Thursday, August 30, 2012 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Perry Quad

Bring several copies of your resume. See resume samples for examples.

Participating Organizations From the 2011 Job Luau Included:

ACADEMIC CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE- BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE 1300 Elmwood Ave.; 730 South Wing Buffalo, NY 14222 Representative(s): Mrs. Maria Brickhouse Coordinator, Academic Center for Excellence Mr. Abdi Hajikandi Assistant Director, Academic Services Organizational Description: One of the largest and most comprehensive tutorial centers at Buffalo State. Our tutorial services are internationally accredited therefore tutors are certified. Interested candidates need to maintain at least a 3.0 GPA both overall and within his/her major.   Recruitment: Bachelors Any Major Part Time Recruitment: Tutor

ALTITUDE MARKETING 6523 S. Transit Rd Lockport, NY 14094 Representative(s): Mr. Michael Edmonds Efficiency Manager Organizational Description: Altitude Marketing is currently seeking to fill several Inside Sales Rep positions. We are currently looking for motivated individuals to add to our growing company in the Lockport area. The position offers a base pay plus a competitive weekly commission plan with full time benefits. Altitude Marketing was recently ranked as one of the fastest growing companies in the Western New York area. Our inbound sales reps average $20-$25/hour with flexible hours and a great working environment! If you are a money motivated individual with at least 1 year of sales and/or collections experience and are looking for a great earning potential by answering inbound phone calls, then APPLY TODAY!!! Please apply online at www.altitudemarketingny.com   Recruitment: Bachelors Any Major Part Time Recruitment: Inbound Sales Rep

AMERICAN RED CROSS 786 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY 14209 Representative(s): Ms. Krista Goldsmith Senior Account Manager Ms. Kate Hartman Account Manager Organizational Description: We provide vital services to our communities, nurturing our partnerships in the areas we serve. We strive to be the premier life saving link by demonstrating a sense of urgency and meeting the needs of our communities.Making a difference…one blood drive at a time!   Recruitment: Bachelors Business, Communication Part Time Recruitment: Office staff Internship Recruitment: Marketing/Sales/Account Manager Red Cross Blood Services Internship

APPLICATION SUPPORT DESK- BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE 1300 Elmwood Ave. Buffalo, NY 14222 Representative(s): Mr. Andrew Chambers Information Commons Technology Administrator Mr. Peter Gattie Organizational Description: The Application Support Desk is a central point of service for software-related assistance and equipment loan for faculty, staff, and students of Buffalo State College.  Recruitment: Bachelors Any Major Part Time Recruitment: Library Technical Assistant

ARTHUR MURRAY DANCE STUDIO 4524 Bailey Avenue Amherst, NY 14226 Representative(s): Mr. William  Guiher Owner, Franchisee, Director Ms. Kathryn Brown Assistant Organizational Description: Arthur Murray Dance Studios have been teaching the world to dance for 100 years, making us the longest operating and most established dance school in the world. As world leaders in ballroom and social dance instruction, we have over 250 studios throughout the world, including one in Amherst NY. We specialize in all styles of Ballroom and Latin dancing, including Tango, Waltz, Foxtrot, ChaCha, Rumba, Mambo, Merengue, Samba, Swing, and Hustle. In addition to the latest styles and techniques of dancing, our instructors receive constant training in the proven Arthur Murray Teaching Method. This allows us to make dancing fun and easy to learn for our students. In addition to teaching individuals, couples, and groups of students, our instructors have the opportunity to compete in local, national, and global competitions. Advancement opportunities are also available for career minded individuals.   Recruitment: Bachelors Any Major, Art, Business, Communication, Health & Wellness, Music, The Arts, Theater, Undecided, Undeclared Part Time Recruitment: Dance Instructor/Dance Teacher

BAXTER INVESTMENTS, LLC 523 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14203 Representative(s): Ms. Charlotte Walker Chief Operating Officer Mr. Brian Fending Lead Project Manager Organizational Description: Baxter Investments, LLC is currently developing a new web and mobile app product/service that will become its own company very shortly. The application helps users to curate and publish their individual, brand, merchant or corporate information in the form of lists, which can be used to tag information on the web and easily search, find and retrieve relevant information that users may be searching for.   Recruitment: Bachelors Any Major, Communication, Computer Information Systems Part Time Recruitment: List Curator, List Finder Internship Recruitment: Programmer

