St. Joe's Workshop

Surviving Medical Bills

Marian — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:26:23 +0000

We have posted a link to the WDIV newscast, “Couple Explains How to Survive Medical Bills” on the links listing under “Financial Management” and under “Health.”

Interior Trim Technician

Marian — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:16:41 +0000

Interior Trim Technician for Cut and Sew trim supplier. You will create new pattern cutter paths in Gerber Accumark or digitize existing patterns. You will setup and operate GerberCutter to produce interior trim components. You must be capable of downloading patterns, nest fabrics, change bits/tools, select cutter blades, and operate machine. You must be proficient in creating patterns in Gerber software and create cutter paths. Must have 5yrs+ experience in Cut and Sew trim manufacturing. Reply with Word resume to tlresc.recruiter@gmail.com

Chiropractor Office Help

Marian — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:30:59 +0000

Outgoing, good communication skills, likes to help others. Should be a self-starter, computer savvy and interested in natural health. Some evenings required. Must be willing to practice what we preach, which includes no smoking, low or no-sugar diet and good nutritional habits. Preferred you have 7 legs, 4 arms, and the ability to do 8 things at once. Part-time to start. Call 248-879-1900 and ask for Stephanie.

Lease End Customer Service

Marian — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:32:21 +0000

Auburn Hills, MI

Nature and Scope

This position is responsible for providing a high level of customer service with an emphasis on Vehicle Sales. In this position, the Sales and Service Representative demonstrates exceptional service by utilizing brand enthusiasm and empathy with lease end customers and dealers. High degree of phone work required.

Essential Duties

- Provide exceptional service utilizing effective conversation skills

- Assist customers in arranging off-lease vehicle purchases

- Offer Vehicle Protection Plans to customers interested in purchasing their off-lease vehicle

- Explain to customers the vehicle inspection and turn-in process

- Meet all customer & dealer promises as it relates to follow-up on lease-end issues & sales related activities

- Encourage payment of off-lease invoices

- Stay abreast of basic product information on Brand products

- Present end of term options to customers in a persuasive way to optimize vehicle disposition

- Assist dealers with online website, customer concerns, and vehicle payoffs

Required Qualifications

- Demonstrated customer service experience

- Excellent diction, articulation, negotiation, persuasion, and listening skills

- Ability to convey high level of confidence and credibility on the telephone

- High degree of customer and dealer advocacy and concern for customer and dealer satisfaction

- Ability to function well in a high paced, team environment

- Proficient in Microsoft Work & Excel

- High School Degree or GED

- Desired Bachelor Degree

Desired Skills

- 1-2 years demonstrated experience in an automotive call center or related financial services call center

- Familiarity with automotive retail & lease financing

Additional Comments

- Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic, creative and strategic

- Communication Skills – interpersonal, presentation and written

- Computer savvy – skilled in the use of software and multiple screens

- Integration – joining people, processes or systems

- Problem solving

-Resource management

- Ability to work the 11 am to 8 pm shift Monday to Friday is required

- Innovation

- Team work

- Customer focus

- Performance driven

- Change leadership

TTi is an equal opportunity employer

Contact: Gina Bellone, Regional Recruiter

Technical Training Inc.

2750 Product Drive

Rochester Hills, MI 48309

248-853-5550

CMM Programmer

Marian — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:33:37 +0000

Position available with a machining organization that produces complex parts: gears, shafts, and other precision components. Experience with programming these types of components is a must. Additional requirements include Understanding GD&T; Familiar with PPAP requirements; Experienced with MCOSMOS coordinate measurement software; Capability of programming from prints and CAD files; Able to perform capability studies; Understanding of gear geometry. A technical degree and 3-years in a machining environment, or equivalent experience, required. PLEASE do not apply if you do not meet the requirements. Competitive salary and benefits. Send resume, including salary requirements to humanresources@ locper.com.

