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Spring Career Fair - Corporations Table Organization Profile of Organization Job Description 5 67 99 45 63 41 37 52 70 51 82 42 95 48 4 72 Financial Design Group, LLC First Investors Corporation Fred Meyer Stores Frito-Lay Incorporated Herb; Equipment Rental Hertz Local Edition Hilltop Marketing Group, Inc. Household Financial Corporation | 7 . Infinity Broadcasting J.R. Filanc Construction Company, Inc. JC Penney Jerry’s Home Improvement Center John Hancock Financial Services Kmart Corporation Lithia Motors Mervyn’s California Molecular Probes It is the vision of Financial Design Group to be a state of the art financial services company in the northwestern United States. The foundation of our beliefs as associates and as a firm, Is to understand and communicate to our clients that no one individual or institution can address all of the financial needs and concerns of our clients in and of themselves. A balance of views is the foundation of educated decisions. First Investors Corporation, established in 1930, is a Wall Street-based financial service investment company, specializing in helping our clients reach their financial goals. With regional offices located nationwide, the company currently manages over $6 billion in assets and serves over 350,000 institutional and individual investor accounts. Fred Meyer Stores, a division of The Kroger Co., operates 134 large multi-department stores in Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Idaho, and Utah. Fred Meyer attracts customers with a diverse array of grocery, apparel, and general merchandise. We are a company with a long tradition of helping customers save time and money by providing a unique One-Stop Shopping experience. PepsiCo, the parent company of Frito-Lay, is one of the largest consumer product companies in the world. Frito-Lay is the undisputed leader in the snack food industry, with over 60% of the U.S. market. We manufacture and sell the most familiar snack brands in existence. Our success is based on high standards of performance, distinctive competitive strategies and the personal and professional integrity of our products, business practices and people. Hertz Equipment is a supplier of tools and equipment to contractors of all size and homeowners. We have 270 locations nationwide - 30 of which are in Washington and Oregon. The Hertz Corporation is offering a unique opportunity to get in on the ground floor of the newly formed division of Hertz Local Edition. Hilltop Marketing Group is a privately owned marketing firm in the Portland metropolitan area. We specialize in acquiring and preserving customers for Fortune 500 clients. When companies need new customers and don’t want to hire their own internal sales and Marketing teams to acquire customers for their company, they come to us. We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of HSBC Holdings pic, one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organizations. Through its businesses, Household is the leading provider of consumer loans, credit cards, auto finance and credit insurance products in the U.S., UK, and Canada. In the U.S., Household operates under the two oldest and most recognized names in consumer finance - HFC and Beneficial. We are the nation’s largest issuer of private label and general-purpose credit cards. Infinity Broadcasting Corporation is one of the largest radio broadcasting companies in the United States. The company, headquartered in New York City, owns approximately 180 radio stations iocated in 22 states, with six stations in Portland, Oregon. Infinity stations offer job opportunities in the areas of advertising, sales, marketing, promotion, broadcast announcing and engineering, among others. J.R. Filanc Construction Company, Inc. is a privately owned general engineering contractor specializing in the construction of wastewater and water treatment facilities. Our company has been delivering award winning water and wastewater projects in both the public and private sectors throughout the southwestern United States since 1952. Our employees enjoy top-notch benefits, training and advancement potential. National Retailer Jerry’s Home Improvement Center is a locally owned, progressive, full-line home improvement center with over 350,000 sq ft of retail selling space. Signator Financial Network is a nationally recognized financial services organization with over 100 offices across the United States. Our reputation is built on a network of experienced professionals. Signator has a strong reputation as a leader in providing innovative solutions to individuals, families and business, and as a member of the John Hancock family of companies, a rich tradition of quality insurance and investment products and services - a tradition that goes back 140 years. The inventor of discount retail, Kmart remains one of the largest companies in the world, operating in the U.S., Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. We operate more than 1,500 stores that, combined, represent more than 144 million sq ft of retail space, more than $25 billion in annual sales. Lithia Motors, America's Car & Truck Store, is a rapidly expanding Fortune 1000 company with over 70 dealerships in the United States. Mervyn’s California is the promotional, casual, neighborhood department store. Operating over 250 stores in 14 states, the first Mervyn’s opened in 1949 and became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Target Corporation in 1978. Headquartered in Hayward, CA, Mervyn’s California focuses on providing our guests with a unique