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Location: Chicagoland

AmTelAudit specializes in the recovery of telecommunications over-billings and the reduction of recurring telecom expenses. AmTelAudit is currently seeking an experienced telecommunications Data Analyst/Auditor to review and evaluate clients� current voice, data and wireless networks including their usage factors and vendor commitments. Current plans are then compared to service plans from both current and competitive telecom providers with the goal of cost reduction. Additionally, analyst will review current pricing plans and contracts for erroneous charges and over-billings. The analyst will then recommend cost-cutting measures including both alternative network configurations and alternative vendors.

Specific duties include:

* Communicate with clients and/or vendors to obtain access to or copies of historical billing data and vendor contracts needed to do the audit.

* Create spreadsheets to establish current cost factors and compare these to contract rates and/or tariffs, looking for non-compliance issues and/or over-billings.

* Develop recommendations for any network configuration changes and work with designated master agent to obtain competitive vendor pricing data.

* Use spread sheets to compare current costs to recommended changes.

* Create a “Findings & Recommendations Report” (F&R) that will include:
- Current network configuration and usage patterns
- Vendor contract status
- Overview of recommended changes identifying financial impact of each recommendation

* For the term of the client agreement, audit on-going quarterly billing data to determine the actual amount of savings for that quarter using the same spread sheet format
from the original F&R report.

* Maintain positive working relationships with AmTelAudit representatives and clients including assisting with questions and/or problems.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

* Current knowledge of network providers and new or existing applications and services for non-residential clients
* Knowledge and understanding of the following:
- Operational aspects of networks
- Foundational theory of voice/data communications
- Cost/benefit analysis
* Proficiency in Excel/Word
* Prior telecom experience a must
* Ability to work independently without close supervision

Visit our Web Site at www.amtelaudit.com for additional information

This position is compensated on a contract basis and is paid on percentage of revenue obtained by AmTelAudit

* Location: Chicagoland
* Telecommuting is ok.

Company: AmTelAudit
Contact information: hugh@amtelaudit.com

Location: St. Paul Campus

University of Minnesota Extension
REQUISITION #: 165232

DESCRIPTION:
This position will offer web support, working closely with the Extension Website Manager and the Family Development Project Manager (supervisors), in addition to other staff in Communications, Family Development and IT. Review, modify, design and maintain web pages. Provide general computer support for administrative staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Web Page Development and Support: 60%
* Design new Extension web pages and upgrade existing web pages.
* Use HTML and CSS to build web pages and add interactivity as appropriate.
* Apply established templates, protocols, and systems to design, prepare and post web pages.
* Use professional web software (Dreamweaver, etc.) and graphics software (Photoshop, InDesign, QuarkXpress, etc.) to create and/or edit “web-friendly” images, documents, and modules which are to be used within web pages, and repurpose print materials for the web.
* Maintain consistency across the web according to UM, Extension, and Family Development visual identity and style guidelines and best practices in designing and writing for the web.
* Work with web leadership to draft recommendations regarding new design and web guidelines.

Web Maintenance: 30%
* Perform regular site maintenance (fix broken links, add new links, prepare graphics, etc.).
* Upon the implementation of the new content management system and new University and Extension branding policies, assist with making the required changes to existing web pages.
* Work with the Project Manager to maintain the Family Development staff-only portals.

Administrative Support for Family Development: 10%
* Help track and maintain Family Development admin equipment and software; work with Extension ILT and/or U of M resources to log trouble tickets; order and install new equipment and software.
* Advise staff on UMConnect presentations, recording and posting them as needed.
* Provide assistance in setting up PDAs and phones with UMCal and email.

Special Projects and Other Responsibilities as Assigned

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED and four years of related coursework and/or professional experience. Must be able to show examples of websites worked on and specific web tasks or accomplishments. Proficient with HTML and CSS. Able to hand code in Dreamweaver or other professional web software. Expertise in configuring the Windows operating system and working with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Professional (i.e., resizing images, creating PDFs, etc.) and graphics software such as Photoshop or InDesign (to work with photos and create graphics). Understanding of web-design principles (including usability and accessibility). Experience applying web content to template designs. Requires excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure of deadlines. Ability to be a self-starter and work independently.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
B.A. or B.S. or college level courses in graphic design, computer science, web communications, or a related field. Experience with distance learning sites and collaborative tools. Familiarity with technology systems used at the University (UMConnect/Breeze, MediaMill, MyU, NetFiles, etc.). Some Flash or evaluation software experience a plus. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teams and individuals. Exceptional organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills. Excellent customer service skills. Web design, writing and editing education and/or experience.

APPOINTMENT
This is a 100% time Civil Service appointment, Executive Office and Administrative Specialist (job code 1885). This position will be ongoing dependant upon passing the probationary period. Fringe benefits include medical, dental, and disability insurance. Cubicle space is on the St. Paul campus of the University of Minnesota.

