I am currently hiring for a Communications Consultant to work for one of my healthcare companies in downtown San Francisco. This is a contract to hire position in a commutable location near BART, MUNI and the Ferry Building. Please contact me if you would be qualified and interested: ashroyer@kforce.com.
The Communications Consultant is responsible for developing and implementing internal communication plans for a large-scale health care IT project. The Consultant works as part of a team and partners with individuals across the organization to achieve desired results.
Essential Functions
- Develop and implement communications plans and strategies to inform and educate internal audiences about Shield Advance.
- Provide strategic communications consulting to internal clients.
- Write creative briefs, conduct research and analyze information, prepare presentations (PowerPoint presentations, speeches and talking points).
- Manage editorial calendar and produce content for internal newsletter, managers’ publication, and Shield TV.
- Lead creative projects (video production, animated shorts, and Web site delivery).
- Manage content for Intranet ensuring content is fresh and relevant.
- Work collaboratively with Internal Communications team and Communication Council to engage internal stakeholders.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Interaction Design Consulting Opportunity
This is an Instructional Design position based out of San Francisco. The client is within the healthcare industry. This project is initially forecasted to last 3 months but has the potential of extension. Please contact me if you are interested in applying for this position: ashroyer@kforce.com.
Key Responsibilities:
• Take a holistic approach to interaction design across the site – developing and maintaining interaction standards
• Effectively and convincingly prepare design recommendations driven from competitive research, industry best practices, user research, and web analytics
• Outline the user experience of new features and play a key role in helping define corresponding feature requirements
• Evangelize User Centered Design to create designs that provide best in class user experiences.
• Rapidly develop user flows, wireframes, superior visual mock-ups, detailed high fidelity schematics, final design assets and functional specifications
• Conduct heuristic reviews of website and constituent interactions
• Work closely with eBusiness Portals, Marketing, and BU partners to design high quality digital interactions that drive user adoption rates for self-service features, retain members, increase revenue from online applications, and precisely communicate product features and benefits
• Understand various web technologies and have the ability to clearly storyboard ideas
• Understand data and analytics and turn them into design strategies to be used by our designers to drive ongoing web design/improvement
• Serve in a leadership role in the planning and development of web portal capabilities and interaction strategies
Candidate must posses:
• Ability to strongly influence cross-functional teams to elicit department/partner alignment to strategic objectives. Serve as a consultant to management
• Ability to serve as a change agent and influence behavior across departmental lines and at multiple levels
• The creativity and ingenuity needed to design interfaces that balance user needs with business/legal requirements
• A strong command of web standards, cross-browser compatibility, accessibility and various web-related optimization techniques
• Expert knowledge of graphic fundamentals, layouts, typography and web wire-framing
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in various states of completion, across various projects
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high through-put environment, often with aggressive timelines
Key Responsibilities:
• Take a holistic approach to interaction design across the site – developing and maintaining interaction standards
• Effectively and convincingly prepare design recommendations driven from competitive research, industry best practices, user research, and web analytics
• Outline the user experience of new features and play a key role in helping define corresponding feature requirements
• Evangelize User Centered Design to create designs that provide best in class user experiences.
• Rapidly develop user flows, wireframes, superior visual mock-ups, detailed high fidelity schematics, final design assets and functional specifications
• Conduct heuristic reviews of website and constituent interactions
• Work closely with eBusiness Portals, Marketing, and BU partners to design high quality digital interactions that drive user adoption rates for self-service features, retain members, increase revenue from online applications, and precisely communicate product features and benefits
• Understand various web technologies and have the ability to clearly storyboard ideas
• Understand data and analytics and turn them into design strategies to be used by our designers to drive ongoing web design/improvement
• Serve in a leadership role in the planning and development of web portal capabilities and interaction strategies
Candidate must posses:
• Ability to strongly influence cross-functional teams to elicit department/partner alignment to strategic objectives. Serve as a consultant to management
• Ability to serve as a change agent and influence behavior across departmental lines and at multiple levels
• The creativity and ingenuity needed to design interfaces that balance user needs with business/legal requirements
• A strong command of web standards, cross-browser compatibility, accessibility and various web-related optimization techniques
• Expert knowledge of graphic fundamentals, layouts, typography and web wire-framing
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in various states of completion, across various projects
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high through-put environment, often with aggressive timelines
...and we have another Trainer position!
