Lisa Clementi

Ultramatics Seeks High-Tech Workforce, Adds Jobs At Oldsmar Headquarters

Ultramatics, a company that provides innovative and strategic methods to enable organizations to deliver effective solutions faster, has several high-tech vacancies at its company headquarters in Oldsmar. Ultramatics is seeking "top quality experienced professionals who are highly motivated," according to its website. Current vacancies include sales executive, senior architect, senior business analyst, application support engineer, senior WebSphere commerce ceveloper, and WebSphere portal developer. Ultramatics now employs 40 and company leaders are optimistic about growing that number to 100 by the end of 2010. Future jobs are expected to be filled by highly technical workers including architects and developers in the WebSphere space. Lisa Martinez, director of human capital, says the company is among "the most successful, results-oriented providers'' of service-oriented architecture solutions and related services. "We are known for technological innovation based on proven SOA principles that help customers achieve ambitious business goals while preserving important infrastructure investments,'' says Martinez. "It's why IBM awarded its prestigious Beacon Award for SOA Innovation to Ultramatics in 2007, and it's why many leading companies in healthcare, finance, transportation and telecommunications continually turn to Ultramatics." "Our ability to seamlessly integrate Web 2.0, Enterprise Search and Security advances further differentiates Ultramatics,'' she adds. "We apply a flexible delivery model that gives our customers the option of relying on their in-house IT development resources and our training and consulting services – or to leverage our own high-quality, industry-certified development teams." Founded in 2001, Ultramatics is privately held and has offices in India. Clients include IBM, AT&T, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Bell South Corporation, CSX, Perot Systems, United Healthcare, Panasonic and others. Writer: Lisa Clementi Source: Lisa Martinez, Ultramatics

Koala Tee In Sarasota Adds New Account Manager For Florida Suncoast

Koala Tee, an apparel manufacturer specializing in embroidered items, promotional products and company gift items has added new Account Manager Rob Harman, for the Florida Suncoast region. Harmon brings 17 years of experience in the imprinted sportswear industry and is a 30-year resident of Sarasota.   Harman will be responsible for new business development for Koala Tee's products in a territory that ranges from Tampa to Fort Myers.   "We have a great base of long-time customers; however, we know our core concentration should be bringing small businesses who need help increasing their marketing/branding efforts," says Carmen Manley, VP of business development. Adding an additional experienced account manager will help this business focus, and, if increased outside sales efforts prove successful, Koala Tee plans to expand more outside sales force to further penetrate existing territory, she says.    Koala Tee, Inc, was started in 1983 in Sarasota as a trophy shop doing mainly team uniforms. The organization has since expanded and now occupies a nearly 11,000-square-foot facility in downtown Sarasota where a team of embroiderers does all made-to-order work in-house. Manley says quality control is one advantage of doing much of their production work in-house.   Koala Tee also owns and operates Life Safety International, a company that sells men's clothing to retail stores on military bases throughout the world. Koala creates catalogs that include military fashion designs that mirror current fashions. The company also started selling the Red Shirt Fridays " I support our troops" line of apparel and products.   Writer: Lisa Clementi Source: Carmen Manley, Koala Tee

AAA Auto Club South Rides The Recession, Posts Several Jobs

AAA Auto Club South, headquartered in Tampa with nearly 3,000 employees companywide, has a wide variety of professional level vacancies in the Tampa Bay region. Openings being filled in Tampa include positions in management, sales, marketing and publication production.    "AAA Auto Club South weathered the recession well and continues to grow,'' says Nanci Odom, human resources VP."We have many exciting career opportunities available at www.AAA.com that cover a wide range of fields, from travel & insurance agents, call takers and service technicians to IT, accounting and marketing professionals to just name a few,'' Odom says. "AAA has been around for over 100 years and we'll be here for another 100 and more. AAA is relentless in our commitment to provide the highest level of service to our members and the best work environment for our employees."   Founded in 1902 as the American Automobile Association, this association of independent clubs is a not-for-profit, fully tax-paying organization with more than 50 million members. Known originally for providing emergency road service, maps and travel publications, AAA has a wide range of travel services and member-benefit programs.   Writer: Lisa Clementi Source: Nancy Odom, AAA Auto Club South

Interior Design Firm In Tampa Seeks Additional Subcontractors

Studio LTR, a Tampa-based interior design firm specializing in residential projects involving new construction and renovations, plans to hire  additional subcontractors in 2010. Linda Cox, one of the company partners, says the business is in a growth pattern and is adding more projects and participating in commercial and high-end residential work. Cox says her business employs a wide variety of talented subcontractors, ranging from licensed building contractors who pull permits and work on multistory buildings projects to architects, who sign and seal drawings. Various craftsmen specializing in textile work are also employed as subs. Cox describes her firm's role as "the conduit'' between a client who has a vision for what he or she wants and the architect and construction experts who can make it happen. The firm is akin to "a ringmaster in a circus,'' she says. Every project is different, and none is typical, she says, pointing out that projects can range from remodeling an exercise room in a large multistory condo to doing a bathroom remodel for a 1960s ranch style home. Through the end of March, Studio LTR is a participating design firm in the Florida Orchestra Designer Showcase at Ovation in downtown St. Petersburg. Two fully decorated condos by Studio LTR are on display at the Showcase at 180 Beach Drive NE. Proceeds benefit The Florida Orchestra. Writer: Lisa Clementi Source: Linda Cox, Studio LTR

