Sunday, April 18, 2010

Assistant Restaurant Manager (Nordstrom - Arden Fair Mall - Sacramento)

Nordstrom is a fashion specialty retailer founded on a simple idea: offer each customer the best possible service, quality, value and selection. We are looking for an experienced assistant restaurant manager to support and foster culinary excellence and ensure a positive guest experience.

We are dedicated to hiring outstanding individuals who share our passion for serving customers and preparing quality food and beverages. Our people and their commitment to customer service are what set us apart. We believe in empowering you to make great decisions and to take care of your customers and career. The opportunities are endless.

Each assistant restaurant manager will complete an extensive Manager in Training program which includes front of the house and back of the house training, financial systems, invoice processing, scheduling, budgets, costs control, expense reports, vendor relationships, recruitment and hiring training. The ideal assistant restaurant manager is motivated, results oriented and committed to providing outstanding customer service every day.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our website at http://about.nordstrom.com/careers/.

Please use job number 9896 in the job number search field.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train and monitor the development of the front-of-house employees
• Lead a team of employees in providing exceptional customer service
• Assist the manager in monitoring store presentation and ensuring service and quality standards are met
• Motivate team to complete the sales process, ensure customer satisfaction, comply with Company procedures and maximize productivity
• Support cost controls measures

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience in food and beverage service, management, hospitality and/or retail environment
• Enthusiastic about food
• A motivational leader who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
• Aspire to learn and advance your career to restaurant manager and beyond
• Strong math, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on department and store needs
• Food handler’s card may be required per local and/or state requirements


Since 1901, Nordstrom has offered a wide variety of quality apparel, shoes and accessories for men, women and children at our stores across the country. We’re proud to be named to FortuneTM magazine’s list of ‘100 Best Companies to Work For.’ We believe this recognition comes from our desire to empower our employees to set their sights high and deliver exceptional service to customers.

As a Nordstrom employee, you can feel confident that your health and well-being are among our highest priorities. We offer a comprehensive, flexible employee benefits package that includes medical/vision and dental coverage, a generous merchandise discount, an employer-matched 401(K) savings and profit sharing plan and much more.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a diverse environment.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Posted by Betty Zhao

Admissions Advisor - ROC (Roseville)

Do you like the stability of a company that has been around for over 145 years but the excitement and energy of a new company poised for growth? Do you enjoy your ams that develop skills to last a lifetime.
We are gearing up for a very exciting period in our long history and currently have an opening for an Admissions Advisor at our Roseville Campus.
The role of the Admissions Advisor is to recruit qualified candidates for Heald College's programs. If you are a highly motivated, positive, energetic person with experience in sales and/or admissions with a desire to help others, you should contact us immediately.

OVERVIEW:
The role of the Admissions Advisor is to recruit qualified candidates for Heald Colleges’ programs in an appropriate and professional manner. The Admissions Advisor should use sound judgment in determining the prospective student’s qualifications for the program and bring to the Director, Admission’s attention any possible reasons for disqualification. The Admissions Advisor is required to advise the prospective student about Heald’s mission and values and the expectations of the student in relation to such. The Admissions Advisor is required to:
• Respond to enquiries in a timely fashion
• Meet with prospective students to explain about the programs Heald offers and to advise the prospective student on suitable programs in accordance with their qualifications and objectives
• Maintain a high level of service both to existing students and prospective students

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Respond to enquiries in a timely fashion.
• Meet with prospective students to explain Heald’s Program Offerings.
• Advise the prospective student on suitable programs in accordance with their qualifications and objectives.
• Maintain a high level of service both to existing students and prospective students.
• Interviewing, telephoning, and recruiting prospective students.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
• A high school diploma or GED
• Two years of successful sales and/or customer service experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Self motivated to set and attain goals and to demonstrate the ability to meet performance standards and deadlines
• Action-oriented, "can do" attitude demonstrating willingness to accept accountability and responsibility for individual actions
• Ability to overcome objections and obstacles
• Ability to embrace a proactive and creative approach to problem solving
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume via email to Roseville_Admissions_Recruiting@heald.edu Please use the job code: ROC –AA in the subject line of your email.