To Apply: Online: https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=85894. Or Apply at University of Minnesota Job Center, 170 Donhowe Building, 319 15th Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455-0106, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Monday � Friday). Please include cover letter with URLs of websites you�ve worked on and your specific responsibilities, as well as a resume.

For questions: Contact Karen Lilley, Extension Website Manager�
e-mail: kll@umn.edu .

The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

* Location: St. Paul Campus
* Compensation: $14.50 + DOQ
* Telecommuting is ok.

Contact person: Karen Lilley

Become part of the first ever web design crowd-sourcing firm on the Internet! WD Studios aims to transform the marketing and web design space by delivering full range of web design and marketing services to both small businesses and corporations at a low-cost!. We believe in today�s Internet age no business should be left without a web presence and that everybody should have the opportunity to send their message across instantly. WDStudios is in the process of building a strong, motivated team of marketing specialist and web designers to solve this problem. We are firm believers that “fast” is better than “slow”, and that “now” is better than “later”. With web design and marketing costs running in the tens of thousands of dollars, WDStudios has realized that many firms don�t have this kind of budget to invest into building a strong web presence.

Our crowd-sourcing platform is going to transform the web design market space by offering a low-cost entry for any business or individual. Even people with no prior web design experience are able to setup a professional web site within a few hours.

We are looking for motivated, excited people to join our team. During the course of this internship you will be able to gain valuable experience in the fields of marketing, web development and web design. You will work directly with customers on building their marketing campaigns and establishing their web presence. You will get exposure to the power (and weakness) of social media advertising on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, and Youtube. You will get hands-on experience with Search Engine Optimization, and Google Adwords campaigns. You will be able to learn about HTML, CSS, Flash and work with the best open source content publishing platforms – Wordpress, Drupal, Joomla, and Magento to create web sites within minutes.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to get into the social media marketing or web design space. We are looking for excited and talented interns who are self-motivated with a strong passion about marketing and web design. This is a part-time, paid internship at $25 an hour. Work can be performed from home.

Key skills:
- Excited about learning new technologies and skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Passion for online marketing and advertising
- Previous web design experience a plus but not required

If you think you’re a good match for this position, please email your resume at jobs@wdstudios.com

Hiring Organization: WDStudios

* Compensation: $25 an hour
* Telecommuting is ok.

Company: WDStudios
Contact information: jobs@wdstudios.com

We are looking for a PHP/MySQL developer who also has experience working with MS SQL Server.

The components of the web application operate on two servers, a LAMP server and a Windows 2003/SQL Server/ASP.NET server.

We are looking for a PHP/MySQL developer who has previous experience using PHP and odbc_connect on a Linux/UNIX server to query and update an MS SQL Server database on a Windows 2003 server. Please tell us about your previous work with odbc_connect. General LAMP systems administration experience is also desired.

Your location does not matter. We are located in the Eastern USA time zone. It is necessary that we be able to communicate, via phone or Skype, during our own business hours.

Please send your response, including your rate.

Company: Sirius
Contact information: web@siriuslink.net

Location: Florida

Need someone to write 800 word articles for business. Experience necessary. English or Journalist major a plus.
Must research information for industry and write an original article. Needs approximately 50-75 articles.
Must send a quote per article.
Send to aj@cremationoptions.com

* Location: Hollywood Florida
* Compensation: negotiable

Contact information: aj@cremationoptions.com

Hey there,

I’m looking for somebody to take my website to the next level, expanding each topic with additional (and relevant) content.

Website is: http://www.greenkeyslocksmith.com/ – Portfolio, your rate (per page or flat) and previous samples (online) required please!

If you have any questions, please address them in the initial e-mail.

Thanks for looking

* Location: Telecommute
* Compensation: Your Rate

Contact information: gigs-zxdsm-1621514355@craigslist.org

JOB DESCRIPTION

PocketSmith.com is a web-based budgeting and cashflow forecasting application used by more than 10,000 people in over 95 countries. PocketSmith makes complex financial tasks simple through a calendar interface and visualizations, allowing users to see their budgets in a relevant and understandable format.

We are currently looking for a personal finance blogger/writer to help develop content and build exposure for our new Personal Finance blog and build excitement around our budgeting tool.

The ideal blogger/writer should:

* Be interested in personal finance and money management (deep experience/expertise not necessary, curiosity and diligence is more important)
* Have a good understanding of personal finance related topics and be able to relay those ideas clearly and creatively in writing
* Be able to effectively utilize social media sites and tools like Twitter, Facebook, Digg, Tip’d, etc.

The blogger is expected to write 2 articles per week (500 words each) and for the most part will have the freedom to explore any areas of interest in personal finance such as Budgeting, Savings, Debt management, Frugality, Retirement, Tips and other personal finance related topics.

