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WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
EMPLOYMENT ACTION CENTER
Dislocated Worker Program *
March 2012
Mon. / 5-March / Job Club – Rodney Ousley / Lenox – Room 213 / 10:00 – 11:30Thur. / 15-March / Job Search Over 40 / Bloomington WorkForce Ctr / 8:30 – 12:30
Fri. / 16-March / Video Interviewing – Tamika Brewer
Dress for Interview & bring Resume / Lenox – Room 213 / 8:30 – 11:30
Mon. / 19-March / Job Club – Rodney Ousley / Lenox – Room 213 / 10:00 – 11:30
Tues. / 20-March / Smart Job Search – Mark Struthers / Lenox – Room 213 / 9:00 – 12:00
Wed. / 21-March / Advanced Internet Job Search / Bloomington WorkForce Ctr / 1:00 – 4:00
Thur. / 22-March / Job Search Over 40 / Southdale Library
7001 York Ave, Edina / 9:30 – 11:30
Thurs. / 29-March / Resume & Critique – Mark Struthers / Lenox – Room 213 / 9:00 – 12.00
LOCATIONS:
LENOX - 6715 Minnetonka Boulevard, St Louis Park - 612-752-8400
BLOOMINGTON WORKFORCE CENTER - 4220 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington
TO REGISTER:
For Lenox workshops and Job Club, call 612-752-8650
JOB LEAD(S) OF THE WEEK:
Illustrator/Graphic Designer
For Leading Children’s Learning Company
We are… TREND enterprises, Inc. and We Make Learning FUN!®For 44 years, TREND has been providing innovative, award-winning learning solutions favored by children, teachers, and parents. From books and flash cards to stickers and classroom decorations, our products brighten classrooms and make learning fun for kids from 3 to 15. We seek dedicated, creative individuals to join our team and deliver the highest quality products to improve the learning experiences of children everywhere.
You are… an enthusiastic, energetic, creative professional who loves every step of the process, from brainstorming and sketching to presenting concepts and making final tweaks. You’re comfortable working outside the box and generating new solutions to meet evolving needs. You want to be part of a group that appreciates your talents and skills… and with whom you can share the great spirit of pride in knowing that you are helping children succeed.
A TREND Illustrator/Graphic Designer blends illustration and design disciplines to create concepts, detailed layouts and draw eye-catching, fun and child-friendly visual solutions for use in TREND products, packaging, and promotion initiatives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide illustration and design solutions for a wide range of projects, including:
New Character Development, Products, Packaging, Catalogs, E-mail promotions, Web Pages, Sales/marketing support materials, Merchandising displays, Signage, Trade show exhibits, Social media
Create concepts, illustrations, and detailed layouts incorporating drawings, photography, characters, borders, font treatments, and other design elements to meet visual needs that:
Are engaging and eye-catching, Are highly appealing to children, Provide a unique, fresh design approach, Help explain and visualize a written concept or idea, Enhance a topic or theme and add visual interest, Are consistent with TREND design styling
Recommend style, technique, and medium to best meet project needs
Create rough sketches (thumbnails or storyboards) in traditional or digital formats based on verbal concepts as part of developing design solutions
Select font styles; possess ability to create custom hand-lettering
Actively collaborate with creative team colleagues in constructive exchanges that deliver in best-in-class results
Develop and grow knowledge of the TREND product line to identify new and innovative design opportunities
Requirements
Proven ability in illustration and graphic design, preferably experience in creating children’s educational products
Exceptional creative, imaginative, and drawing skills including the skill to develop cartoon-style characters that express personality, emotion, and fluidity; characters must look natural and believable, with a high degree of kid-appeal.
Dynamic portfolio of illustrations appealing to children, as well as graphic design projects including packaging, merchandising, ads, and catalogs
Ongoing knowledge of industry design trend and direction, especially as it relates to illustration for children’s products
Advanced layout and design skills including contemporary animation, character development, illustration style, color, and color balance.
