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* ANNOUNCE: Localization Management Seminars in February! (NEW)
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* RESOLVED TO BUILD YOUR CAREER IN 2003?
* STORY: SnagIt saves sanity
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* JOB: Technical Communications Business Unit Manager - Boise, ID
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ANNOUNCE: Localization Management Seminars in February!
LOCALIZATION PROJECT MANAGEMENT Seminar on 24 Feb
Presenter: Karen Combe
Cost: $795 reduced rates available for more than 1 registration
XML AND LOCALIZATION Seminar on 24 Feb
Presenter: Yves Savourel
Cost: $795 reduced rates available for more than 1 registration
LOCALIZATION MANAGEMENT Seminar on 25 Feb
Presenter: Karen Combe
Cost: $895 reduced rates available for more than 1 registration
Localization Project Management Seminar Description:
This seminar will give new and experienced managers a solid grounding in
project management theory and practice. It will use examples from the
localization field and show the benefits of replacing a highly
individualized process with one that is standard, repeatable, predictable
and consistent. The seminar will have an interactive format that will
allow for participants' questions.
XML and Localization Seminar Description:
The seminar will look at XML from the localization viewpoint: as a format
used more and more to store translatable material, as well as a format
localizers can take advantage of to improve their processes. The seminar
will provide an overview of the basic facets of XML and its related
technologies, underlining the internationalization aspects. It will
present guidelines to create XML vocabularies and to author XML documents
with localization in mind. It will illustrate how to implement
re-usability, localization directives, as well as various some of the
other advantages XML can offer.
Localization Management Seminar Description:
The format of the seminar includes both lecture and interactive
discussions, including at least one exercise or case study. At the
conclusion of this seminar, participants will be equipped to make
decisions about how to structure localization for their companies and will
have tools to aid them in managing processes. A principle goal is also to
address attendees' individual issues and problems.
For complete seminar descriptions, registration
information, and other details, please visit the
Localization Institute's website at http://www.localizationinstitute.com
ANNOUNCE: January, 2003 issue of _The Whirler_ Now Available
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Dan the technical writer shuddered as the sound of his coworker running
through his cell phone ring options drifted over the cubicle wall.
When he couldn't take hearing a digitized "Take Me Out to the Ballgame"
any more, he ran over to the offending coworker's desk.
"What 'cha doing?" he said nonchalantly to mask his massive irritation.
"I love the options of my new phone!" Brad replied. "I have all these
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"If you love options," Dan interrupted, "I know a screen capture product
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He sat down and introduced Brad to SnagIt. As they downloaded the free
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ANNOUNCE: 40% early registration discount for LavaCon ends Jan 31!
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JOB: Technical Communications Business Unit Manager - Boise, ID
LIONBRIDGE is seeking a business development dynamo to
grow the Boise Technical Communications Business Unit
with existing and new clients! The right candidate will
bring to this position: strong leadership skills, focus,
discipline and a proven track record of growing and
managing a line of business. Full time Position. EOE.
Location: Boise,ID.
Please submit resume to: employment -at- veritest -dot- com
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Maintain and grow key Lionbridge business with existing
and potential customers
* Develop and support account strategy in conjunction with
sales and account management
* P&L for Accounts and for projects
* Carry out Performance appraisals with 10-12 Business Unit
team members.
* Develop Annual Training Plan and Salary Plan for the team.
QUALIFICATIONS
* 3-4 years experience in Technical Communication (technical
writing, content management, graphic design, project management)
* Account/Business development experience
* Multiple-account management experience
* High-level client exposure
* Experience with management of a Business Unit P&L
* 2 years experience managing writers, graphic designers and
project managers
* Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent combination of education
and experience
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