The person best suited for this role should have excellent research and communication skills and have an avid curiosity for uncovering information pertinent to our business.   Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint are required and experience with InDesign is preferred.  This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented person that is looking to gain marketing experience with a well-established firm that is growing!

Please send your resume to Jen Davis, Marketing Manager – jdavis@sierrapiedmont.com

Ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated with the ability to multi-task, working independently and responsibly to tackle workload with minimal direction. Initial work will be comprised of market research and database entry. Additional graphics support may be required.

Anticipated schedule is roughly 10-20 hours a week at $8-10/hour. Duration may run for 2 months with potential to go through summer.

REQUIREMENTS

• Microsoft Office (proficiency in PowerPoint a must)

• Editorial capability

• Mac platform experience preferred

• Ability to successfully work independently and as part of a team, on multiple

projects simultaneously

• Adobe CS5 (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) a plus

ABOUT PARRISH

Offering high-performance construction services, Parrish Construction Group specializes in academic facilities for the public and private sectors. Above all else, Parrish specializes in making our clients happy. The firm has thrived with a focus on principles of integrity, craftsmanship and dependability with expertise in preconstruction, construction management at-risk, general contracting, design build and facility planning services.

The Parrish family is a passionate and savvy team who knows their trade and is dedicated to delivering successful results. Our team members differentiate us in the industry. Parrish is a place where motivated individuals can contribute to every aspect of our business. We’ve earned our reputation in the communities we serve because we deliver on our promises. For more information, please visit our website at www.parrishconstruction.com.

CONTACT

Ashley Dale

adale@parrishconstruction.com

At this unique “Speed Networking with Owners” style event, attendees had the opportunity to network in small group settings with owners/clients from various market segments in the A/E/C industry. Attendees participated in three, 30-minute roundtable discussions with owner representatives to discuss topics of their choosing. Owners provided an overview of their individual organizations and facility programs, then had an open discussion with each small group at their table.

SMPS Atlanta is proud to announce the recipient of the 2012 CPSM Scholarship, Malory Atkinson with Foresite Group, Inc. Malory began her career in 2008 and joined SMPS immediately thereafter. Malory comments, “I knew the best way to get the most out of my membership was to get involved. . .”  She has been on the membership committee and now serves on the Board of Directors as Communications Director.

“SMPS Atlanta has helped me achieve many of my career goals already. I have learned more than I ever imagined from the educational boot camp sessions, and I have met more new people through the events and programs than with any other organization.”

Congratulations  and all the best for your bright future!

SMPS, the recognized leader in education and information for marketing professional services, offers a credential that recognizes the marketing expertise achieved: Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM). To find out more about the CPSM certification, please visit this website or at www.smps.org/certification/.

Shown aboveare Nicole Hall (2011 CPSM Scholarship recipient), Malory Atkinson and Karen Chin.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, assemble and prepare materials for client presentations and interviews.
• Collaborate in the preparation of information and materials for submittals, requests for information, and proposals.
• Complete government forms, client questionnaires and qualifying statements as required by composing or editing answers to technical, essay type questions.
• Support activities in the implementation of firm promotions and communications.
• Plan and coordinate special events.
• Gather information on potential clients and projects.
• Support the development of marketing and sales strategy.
• Maintain all marketing resources materials including but not limited to brochures, data, slides, photographs, files and client database.
• Maintain database on projects and office personnel; assures that information is current, accurate, and appropriate.
• Establish and maintain partnership of preferred marketing vendors to ensure competitive quality, service, and pricing.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• At least 3 to 4 years of previous experience in marketing, business development or communications (preferably in a professional services firm).
• Experience in organizing and executing proposals is required.  Experience with SF 330 and other government forms desired.
• Experience working in InDesign, Photoshop, PowerPoint a must.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Strong writing, proofreading and editing skills.
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to successfully work independently, as part of a team, on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good team player with excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.

 As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.

Please submit resume to:

Dr. Erica Gamble, HR Manager

HOK Atlanta

Erica.gamble@hok.com

Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. has been ranked six times in Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For.”  Our employees know Kimley-Horn as a great place to work where our core purpose is “to provide an environment for our employees to flourish.”

What makes Kimley-Horn unique?