Expert-level proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite 4 or higher: Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Knowledge of and experience in printing processes
Excellent organization/prioritization skills for working effectively with tight deadlines; flexibility to work extended hours when needed
Excellent written/verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting and interacting with CEO and executive level management
TO Apply
Enthusiastic, energetic, creative, and qualified candidates, to be considered, please email your resume and a web link (or PDF) for your portfolio to . Specify "Illustrator/Graphic Designer" in the subject line.
TREND enterprises, Inc. www.trendenterprises.com
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Business And Professional
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Vice President of Credit Review
Our client, First Western Bank & Trust located in Minot, ND, has a career opportunity for a results-oriented individual as their Vice President of Credit Review. The successful candidate will be responsible for testing the loan portfolio to ensure compliance with loan policy and safety standards, identify individuals credit and portfolio strengths and weaknesses, report findings and recommendations to the Board of Directors, and manage/supervise the loan review function and staff.
Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting with five plus years credit review and/or lending experience. The ideal candidate must possess strong leadership, analytical, and technical skills along with effective oral and written communications skills. Proven working experience within the banking industry and previous background in internal/external audits and exams is a plus.
This position offers a competitive compensation package and a stable work environment. For consideration, please send resume with recent salary history to Kari Yonke, Eide Bailly LLP, PO Box 2545, Fargo, ND 58108-2545 or email to .
Visit us at www.eidebailly.com
(MBA File H-3122) (2-24-12)
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Senior Credit Analyst
Platinum Bank, located in Oakdale, MN, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Credit Analyst. The candidate will have excellent credit underwriting and communication skills, be able to manage detail and will be effective working in a team environment. The Senior Analyst will be relied upon to make recommendations to senior management. The position requires a college degree preferably in accounting, finance or economics and 2+ years previous commercial credit analysis experience in a banking environment. The candidate will have strong excel and word skills.
The Senior Credit Analyst is responsible to underwrite new business and commercial real estate loan opportunities as well as line of credit renewals. The analyst will prepare new credit presentations, recommend risk ratings and perform annual credit reviews.
Platinum Bank offers a very competitive salary and benefits package. We are looking for candidates that are committed to excellence and are seeking growth potential. Please e-mail your resume to .
(MBA File H-3117) (2-22-12)
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Client Services Coordinator
Signature Bank, a $180 million independent bank located in Minnetonka, has an immediate opening for a Client Services Coordinator.
Position Summary: To perform receptionist duties and banking administrative support in a manner which safeguards the Bank’s interests and provides an expected level of service to our clients.
Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 2 years as a receptionist and/or administrative assistant plus a two year college degree, or equivalent combo of education and client-focused office administration. Candidates must possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and priorities. Must maintain high levels of confidentiality, security, and safe keeping of all information handled in this position. Some light bookkeeping and accounting tasks are included in job description.
Typical office hours would be Monday-Friday 8:00 – 5:00.
Interested parties are encouraged to send their resume to us via fax, email, or regular mail at the following address:
Signature Bank
Attn: Kristin Collignon
9800 Bren Road East, Suite 200
Minnetonka, MN 55343
Fax (952) 936-7801
(MBA File H-3115) (2-22-12)
Credit Analyst
Beacon Bank, a $300MM community bank, is looking for a highly motivated, positive individual with a strong sense of team to fill a full-time commercial credit analyst position at our Shorewood, MN location.
Qualified candidates must have at a minimum a Bachelor’s Degree – preferably in Business Administration with emphasis in finance, accounting or economics and 2+ years’ experience as a commercial credit analyst and/or lending experience. The candidate must also have a thorough understanding of spreading financial statements and possess excellent communication skills.
Beacon Bank offers a competitive salary and benefits package. If you meet the above qualifications and are looking for an opportunity to demonstrate your strengths and strive to deliver excellence, please e-mail your resume to may also mail, fax, or apply online at www.beaconbank.com. EOE
Beacon Bank
Attn: Human Resources
19765 Highway Seven
Shorewood, MN 55331
Ph (952) 474-7309
Fax (952) 401-1261
Email:
(MBA File H-3114) (2-22-12)
Portfolio Manager /Credit Analyst
Riverland Bank, located in Jordan MN, has an immediate opening for an experienced Portfolio Manager/Credit Analyst. The ideal candidate should enjoy working in a team environment, have exceptional attention to detail, and have the ability to multi-task. This position is primarily responsible for underwriting commercial and consumer credit and teaming with lenders on credit administration and relationship management.
