15.2846, Jobs: Open Specialty: Linguist/Classicist Consultant, NY

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LINGUIST List: Vol-15-2846. Mon Oct 11 2004. ISSN: 1068 - 4875.

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Date: 11-Oct-2004
From: Brian Jones < bjones at crystalmckenzieinc.com >
Subject: Open Specialty:  Linguist/Classicist Consultant, Crystal McKenzie, Inc., NY, USA 
 

	
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Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2004 21:39:45
From: Brian Jones < bjones at crystalmckenzieinc.com >
Subject: Open Specialty:  Linguist/Classicist Consultant, Crystal McKenzie, Inc., NY, USA 
 
University or Organization: Crystal McKenzie, Inc. 
Job Rank: Linguist or Classicist Consultant  
Specialty Areas:  Any area of linguistics


Description:

Marketing firm seeking Linguist or Classicist Consultant

Basic Purpose:
- Provide guidance in the development of names for products and brands
- Advises on a project basis
- Creative and innovative, yet strategic thinker
- Experience in name development
- Evidence of innovation and excellence in teaching and research
- Experience in defining, building and using software to develop large list of
   phrases with attributes
- Identifying and acquiring lists of phrases denoting concepts or objects of
   certain kind: e.g. company names, product names, medical terms

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
10%    Ability to gather and select highly-proficient,  diverse linguistic team
           members
10%    Assists project leader in selection of names for products and brands
10%    Keeps abreast of new developments and trends; makes recommendations
           to senior management

Essential Education, Skills and Environment
Education and Work Experience:
Master¹s or higher degree in linguistics; may have post-graduate education or
training. Seven to 10 years of experience with one to three years of senior
level linguistics-related experience.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
Excellent knowledge of name development objectives and strategies.
Excellent time management, communications, decision making, presentation, human
relations and organization skills. Able to resolve problems in a timely manner.

Equipment and Applications:
PC, Internet and email, MS Word, Excel

Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Work at home.


Address for Applications:

Brian Jones, AIGA
COO / Creative Director
Crystal McKenzie, Inc.
30 East 20th Street, 5th Floor
New York, N.Y 10003 
United States of America

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Contact Information:

Brian Jones 
Email: bjones at crystalmckenzieinc.com 
Phone: 212.598.4567 
Fax: 212.598.4566 
Website: http://www.crystalmckenzieinc.com

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