The content has to be informative and clearly reflects the passion of the writer! All posts need to be quality, completely original and have an international focus. Once accepted and published, articles belong to PocketSmith and cannot be posted elsewhere.

This will be an ongoing job – starting base rate is $15 per article with potential for higher rates depending on growth of the blog and quality of writing. Monthly payment through PayPal. Blogger can work remotely.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate finance writer to be part of a rapidly-growing innovative company with great potential!

HOW TO APPLY

Send an email to contactATpocketsmith.com** with a short bio, a description of why you’re the ideal candidate for this blogging position, and 1-3 samples of your work in the personal finance space (links and attachments accepted).

** Replace AT with @ when contacting this e-mail address.

Contact information: contactATpocketsmith.com ** Replace AT with @ when contacting this e-mail address.

Location: Cincinnati
Description:
Seeking a PowerPoint expert to assist a client with a presentation. Below is some information about the position. This should probably take a day or two to complete and can be done remotely. We are looking to get this started ASAP.

Description:
We need to present the ’structure’ behind our standardized desktop operating system. Some of the building blocks include:
- HP hardware standards, model ‘xx’ desktop, model ‘xx’ laptop
- Standard driver library associated to the hardware standard
- Standard OS build image with most recently packaged MS service pack
- Software repository that contains all MS Office, 3rd party, and custom software packages
- ‘Standard build’ , software installation via software distribution tool of software that is placed on all workstations (antivirus, backup software, notification client)
- ‘User build’, software installation via software distribution tool of software specific to the user’s needs
- Combination of AD settings and package variables to provide customized software install
- Local installation of software applications that are not packaged
- Local setup of printers/print drivers

* Location: Cincinnati
* Compensation: Open
* Telecommuting is ok.

Contact information: job-xykq5-1581204122@craigslist.org

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Description:

We are a small medical supply company based in Albuquerque, New Mexico and we are in need of a part-time contractor who has proven HTML skills or a strong familiarity with FrontPage. We publish an online catalog of products that needs updating/adding images, product descriptions and pricing, along with other minor content changes. Please email your resume along with your hourly rate and we will follow-up with interviews if your skills match our need. Thank you for your interest.

* Location: Albuquerque, NM
* Compensation: Please email your hourly rate
* Telecommuting is ok.

Contact information: job-b4phf-1581313456@craigslist.org

Location: Columbus / Grandview

Description:

I am looking to hire a coder to help design me a web site with enough “user-friendly” back-end for me to be able to perform my own site maintenance and updating. I also need someone to help guide me through properly purchasing a domain. This is contract only, for one project only. Please forward me examples of your work and pay requirements.

* Location: Columbus/Grandview
* Compensation: TBD

Contact information: job-a3×5e-1581204750@craigslist.org

Description:

The Data Architect Consultant’s role is an initial technical consultative position responsible for the architecture, design, and development of a relational database and data warehouses. You will participate in the definition of the overall delivery strategy of a large data initiative, including data migration and consolidation, data warehousing, data quality, and master data management. You will work with technical people and end users to understand business requirements and identify data solutions. You will develop strategies for data acquisition, archive recovery, and implementation of databases and data warehouses. This position will be responsible for the initial design and implementation of the database initiative and will then hand off the day-to-day administration to internal resources.

Responsibilities:
* Provide consultation and recommendation for “cloud computing” hosting of large database initiative, preferably integrated with our Salesforce.com platform.
* Provide consultation on strategic direction of data warehouse and database design, development and maintenance.
* Lead the initial architecture, design, integration, and implementation of a large data initiative for data warehouses and databases.
* Develop standards for data quality, data security, efficient operations, audit, and governance.
* Gather technical requirements and translate them into effective data solutions.
* Communicate technical architecture direction and provide proof of concepts.
* Research and recommend technology that promotes efficient operations and cost minimization.
* Establish strong working relationships with business teams and technology teams.
* Assists with related special projects as needed.

Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent knowledge/experience is required.
* Strong analytical skills and deep understanding of data and information architecture and design
* Experience implementing enterprise data architectures resulting in measurable business value that includes road mapping, domain reference architectures, and standards management
* Extensive experience taking functional specifications and translating them to technical data models and database designs
* Outstanding experience in MYSQL in an enterprise and mission critical environment
* Experience with data architectures supporting Service Orientated Architecture (SOA) environment.
* Ability to adapt and react to quickly changing business priorities

Compensation:
* Commensurate with experience to $50/hr. of consultative services.

Email Resumes Only to:
Bob Phelps
bob.phelps@diningalliance.com

http://diningalliance.com/

No Phone Calls Please!

* Location: Any
* Compensation: Commensurate With Experience to $50/hr of consulting time

Contact person: Bob Phelps
Contact information: bob.phelps@diningalliance.com