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Liberty National Plans To Hire 22 For Tampa Bay Sales, Management Team

Christopher Daniels, a branch manager for Liberty National Life Insurance in Tampa, is recruiting and interviewing for sales and management positions with an ambitious goal to hire 22 people over the next 30 days. For those who qualify, Daniels says Liberty offers a comprehensive benefits package including major medical health, pension and a 401k plan, as well as outstanding earnings potential.     "Despite the economic downturn, the business is doing very well,'' Daniels says. "We focus on two different markets – the employee benefits market and the senior market. The senior market focus is on medicare supplements and final expense planning."   Liberty National's website indicates it has been in business since 1900 and has more than 8,000 sales agents and managers in more than 200 locations nationwide. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Torchmark Corporation, a financial services holding company listed on the New York Stock Exchange and is licensed in 49 states. The company continues to expand nationally with new branch offices.   For further information on employment with Liberty National, visit the company website or email LNL tampas@tampabay.rr.com Writer: Lisa Clementi Source: Christopher Daniels, Liberty National

Carlson Studio Marketing Team Expands In Sarasota

Carlson Studio Marketing, a full service PR agency that helps clients accomplish sustainability objectives and realize marketing advantages from eco friendly policies and initiatives, has added a new public relations coordinator, Elena Teovska. Teovska will work closely with the firm to achieve strategic media relations and marketing goals. Carlson Studio Marketing, a member of the Sarasota County Green Business Partnership, was established in 2006 and is a Florida certified Minority Business Enterprise.     "I anticipate the largest job opportunity and creation to come through the public sector for at least the next two years as the result of federal stimulus funding aimed at creating renewable energy and green jobs", says CEO Grace Carlson. "Our firm is positioning itself to be the most well-rounded and cost-effective solution for public sectors who need to add interim capacity as they deliver the services provided through the federal stimulus program.''   Carlson's firm has worked with the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority (TBARTA) since October 2008 performing public education and outreach services in Manatee and Sarasota counties to help communicate the agency's interest in developing sustainable,  walkable communities within the Tampa Bay region.   CSM also worked with The Wellness Community to develop and execute a capital campaign for its new Lakewood Ranch facility, which is designed to meet U.S. Green Building Council LEED Gold certification.   CSM is currently in the running for two new projects: a marketing campaign for a Sarasota community that wants to establish its identity and brand as a green community, and for a healthy lifestyle community pilot project that will be funded through the Centers for Disease Control in select U.S. cities.    Writer: Lisa Clementi  Source:  Grace Carlson, Carlson Studio Marketing

Celestar Corporation Expands Workforce In Tampa Office

Celestar Corporation, a privately owned intelligence consulting and training company headquartered in Tampa, is looking to fill the following jobs:   · All-Source Intelligence Analyst (SOCCENT) · Asset Validation Manager · C-IED Analyst · Command Post of the Future (CPOF) and Collaborative Applications Operator/Instructor · Contracts Manager Level II · Imagery Systems Specialist · Logistics Analyst · SharePoint Web Developer Program of Instruction Manager Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.   Celestar is an experienced provider of consulting solutions to the U.S. government, and its industry partners engaged in strategic and operational intelligence analysis, operations support, planning, strategic communications and intelligence training.   Begun in 2001, the company initially worked as a purely intelligence consulting and training enterprise at U.S. Central Command at MacDill Air Force Base. It has since then expanded to work with additional military commands situated around the world.  "Our substantial growth was recognized as Celestar earned a spot on 2009 Inc. 500 List,'' says Lori Larsen, VP of business operations.  "Celestar's success has been a result of talented staff we have and continue to bring on board as well as our satisfied clients."    Most of Celestar's 90 current employees work at MacDill. Almost all are former military or government civilian personnel with recent intelligence, operations and planning experiences who can support and manage projects. Roughly 90 percent of Celestar's personnel have government security clearances, and are working in Tampa, Northern Virginia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and other deployed locations.   Writer:    Lisa Clementi  Source:   Lori Larsen, Celestar Corporation

Tampa Bay Trane Begins 2010 By Adding Jobs, Now Hiring

Tampa Bay Trane, the exclusive representative of Trane Commercial Air Conditioning Products and Services on Florida's West Coast, is currently seeking to fill three positions: commercial A/C technician, service estimator and outside sales representative. "Trane has a good, solid business because of its service and preventative work in the commercial business sector,'' says Sarah Davis, HR manager. "As the commercial sector improves, Trane will plan to continue to hire staff at a moderate level of growth." Tampa Bay Trane's workforce is a team of highly skilled project managers, sales and engineering professionals, and technicians, Davis says. Trane has already hired nine people this year, four in new sales and skilled technician positions. The company also transitioned one current part-time employee into a fulltime staff member. TBT's current workforce is at 150 employees; a vast majority are full timers. Davis forecasts future hiring in 2010 to possibly include more skilled experienced techs with solid commercial experience as well as another addition to the sales team. Tampa Bay Trane was established in 1969 and has franchises in 13 counties in Florida. Over the years, Trane's service offerings have increased from primarily supporting the sale of Trane equipment to many expanded services including operator training, system energy analysis, replacements, retrofits and repair contracting, emergency services, rental equipment, performance contracting and HVAC system on-site operations. Writer: Lisa Clementi  Source: Sarah Davis, Tampa Bay Trane