Flyertalkers--
I'm looking to get back on the road. Your help is (quantifiably) appreciated...
My background:
- Technical BS (Comp Engr/Sci) and MBA (Mfg and Svc Ops)
- 2+ years IT consulting and mgmt in boutique firms
- 1 year political appointment managing almost $9 million budget
- 2 software development internships and 2 software design lab classes taught (experience with C/C++ in DOS and embedded systems, some perl, Java, SQL, UNIX)
- 2+ years in hotels and lodging, including mgmt roles
Talents:
- Extremely rapid understanding of new systems, both technical and organizational, and how improvements can be implemented
- Leading by pursuasion and example rather than management by force
- Repeatedly demonstrated ability to diffuse difficult client situations
I just moved to Albany, NY, from Chicago due to a family situation. I had to jump quickly and thought I was landing in a consulting role with a major firm, but it looks like we could not find a solid fit in the final conversations. So now I'm looking for opportunities.
The ideal role would be...
- Consulting role -- junior but not entry-level
- Technical and/or customer service content to the engagement
- Ability to quickly move into engagement management and project lead roles as competence is demonstrated
- 100% travel, based in ALB or somewhere close (BDL, SYR, NYC, BOS would work, for example)
Please let me know of an opening in your organization or a colleague's that might be a good fit.
Even if you don't know of one, a PM of good cheer would be nice. I'm kind of bummed the last position we had been discussing for two months didn't end up panning out.
Now the quantization I promised. Whoever offers a lead that eventually turns into employment gets my first UA CR1 or HH CAT5 award. 
Thanks in advance...