I am hiring for another Healthcare Trainer. This position is 2 months long and based out of Santa Rosa. Experience with EPIC or a similar electronic medical record system is highly preferred. Please contact me if you are interested: ashroyer@kforce.com.
The Senior IT Trainer position is responsible for administering the IT training operations of the assigned service area, existing educational programs and curriculum, course development, and facilitating classes. The position is also responsible for establishing effective relationships with management and staff to insure proper alignment of training initiatives.
Essential Functions:
• Conduct and assess training needs analysis for personnel and/or the organization, in collaboration with department managers, local leadership, and business consultants.
• Stays informed as to relevant skill and qualification levels required by personnel for effective performance, and communicate these requirements and relevant information to leadership.
• Develop training strategy and plans to meet training needs, and manage training delivery, measurement and follow-up as necessary.
• Design, coordinate, facilitate and instruct training sessions, necessary to meet training needs/requirements.
• Coordinate training venues and logistics to achieve efficient training attendance and delivery.
• Arrange for the maintenance of all necessary equipment and materials relating to the effective delivery and measurement of training.
• Ensure all training activities and materials meet with organizational and statutory policies, including health and safety, employment and equality laws.
• Monitor and report on activities, costs, performance, etc, as required.
• Develop self, and maintain knowledge in relevant field at all times.
• Create, produce, and maintain reference materials, job aids, communications, and schedules.
• Coordinate, facilitate and instruct training sessions and administer course evaluations and assessments.
• Conduct both pre-and post- training analysis to determine stated objective and desired impact was achieved. Have knowledge of metrics needed to measure Training performance.
• Proactively interface with subject matter experts within the company to develop and improve technical content and ensure timeliness and accuracy of material publication.
• Quickly and independently become an expert on company standards, procedures, tools, etc. in order to produce deliverables in a variety of formats, on time, while adhering to standard publishing processes, and presentation materials.
The Senior IT Trainer position is responsible for administering the IT training operations of the assigned service area, existing educational programs and curriculum, course development, and facilitating classes. The position is also responsible for establishing effective relationships with management and staff to insure proper alignment of training initiatives.
Essential Functions:
• Conduct and assess training needs analysis for personnel and/or the organization, in collaboration with department managers, local leadership, and business consultants.
• Stays informed as to relevant skill and qualification levels required by personnel for effective performance, and communicate these requirements and relevant information to leadership.
• Develop training strategy and plans to meet training needs, and manage training delivery, measurement and follow-up as necessary.
• Design, coordinate, facilitate and instruct training sessions, necessary to meet training needs/requirements.
• Coordinate training venues and logistics to achieve efficient training attendance and delivery.
• Arrange for the maintenance of all necessary equipment and materials relating to the effective delivery and measurement of training.
• Ensure all training activities and materials meet with organizational and statutory policies, including health and safety, employment and equality laws.
• Monitor and report on activities, costs, performance, etc, as required.
• Develop self, and maintain knowledge in relevant field at all times.
• Create, produce, and maintain reference materials, job aids, communications, and schedules.
• Coordinate, facilitate and instruct training sessions and administer course evaluations and assessments.
• Conduct both pre-and post- training analysis to determine stated objective and desired impact was achieved. Have knowledge of metrics needed to measure Training performance.
• Proactively interface with subject matter experts within the company to develop and improve technical content and ensure timeliness and accuracy of material publication.
• Quickly and independently become an expert on company standards, procedures, tools, etc. in order to produce deliverables in a variety of formats, on time, while adhering to standard publishing processes, and presentation materials.
Friday, September 24, 2010
MS Access Data Analyst in Oakland
Happy Friday everyone!