The position will report directly to the bank president and will be responsible for the management of a diverse portfolio of assets including performing loans, OREO, loan restructures, workouts and underwriting of new loans. The person will also be responsible for servicing delinquent loans through direct or indirect contact with customers.
This position requires a college degree and/or 2 – 5 years’ experience in, commercial credit/ analysis and lending, loan documentation and financial accounting. Knowledge of ARTA and ITI is a plus.
Responsibilities:
Conduct credit investigations and analyze financial statements to insure that loan presentations are precise and provides accurate information to make lending decisions.
Completes annual reviews on all required relationships including a complete analysis of annual financial statements, collateral evaluation, payment history, risk rating review and any adverse industry or economic changes.
Attends sales calls with Lenders as requested to act as a second contact for client.
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the commercial and consumer loan departments.
Spread financial statements, prepare cash flow analysis, and write credit presentations.
Review appraisals, title work and flood certifications.
Perform collateral evaluations.
Assist lenders in preparing loan documentation.
Have complete understanding of our loan policy to insure that loans comply with our policy.
Analyze participation loan requests and monitoring these loans for compliance. Interact with participant banks.
Review borrower’s financial reporting for acceptability and loan compliance.
Administer SBA loan program and processes.
Manages the loan maturity report to ensure credits are renewed timely.
Coordinates the completion of Criticized Asset Reports and works with Lenders to complete reports for downgraded credits.
Provides back up to bank staff as requested.
Expectations:
Performs job accountabilities with a high level of accuracy and timeliness.
Performs duties in compliance with policy, procedure and regulations.
High degree of professionalism.
Strong desire to learn.
Ability to work independently.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to deliver a high level of responsiveness to internal and external customers.
High computer literacy including MS Word & MS Excel.
Strong analytical skills.
Salary will be commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunity employer. Please email your resume to: .
(MBA File H-3113) (2-21-12)
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Credit Analyst
Community Bank Corporation is seeking a qualified individual to join our Commercial Credit Team. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of credit underwriting, with credit analysis and loan administration experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. We offer an exceptional compensation/benefits program for the ideal candidate. Please forward your resume including salary requirements to: Nancy Aune, Community Bank Corporation, 455 Pond Promenade, Chanhassen, MN 55317, r fax: 952-227-2424.
(MBA File H-3109) (2-15-12)
Vice President/Loan Officer
Vice President/Loan officer with 5+ years of experience needed at First National Bank Menahga. Applicant should be well versed in Commercial, Ag, R.E., and Consumer credit qualification from application through closing. Candidates must possess strong knowledge of loan compliance and financial analysis. Position qualifies for competitive compensation package. Send Resume and Inquiries to: First National Bank, c/o Applications, P.O. Box 250, Menahga, MN 56464.
(MBA File H-3108) (2-12-12)
Assistant Professor of Banking & Financial Services
NSU School of Business
Northern State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Banking and Financial Services.
Qualifications: Candidates must possess a master’s degree in Business, a Ph.D. is preferred. Professional experience in banking and financial services is desired.
Responsibilities: Northern State University has the only undergraduate banking program in the state and one of the few dedicated undergraduate curricula in the world. Planning is also underway to offer a Masters in Banking program at a later date. The successful candidate will teach face-to-face and on-line undergraduate and potentially graduate courses in banking related areas; serve as an academic advisor; engage in scholarly activity and provide service to the university and community.
Setting: Northern State University is a premier residential institution characterized by outstanding instruction, extraordinary community relations, and unparalleled extracurricular opportunities. For the past four years NSU has been named by the US News and World Report as one of the best undergraduate institutions in the Midwest. It is organized into the College of Arts & Sciences, School of Business, School of Education, and the School of Fine Arts. For more information about NSU and its programs go to www.northern.edu.
Application: Review of applications will begin immediately. Position is open until filled. For more information regarding this position, and to apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu. Click on Northern State University in the Quick Search section. The system will guide you through the electronic application form. AA/EOE