BEAUTICONTROL 408 Lindsey Ln Orchard Park, NY 14127 Representative(s): Ms. Jessi Garlow Senior VIP Mrs. Gretchen Daugherty Senior Director Organizational Description: BeautiControl is a beauty company that speializes in Spa treatments, Personalized skin care and Advanced Anti-aging products (SPA) through a unique at-home spa experience with an umatched income opportunity. Our company supports more than 140,000 Independent Consultants. The BeautiControl oportunity is one where every woman can succeed and grow personally, and the compensation and rewards plans are unmatched.  Recruitment: Bachelors Any Major Part Time Recruitment: VIP, Senior VIP, Executive VIP, Director

BUCKS4BOOKS.COM 1601 Elmwood Ave Buffalo, NY 14207 Representative(s): Mr. Brandon Bova Manager Mr. Jeff Doughtery/Schneeberger customer relations Organizational Description: Bucks4Books is the best place to sell your used textbooks back. Bucks4Books offers the best possible prices all year long. We buy back more used college textbook titles than any bookstore nationwide. No matter where you bought your books, we will buy them back! Visit one of our convenient store locations and one of our friendly staff members will be glad to help you. Get more for your books at Bucks4Books!   Recruitment: Bachelors Business Part Time Recruitment: Internship Recruitment:

BUFFALO LODGING ASSOCIATES 570 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY 14202 Representative(s): Ms. Patricia Gonzalez Regional Human Resources Manager Organizational Description: Buffalo Lodging Associates, LLC owns and operates hotels in the United States and Canada. Our hotel brands include Hilton Hotels, Marriott International, Choice Hotels, Carlson Hotels, and InterContinental hotel franchises. The success and growth of Buffalo Lodging is attributed to the constant desire and ability to maintain the highest levels of quality and service in both our associates and our properties.  Recruitment: Bachelors Any Major, Hospitality & Tourism (Food Systems Management) Part Time Recruitment:

BUFFALO MEDIA WORKS 265 Elmwood Ave, ste 790 Buffalo, NY 14222 Representative(s): Mr. Brian Maher President Organizational Description: Eccomerce, Graphic design & Photo Restoration.  Recruitment: Bachelors Computer Information Systems Part Time Recruitment: Web Design, SEO, Social Marketing

CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN URBAN AND RURAL EDUCATION- BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Caudell Hall, 107 Buffalo, NY 14222 Representative(s): Mrs. Diane Mercuri Staff Assistant Ms. Diane Collier Schools Program Coordinator Organizational Description: The Center for Excellence in Urban and Rural Education offers a variety of opportunities for education students to serve as intern/tutors. Tutoring affords Buffalo State Students hands-on learning opportunities in the classroom as well as rexume building experience.  Recruitment: Bachelors Part Time Recruitment: Tutors

CHILD & ADOLESCENT TREATMENT SERVICES 556 Franklin St Buffalo, NY 14202 Representative(s): Ms. Joell  Stubbe Site Coordinator Ms. Sydne McGowan Site Coordinator Organizational Description: 2st Century Community Learning Centers Afterschool Program  Recruitment: Bachelors Part Time Recruitment: Teacher aides and Enrichment aides

DIALAMERICA 105 Earhart Dr. Amherst, NY 14211 Representative(s): Ms. Kathryn  Kaczmarek Recruitment Specialist Organizational Description: Established in 1957 as Life Circulations Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of Time Inc., today DialAmerica is a closely held company with annual sales in excess of $200 million. One of the nation's largest teleservices agencies and the preeminent magazine segment, DialAmerica also is a leading provider of teleservices for the book publishing, entertainment, financial services, and software and telecommunications industries. We are a company that believes in and practices promotion from within. Exciting and rewarding growth opportunities are available for people who wish to contribute to a leading high performance organization.   Recruitment: Bachelors Any Major Part Time Recruitment: Sales Agent

