Recent MIS Graduate Opportunity

Custom Business Solutions Inc. is looking to fill a developer position in Ann Arbor and is looking for someone with the following capabilities.

• Computer Science Degree from a well respected school
• Some experience in .NET or JAVA
• Internships and senior projects will be considered experience
• Junior, energetic developers looking to grow with a very exciting, small company using new technologies.
  
  If you are interested, please contact:

Bradley P. Burton
Sales Associate
Custom Business Solutions, Inc.
40480 Grand River Ave., Suite 107
Novi, MI 48375
T. (800) 765.4305 ext. 102
F. (248) 478.5301
E. burtonb@custom-it.com
www.custom-it.com

Human Resources Intern

Department: Human Resources Location: Wheaton, IL

Supervisor: Human Resources Director Duration: Fall and Winter


Principal Function:
The McCormick Foundation is seeking a Human Resources Intern to perform various HR support activities in the Human Resource Department in Wheaton, IL. Activities include: administrating recruiting files; assisting with new hire orientation; conducting background check for applicants; creating and maintaining databases, etc. Tenacious attitude welcome and encouraged as changes in the HR department allow for new ideas and opportunities to complete special projects. A high degree of computer knowledge is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities:
Provide customer service to internal customers (employees) by answering questions and finding solutions to HR related problems
Assist with the recruiting functions, including scheduling phone screenings, ordering background checks, interview scheduling, and mailing job offers/declines
Revise and edit orientation handbook to incorporate “best practices”
Coordinate new hire orientation
Assist with the management of job descriptions
Audit files for compliance
Work on specific HR related projects
Other duties as assigned

Requirements:
Graduate level, Junior, Senior, or Graduating College Senior pursing a degree in Human Resource Management or related field
Able to work 20- 25 hours per week
Minimum GPA 3.0
Proficient with the Internet and PC’s
Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel
Strong problem solving skills
Self-starter and self-motivated
Demonstrated proficiencies with written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Please submit your resume by email to: oregalado@mccormickfoundation.org

Web Designer/Developer/I.T. Coordinator for Vibe Live

The Vibe Live is an Entertainment Marketing business that was started earlier this year in an effort to provide services to businesses found in the Metro Detroit area. We are primarly looking to provide consulting, marketing and production services to establishments found in such industries as retail, dining and other attactions.

We are currently exploring our options for a Web Designer/Developer/I.T. Coordinator to oversee the development of a web presence.

Our business is very interactive, we would like for our site to have a consistent feel. In addition to the website, we are also looking other Marketing Campaigns such as Email Marketing (Newsletters, etc.).

Unfortunately, we are not in a place to provide payment to an intern. For those students that are interested in the Entertainment Industry (specifically Marketing and Production) this is a great opportunity. We commit to provding an outstanding developmental experience for the intern to ensure that they will be able to carry the skills and knowledge obtained from our company and its employees into their position after they graduate.

Furthermore, this could lead to a full-time position after successfully completing a semester (late August through December) with our business. The full-time position would be paid.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, contact:

Duriel L. Smith
President/CEO
The Vibe Live
(248) 935-9154 Direct
dsmith@thevibelive.com
www.thevibelive.com

Part Time Opportunity with the Ideal Group

The Ideal Group is looking for a part time employee to handle miscellaneous entry level IT tasks including:

• Working as the internal Ideal "Help Desk", responding to day-to-day user issues with PC's, printers and network
• New employee user training
• Coordinating technical support with contracted network service provider
• Addressing phone system issues and updates
• Working with phone service providers for voice and data lines
• Some purchasing responsibilities for equipment upgrades
• Microsoft Windows and Office experience required
  
  If you are interested, please contact Rachael Morton at (313) 551-2289 or rmorton@weareideal.com.
  
  
  

Opportunities with Make-A-Wish Foundation

Make-a-Wish Foundation has two great internship opportunities for students interested in Human Resources or Development/ Research.

These internships are part-time and non-paid but will provide you with excellent experience and and would look good on your resume.

If you are interested, go to their website at www.wishmich.org where you can get more information about the specific internships.

