Hudson River Career Resources

05/06/2021

My client is very actively looking for a business-to-business sales professional. Base salary + commission potential for someone driven and looking to continue building a career. If you, or someone you know, has 2+ years of sales experience (retail, outbound call center, direct sales, etc.) and are looking for an Albany based position requiring only local travel (company car and cell available) M-F, please email me directly for a full job description. This is a high priority position!

03/03/2021

Next week I will celebrate 18 years in business, so I think it is a good time to share some exciting updates.

1. My new website has launched! Please visit www.hudsonrivercareers.com and share your feedback. A thanks to Angelica Hesse with Yellow Pants Studio, who has been with me since 2003 when she developed my logo (which I will love forever).

2. I have FIVE positions open! Three in HR, one in sales, and an Executive Chef in Florida with the best restaurant you'll ever visit. I have filled three positions in 2021 already, which I mention to give all of you a sense of optimism and hope for the job market.

3. The year has already been packed with a webinar, an upcoming HR panel, and several new contracts for outplacement services. I am super grateful to be working hard. loving what I do, and meeting/reconnecting with so many people.

If you know anyone who is searching for a new opportunity, hiring, needs a resume written or would benefit from career consulting, please share my website address or contact info.
Finally, I welcome you to follow this page, and my LinkedIn page to stay connected. Thank you!
Alison

01/22/2021

Below is the registration link for next Tuesday's free career webinar. You do not have to be a UAlbany alum to attend. Hope you can join us!

https://www.alumni.albany.edu/s/1642/bp19/interior.aspx?sid=1642&pgid=3042&gid=2&cid=7640&ecid=7640&post_id=0&fbclid=IwAR0HvzUoFsC2reAWrKQvOplWDmK4DAVwFfIhHhgKQwhNMs-rcIKuDnwx4hg

It’s (finally) 2021, and although we are still operating in a 2020 mindset, your professional life can still move forward, and faster than you might think.

01/20/2021

Join us next week! You do not have to be a UAlbany alum to attend. Here is the official registration link for next Tuesday's free webinar.

https://www.alumni.albany.edu/s/1642/bp19/interior.aspx?sid=1642&pgid=3042&gid=2&cid=7640&ecid=7640&post_id=0

Our Career Webinar Series picks back up Jan. 26 w/ Alison Johnson ’92, MBA ’99. An executive recruiter and career search consultant, Alison will share ...

01/06/2021

Happy New Year! Off to a solid start with recruiting and resume writing.
-Chief Recruitment and Operations Officer. A newly created role to build a new business and support a partnership between two locally based healthcare organizations. We need someone who has leadership expertise in contract nurse recruitment. Please email directly for a full executive profile, or check out the posting on Indeed and LinkedIn.

-Chief Operating Officer (COO). Join an incredibly successful, mission driven organization dedicated to serving individuals with disabilities, and their families. Background serving the I/DD population on programmatic, quality, operational and team leadership levels is required. Please email directly for a full executive profile, or check out the posting on Indeed and LinkedIn.

-Part Time Bookkeeper. Still open! Albany based position within a small nonprofit setting. Requires Quickbooks, A/R, A/P and financial statement and reconciliation experience.

-Part Time HR Manager. Still open! Albany based position within a larger nonprofit setting. Full HR leadership expertise required

-Executive Chef. Want to move to Florida? If you are a chef specializing in fine Italian dining, and want to work in a gorgeous setting in a (literally) top rated restaurant, this could be the opportunity for you!

10/22/2020

We are partnering with several clients to identify candidates for multiple positions. When I describe these businesses as innovative, mission-focused, community-focused or incredibly cool, I really mean it! Almost all are returning clients, so I know them quite well and am a big fan of all of them. Please feel free to email me directly to request more information or to refer anyone you know. All positions are in the Albany area unless otherwise noted.

-Chief Operating Officer - nonprofit. Requires IDD and OPWDD expertise

-Human Resources Manager - part time opportunity (30 hrs/week) but will likely move to full time. This role is the sole HR presence, and requires full scope of HR expertise and payroll knowledge.