FASTENAL 3232 Union Rd Cheektowaga, NY 14227 Representative(s): Mr. John Maher District Manager Organizational Description: Fastenal is a full line industrial and construction supplier. The Fastenal Company would like to invite ambitious, hard-working individuals to apply for the position of part-time Sales Support. Applicants should be able to bring new ideas and improvements to business practices; remain fair, respectful and moral in all situations; and work well both independently and as part of a team. ABOUT US: Fastenal Company is a leading industrial and construction distributor with over 2,500 locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico and other countries internationally. Since 1967 Fastenal has been a fast-growing company with excellent employment opportunities for career advancement. We strive to help employees reach their full potential in pursuit of our "Growth through Customer Service" mission. OVERVIEW: Working as a part-time Sales Support employee, you must have a strong interest in sales and enjoy working in a fast-paced challenging environment. This is an entry level position that offers a flexible schedule, working daytime hours Monday-Friday, and involves servicing our customers throughout our NY store locations. Please email Ruth Hopper at rhopper@fastenal.com.   Recruitment: Bachelors Any Major Part Time Recruitment: Sales Support Trainees Internship Recruitment: Business Trainees

FEDEX GROUND 1289 Walden Avenue Buffalo, NY 14211 Representative(s): Mr. Paul Mellerski Service Manager  Fred Platek Sort Manager Organizational Description: FedEx Ground specializes in cost-effective, small-package shipping, offering dependable business-to-business delivery or convenient residential service through FedEx Home Delivery and FedEx SmartPost.   Recruitment: Bachelors Any Major Part Time Recruitment: Package Handler

FISHER-PRICE 636 Girard Ave East Aurora, NY 14052 Representative(s): Mrs. Irma  Tyszko Recruiter Organizational Description: A trusted name in early childhood development, Fisher-Price is the most widely recognized brand of infant and preschool toys in the industry. At Fisher-Price, we challenge ourselves to strive for excellence and to exceed our consumers' and partners' expectations by offering products and services consumers can trust to improve their family's lives. As an intern/employee, you'll have the opportunity to build on these values and become part of a unique team oriented environment that fosters innovation, idea sharing and leadership.  Recruitment: Bachelors Any Major Part Time Recruitment: Seasonal Consumer Relations Associate Internship Recruitment: varies

GEICO 300 Crosspoint Parkway Getzville, NY 14068 Representative(s): Mr. Carl Camardo GEICO Recruiting  Joseph  Frank GEICO Supervisor  Oliver  Scott GEICO Supervisor Organizational Description: Driving your career. Insuring your future. For more than 70 years, GEICO has stood out from the rest of the insurance industry! We are one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing auto insurers, thanks to our low rates, outstanding service and clever marketing. We're an industry leader employing thousands of dedicated and hard-working associates. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, we offer associates training and career advancement in a financially stable and rewarding workplace.   Recruitment: Bachelors Any Major Internship Recruitment: GEICO Summer Internship

HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SERVICES 3790 Commerce Ct. Suite 800 N. Tonawanda, NY 14305 Representative(s): Mrs. Sarah  Vandenberg Workforce and Talent Development Organizational Description: Heritage Christian Services is a thriving, nonsectarian human services agency that supports more than 1,500 children and adults with developmental disabilities through the operation of more than 60 homes, 24 day programs, respite, service coordination and a variety of community programs. The agency was inducted into the Compass program by the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, which honors the agency for being in the top 1 percent of best service providers in the state. For more information, call (716) 743-2020 or visit www.heritagechristianservices.org.  Recruitment: Bachelors Social Work Part Time Recruitment: Residential counselor

JUST FOR KIDS 6265 Sheridan Dr. Suite 106 Williamsville, NY 14221 Representative(s): Ms. Jill VerDow Recruitment Specialist Organizational Description: Just for Kids Before & After School Programs is a non-profit organization that provides a wide variety of activities and choices to enrich and support children's learning. We serve the elementary and middle school population of the Williamsville and Grand Island Central School Districts and employ numerous certified teachers, paraprofessionals, college students, and qualified candidates with child care experience. We also welcome volunteers and interns!   Recruitment: Bachelors Part Time Recruitment: Internship Recruitment:

KAPLAN TEST PREP 520 Lee Entrance, Suite 201 Amherst, NY 14214 Representative(s): Ms. Stephanie  Perry Campus Manager Organizational Description: As the world leader in test preparation, we provide an edge for high-achieving students seeking competitive academic and professional opportunities. With over 70 years of experience in the industry, Kapalan offers preparation for graduate, business, law and medical schools.  Recruitment: Bachelors Part Time Recruitment: Teachers