All inquiries can be directed to Lee Anne Mckee at lmckee@wishmich.org or 313-833-9100 x305

Part-Time, paid internship with SciTech Development LLC

Part-time, paid intern needed to send e-mails/correspondence on behalf of the President, Mr. Holsapple.

Intern will assist with follow-up on business leads and manage communication in and out of the CEO's office. The ideal candidate will have good English communication skills. Off-site work can be arranged.

If you are interested, contact:
Earle T. Holsapple III
President
SciTech Development LLC
www.scitechdevelopment.com
eth@scitechdevelopment.com
(313) 254-4755 (O)
(313) 938-5517 (C)

TechOne
440 Burroughs, Suite 520
Detroit, MI 48236

This initiative is based at TechTown (a Wayne State University business incubator) in Detroit, Michigan. It is a company in the developmental stage that is focused on anti cancer drug and drug delivery technology developed in concert with Wayne State University and The Karmanos Cancer Institute. Website: http://scitechdevelopment.com Founded: 2002 by Dr. Ralph E. Parchment and Mr. Earle T. Holsapple. - 7 employees Earle T. Holsapple, President/ CEO

Mobile Solutions Account Representative - RF Connect

RF Connect LLC is a leader in the design, deployment and support of high performance wireless networks and solutions. RF Connect hires only top caliber associates. We are seeking an Entry Level Account Representative in the mobile solutions arena with strong communication and people skills, and preferably some familiarity within Cellular and wireless LAN systems and components. But for the right person we are willing to train.

Job Purpose
As a key member of the sales team this position is responsible for driving cellular repeater and bi-directional amplifier sales to enterprises and carriers as well as represent the RF Connect full suite of solutions.

Tasks

Develop and advance sales leads
Develop understanding of cellular technology and industry trends
Propose and close sales opportunities
Other duties as outlined by management

Qualifications
Demonstrated acceptable performance history
Proven record of obtaining sales revenues
Outstanding recommendations


Education
High School diploma required - Some college preferred

Experience
Entry level position to 2 years related work experience in sales or the wireless industry
Wireless knowledge and or experience preferred
Telecommunications and or facilities knowledge and or experience preferred
Customer service, customer support

Skills
Presentation skills
Customer skills
Microsoft Office applications
Work in a team environment
Able to learn and grow in ones career
Competitive, likes to win!


Location: Farmington Hills, MI
**Hours/Week: minimum 40 hours per week
Business hours: M-F, 8am-5pm
Travel: Within the Midwest

Holidays, sick days, vacation, health & dental insurance
Competitive compensation package

** RF Connect is a Sales and Customer service driven organization, it is expected that our associates will be flexible outside the typical business hours to achieve the objective of outstanding Sales and Customer service.

If you are interested in this position, contact: Kathleen Zadroga, kzadroga@rfconnect.com, 248.489.5800, ext. 614

Senior Sales Executive - RF Connect

RF Connect LLC is a leader in the design, deployment and support of high performance wireless networks and solutions. RF Connect is seeking a proven Senior Sales Executive to manage the entire sales process with a proven track record of producing revenues above plan.

Job Purpose
Represent RF connect in a consultative role, aligning solutions with customer needs. Identify and close new business as well as management and up selling of existing accounts. Perform sales and technical discussions with clients. Assimilate industry specific information and account knowledge.

Tasks
Determine market strategies and goals
Establish, build and manage client relationships
Client presentations and preparation of proposals and documents
Work with technical and project team members

Qualifications
Proven record of surpassing sales revenues and adding to bottom line profits
Relationship management within client groups and C-level contacts
Technical knowledge and ability to educate clients

Education
High School Diploma
Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) – Business, Marketing, Communications, etc.

Experience
Minimum 7 years successful consultative sales experience with complex, high technology solutions
Sales of professional services experience required
BS/BA degree
Telecommunications experience

Skills
Presentation and communication skills
Assimilate industry specific information
Build and maintain customer relationships
Microsoft Office applications

Location: Farmington Hills, MI
Hours/Week: 40 hours Standard work days: M-F, 8am-5pm
Travel: Within the Midwest

Holidays, sick days, vacation, health & dental insurance
Competitive compensation package

If you are interested in this position, contact: Kathleen Zadroga, kzadroga@rfconnect.com, 248.489.5800, ext. 614

Part time/Non-Paid Marketing Internship Opportunity

Counseling Associates, Inc., is looking for a marketing student to help them with their communication programs. At Counseling Associates they develop a helpful, caring, and professional relationship with all their clients. Their staff is made up of social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and therapists which all provide an extensive range of services for children, adults and families. The comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services are specifically geared to meet the needs of individuals and families in Detroit and it's suburbs.