We have a new MS Access Data Analyst position available in Oakland. This is a 3 month contract with long-term potential. Personality is extremely important for this group. The ideal candidate will bring experience working in a large, chaotic environment along with experience partnering with various levels of management. Please contact me if you are interested. I will be conducting phone interviews for this position on Monday and Tuesday of next week. As always, I can be reached at ashroyer@kforce.com.
Responsibilities:
• Utilize sophisticated tools and techniques to retrieve, transfer, understand and analyze large volumes of quantitative and qualitative data from multiple and sometimes proprietary data sources
• The Data Analyst will work within a large corporate environment to read and interpret documents as well as validate incoming reports
• Translate business requirements into system specifications
• Maintain and develop Access databases
• The Data Analyst is responsible for developing applications in Excel.
• Manage, analyze, and sort large volume of Data.
Requirements:
• 3-5 years experience as a data analyst within a large corporate environment
• Strong programming skills in Excel and Access with knowledge of macros, pivot tables, etc
• Experience writing SQL queries
• Expertise in data aggregation, data manipulation and data management
• Solid understanding of relational databases
• Highly analytical, self directed, with excellent business interface communication skills
We have a new MS Access Data Analyst position available in Oakland. This is a 3 month contract with long-term potential. Personality is extremely important for this group. The ideal candidate will bring experience working in a large, chaotic environment along with experience partnering with various levels of management. Please contact me if you are interested. I will be conducting phone interviews for this position on Monday and Tuesday of next week. As always, I can be reached at ashroyer@kforce.com.
Responsibilities:
• Utilize sophisticated tools and techniques to retrieve, transfer, understand and analyze large volumes of quantitative and qualitative data from multiple and sometimes proprietary data sources
• The Data Analyst will work within a large corporate environment to read and interpret documents as well as validate incoming reports
• Translate business requirements into system specifications
• Maintain and develop Access databases
• The Data Analyst is responsible for developing applications in Excel.
• Manage, analyze, and sort large volume of Data.
Requirements:
• 3-5 years experience as a data analyst within a large corporate environment
• Strong programming skills in Excel and Access with knowledge of macros, pivot tables, etc
• Experience writing SQL queries
• Expertise in data aggregation, data manipulation and data management
• Solid understanding of relational databases
• Highly analytical, self directed, with excellent business interface communication skills
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Training, Training, Training!
Lately, I have seen an abundance of jobs in the training and development field. As of this morning, I have an Instructional Designer position in the Greater Sacramento Area. This is a 2 month contract position. The ideal candidate will bring 5 years of instructional design experience including work with SCORM and ADDIE. Please contact me if you are interested and qualified. Email is the best way to reach me: ashroyer@kforce.com
Instructional Designer
Great Sacramento Area, CA
2 month+ contract
Responsibilities:
• Designs and develops training programs using sound instructional design methodology and adult learning principles
• Designs and develops training material for computer-based instructor-led, and self-paced training using sound instructional design methodology. Materials include eLearning scripts, storyboards, practice exercises, online course content, simulations, trainer guides, student guides, job aids or quick reference guides, PowerPoint presentations
• Develops and administers evaluation tools used to assess the effectiveness of training programs
• Applies In-depth knowledge of authoring methods, text formatting, screen capture, and design requirements for instructional reference materials
• Demonstrates knowledge of training development and delivery methodologies, including blended learning approaches
• May deliver new courses once developed and/or support trainer in implementation and/or delivery of courseware.
General Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, or related field preferred
• Training experience within a corporate environment
• At least five years experience as a corporate trainer and/or instructional designer, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• General knowledge of adult learning theory and Instructional Systems Design (ADDIE model)
• Proficiency with a variety of software applications including Adobe Captivate, Adobe Breeze or other online course development applications.