KEYBANK 3920 Main Street Amherst, NY 14226 Representative(s): Ms. Theresa  Schmidt Recruiter Organizational Description: Cleveland-based KeyCorp is one of the nation's largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $97 billion. Key companies provide investment management, retail and commercial banking, consumer finance, and investment banking products and services to individuals and companies throughout the United States and, for certain businesses, internationally. The company's businesses deliver their products and services through branches and offices; a network of 1,439 ATMs; telephone banking centers 1-800-KEY2YOU® (1-800-539-2968); and a website, Key.com®, that provides account access and financial products 24 hours a day.  Recruitment: Bachelors Any Major Part Time Recruitment: Outbound Telesales

M3 COMMUNICATIONS 932 Kenmore Ave Buffalo, NY 14216 Representative(s): Mr. Keith Ryan Trainer Ms. Celina Albright Sales Organizational Description: Sales and promotions organization with many different clients in many different cities. Our focus is to create market awareness and grow the customer base for our clients. Clients in our Buffalo Office are mainly DIRECTV and Verizon.  Recruitment: Bachelors Undeclared Part Time Recruitment: Sales and promotions Internship Recruitment: Sales and Promotions

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL FINANCIAL NETWORK 100 College Parkway Suite 260 Williamsville, NY 14221 Representative(s): Ms. Mackenzie Gotshall Director of Recruitment and Selection Mr. Matthew  Holleran Managing Director Organizational Description: Northwestern Mutual is a full service financial planning company founded 154 years ago. Financial Representatives of The Greater New York Group-Buffalo are well-trained and uniquely qualified to provide their clients with expert guidance and innovative solutions in a host of areas including Asset & Income Protection, Personal Needs Analysis, and Investment Services. They work closely with clients to recognize and achieve their personal and professional aspirations, while reaching their financial goals. Northwestern Mutual's internship is ranked "One of America's Top Ten Internships" for a good reason – it gives you real-world experience from Day One. As a financial representative intern, you are trained and mentored by industry veterans who know what it takes to succeed. You learn how to run a business from one of the most respected companies around. And you test drive a promising career where you can achieve your goals and have an impact on people’s lives. Can you envision a life of financial independence, freedom and calling your own shots? What about a career where you help clients achieve their dreams and meet your goals at the same time? Whatever career direction you ultimately choose, a Northwestern Mutual internship helps you build on your classroom learning and develop skills that you’ll use for a lifetime.  Recruitment: Bachelors Any Major Part Time Recruitment: Financial Representative Internship Recruitment: Financial Representative Intern

PEOPLE INC. 1219 North Forest Road Williamsville, NY 14231 Representative(s): Ms. Maria Tyson Recruitment Coordinator Organizational Description: People Inc. is Western New York's leading non-profit human services agency. Through a variety of services, including residential, employment, community outreach, health care and recreation programs, we help families and people with disabilities, as well as seniors, live more healthy, independent and productive lives.   Recruitment: Bachelors Any Major Part Time Recruitment: Direct Care Internship Recruitment: Direct Care and Administrative

ROSWELL PARK CANCER INSTITUTE Elm and Carlton Streets Buffalo, NY 14263 Representative(s): Ms. Meg Corcoran Human Resources Manager Organizational Description: This Environmental Services Worker will participate in a variety of cleaning-related tasks in order to maintain cleanliness within patient care, post-patient care, and all non-patient and public areas including the cleaning of sterile areas at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. The incumbent will provide a clean, safe environment for all patients, visitors and staff, handle and remove various types of waste, perform various types of floor care, assist in moving furniture and equipment throughout the Institute, and perform room set-up for meetings. Candidate should demonstrate excellent customer service, time management and communication skills. Weekend availability required. Part-time employment (16-32 hours per week), varying shifts, $12.02/hr  Recruitment: Bachelors Any Major Part Time Recruitment:

SENECA GAMING CORPORATION 310 4th Street Niagara Falls , NY 14303 Representative(s): Ms. Rhonda Zornick Recruiment Supervisor Ms. Anita  Scordato Recruiter Organizational Description: Western New York's premier gaming & resort destination with three distinct locations throught New York: Niagara Falls, Salamanca, and downtown Buffalo.  Recruitment: Bachelors Any Major Part Time Recruitment: Multiple entry level postions available