Heald College offers a competitive salary structure and an attractive benefits package that includes medical / dental / vision coverage, tuition reimbursement plan, and a retirement savings 401(k) plan.

Heald College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted By Betty Zhao

Seeking Fiercely Fashionable Sales Associate (Sacramento)

A high-end designer consignment store has a unique opening for a fiercely fashionable part to full time sales associate. Desired candidate will have previous retail clothing experience, knowledge of designer fashion, and excellent customer service skills. Computer skills and an ability to learn quickly are a must. Must be available some evenings and weekends. Please email resume, cover letter and salary requirement to the above email address. This is a SALES position!! Only qualified applicants will be considered!

Posted by Betty Zhao

Administrative Assistant in Fashion (Sacramento )

This is an amazing opportunity for a candidate with presumably experience in merchandising. Assist in the merchandising of high level jewelry and fashion, Microsoft Office is also required, use creative skills as well as administrative experience. Very fast paced, solid work background, 4 year college degree. Flexible team player,

Posted by Betty Zhao

Senior Associate-Outreach (Sacramento, CA)

Department: California Immunization Registry – Greater Sacramento CAIR Region

Summary: Promotes and implements the immunization registry by serving as liaison to public agencies, physicians, health plans, and community health care organizations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: (Other duties may be assigned.)

. Plan and execute provider recruitment and registry implementation

. Provide practice assessment, recommendation, staff training and data quality assurance review

. Serve as initial contact on registry matters for provider staff to enhance compliance

. Staff registry advisory groups and provide liaison to registry

. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with registry participants, community agencies, public health departments, schools and all other registry users

. Implement communication plans to promote registry within the targeted community

. Promote immunization registry and Coalition at Health Fairs

. Provide registry software training for new registry users in individual and small groups

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience:

· Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university in appropriate field (Business, Communications, Health Care Planning, Education or comparable major)

· 3 years experience in the human service, health care field, education or medical clinic management

· Skilled in developing, executing and evaluating multi-faceted plans

· Experience providing excellent customer service.

· Experience with giving presentations.


Essential Skills and Abilities:

· Strong written, oral communication, interpersonal and large group presentation skills

· Ability to work in a goal-directed fashion with individuals and/or with diverse groups

· Ability to represent the Healthy Community Immunization Coalition and Community Services Planning Council to others in a professional manner.

· Experience in working in health systems, knowledge of physician practices


Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be fluent in Microsoft Access, Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point.

Travel:

Significant daily travel to medical provider’s offices. Must possess reliable transportation, current driver’s license and personal automobile insurance.

Technology:

Home office establishment may be required; must possess high speed internet access at residence.

Application Process:
Submit to CSPC (at the address listed below) your completed application form, current resume, and a cover letter describing relevant skills and experience based on the job description above.
CSPC will not consider applicants without a completed application form. An application form is available to download from our website, www.communitycouncil.org, in the Employment section.

CSPC is an equal opportunity employer.

Application Deadline: April 23, 2010

How to Apply:

Mail or fax application, resume, cover letter, and completed application form CSPC will not consider applicants without a completed application form to:

Community Services Planning Council
Attn: Immunization Registry
909 12th Street, Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95814
Fax: (916) 447-7052

Posted by Betty Zhao

Sactown Magazine Advertising Sales (Sacramento)

Sactown Magazine (SactownMag.com), Sacramento's authority on style, fashion, politics, entertainment and dining, is hiring experienced account executives to join our team. Last year, Sactown won the Maggie Award for Best City Magazine in the western United States, beating out heavyweights such as San Francisco magazine, Seattle Metropolitan and others. The founders both came from New York publications such as Money, InStyle, The New York Times and New York magazine, and the publisher was formerly the president of Texas Monthly.

This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining successful business relationships with NEW advertisers in several key account categories.

