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MODTECH Manufacturing & Construction

--- The engineers need some experience. They are in Florida (Plant City) outside of Tampa. Their headquarters is in Perris, CA, but FL is their fastest growing market. They have a real need for Engineers (Civil, Structural, Mechanical), Project Managers (perfect job for the guys getting out after 5), and for sales people. Florida is growing like crazy for then, and we are in need of some real leadership and talent. Contact David M Buckley '87 who mentioned that Project managers are the recent JOs they need at DBUCKLEY@MODTECH.com

KEN MAYEAUX '73

--- Sales and Operations Management professional with more than twenty (20) years experience in B2B sales of products and services, and manufacturing in the minerals and catalyst processing industries for privately held and Fortune 100 companies. Adept at reducing costs, increasing profits, market share, and margins while improving customer satisfaction. Positions held include, Production Manager, Plant Manager, General Manager, Director of Operations, Business Development Manager, and Sales Manager. Most recently owned consulting firm developing growth strategies for mid-market companies. I am searching for Business Development, Sales or Operations Management positions with growth opportunities in small to midsize companies. Relocating to Tampa/St. Petersburg area early 2005. kpmayeaux@comporium.net; 803-802-3157 Home; 803-802-3215 Office; 803-280-0013 Cell

CARRIE DYER '82

--- In the job market beginning in early 2004. Financial background is in the USMC Financial Management arena. Has been a Budget Officer and an Internal Review/Analysis and Review Officer (7+ years experience) and is currently serving as the Comptroller Component Liaison Officer, CCJ8. Additionally, working reimbursement of foreign support (large $$$). Would like to work anywhere in the financial management field Has Masters (in Education) with civilian experience in teaching, but not interested in that.

SHOGO JOHN COTTRELL '93

--- To provide leadership in the successful management of information technology for an organization that requires proven ability and demonstrated performance in systems development, technical support and creative thinking. SUMMARY Highly motivated, results oriented manager with Information Systems and Project Management experience. Particularly strong leadership, analytical, and organizational skills. Extensive experience with the management and team building of individuals with diverse ethnic, gender, and geographical backgrounds. Motivated subordinate departments by establishing a clear vision and rewarding initiative.

July 2001 to Present - Manager, eLearning Operations - RWD Technologies, Merritt Island, FL; August 1999 to Present - Software Development Project Manager - Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Kansas City, MO; August 1998 - Aug 1999 - Senior Wide Area Network Analyst/Engineer - Marine Corps Enterprise Network Operations Center, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, Quantico, VA; May 1993 to August 1998 - Communications and Information Systems Officer - United States Marine Corps, various locations

TONY IUCULANO '89 TechSherpas - Technical Training

TechSherpas website --- Many of you in companies have technical training needs or know of someone in need - please refer them to TechSherpas - Tony Iuculano '89 at Anthony@TechSherpas.com or 813-287-8876 TechSherpas delivers training on a broad spectrum of technologies with professional technical training. Their quality, convenient, and customizable programs feature in-demand, world-leading technologies from Microsoft® Novell®, CISCO, CompTIA®, HDI®, Technical Service Excellence/Help Desk Training and more. They are a company with a strong regional focus serving Florida for over 7 years. www.techsherpas.com

Free Leadership e-Book Deal from local alumni

Ben Simonton '57 website is www.bensimonton.com to provide his book, "How to Unleash the Power of People". This book teaches supervisors, managers and executives the whats, whys and hows of turning ordinary employees into highly motivated, highly committed, industrious Superstars who love to come to work. Of course, the whole book is about leadership, but his version not a conventional one.

The website sells the book, but for Tampa area USNA grads who are interested he will make it free. To take advantage of this offer or not - follow these directions.

The E-Book is Password protected. The procedure would be to download the E-Book from the website, open it, click on the Password key at the top and mark down the Password Number shown in the dialog box which appears. Then email him that number and he will send back the correct password. Enter the password in that same dialog box, click OK and the whole book can then be accessed. Ben's e-mail address: bensimo@prodigy.net

Ben's website

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