TJX COMPANY- MARSHALLS 500 Old Connecticut Path Framingham, MA 01701 Representative(s): Ms. Cindy Yates Assistant Store Manager- Delaware Ave Store Ms. Shanon Waldeck Store Manager Organizational Description: TJX Companies is the leading off-price retailer with over 150,000 associates. Our comanies include TJMAXX, Marshalls, HomeGoods, TKMAXX, WINNERS, and HomeSense,   Recruitment: Bachelors Any Major Part Time Recruitment: Sales Associates,

TRANSITIONAL SERVICES, INC. 389 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222 Representative(s): Mrs. Collette Graham Human Resources Manager Organizational Description: Located in WNY, Transitional Services, Inc. has been assisting individuals with mental illness since 1972. TSI, a non-profit organization, offers rehabilitation and support in community-based residential settings. Consumers are offered the opportunity to acquire skills and confidence in independent living. TSI staff are trained to provide person-centered rehabilitation, assessment and services, case management and supportive counseling, all of which are specifically intended to promote recovery.  Recruitment: Bachelors Psychology, Social Work Part Time Recruitment: Part-Time Support Counselor

UPSA PROGRAM- BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE 1300 Elmwwod Ave. Chase Hall 119 Buffalo, NY 14222 Representative(s): Ms. Megan Swendsen Program Coordinator Mr. Joseph Perez Program Coordinator Organizational Description: University Police Assistant Program  Recruitment: Bachelors Part Time Recruitment: UPSA

US ARMY RESERVES 25 LaFayette Square Buffalo, NY 14203 Representative(s): Sgt. Ian Winters US ARMY Reserve Recruiter Sgt. Laren Kissiah US ARMY RECRUITER Sgt. William  King US ARMY RECRUITER Organizational Description: US ARMY RESERVES  Recruitment: Bachelors Any Major Part Time Recruitment: US ARMY RESERVES

VANITY 1001 North 25th St Fargo, ND 58102 Representative(s): Ms. Theresa Clark Director of Stores Ms. Karen Thompson Regional Manager Organizational Description: Vanity is a mall based specialty retailer which is privately owned. The stores offer affordable junior lifestyle apparel and accessories targeted to fashion conscious young females. There are approximately 187 store locations located within 27 states across the United States. Vanity strives to provide its customers with an attractive and relevant shopping environment assisted by friendly and knowledgeable fashion consultants  Recruitment: Bachelors Design, Fashion and Textile Technology, Undecided, Undeclared Part Time Recruitment:

VECTOR MARKETING 636 Sheridan Drive Tonawanda, NY 14150 Representative(s): Mr. Josh Thayer District Manager Mr. David Schaub District Manager Organizational Description: Vector Marketing Corporation™ is a single-level direct sales firm that market Cutco Cutlery®, a line of kitchen cutlery, accessories and sporting knives of the highest quality. With its administrative headquarters in Olean, NY, Vector Marketing is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cutco Corporation, which has been manufacturing Cutco Cutlery since 1949. We work with mostly college students across the country teaching them how to market our product, themselves, and to develop skills for life that can be taken into the future.  Recruitment: Bachelors Any Major, Business, Communication Part Time Recruitment: Sales Representative

WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS 601 Amherst St Buffalo, NY 14207 Representative(s): Mrs. Sandy Berst Central Recruiter Organizational Description: Who We Are These five statements explain what we’re all about: We care about the well-being and success of every person. High standards are a way of life. We pursue excellence in everything we do. We make a difference in every community we serve. We respect and listen to our people. We empower our people to make decisions that improve their work and benefit our customers and our company. Everything we do impacts the people who shop in Wegmans stores — our core business. It's both challenging and rewarding to surpass customer expectations daily, with great service and helpful information on how to make great meals easy. Meet new faces in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for personal growth and professional development, whether you are interested in a leadership position or providing incredible service in one of our many departments.   Recruitment: Bachelors Any Major, Business, Health & Wellness, Hospitality & Tourism (Food Systems Management) Part Time Recruitment: Customer Service- various departments

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