Candidates will have:

2-3 years in Media Sales (magazine sales preferred) with a proven track record of successful consultative selling and new account development.

- The ability to multi-task and be a self starter in a fast-paced environment.

- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Excellent organization and time management skills

- Ability to think creatively and strategically when pursuing new business leads, which will be 75% of this job.

- Be an outgoing people-person and natural 'networker,' attending several evening and weekend events each month (many of which are sponsored by the magazine).

-A strong work ethic which translates into putting forth the time and energy needed to close business and exceed quotas.

Ideal candidates will be:
-Creative, motivated and energetic
-Team players and understand the mission of the company
-Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

To apply for this position, please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to:

Scott Hassenflu
Advertising Director
Sactown Magazine
advertise@sactownmag.com

Posted by Betty Zhao

Manager of International Programs (Sacramento)

Job Purpose:
The Manager of International Programs is responsible for ensuring the success and quality of the California Community Colleges Initiative for Egypt Program. The Manager oversees, develops, implements, executes, monitors, and adjusts as necessary the projects, activities, and resources of the Program. The Manager is also responsible for evaluating long-range international program sustainability, growth, and funding opportunities designed to benefit the California Community Colleges.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities:
•Acts as the primarily liaison with Program representatives from the Department of State and Fulbright Commission-Egypt
Manages the day-to-day operational aspects of existing and any newly developed International Programs
•Defines program scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and key stakeholders
•Creates and oversees the execution of project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
•Plans, schedules, and tracks project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
•Estimates the resources and participants needed to achieve program goals; procures necessary resources; identifies and assigns resources and individual responsibilities
•Reviews deliverables prepared by team before transferring to internal and external clients
•Effectively applies project management methodology and enforces project standards
•Minimizes exposure and risk on project and develops and implements quality assurance and continuous improvement measures
•Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately
•Develops, implements, and executes program policies and procedures and training programs
•Maintains working knowledge of program budget and finances
•Serves as liaison to internal and external project stakeholders on an ongoing basis
•Establishes, executes, and maintains Program change management processes
•Assesses need for additional staff and/or consultants during project cycle
•Sets and continually manages project expectations with team members and other stakeholders
•Identifies and manages projects’ dependencies and critical paths
•Develops and delivers progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
•Determines the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyzes results, and troubleshoots problem areas
•Proactively manages changes in project scope, identifies potential crises, and devises contingency plans
•Defines project success criteria and disseminates to involved parties throughout project life cycle
•Coaches, mentors, motivates, and supervises project team members and contractors, and influences them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work
•Builds, develops, and grows internal and external relationships vital to the success of the project
•Conducts project post mortems and creates recommendations reports in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements
•Develops best practices and tools for project execution and management
•Conducts Program related research
•Evaluates and implements long-range program sustainability options, alternate funding options, and new international program development opportunities
•Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•Knowledge of international student exchange programs highly desirable
•Advance multi-cultural competency skills, knowledge and awareness
•Knowledge of current principles and practices of administration, management, planning, and project management
•Strong skill in creative and adaptive program planning design, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation
•Ability to effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
•Ability to effectively create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
•Ability to apply solid project management methodology to complex programs and projects
•Advanced skill in verbal and written communication
•Advanced skill in financial and other statistical analysis
•Ability to work well with others at all levels of the organization, clients, and constituent groups
•Ability to interpret complex technical information; prepare and analyze complex reports
•Ability to apply advanced problem solving capabilities to quickly troubleshoot issues in an efficient manner
•Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
•Ability and availability to periodically attend to Program matters during non-business hours including weekends
•Ability to access reliable transportation for day-to-day and emergent Foundation business needs as required
•If operating personal vehicle for Foundation business, must possess current valid California driver’s license and insurance

Education and Experience
•Relevant BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent required
•Three or more years related program management experience

Application Process
Please submit a letter of interest and resume as Word documents by email to jobs@foundationccc.org. Please include in the subject line: Manager of International Programs.

Posted by Betty Zhao