Amanda Collier

Jr Web Designer/Production : Hartford, CT : Temporary

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:01:22 EST

My client is looking for a Web Talent who is proficient in HTML, HTML5 and CSS. Candidates should also have strong design and illustrative skills, experience with Photoshop, Dreamweaver and Illustrator. In this role, Talent will be working on email designs, web graphics, website design and some storyboarding for animations.

Production Artist : Hartford, CT : Temporary

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:10:28 EST

My client is looking for a Production Artist topProvides art production services for the in-house creative agency. Responsible for supporting the Design Team Lead and graphic designers in developing and producing primarily Tier 3 marketing collateral and internal communications materials for clients. Must exhibit expert production design skills in achieving the highest possible standards for all materials requiring art production in assigned projects and tasks.

Demonstrates expertise of production and design techniques, skills, tools and procedures for the applicable media.
•Demonstrates proficient expertise in the Adobe Creative Suite - InDesign
•Understands production and design applications in traditional channels
•Project manages/traffics their own workload
•Executes production requests with speed and accuracy, producing zero errors in work (all client edits are implemented correctly, spell check was run, specs were adhered to)
•Always meets deadlines under normal circumstances
•Adapts well to changing priorities, deadlines and directions
•Works autonomously with minimal direction and can be counted on for accuracy
•Eager to jump in and help others

Communications Consultant - HR : Hartford, CT : Temporary

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:00:03 EST

Our client is looking for an HR Communication Consultant and will be responsible for leading enterprise-wide communications related to the implementation of new HR systems. The HR Communication Consultant will be accountable for developing and implementing communication strategies that drive employee awareness of our new systems and help drive behavior changes.

Responsibilities
This position is responsible for developing and executing a communications strategy for a large-scale HR systems communications initiative.

General Responsibilities:

• Partner with change management lead to identify communication strategy that will drive awareness and desired behavioral changes.
• Create, implement and measure all employee communications and training materials related to the initiative, ensuring integration of messages throughout communications platforms and incorporating two-way communications where appropriate.
• Develop new and creative ways to deliver internal messages, especially through web-based tools, video and other media channels.
• Build out a portal on HR employee intranet site to keep managers and employees educated on The Hartford’s talent philosophy and supporting tools.

Qualifications
• 5-10 years experience in field of internal corporate communications, preferably HR communications.
• BA/BS degree in communications, public relations, English or a related field.
• Have sharp attention to details, excellent proofreading, editing, communication and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and mature judgment. Used to working with senior leaders.
• Demonstrated strength in project management, strong writing skills and proven ability to execute.
• Familiar with best practices in employee communication.

Web Production/Content Manager : Quincy, MA : Temporary

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:00:04 EST

Our client is looking for a Web Producer/Content Manager who is a self-motivated doer and thrives with a full plate. Must have the ability to work well managing requests from several people at a time. The candidate will use Interwoven Teamsite
and IBM’s WCM content management tools to create and edit web pages. Candidate will also
create emails in HTML. Some HTML knowledge and content management systems experience
are necessary. Advanced HTML skills are preferred.

Responsibilities:
• Work with managers to implement content solutions
• Create new pages and load new content into IBM WCM and Interwoven Teamsite content
management systems
• Edit and update existing content as needed
• Tag content in support of personalization efforts
• Use intermediate to advanced HTML skills to create new site sections and microsites when
templates do not meet our needs
• Provide production support for HTML eNewsletters.
• Run metrics reports using Unica’s NetInSight.
• Perform cross-browser and other QA testing as needed
• Triage emails sent to a group email inbox.

Qualifications: (Knowledge, skills and abilities)
• 2 years experience with content management, preferably with IBM’s WCM product or
Interwoven’s TeamSite.
• Possess editorial and online production skills, advanced knowledge of the Internet, and some
experience with HTML, web page layout and design.
• HTML, front-end web programming experience preferred
• Ability to prioritize assignments
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced deadline oriented environment

Education Experience:
• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience required