Consulting
Services
Human
Resources:
Recruiting, Retention & Employee
Relations
Meet with managers to
develop job descriptions, evaluate current and future
projected needs, and assign and/or hire new staff to cover the
new company direction.
Interview, assess skill
levels and verify references for all levels from entry through
senior management in a variety of areas. Examples include (but
are not limited to):
·
Accounting/Finance
·
IT and Software
Engineering
· Electrical,
Mechanical, Civil, Biotech, Chemical
Engineering
·
Operations Management
·
Marketing/Sales
·
Manufacturing
·
Human Resources
·
Administration
Coordinate and staff college
career fairs and maintain on-going relationships with key
colleges.
Process required
documentation to obtain and retain interns/co-ops, including
review process for grading.
Act
as liaison with Immigration Attorney for H1B Visas and
Green Card applications.
Team with management on
employee relations/retention programs including merit reviews
and disciplinary actions.
Assist management with the
review process, termination procedures and perform exit
interviews.
Provide consultation to
employees regarding grievances and complaints.
Conduct employee surveys and
presented findings and recommendations to senior
management.
Policies & Procedures
Develop new or edit and
recommend revisions to employee manual to update document and
target specific areas of concern.
Benefits
Analysis & Administration
Analyze benefits
packages for new health and dental programs and administer
programs, including COBRA.
Enroll company in employee
perk programs and brainstorm with senior management for low or
no cost morale boosters.
Company Relocation
General
Answer general
human resources and employee relations questions including
compliance with Federal and State laws.
Provide support for a
variety of large projects such as audits and open
enrollment.
Plan and conduct new hire
and benefits orientation.
In addition to professional
recruiting and human resource consulting, Calm Water offers
assistance to its small business and start-up clients in the
areas of Marketing and Operations Management. These services are
customized and designed for each individual client.
If you know you
need assistance, but are not ready to add a full time
employee, Calm Water can help.
Marketing:
Communications &
Public Relations
Assist with development and
execution of marketing communications programs including:
-
Collateral Material
-
Web Sites – project
coordination
- Direct
Mailingsdvertising
- Press
Releases
- Technical
Documentation
- Trade
Shows
- Social Networking
Sites (e.g., LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook,
Blogs)
- Evaluate, recommend and
implement Customer Relationship Marketing (CRM) software
Proposals &
Contracts
Assist with preparation of
technical proposals and contracts for domestic and
international government and private sector projects, such as:
- Market Research
- Consulting Services
- Speaking Engagements
- Customized Development
Work
- Software, Support and
Maintenance
- Hardware, Support and
Maintenance
- Program Management
Event
Logistics
Direct logistics for
successful corporate events, on-site and off-site, domestic
and international including:
- Employee Recognition
Events
- Company Outings
- Management Development
Seminars
- Teambuilding Exercises
- Promotional Marketing
Events
- Trade Shows
Operations Management:
Research &
Recommendations
Research, develop, recommend
and implement processes and procedures to improve workflow,
productivity and provide savings to the company.
Based on company specific
needs and requirements, research and recommend: options including
telephone systems, copiers, scanners, and other office
equipment.
Evaluate, recommend and
implement systems and software for: project scheduling, human
resources, customer relationship management, facilities and
travel reservations.
Review,
research and obtain quotes for corporate insurances.
Process
Improvements
Improve daily operating
procedures and develop and implement internal cost control
procedures.
Recommend, develop and
implement new order fulfillment process to improve work flow
and tracking capability.
Analyze annual sales trends
by territory, industry and customer segments to provide
direction and focus for the sales department.
Logistics
Assist with traffic
management
Export documentation
Compliance with
international shipping regulations
Interaction with Customs and
freight forwarders
Provide company relocation
assistance:
Help to locate the right
property
Negotiate leasing
arrangements
Work with designers,
architects, contractors
Coordinate the move process
Contract Review &
Negotiation
Advise management in the
areas of contracts for import/export, administration,
telecommunications, logistics, facilities, transportation, and
warehousing.
Assist with negotiation and
finalization of contracts for special purchasing and leasing
arrangements for capital equipment, software, source code,
manufacturing supplies, and extensive services, resulting in
savings over previous arrangements