Charlotte Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

About the Role:

Passport’s Government Relations function is responsible for building relationships with city governments and municipal leaders to help them understand the value of Passport’s technology to improve their mobility operations.

As the Government Relations Manager, you will work closely with Passport’s SVP, GR, and third-party strategists to drive progress against policy and account goals. You will also work cross-functionally and guide the company on the best way to accelerate growth and advocate for the value of Passport’s technology to municipal decision-makers.

You will need to quickly build allegiance across the sales organization and translate business goals into specific actions and projects using your strong government policy acumen, your ability to drive tactical execution against identified priorities, and your familiarity with municipal government operations.

Responsibilities:

Government Relations Strategy

• Contribute to the strategy and develop and execute Passport’s near-term Government Relations plan (year 1)
• Participate in the development and execution of the long-term strategy (years 2-5)

Government Relations

• Manage Passport’s external Government Relations consultants and lobbyists
• Engage local officials, peers, and other key influencers to educate them about our industry and our business while assessing and carrying out strategic partnerships for the company and overall growth
• Track ongoing activity and conversion of targeted accounts
• Execute deployment of GR resources against company OKRs to ensure GR alignment with overall company strategy
• Represents the company on various committees, trade associations, and industry groups

Policy Development

• Develop white papers and prepare memos on market and regulatory trends at local & state levels
• Identify opportunities to establish Passport as a thought leader on the issues of mobility regulation and municipal technology
• Monitor legislation and regulatory matters and advise the company with respect to policy challenges

Influence & Thought Leadership

• Responsible for identifying opportunities for thought leadership at all levels
• Develop relationships with key influencers externally to advance Passport’s presence in the mobility space and influence key stakeholders
• Meet with functional leaders across the organization to identify projects that could be accelerated or improved by collaborating with the Government Relations team
• Build relationships with key external policymakers and other influential state and local government-oriented stakeholders
• Build third-party political, advocacy, and industry allies to support strategic policy objectives
• Develop thought leadership content that will promote Passport’s value proposition to clients and prospects

Grants

• Monitor and identify opportunities for government grants (i.e., USDOT SMART Grant)
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to project manage the grant application process

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in policy development, political science, government affairs, or related function. Master’s Degree in public affairs or related discipline preferred.
• 6+ years of professional experience within municipal government, consulting, law, or government relations or in such a capacity for a corporate entity
• Entrepreneurial, but with a high tolerance for ambiguity and complexity, and efficient with limited resources
• Cares deeply about improving the quality of municipal governance
• A quick and enthusiastic learner who can synthesize ideas across functional boundaries to facilitate executive decisions
• Ability to clearly and simply communicate complex concepts and distill those concepts into concrete action items
• Excellent communication skills, including written and oral. Comfortable presenting to all levels of management
• Ability to track, prioritize, and drive multiple concurrent projects to success
• Highest level of integrity and management of confidential information

About Us:

Passport is a mobility software and payments company that builds solutions to centrally manage complexities at the curb. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Passport is trusted by more than 800 cities, universities and agencies, including Chicago, Toronto, Los Angeles and Miami. Passport’s mobility management platform helps cities manage parking and mobility infrastructure, creating more livable, equitable communities. One of the fastest-growing companies on the Inc. 5000 and Deloitte Technology Fast 500 lists, Passport was also the 2021 Fintech category winner for the NC Tech Association’s Industry Driven award.

Passport provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Passport

Art Director, Creative (Full-time)

Kreber is a strategic marketing agency and content creation studio specializing in brands for the home. Our 250,000+ square feet of studio space makes us one of the largest photography studios in the country. We develop long-lasting relationships with our clients and are proud of the company we keep—clients include Ballard Designs, Jonathan Adler, Outdura, Lowe’s Home Improvement, and Bassett, just to name a few.

The Art Director reports to our Creative Director and will lead wide-ranging projects for clients, from creative brand strategy development to video productions and advertising campaigns. As much of our work happens in the studio, this role is on-site at our High Point, NC office most days. 

We are looking for an art director with

an envy-worthy portfolio: A diverse collection of work that shows off your big picture thinking and your ability to deliver top-notch creative.

a proven track record of leading projects: On set or at your desk, you own your projects. You have experience art directing photo and video shoots and are comfortable leading a team on set.

an ambitious attitude: Always pushing yourself and others to deliver the best work possible for your clients. Enthusiastic about learning new skills and your own creative/professional development. 

strong communication skills: You’re a thoughtful and confident communicator to teammates and clients and are comfortable presenting work and ideas. 

an amazing eye for design: You are able to apply your visual design skills and sensibilities to multi-disciplinary projects—print, digital, social, photography, video, etc.