You can learn more about them by going to the following link:

www.counselingassociates.com

If you are interested in this opportunity, contact Sid Grossberg directly at 248-848-1558.

Internship; Opportunity for a Graduate Student at Cisco.

This opportunity is for a long term intern candidate for 12 - 18 months on a project at Cisco. The student must be able to work 20+ hours per week for that time period. The role will be leading a metric project on a major initiative and would report to Pat Romzek, Director of Advanced Technology.

Cisco is the world leader in communications technology for the internet, businesses, service providers, and home use. They are a global company with offices worldwide and consistently ranked as one of the top 10 best companies to work for worldwide.

If you are interested, contact Pat Romzek directly at:

promzek@cisco.com
Phone :248-455-1759
Mobile :313-506-5188
Fax :248-455-1699


2000 Town Center
Suite 450
Southfield, Michigan 49075
United States
www.cisco.com

Temporary Graphic Artist Opportunity

The Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) at The University of Michigan is an international membership organization that provides Web-based access to empirical social science data for research and teaching and offers classroom training in quantitative methods to facilitate effective data use. ICPSR also provides user support and preserves data to ensure their long-term availability.

Job Description and Responsibilities

Design, lay out, and produce print and electronic communications materials such as newsletters, flyers, brochures, PowerPoint presentations, business cards, and conference posters and exhibit booths. Generate and manipulate graphic images. Take casual staff photos and coordinate with vendors for formal photography. Proofread and copyedit communications materials including Web site content. Work as a team with the editor and project staff to develop production timelines and meet deadlines for communications pieces. Interact with vendors to articulate production specifications and obtain quotes for printing processes, artwork, and distribution.

Minimum Qualifications

At least two years experience with graphic design and desktop publishing; experience with publication design, layout, and printing procedures; experience with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat, as well as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. A Bachelor's degree in English and/or the social sciences or related field; excellent skills in grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation, and demonstrated command of the English language. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to work with minimal supervision and to exercise independent judgment; ability to manage and track production timelines and deadlines; ability to organize print and electronic project files for efficient file sharing and team collaboration; excellent attention to detail and ability to follow projects through to completion.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of and experience with writing for the Web; experience with Macintosh computers; familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style; experience with Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet application; familiarity with XML tagging; familiarity or experience with Web coding.

Fraction of Time

50% Work with project teams to design, lay out, and produce print and electronic communications materials such as newsletters, flyers, brochures, PowerPoint presentations, business cards, and conference posters and exhibit booths. Generate and manipulate graphic images.
20% Post internal announcements to Intranet news page; proofread and copyedit communications materials, including Internet Web site content.
10% Organize project files and document procedures.
10% Interact with vendors and maintain/establish publication specifications for printing processes, artwork, and distribution.
5% Produce electronic versions of communications materials for the Web.
5% Take staff photos and coordinate with vendors for photography.

Schedule:

12-20 hours/week through June 30, 2009

Salary Range:

$15 - $20/hour based on education and experience

If you would like to apply for this position please fax your resume to Human Resources attention Ann Jastrzembowski at 734-647-8200 or email annj@icpsr.umich.edu or mail to P.O. Box 1248, Ann Arbor, MI 48106.

Temporary Graphic Artist Opportunity – Perfect for an internship or co-op. or recent graduate!

The Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) at The University of Michigan is an international membership organization that provides Web-based access to empirical social science data for research and teaching and offers classroom training in quantitative methods to facilitate effective data use. ICPSR also provides user support and preserves data to ensure their long-term availability.

Job Description and Responsibilities


Design, lay out, and produce print and electronic communications materials such as newsletters, flyers, brochures, PowerPoint presentations, business cards, and conference posters and exhibit booths. Generate and manipulate graphic images. Take casual staff photos and coordinate with vendors for formal photography. Proofread and copyedit communications materials including Web site content. Work as a team with the editor and project staff to develop production timelines and meet deadlines for communications pieces. Interact with vendors to articulate production specifications and obtain quotes for printing processes, artwork, and distribution.