• Competitive salary paired with incentive and performance bonuses
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Funding into your retirement savings plan
• Professional development training opportunities

Position Description:

We have a challenging opportunity in Atlanta, GA for a versatile, detail-oriented Marketing Coordinator to support technical proposal and presentation efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, format, edit, and proofread proposals, statements of qualifications, award submittals, and related marketing materials.
• Collaborate with project managers/team members in Atlanta and other Southeast region offices to prepare proposals; perform word processing and desktop publishing (using Adobe InDesign); and perform document assembly and binding.
• Lead meetings with engineering/planning professionals and project teams.
• Facilitate interview preparations for project teams; coordinate with graphic designers to produce presentations; and oversee final production of presentation materials (PowerPoint, boards, handouts, etc.).
• Conduct Vision (marketing database) queries and internet/intranet research.
• Input project, employee, and client data into Vision database, and help maintain accuracy of that data on an ongoing basis.
• Write project descriptions and prepare project sheets.
• Update state agency prequalification forms.
• Edit/proofread miscellaneous letters, reports, and other materials.
• Coordinate special projects/events, as needed.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, or related field
• Strong communication, organizational, editing, proofreading, and writing skills
• Detail-oriented
• Sense of urgency; ability to work under deadline pressure
• Ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently
• Conscientious; team player
• Positive attitude/support mentality

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with Adobe InDesign and Deltek Vision CRM
• 3-4 years of experience in the engineering or architectural industry

If you have a passion for what you do, we want to hear from you!  Apply online at www.kimley-horn.com. **Please include a one-page cover letter when uploading your resume.  This must be included in the same file with your resume as our website does not allow you to upload more than one file.

Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other reason prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws.

Position Summary: The Marketing Director will work in collaboration with office leadership to develop marketing, business development and public relations strategies, with full oversight for the marketing department, budget, proposals, resources and supervision of marketing support staff.

 Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Oversight of the marketing budget, resources and staff with an emphasis on developing a marketing culture that supports the firm’s strategic positioning for marketing pursuits and support of proactive business development by leadership.
• Collaborate with key Principals to create a responsive, innovative and competitive strategic marketing program
• Work closely with leadership to determine strategies on proposals and presentations; Be hands-on in planning and development of strategic customized responses to RFPs and in the interview preparation
• Maintain and provide support to staff on marketing information systems, including the proposal log, Deltek Vision CRM and all proposal databases
• Provide comprehensive research for marketing and business development activities
• Interface with outside firmwide Public Relations firm and manage PR efforts for the Atlanta office
• Develop and distribute collateral marketing materials
• Oversee the office intranet site to ensure content is relevant and fresh
• Manage the social media initiative and continue to maximize presence innovatively
• Oversee marketing metrics including sales reports for marketing and competitor analysis
• Track leads and responses and communicate follow-up items to key leadership
• Demonstrate familiarity with industry trade organizations, publications, conferences and events
• Interface with Chief Marketing Officer and corporate marketing team

Qualifications and Experience:  The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in marketing, liberal arts or a related discipline with 10+ years of professional marketing development experience in a supervisory role.  Experience within the A/E/C industry and a proven track record in managing business development a major plus.  Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign required.  Familiarity with Illustrator and Deltek Vision preferred.  Candidate must be detail-oriented, highly organized,be able to prioritize work efforts to meet deadlines and possess leadership qualities.

We are always being asked to do more with less. But maybe this time it’s not just a temporary downturn, but a complete economic reset. At this boot camp we discussed what marketers can do to perform better in this “new normal.”

SMPS is my home base. As a business developer, I attend many different associations and conferences, locally, regionally and nationally. It’s always exciting to run into one of my SMPS peers at a SAME or DBIA conference. SMPS feels like home, it’s where we go to get educated on the latest trends and research; it’s where we are mentored by some of the best in our industry, it’s where we connect with other business development and marketing professionals; it’s where ideas are freely shared and where there is an atmosphere of camaraderie and acceptance. SMPS is my family in the A/E/C industry, and I feel most fortunate to be a part of such a vital organization.

Beth is the Director of Business Development at Hermosa Construction Group, a SBA certified 8(a) DBE/MBE construction management/general contractor. Hermosa was founded in 2001, as a boutique program management firm, with focus on Outpatient Medical Centers. Today, the firm has grown into a full service construction management and general contracting firm with a proven track record of success throughout the Southeast. Vertical markets include Federal Construction (with focus on Design/Build), Healthcare and General Commercial Construction.

Beth has been an active member of SMPS since joining in 2003. She has served the Atlanta Chapter as President and Secretary and has been actively involved in the Programs Committee, and a Mentor in the Chapter’s Mentor-Protégé program. In 2010 she was named as SMPS Atlanta Marketer of the Year. Currently, Beth is serving SMPS National as Co-Chair of Build Business: TAKE ACTION, the SMPS National Conference which takes place in San Francisco, July 11-13, 2012.

SMPS Atlanta met in Ormsby’s game room to celebrate the accomplishments of 2011 and get ready to kick off 2012. Guests enjoyed the food, drinks, and networking while showcasing their favorite holiday flare and attire. We collected lots of new, unwrapped toys to support Toys for Tots.