-Food Safety Specialist - requires exceptional process and food-safe program knowledge, along with USDA and agricultural background

-Facility Manager - within R & D and manufacturing setting

-Operations Manager - Pilot Scale - will oversee engineering, research and ops

-Executive Chef - Italian, upscale, award winning restaurant. BASED IN ORLANDO, FL area. If you are not a fit for this position, you must at least dine here!

-Service Technician. Hands-on position requiring great customer service skills, light construction experience, and willingness to be on call every other week.

-Director of Talent Acquisition - REMOTE

-Director of HR Operations - REMOTE

If interested, a direct email is preferred: [email protected].

Please also connect with me on LinkedIn

10/16/2020

Our client has a great opportunity for a Human Resource Manager on a part-time basis, which will likely transition to full time. In this highly energetic, engaging non-profit setting, you will independently support approximately 250 employees with everything including employee relations, leave management, benefits and some payroll. Strengthening the culture, conducting training, and maximizing employee engagement are also elements of this position. Candidates should have 5 years of HR experience with background at the management level. Bachelor's degree and SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly preferred.
For a full profile, please contact me directly along with a copy of your resume and salary expectations.

08/31/2020

Yes, there are jobs out there! Do not give up! Here is what I am working on currently - all direct hire opportunities. Feel free to email me directly, or refer and share this post with others!

--Collections Manager (requires real estate exp), A/R Manager, Director of HR Operations - all virtual!

-HR Manager (part time but likely ending up full time), Service Technician, Kitchen/Remodel Designer/Project Manager, all in the Albany area.

email: [email protected] for more information and to share your resume, and connect with me on LinkedIn!

04/18/2020

At this point in the quarantine, we are starting to reflect on what is important to us in our personal and professional lives. When this all lifts and we return to a new normal, you might decide to make a professional shift. You may realize that working from home is great, or you may miss your workplace. You might decide to make a career change, or consider a move to a new employer.

There ARE positions open right now, so carve out just a little time to check out what opportunities are out there. Some companies are shifting their product focus (particularly manufacturing), resulting in a strengthening and expansion of employees' skill sets. The changes help companies realize how versatile they can really be and what they are capable of creating.

Employers will also realize that a virtual workplace may be working better than they ever thought, which could create another shift in how they hire, operate and manage their teams.

Take this time to look at your resume and consider an update.
Think about your real motivators, what you have accomplished over the past few years, what elements of your position you love, and what you can do without.

I have remained happily busy with new clients, and do have time to take on a few more projects. If you, or someone you know needs assistance with a resume, or anything related to their career search, I would be happy to connect.

Once our economy strengthens again, I am very hopeful that opportunities will be plentiful for everyone.

03/26/2020

Worth reading and checking out. Please note this is not my job posting, but it defaults to make it look like it is. I recommend going right to Amazon's virtual career link which is embedded in the article. Hope it leads to a position for you, or someone you know!

https://www.workingmother.com/amazon-is-looking-for-5000-work-from-home-employees?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR32ASl2e73KtG5SZ_oEDU-Y-Gp-MN3mOybem60cLusabX_DX-hRUcI5d3k

03/16/2020

Well, life is changing every hour! With the shifts, adjustments and sacrifices businesses, employers and employees are experiencing, it doesn’t mean that we cannot continue looking forward and planning for brighter times in the near future.

For those of you who are seeking new career opportunities, don’t let this slow you down. Much of the effort you put into a job search is already done virtually, so keep it up. What will change is how interviews are conducted – you will likely be interviewing via Skype or Zoom over the next few weeks. Now is a great time to set up, test connectivity, and even practice. Be sure all settings are accurate, volume is appropriate, and think about your surroundings/background as you prepare.

If you are thinking that now might be a good time to start your search, we are accessible, available and ready to support you! If you need assistance with anything related to your search – resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn, interview prep, or strategy assistance, please contact us. We can work together virtually, use online collaboration tools and conduct phone or online meetings.

Employers, we understand that your business may be impacted in many ways. If you are experiencing a change in staffing needs or planning organizational modifications, we will continue to support you.

This can be a lonely time for many of us, so we will be more active on this page to keep us all engaged and supported! If you have any suggestions, feedback or information, please share!

Sincerely,

Alison