. Position will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is identified.
Broadband Project Manager -- Design Nine has an immediate need for a full time broadband project manager.Qualified applicants will have background and experience managing technology and telecom projects over an extended period of time. Work activities include translating recommendations into deliverables and milestones, tracking projects with project management software tools, preparing budgets, writing and managing vendor RFPs, and vendor and contractor performance management. Applicants must be able to demonstrate excellent project management skills and experience.Previous experience in telecommunications or technology planning, business management, and/or a related technology field is desirable. Work will include some travel to client locations. Motivated applicants will have an opportunity to be part of a fast growing firm and will be eager to extend technical and management skills. Salary commensurate with background and experience. College degree and five to seven years of work experience is required. Send a resume, description of career goals, and salary requirements by July 13th to Design Nine, Inc., 2000 Kraft Drive, Suite 2180, Blacksburg, VA 24060. Position will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is identified.
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| Site Vision |
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Entry Level Web Developer
SiteVision has an opening for an entry level programmer. This is a full-time permanent position with benefits. Projects typically created with Fusebox, ColdFusion, MS SQL Server and deployed on either Windows or Linux. Database administration and programming experience with SQL (Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Access VBA ) desired. Candidates with knowledge of programming and database principles will be considered. Minimum of two years education required in respective field and one to two years experience structuring, developing and implementing web applications.
Network Technician.
This position can be full-time or part-time, flexibility of hours available. Candidate will be experienced in monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade, and support of IT systems. Required Desired Skills: Servers: UNIX (Linux), Windows Server 2000/2003, Apache, IIS, Active Directory; Hardware: PC/Server Components, Network Components (routers, switches, hubs, firewalls), Printers, Scanners, Modems; Protocols: TCP/IP, HTTP, FTP, DNS, DHCP, SSL, SMTP, POP3; E-mail server experience
Additional skills a plus: Web application servers: (ColdFusion, PHP, Java Tomcat) and computer hardware performance and health; Databases: MS SQL Server, MS Access, MY SQL
Please send resume and salary requirements to: Shirley Simmons, Director of Administration at ssimmons@sitevision.com.
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| Salem Chamber of Commerce - Operations Manager |
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| Cox Communications |
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Cox Communications is seeking a Sales Specialist for their Roanoke, Virginia market. This position is responsible for selling cable programming, high speed internet, and residential phone. We offer paid training with a guaranteed percentage of commission.
Qualifications include: High school diploma or GED, 1 year customer service experience, 1 year sales experience, experience using PC and strong communication and interpersonal skills. Spanish speaking skills a plus. The starting salary for this position is $40,000 (base + commission) with the potential to earn substantially more based on sales performance and other sales incentives (i.e. trips bonuses). SIGN ON BONUS OF $1000 (certain restrictions apply).
Cox Communications is looking for a Field Service Supervisor to join our Roanoke, VA Field Service team. In this position, you will support our company's customer service objectives by helping plan, direct and control Field Service functions. You will drive the company's short and long-term objectives by development, recommendation and implementation of effective customer service strategies. You will also help prepare analysis and statistical summaries of the Field Service operating results in order to ensure department progress. You will develop a productive, efficient organization through selection, development and motivation of personnel in Field Service functions while adhering to Cox's EEO and Diversity plans.
The qualified applicant will posses a minimum of an Associates Degree in Business Administration or equivalent coupled with 2-3 years supervisory experience and posses the ability to lead and motivate technical Field Service Teams. Proven team building abilities required as well as 2-5 years telecommunications experience or equivalent. The annual Salary range for this position is $49k - $74k.
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All interested candidates MUST APPLY ONLINE at www.cox.com/coxcareer. No mail in resumes accepted. Deadline to apply is July 15, 2007. For more info, email Gamiel.Pagan@cox.com or apply online. | |
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| Stuart Mease
540-853-2384 |
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