Freelance Writer or Editor
URL http://www.freelancejobopenings.com/job/d5ab04ad8b15a3439e7589cc5d80be17/?d=1&source=indeed

Grayscale Writing & Editing is a private company that writes specialized content for a wide variety of clients. We are currently hiring freelance writers and editors for work in the following divisions:

• SEO/LSI Articles
• Blogs
• Website Content
• E-books
• Sales Letters
• Press Releases
• E-zine Articles
• Resumes and Cover Letters

Our payment structure starts at $10.00 per 500 word article – compensation varies for each project division.
Payments are made the same day a project is approved.

Please send resume and 1 writing sample for each division you wish to be considered, and a Project Manager will promptly review your materials.

To solely apply for an editor position, please send a resume and cover letter that highlights online and print editing experience.

Send all requested materials to grayscalelit@gmail.com for consideration.

Grayscale Writing and Editing,
Atlanta, GA
grayscalelit@gmail.com

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Freelance Graphic Designer: Brilliant Graphics Group
URL: http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/job-JQJJGQD3IU0;_ylc=X3oDMTEwM2×1cGVhBF9TAzM5NjUxMDMzNQRjYXQDQVJUBHBjb2RlAzUwNTg0?source=partner&scode=50584

Job ID:  0001346038-01
Company Name: Brilliant Graphics Group
Job Category:  Arts/Entertainment/Publishing
Location:  Pittsfield, MA
Position Type:  Full-Time, Contract
Experience: 10-15 Years Experience Desired
Education Level:
Other:
Date Posted July 24, 2009

FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER needed for an immediate 4 to 6 mo in-house assignment at a large format print shop in Pittsfield, MA. Key responsibilities will include color correcting, collateral design and pre-press. Must be an expert in Photoshop and proficient in Illustrator, InDesign and Quark Xpress. Send resume, sample designs and wage req to mpocock@sampco.com or attn: HR, Brilliant Graphics, 56 Downing Parkway, Pittsfield, MA. No phone calls please. EOE.

Brilliant Graphics Group
a Sampco Company
56 Downing Parkway
Pittsfield, MA 01201
413-442-4200
info@brilliantgraphicsgroup.com

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Senior Meeting Planner (Freelance – Possibility of Permanent)
URL http://www.meetingjobs.com/index2.php?aff_id=0&page=show_job&id=6967

Ultramar is a leading multi-national travel management company dedicated to delivering a superior experience to sophisticated, demanding business travelers.
Ultramar employs, develops and empowers industry experts who deliver intimate personal service.

By creating and deploying advanced technology, Ultramar provides exceptional value and global capabilities to its elite clientele.

Job Category:    Meeting Management
Job Location:    Rochelle Park, New Jersey

Responsibilities:
• Manage client accounts/projects on a day to day basis under the supervision of a Senior Manager. Interface with internal and external client contacts at all levels of seniority.
• Understand the meeting needs and account parameters of various clients across multiple industries.
• Demonstrable experience in managing multiple clients simultaneously is a must.
• Ensure that all tasks necessary to deliver a successful client experience are completed on time and within budget and according to division standards.
• Ensure that all costs are accurately communicated to the client in a timely manner.
• The ideal candidate will manage projects and tasks as assigned, with minimal supervision. This includes, but is not limited to meeting request qualification, site search, contract rate and concession negotiation, management of registration process, coordination with Group Air Specialists, coordination of ground transportation, coordination of rooming lists, VIP services, negotiation of pricing and logistics for audio visual needs, meeting correspondence, coordination of destination management services, on-site meeting supervision, budget management, meeting reconciliation, meeting financial reporting.
• Report meeting statistics, commissions, hours and benchmarking statistics to the appropriate manager/director.
• Surface customer service issues as they arise and offer solutions proactively.
• Partner with the Group Air Department to ensure that meeting related air travel is as the client requests. Work with Group Travel Project Coordinators to communicate meeting details, customer service issues, timing, etc.
• Travel to meetings as needed (5%, may grow)
• Perform all other responsibilities and complete projects as assigned by his/her immediate supervisor.
• May be responsible for the supervision of other Meeting Planners or coordinators working on the same client account or project. (as permanent hire only)
• Through effective time management and industry knowledge, embody and promote an environment where teamwork is central, and where a life-work balance is the goal.

Qualifications:
• Knowledge and demonstrated practice of business and procedural parameters associated with the meetings and travel industry.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Strong, demonstrable understanding of various computer software and database management programs.
• Strong, demonstrable proficiency in Microsoft Office including a very strong knowledge of Excel.
• Willingness and ability to adapt to proprietary and industry related programs as they are brought on-line.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Excellent meeting management skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent budget management skills
• Excellent written, oral, and communication skills
• Effective time management and multi-tasking ability
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with a positive “can do” attitude
• “On-Site” meeting management experience
Help Desk
Registration
Activities
Food and Beverage
AV
Décor
Entertainment
Ground Transportation
Billing
Concierge
Client contact management
• Must understand and embrace the concept of project ownership – and follow each project to completion
• Must be detail-oriented and strong organizational skills
• Ability to interact with clients in a professional manner verbally, in written communication and on-site
• Display and consistently demonstrate problem recognition and resolution skills.
• The ideal candidate strategically develops and manages client relationships
• The ideal candidate is highly detail oriented
• The ideal candidate possesses the ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in situations involving the comparison of and evaluation of multiple factors.
• The ideal candidate is comfortable with the authority to independently act or make a decision after the various possibilities have been considered, free from immediate direction or supervision.
• The ideal candidate possesses the ability to make these decisions in short time frames under varying levels of pressure from timelines, client requests, project parameters, etc.
• The ideal candidate possesses the ability to create and manage a group air budget in partnership with the client
• The ideal candidate possesses strong interpersonal skills and works well as either a team member or the lead of a team depending on their role in each project as assigned
• The ideal candidate possesses excellent telephone verbal communicational skills.
• The ideal candidate possesses excellent written communication skills

Bachelors Degree Required

CMP a plus, but not required where experience is demonstrated

Skills:
• Excel proficiency is a MUST
• StarCite or other meeting registration booking tool experience (build and management) is highly desired
• Work as a planner for a third party planning company is a plus

Comments:
• Work at company’s Northern New Jersey location.
• This position is currently freelance, however will go to permanent for the right candidate. Only candidates open to a freelance position which may transition to permanent should apply.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Willingness to work overtime when the project requires.

Required Experience:    5 years
Education Requirements:    Unspecified
Certifications Required:    No
Employment Type:    Full Time, Contract/Temp/Project, Temp-to-Hire
Salary Range:    Unspecified
Benefits:    No
Bonus:    No
Job Code:    SMP-1
Post Date:    7/23/2009
Company:    Ultramar Travel Management – Groups and Meetings Division

Contact Info
Contact Name:    Mary Jo Malarkey
Contact Email:    maryjo.malarkey@ultramartravel.com
Contact Phone:    201-291-8801 ext 223