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Subject:Trainer Opportunity-Florida From:Darrin T Smith <dsmith -at- RDRAAB -dot- COM> Date:Tue, 28 Apr 1998 11:59:47 -0400
Position Title(s): Technical Developer/Technical Trainer
Target Number: 1-2
Responsibilities: This is an excellent opportunity for technical development professionals who are interested in moving into a training-oriented role. As an Education specialist in Technology Transfer group, this individual will be responsible for working in a team environment to develop and deliver materials and courses to foster technology transfer to and skill development within the company and customer organizations.
Responsibilities include:
* Identification of training needs within the company and its customer base relating to the product
* Curriculum and courseware development - including traditional instructor-led training, computer-based training and web-based training - and packaging of those courses
* Training and certification of individuals in the Professional Services organization in the delivery of these courses
* Administration of skill certification programs, including Train - the - Trainer programs for partners
* Working with individuals within the company to continually improve their skills
Qualifications: A strong technical background in the software industry is most desirable, preferably with some actual technical development experience. The successful candidate will represent an in-depth understanding of software development with interest in the field of technical training. A candidate possessing database experience or exposure to technologies such as EDI, SAP R/3, MQSeries and/or messaging would be desired. The candidate must possess good communication skills along with strong interpersonal skills, presentation experience and excellent written skills. Must possess a knack to creatively translate technical information to a diverse crowd in a logical and understandable manner, while maintaining technical integrity. Ideal candidate will work autonomously, possessing the capability to reason through most situations. Previous work with courseware development technologies such as HTML, Java, Authorware, Toolbook, etc. is desirable.
Years of Experience: 5+
Geography: Boca Raton. FL
Travel: Light
Compensation: DOE
Education: Degree preferred, not required
Any interested candidates should respond via phone, fax or email to:
Darrin T Smith
R. D. Raab & Co.
85 Rangeway Rd.
Forest Ridge Office Park
N. Billerica, MA 01862-2105
Voice (978) 671-4568
Fax (978) 671-0770
Email dsmith -at- rdraab -dot- com