It would be an awesome bonus if you have

basic video editing skills: Think social media clips and simple proof-of-concept videos.

experience working in Adobe XD: Email design, digital/web assets, etc. 

experience with social media strategy: Campaign development, content planning, asset package creation, etc.

4+ years of art direction experience required—creative agency or studio experience preferred.

Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Advertising, or relevant field required.

Kreber offers a full benefits package that includes a 401k match, medical, dental, vision, gym membership allowance, paid time off, parental leave and mental health resources.

Kreber

At Smith Debnam, our philosophy is simple – to provide the best possible value to our clients. We firmly believe that the key to delivering such a value is equally simple – the people who make it happen. Our professional service team, the attorneys, paralegals, and staff, are therefore our most important assets. We are committed to maintaining an environment that provides professional fulfillment, actively supports professional development, and communicates the value of each person’s contributions.

Smith Debnam has been providing legal services to businesses and individuals in the Carolinas for more than 50 years. We provide employees with an enriching, professional work environment that rewards employee excellence, fosters teamwork, and supports professional development. Our employees also enjoy competitive salaries, quality benefit programs and flexible work hours.

Position Summary

The Recovery Operations Manager will primarily be responsible for managing a team of collection agents and administrative staff. This position will also monitor collections to forecast potential revenue and establish department goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage, lead, and motivate a team of collection agents and administrative staff.
• Partner with Human Resources to oversee training and development of the team.
• Evaluate staff performance by reviewing agent/consumer calls, production numbers, and collection processes for compliance.
• Provide continuous feedback regarding performance and compliance to direct reports.
• Monitor, develop, and implement collection strategies, such as dialer, manual call, and letter campaigns.
• Forecast weekly potential collection revenue for client reporting and establishing department monthly goals.
• Resolve escalated consumer disputes and/or complaints.
• Manage compliance of state and federal consumer protection laws and regulations such as: FCRA, FDCPA, UDAAP, and TCPA.
• Prepare and participate in client audits of collection processes and compliance.
• Evaluate current collection policies and procedures for compliance and efficiency.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 5+ years’ experience successfully managing a staff of 15 or more employees.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• Understanding of the legal process a plus.
• Prior law firm or financial services experience a plus.
• Understanding of state and federal consumer protection laws.
• Strong ability to analyze and problem solve.
• Ability to demonstrate collections negotiation.
• Proven ability to achieve monthly revenue quotas.
• Experience training and developing teams.
• Proficient and knowledgeable with creating advanced level Excel Reports.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers, L.L.P.

Path Construction seeks a qualified Construction Project Manager to join our organization in the Charlotte, NC area. We are a rapidly growing general contractor headquartered in Arlington Heights, IL with additional offices in Knoxville, TN; Dallas, TX; and Scottdale, AZ working on projects throughout the country. The right candidate will have 5 years of project management experience in commercial construction. Path is looking for people with great technical skills, good communication skills, and strong attention to detail.

Duties for Construction Project Managers include: Leading and managing a project team in building a successful project, managing day-to-day activities of subcontractors and suppliers, contract administration, procurement, estimating, pay requests, change orders, requests for information, cost control, scheduling, tracking submittals, safety controls, maintaining and delivering a high level of quality.

About The Company

Founded in 2008, Path Construction is a general contractor providing a vast array of construction services to multiple regions throughout the country. Our expertise is very diverse and includes experience on small and large projects of many different types, including but not limited to: healthcare, hospitality, higher education, multi-family, self-storage, senior living, transportation, water and waste treatment, convention centers, laboratories, and correctional. The main philosophy and strategy for the growth of our organization is to be on the cutting edge of all aspects of the construction process. Additionally, our unmatched customer satisfaction and, most importantly, the development and quality of our people drive our success.

For more about us, please visit our website at www.pathcc.com.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, or Architecture
• 5+ years construction experience
• Primavera/Microsoft Project scheduling experience
• Occasional travel (1-3 days per month)
• Estimating experience is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Certification Training
• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Company cellphone and computer
• Financial and Mental Health Support through a third party
• Travel and Entertainment Discount Program

Path Construction

Path Construction seeks a qualified Senior Project Manager to join our organization in the Charlotte, NC area. We are a rapidly growing general contractor headquartered in Arlington Heights, IL with projects and offices throughout the country. The right candidate will have 7 years of project management experience. Path is looking for people with great technical skills, good communication skills, and a strong attention to detail.

Duties for Senior Project Managers include: Leading and managing a project team in building successful projects, cost control for full P+L responsibility, managing day-to-day activities of subcontractors and suppliers, contract administration, procurement, estimating, pay requests, change orders, requests for information, cost control, scheduling, tracking submittals, safety controls, maintaining and delivering a high level of quality.