• Demonstrated presentation skills
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Managers timelines, assignments and work plans
• Functions independently with general oversight and direction within parameters provided
• Familiarity with the healthcare insurance industry is preferred
Additional Requirements:
• Experience working with SCORM 2004 and publishing online content for Learning Management System Delivery is preferred
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and technical skills
• Intermediate to advanced level experience with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Experience with MS Project, MS Access, and MeetingPlace or other web conferencing software a plus
• Knowledge and document management experience a plus
• Experience working with Learning Management Systems a plus
• Experience with training metrics and measurement utilities (e.g. knowledge of Kirkpatrick’s 4 Levels of Evaluation, tools like Metrics That Matter) a plus
Instructional Designer
Great Sacramento Area, CA
2 month+ contract
Responsibilities:
• Designs and develops training programs using sound instructional design methodology and adult learning principles
• Designs and develops training material for computer-based instructor-led, and self-paced training using sound instructional design methodology. Materials include eLearning scripts, storyboards, practice exercises, online course content, simulations, trainer guides, student guides, job aids or quick reference guides, PowerPoint presentations
• Develops and administers evaluation tools used to assess the effectiveness of training programs
• Applies In-depth knowledge of authoring methods, text formatting, screen capture, and design requirements for instructional reference materials
• Demonstrates knowledge of training development and delivery methodologies, including blended learning approaches
• May deliver new courses once developed and/or support trainer in implementation and/or delivery of courseware.
General Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in education, instructional design, or related field preferred
• Training experience within a corporate environment
• At least five years experience as a corporate trainer and/or instructional designer, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• General knowledge of adult learning theory and Instructional Systems Design (ADDIE model)
• Proficiency with a variety of software applications including Adobe Captivate, Adobe Breeze or other online course development applications.
• Demonstrated presentation skills
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Managers timelines, assignments and work plans
• Functions independently with general oversight and direction within parameters provided
• Familiarity with the healthcare insurance industry is preferred
Additional Requirements:
• Experience working with SCORM 2004 and publishing online content for Learning Management System Delivery is preferred
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and technical skills
• Intermediate to advanced level experience with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Experience with MS Project, MS Access, and MeetingPlace or other web conferencing software a plus
• Knowledge and document management experience a plus
• Experience working with Learning Management Systems a plus
• Experience with training metrics and measurement utilities (e.g. knowledge of Kirkpatrick’s 4 Levels of Evaluation, tools like Metrics That Matter) a plus
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
SAS Programmer...El Dorado Hills
We need a SAS Programmer Analyst to work for one of our healthcare clients in El Dorado Hills, CA. This is a 3 month+ contract position. If you are interested and qualified, please contact me. I can be reached at 415-678-2321 or ashroyer@kforce.com.
SAS Programmer Analyst
3 month+ Contract
El Dorado Hills, CA
Job Description:
In this role, you will make enhancements to existing reporting applications, including automation. They will also be responsible for converting Access into SAS tables. The SAS Programmer/ Analyst will be responsible for the design, development, and documentation of a reporting system that summarizes data from numerous disparate systems and sources. Makes recommendation on the use of technology standards and tools. Performs programming analysis. Performs business and application analysis and design. Develops applications using SAS and SQL. Knows Microsoft applications including MS Excel and MS Access. Is able to function independently with minimal oversight and direction. May instruct and guide lower level technical professionals. Generally requires 5 to 8 years of professional experience directly related to all aspects of the primary product, program or technology. Fully competent professional.
Required Skills:
3-5 years SAS Programming
3-5 years SQL Programming
Access experience is a plus
Excel experience is a plus
Business Objects experience is a plus
SAS Programmer Analyst
3 month+ Contract
El Dorado Hills, CA
Job Description:
In this role, you will make enhancements to existing reporting applications, including automation. They will also be responsible for converting Access into SAS tables. The SAS Programmer/ Analyst will be responsible for the design, development, and documentation of a reporting system that summarizes data from numerous disparate systems and sources. Makes recommendation on the use of technology standards and tools. Performs programming analysis. Performs business and application analysis and design. Develops applications using SAS and SQL. Knows Microsoft applications including MS Excel and MS Access. Is able to function independently with minimal oversight and direction. May instruct and guide lower level technical professionals. Generally requires 5 to 8 years of professional experience directly related to all aspects of the primary product, program or technology. Fully competent professional.
Required Skills:
3-5 years SAS Programming
3-5 years SQL Programming
Access experience is a plus
Excel experience is a plus
Business Objects experience is a plus
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