Minimum Qualifications
At least two years experience with graphic design and desktop publishing; experience with publication design, layout, and printing procedures; experience with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat, as well as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. A Bachelor's degree in English and/or the social sciences or related field; excellent skills in grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation, and demonstrated command of the English language. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to work with minimal supervision and to exercise independent judgment; ability to manage and track production timelines and deadlines; ability to organize print and electronic project files for efficient file sharing and team collaboration; excellent attention to detail and ability to follow projects through to completion.

Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of and experience with writing for the Web; experience with Macintosh computers; familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style; experience with Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet application; familiarity with XML tagging; familiarity or experience with Web coding.

Fraction of Time
50% Work with project teams to design, lay out, and produce print and electronic communications materials such as newsletters, flyers, brochures, PowerPoint presentations, business cards, and conference posters and exhibit booths. Generate and manipulate graphic images.
20% Post internal announcements to Intranet news page; proofread and copyedit communications materials, including Internet Web site content.
10% Organize project files and document procedures.
10% Interact with vendors and maintain/establish publication specifications for printing processes, artwork, and distribution.
5% Produce electronic versions of communications materials for the Web.
5% Take staff photos and coordinate with vendors for photography.

Schedule:
12-20 hours/week through June 30, 2009

Salary Range:
$15 - $20/hour based on education and experience

If you would like to apply for this position please fax your resume to Human Resources attention Ann Jastrzembowski at 734-647-8200 or email annj@icpsr.umich.edu or mail to P.O. Box 1248, Ann Arbor, MI 48106.

Hennessey Capital - Graphic Design and Marketing Internship

LOOKING FOR A FALL INTERNSHIP?

This semester-long, paid internship will allow you to utilize your creative studies and experiences while getting a flavor of the business world. Put your imaginative ideas to work on print, online and direct mail marketing campaigns. Hennessey Capital, a working capital finance company, is seeking a Graphic Design & Marketing Intern to help spice up their marketing materials. This position will allow you to learn more about the corporate marketing environment, work with the small business community to help them grow and build your professional network by working for a leader in the Detroit Region?s finance industry. Spend the Fall working at Hennessey Capital - located just seconds from downtown Royal Oak.

About Hennessey Capital
Hennessey Capital provides innovative working capital solutions for growing business-to-business companies that are either pre-bankable but post-revenue, in transition or otherwise do not meet the credit guidelines of traditional bank lending. Hennessey Capital is located in Huntington Woods, MI.

Qualifications

Working toward a degree/recently graduated from a college or
university in graphic design, art, architecture, apparel/textile design or similar creative field of study

Proficient in Photoshop Creative Suite 2 or comparable program.
Experience with Flash
Experience with PowerPoint or comparable program
Must have the ability to multi-task and work as part of a team
Experience with social networking websites, Podcasts and video production is a plus

Position Summary

This position will report to the Marketing Director and is intended to provide creative support to Hennessey Capital?s marketing initiatives.

The Marketing Intern will be a valuable resource in determining which marketing tactics may successfully meet marketing objectives and an effective and creative approach to the execution of marketing activities.

Responsibilities
Brainstorm with Marketing Director to design and execute marketing collateral including (but not limited to): brochures, direct mail, online advertisements, print advertisements, presentations and flyers. (75%)

Support Marketing Director with trade show execution as needed, including booth design, marketing material assembly, etc. (5%)

Assist with marketing data base maintenance and (5%)

Assist with general marketing activities ? mailings, presentation assembly, etc. (10%)

Other duties, as assigned (5%)

Availability/Compensation

Expected availability is 8-10 hours per week.
Flexible hours, subject to schedule.
Internship length: September ? December 2008
Opportunity for internship extension, based on performance.
Performance evaluated at conclusion of internship.

Stipend payment: $1,500

To apply for this position, please e-mail a resume and cover letter to Kim Eberhardt at: keberhardt@hennesseycap.com. For more information, call 248.658.3206.

Visit our website at www.HennesseyCap.com