Founded in 2008, Path Construction is a general contractor providing a vast array of construction services to multiple regions throughout the country. Our expertise is very diverse and includes experience on small and large projects of many different types, including but not limited to: healthcare, hospitality, higher education, multi-family, self-storage, senior living, transportation, water and waste treatment, convention centers, laboratories, and correctional. The main philosophy and strategy for the growth of our organization is to be on the cutting edge of all aspects of the construction process. Additionally, our unmatched customer satisfaction and, most importantly, the development and quality of our people drive our success. For more about us, please visit our website at www.pathcc.com.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, or Architecture
• 7+ years construction experience
• Primavera/Microsoft Project scheduling experience
• Occasional travel (1-3 days per month)
• Estimating experience is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Certification Training
• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Company cellphone and computer
• Financial and Mental Health Support through a third party
• Travel and Entertainment Discount Program

Path Construction

TVU was built to help people create and broadcast high quality live video content easily. At many of the world’s top media companies, TVU solutions are playing a crucial role in how live news and sports are captured, produced and distributed. With over 1500 TV stations in over 85 countries using TVU’s solutions and offices around the globe, a career at TVU offers countless ways to have an impact on the media business.  At TVU, we take on the challenges and push the envelope. We do things others think are impossible. We work with our customers and create solutions that help our customers be more successful every day.

The TVU Media Services team provides global production resources for the Media and Entertainment industry. We have equipment strategically placed around the world to allow us to be responsive to our customers requirements. Maintaining reliable tracking and control of the expanding worldwide fleet is a challenge that we would like you to help us meet.

We are currently seeking a full-time Global asset and rental coordinator / manager to work in our Sales Operations team at our office in Raleigh, North Carolina.  The ideal candidate will have a tenacious energetic attitude, attention to detail, be driven to success, able to work in an extremely fast paced environment with technologies that evolve rapidly and great interpersonal skills.  The individual should be comfortable working independently as well as part of a cross functional team. This individual should be comfortable with accountability for their performance.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with the global TVU team to coordinate customer support requirements for global equipment rentals. This could include interfacing with strategic partners to align the equipment with the rental request.  
• Create global rental quotes, process orders and invoices for customers. 
• Actively track and monitor TVU’s worldwide equipment inventory to ensure we continue to deliver consistent user experiences.

Required Qualifications:

• Two-year college degree or relevant experience. 
• Strong attention to detail and ability to adhere to a process
• Experience with ERP and CRM systems  strongly preferred
• Experience with international business is a major plus
• Good working knowledge of Google suite applications preferred
• Excellent communicator both written and verbal; good listener
• Customer-centric attitude
• Must be 100% fluent in English, spoken and written
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

TVU networks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TVU Networks

A rapidly growing SaaS business which provides an enterprise asset management platform for the broadcast and film industry is presently looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager to help expand its footprint within the media and entertainment industry and beyond.

The Position:

As a key member of the sales team, you’ll be responsible for building and nurturing relationships with potential clients, understanding their needs, and collaborating closely with Sales Development Representatives to seamlessly transition qualified leads into successful sales. Additionally, you will play a pivotal role in shaping business strategies, leveraging your expertise to drive revenue growth, and achieving your sales targets.

Requirements:

• A minimum of five years’ SaaS sales experience
• A proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
• The ability to think creatively and build strong customer relationships.
• A positive attitude and motivation to work in a target-driven environment.
• (Ideally) a network of contacts across the broadcast, media, film, and/or entertainment sectors.

Verrus

Our company creates an exciting career for passionate individuals to share in bringing entertainment and fun to our guests! Our vision is to create a safe and fun space for families of all ages to have the best in modern entertainment. We are looking for a General Manager to oversee all staff, budgets, and operations of the local business unit. General Manager responsibilities include formulating overall strategy, managing people, and enforcing policies. To be successful in this role, you should be a thoughtful leader and a confident decision-maker, helping our people develop and be productive, while ensuring our profits are maximized.

Accountabilities: (Onsite: must live in or around surrounding area)

·        Oversee daily operations of all team at your facility

·        Manage facility in accordance with the forecasted budget for your location

·        Actively looking for ways to improve revenue

·        Control expenses, especially daily hours and labor dollars including OT

·        Ensure late/no show documented

·        Complete daily physical inspection checklists and resolve/report insufficiencies for repair

·        Notify next level of supervision of problems must be tagged, reported & follow-up

·        Verify park is clean. Delegate cleaning duties to team members

·        Walk through each facility to inspect for general maintenance throughout the day

·        Ensure management staff is reporting needed maintenance to appropriate person and checking restrooms frequently

·        Ensure the management staff is approving clock-in/out punches each shift

·        Oversee management of daily schedule template the previous day to ensure all slots are covered

·        Recruit, interview, hire, onboard and retain team members

·        Assess team members for training and re-training needs

·        Ensure that management at your facility is actively recognizing team members who go above and beyond

·        Field and resolve guest complaints

·        Complete guest and team member incident reports as needed and submit in a timely manner and report to the COO & VP of HR

·        Oversee weekly scheduling of team members

·        Ensure daily bank deposit and cash audit report are turned in each morning

·        Monitor and accountable for safe count and procedures for reporting purposes

·        Code and turn in all vendor, supplier, purchase receipts as soon as received

·        Ensure proper cash handling procedures are being followed

·        Inform Safety & Training Manager of revisions that need to be completed

·        For parks that have alcoholic beverages, assure alcoholic beverage guidelines local and state are adhered to.