Product Engineer

Marian — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:32:16 +0000

JOB SUMMARY
Serve as a member of core product engineering team to support hot stamping (press hardening) for Gestamp North America. Support/lead a cross-functional team to address challenging technological needs of customer engineering and manufacturing requirement. Responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with assigned customer base as well as generate new customer leads. Support new business development as required.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide technical leadership in the area of hot stamping for analyzing and establishing product requirements, design, prototyping, and testing.
2. Prepare and perform technical presentation in support of new business development.
3. Lead/support design competitions for engineered products for new business acquisition.
4. Address/resolve any technical information gaps that prevent the quote team from providing a high quality RFQ response.
5. Develop and grow relationships by maintaining a visible presence within the assigned customer base to understand the customer’s philosophies, processes, decision hierarchies, and needs.
6. Gain understanding of all company technologies, including understanding of market trends and production capabilities and be able to inform current and potential customers of technologies that may satisfy their needs.
7. Provide support and work with R&D in identifying the research needs and translating them into manufacturing technologies.
8. Work with team to establish hot stamping standards for product, process, and tooling and make updates as needed.
9. Establish/maintain lessons learned and update standards where appropriate.
10. Support global benchmarking/ information sharing for continuous improvement to ensure competitiveness.
11. Manage and resolve program assignments and open issues to support Program Management in meeting all objectives from award through launch.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
1. Four year college degree, BS in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
2. Three to five years technical sales experience and excellent communication skills to interface with various levels of the customer team.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1. Experience with OEM product development cycle and strong technical background in BIW safety and crashworthiness will be an advantage.
2. Experience in product design/development and selling of engineered solutions is expected.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB
1. May be required to work extended hours on occasion.

Apply to careers@us.gestamp. com Place “Product Engineer” in the subject line.

St. Joe’s Workshop Speaker: USA JOBS

Marian — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:47:22 +0000

The St. Joe’s Workshop Education and Networking Group is scheduled to meet on Thursday March 11th in the Pastoral Center from 7-9 PM. We are pleased to announce a guest speaker for this meeting….

Matt Paquette is an FAA inspector who volunteers with the Downriver Vicariate Career Transition Team. His presentation is on how to navigate and apply for jobs on USAJOBS, or jobs with the Government. The seminar is free; however there is a booklet detailing the information presented that costs $20. The booklet purchase is NOT mandatory, but it can make your life easier once you are trying to navigate through the application process by yourself. The manual is full of valuable info, and has step by step directions, with illustrations, on how to navigate and apply for jobs with USAJOBS. It also shows how to build answers to the questions you encounter when applying @ usajobs, and it also has step by step instructions on how to put together a resume, and cover letter It contains a link that lists every federal, state, county, and city government website…coast to coast, which can be used to search for government jobs and provides useful information for veterans, and civilians with disabilities. This presentation has been well received by numerous attendees in the metro Detroit area.

Although reservations are not required, please let us know if you plan to attend by dropping an e-mail to back2work.stas@yahoo.com or by calling Marian Bart at (248) 689-8380 ext. 108. This will help us to determine space requirements.

Your Own Business: Workshop

Marian — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:57:09 +0000

Starting Your Own Business

Addressing “Laid-Off” Status

Marian — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:31:56 +0000

Just prior to the end of 2009, I connected with Jacqueline Recchia, a Recruiter with Great Expressions Dental Center; then I followed through in a LinkedIn Group.

As an HR professional, I asked Jacqueline if she could give me her perspective on a personal situation I have faced and struggled with for so long with my resume. I wanted to share my question and her response in hopes that those facing the very same issue could benefit from her comments. A great big note of “THANKS” to Jacqueline for allowing me to share this information.

My question to Jacqueline: Having well over 25 years of professional experience in Sales and Marketing, I am currently faced with my 4th lay-off since 2000; searching at the moment for my 8th career opportunity in that same time frame. Although I am a loyal employee, not the job hopper my resume indicates, how would you suggest I get around this stigma?

Jacqueline’s response: The growing trend in today’s market of layoffs is to put “(position elimination)” next to the company on your resume so that at a glance recruiters can see that you were not job hopping but a victim of unfortunate circumstances. Personally, as a recruiter, even without that listed, I assume individuals have been victims of layoffs and call them anyway to find out why so many jobs exist. Another tip, when talking to recruiters, if they ask you why a position ended – tell them a brief overview of the circumstances. For example: Q: “Why did your position at XYZ company end?” A: “XYZ company merged with ABC company and they decided to eliminate most of the staff at XYZ company” or A: “Due to a reduction in business my position was eliminated as part of downsizing,” rather than just saying “I was laid off or my position was eliminated”. Also – please make a note when speaking to recruiters or when writing, that there is a huge difference between “laid off” vs. “position elimination” or “released due to downsizing.” Laid off implies you might be called back to work and recruiters and hiring managers feel nervous that you might jump ship to go back to a previous position when things clear up.

Process Improvement and You

Marian — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:28:59 +0000

What employers want you to know about process improvement.

The workshop will help you understand the basic concepts of Six Sigma and quality improvement.

DATE: Thursday, March 11, 2010

TIME: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

LOCATION: Walsh College Troy Campus Room 199

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Potential managers, team leaders, individuals with limited operations management or process improvement experience.

INSTRUCTOR: Rick Radners, is a Walsh College adjunct professor, Certified Six-Sigma Black Belt and Level II Master Black Belt. Please use this link to register. http://www.walshcollege.edu/takecharge