Professional Opportunity Developers Group
Why pay a fee to a Head Hunter or spend a fortune on a National or International Recruitment campaign? POD is your No-Fee source for experienced talent!
Niagara Professional Opportunity Developers group (POD) represents a premier pool of highly skilled individuals with proven track records in project management and supervision across a broad range of backgrounds and industries.
Comprised exclusively of local talent, these individuals are familiar with our area and its resources. With considerable talent and expertise to their credit and a wealth of established business contacts, they are sure to be an immediate asset to your organization and customers!
Review the two brief summaries below for an example of the talented professionals available through the Niagara POD. Complete resumes can be provided by the Niagara WorksourceOne (call 278-8109) or feel free to directly contact the professional of interest to your organization.
Loreen Schoelles
lschoelles@aol.com
- Information Technology Professional with 25 plus years of computer software development and support in manufacturing environments with a strong knowledge of accounting and sales.
- Proven project management skill set includes interfacing with user community and IT to create software solutions which are both cost effective and completed on time. Instrumental in five system conversions.
- Trainer and point person for Data Warehouse with sales and accounting personnel.
- Excellent communication skills, interact effectively with all levels of users and abilities.
- Adept knowledge of JD Edwards software, SQL and Data Warehousing. Document design specialist.
- Certifications in SQL, Silvon Stratum Viewer, JD Edwards, Create!form, Optio, Cognos Powerhouse and Access.
- Most recent position as Contract Programmer with Sherwood Valve LLC, a division of Harsco.
James Konrad
jtkonrad@roadrunner.com
- Experienced Systems and Operations Manager skilled at delivering results through creative problem solving.
- Successfully manage multi-disciplinary operations to reduce costs, streamline efficiency and significantly improve the company%u2019s bottom line.
- Proven success in Project Management of both local and international systems, Supply Chain, and ERP.
- Exceptional communication, relationship building and mentoring skills.
- Quality systems expertise includes ISO9000, QS9000, TQM and QES.
- Micro-MBA Program, State University of New York at Buffalo, Associates Degree in Computer Science, Bryant & Stratton College.
- Most recent position as Business Systems Analyst / Solutions Engineer with UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Inc.
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Sign up to attend the Breakfast Club meetings!
Employers - If you are interested in hosting a Breakfast Club, to inform potential employees about your organization and any openings you may have, please call
278-8109 today!
Job Seekers - Enjoy a free breakfast while you learn more about the company and the opportunities there. Come prepared to complete an application. If you have a resume and reference sheet, BRING them! If you don't, ASK US how you can get them! Call 278-8109 or sign up at the One-Stop Center to attend.
Breakfast Clubs this month are listed on the Events Calendar below.
Attention Job Seekers
Open Recruitments This Month
Looking for employment?
Consider attending one of the
Open Recruitments
being held this month.
Employers this month include
Combined Insurance on April 28th.
Visit the Events Calendar below
for more details.
FREE Employment Services
If you are looking for
employment opportunities,
come to the
Trott One-Stop Center
located at 1001 Eleventh Street, Niagara Falls, New York,
or the
Satellite One-Stop Center
at 81 Walnut Street, Lockport, New York,
on the dates and times listed on the Events Calendar below
to visit with recruiters and employers.
No appointment is necessary.
Please bring two forms of identification with you.
We hope to see you there!
Resume Review
Your resume is an important tool in the job search process. Is yours getting you interviews? Appointments available with staff in Employment & Training's Computer Tech Room to review your current, typed resume, cover letter, and reference sheet ... the entire package! Make the changes the same day and store your resume on our Resume Bank. Walk-ins also welcome. Call today to schedule an appointment at the Niagara Falls One-Stop site (278-8108). Sign up for the Resume Workshop if you DO NOT have a resume.
Resume Appointments
FREE one-on-one assistance with One-Stop Center staff to create or update your resume. Call today to schedule an appointment at the Lockport One-Stop site (439-7500).
Job Developers and Career Counselors
FREE - schedule appointments to develop a job search plan or explore training opportunities with these job search professionals.
AIM (Aptitude and Interest Measure) Test
FREE three-hour test to identify suitable alternatives when changing careers. Result interpretation is provided individually by an Employment Service Counselor. Services provided by appointment only at our Niagara Falls and Lockport One-Stop sites. Call Bill Swartz at 634-9081, Extension 233.
Job Seeker Message Center
Available for job seekers who have NO other way for employers to contact them. A designated phone number may be used on your resume and job applications. You must come in and check your messages on a regular basis. This number is for employer contact only.
E-Mail Notification and Resume Bank
Increase your job leads by receiving all job orders obtained by One-Stop staff through e-mail. Also, place your resume from a Microsoft Word document into our internal database. Great ways to connect with employers.
Men's Clothes Closet
Apparel is available for job interviews or job retention purposes.
FREE Services Available - Register Today!
FREE Workshops are now being offered at the
Trott One-Stop Center
located at 1001 Eleventh Street, Niagara Falls, New York!
Please call 278-8108 or 278-8281
to register for the following workshops:
Interview Skills Workshop
A two-hour FREE workshop (registration required). Nervous about interviewing with employers? Not sure how to answer certain questions? Join us to get the confidence and skills you need to nail that important interview and land the job of your dreams. This workshop is also a great prelude to our Breakfast Clubs! See Events Calendar below for dates and times.
Medical Options for the Uninsured - Presented by Fidelis Care New York
If you have NO health insurance or are at risk for LOSING your health insurance, come and meet with Fidelis today! Learn what free or low-cost medical options are available to you in Niagara County. Staff members from Fidelis Care New York will answer your questions on how to affordably keep yourself and your family healthy this year. Fidelis will be available at Niagara's One-Stop Center the 2nd Tuesday of each month. See Events Calendar below for dates and times.
Workshops this month are listed on the Events Calendar below.
Attention Management Professionals
Professional Opportunity Developers (POD) Group
FREE service for management professionals. Meet in a group setting with other job seekers who recently held mid- to upper-level management positions, had a hand in their company's hiring process, and earned an annual salary of at least $35,000. Help each other network, develop new contacts and leads, and learn today's strategies for success in gaining employment.
Attention Seniors
The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
serves individuals with low incomes who are 55 years old or older
and have limited employment prospects. Let us help you
make the connections you need and start your job search today.
Some of the services SCSEP may provide are:
- Preparing for job interviews
- Resume preparation
- How to search for the RIGHT job for YOU
- Training opportunities for TODAY'S jobs
- Temporary subsidized training opportunity with a community service agency to help you sharpen your skills and keep your work history current.
To learn more, call 716-278-8140 and speak with our Senior Employment Coordinator.