shopping experience and great value through “Big Brands, Small Prices.” Molecular Probes is committed to being the leading provider of novel detection solutions that advance scientific and biomedical research worldwide. We are particularly active in proteomics, genomics, cytometry and high-throughput screening assay development for drug discovery. Molecular Probes’ continued growth provides excellent employment opportunities in scientific as well as business support positions. Financial Planner: Your career will be to develop a client base of business owners, professionals, affluent and upwardly mobile individuals to achieve their financial objectives through the application of proven financial strategies, techniques and high quality products. Registered Representative/Management Trainee: This is an entry-level opportunity in the field of financial services. First Investors offers a complete training program for qualified candidates to receive securities licenses. Our financial professionals work with clients to help them to achieve their many financial goals, such as saving on taxes, planning for a child’s education or preparing for their retirement years. Management opportunities are available for qualified representatives. We have opportunities for store management positions throughout the company. We offer summer internships in our corporate office, stores, and distribution centers. These paid internships are eleven weeks long and they are based in our corporate offices in Portland, Oregon. If you want interesting challenges and plenty of opportunities for professional growth, consider a store management career with Fred Meyer Stores. District Sales Leaders: Experienced salespeople with leadership talent; results oriented to increase sales volume; and execute promotions with your team of 10-15 route salespeople. Sales Coordinator: This is a key entry level position. This individual will work with customers on the phone, in person, and at their job site. A first step in a career moving into outside sales or management. Manager Trainee: Enjoy sales, management, and customer service. This is an opportunity to get in on the expanding new division of Hertz. Earn a competitive wage and sales commissions. Promotions can propel you into higher management positions within 6-12 months. Station Manager at Portland International Airport (PDX): Enjoy operational management, personnel, and customer service. Hertz is looking for the right individual to groom at PDX and promote to a larger airport. Entry Level Marketing, Sales/Customer Service, Client Relations, Human Resources, Account Management: We seek quality individuals to join our team. Within our team, you will develop excellent skills in both marketing and management. All candidates will start entry-level. We do not hire outside personnel but rather promote from within. Account Executive: As an HFC Account Executive, you will be a part of our Sales Team and you will market our contemporary financial and insurance products to new and existing customers. We will provide all the leads. Successful candidates will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills; independence and self motivation; strong competitive sales drive and a commitment to excel. Account Executive: Sell radio advertising. Internships: Radio engineering and promotions in exchange for school credit Project Engineers Department Manager Trainee, Summer Department Manager Intern, Merchandise Analyst Trainee, Accountant We have a variety of openings. Please visit us at our table. Financial Advisor/Planner Development Program: A highly defined sales/ marketing program focusing on a defined market. Progress of the candidate is monitored on a daily basis. Upon successful completion of the required training curriculum and activity expectations, candidates will become qualified financial advisors. Other career opportunities include management skill development. The training is a structured, ongoing in-house training including joint field work with experienced professionals. Regional and Home Office training opportunities. Kmart is seeking candidates to enter our Management Training Program. Individuals should have a genuine interest in retail merchandising. Marketing, Accounting, Computer Services, Fixed Operations, Service, Sales, Parts, Management, Administrative, Human Resources: We are currently seeking individuals who share our commitment to being the preferred provider of vehicles and related services in North America. Executive in Training: Be part of a Store Team involved in developing and coordinating guest service, and the merchandising and operations of the store. After a successful training period of 11-15 weeks (including core training and Leadership Academy), you will be promoted to Executive Team Leader. As ETL, be part of the store leadership team and involved in selecting and managing a group of 25-40. This will include recruiting and hiring team members, training and orientation, on-the-job support, counseling and coaching. Associate Scientist - 2D Gel, Microarray, Molecular Biology; Business/Data Analysis Manager * Commercial; Cell-based Assay Development Scientist - Cell Biology; Lab Manager - Proteomics; Manager of Marketing Communications; Product Manager - Commercial Sales and Marketing; Production Manager - Interfacial Dynamics Co.; Research/Development Program Manager; Scientist - Flow Cytometry; Senior Product Manager; Staff Scientist - Ceil Biology/Physiology, Genomics and Separation Technologies; Technical Assistance Rep.; Technical Editor; Technical Editor/Assistant R & D - New Product Introduction