·        Monitoring and controlling inventory levels of merchandise and supplies used both by team members and for guest sales

·        Assist with ride audits if needed. Retrain/coach as needed

·        Attend mandatory weekly meetings

·        Reviews of processes and procedures to constantly look for ways to improve and be more efficient

·        Keep employees informed on culture, standards, and any updates such as sales specials or new job opportunities

·        Other duties as assigned

Skills/Competencies Required:

·        Strong teamwork ethic and attitude

·        Attention to detail

·        Be Passionate when mentoring team members

·        Time management and a sense of urgency

·        Leadership skills

·        Experience with Microsoft suite

Education, Qualifications and Experience:

·        Must be at least 21 years of age

·        Must have at least one year management or supervisory experience

·        Must be able to work weekends and holidays

·        Must be able to work up to 45 hours per week, weekend availability required

·        Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience

·        Able to stand for long periods of time

·        Able to lift 50lbs

·        Valid driver’s license required

·        Authorized to work in the United States

Five Star Parks and Attractions

Path Construction is seeking a qualified Assistant Superintendent to join our organization in the Charlotte, NC area. We are a rapidly growing general contractor headquartered in Arlington Heights, IL with additional offices in Knoxville, TN; Dallas, TX; and Scottsdale, AZ with projects throughout the United States. Typical duties of an Assistant Superintendent include helping manage day-to-day activities of subcontractors and suppliers, site safety, scheduling, requests for information, cost controls and budget, maintaining and delivering a high level of quality.

The right candidate will have 2+ years of experience on large and/or small projects and varying asset classes including but not limited to: Higher Education, Retail, Multi-family, Hospitality, Healthcare, Restaurant, Transportation, Water and Waste Treatment, Self-Storage, Senior Living, Convention Centers, Laboratories, Correctional, etc. Path is looking for people with great technical skills, good communication skills, and strong attention to detail.

Founded in 2008, Path Construction is a general contractor providing a vast array of construction services to multiple regions throughout the country. Our expertise is very diverse and includes experience on small and large projects of many different types, including but not limited to: healthcare, hospitality, higher education, multi-family, self-storage, senior living, transportation, water and waste treatment, convention centers, laboratories, and correctional. The main philosophy and strategy for the growth of our organization is to be on the cutting edge of all aspects of the construction process. Additionally, our unmatched customer satisfaction and, most importantly, the development and quality of our people drive our success. For more about us, please visit our website at www.pathcc.com.

Requirements

• 2+ years of building and construction management experience
• OSHA Site Safety experience
• Up to date with modern technology and display excellent communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• General knowledge of construction principles/practices required
• Strong work ethic and desire to work in a team environment and grow the company
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a positive motor vehicle record

Preferred

• 5+ years of building and construction management experience
• Associates/Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience such as commercial projects, hospitals, public projects, schools, multifamily, etc
• Estimating experience a plus
• Working knowledge of project management process and software. (Microsoft Office and SAGE 300 CRE)
• OSHA 30 Hour Training
• LEED Project Experience
• Self Perform experience is a plus
• Scheduling Software Proficiency is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Company cellphone and computer
• Financial and Mental Health Support through a third party
• Travel and Entertainment Discount Program

Path Construction

Come join us!

TTX is now in Charlotte! Following a robust assessment, TTX determined Charlotte to be an ideal location to sustain our business success and provide continued value to the North American rail industry. Beyond that, locals know that Charlotte is a fast-growing hub for a diversified set of industries. It’s also a very nice place to live with nearby mountains, beaches, and an outdoor-friendly, year-round climate. We’ve chosen office space at The Line, a new office complex in the heart of Charlotte’s up and coming South End, which is “the place to be” with over 200 shops and restaurants, 2,500 multi-family residences, and lots of entertainment and art to enjoy.

Over 11,000 residents now call South End home. Many of the 17,000 employees who work in South End commute via the convenient Rail Trail. We’re excited about the opportunities for our business and our employees.

Why don’t you come join us?

About TTX

TTX is a unique and creative provider of service to the rail industry. Our signature yellow cars move the goods and raw materials that consumers and businesses rely upon every day. TTX has a friendly and helpful culture with smart, curious people who enjoy working together. At TTX you can expect: Professional development with continuing learning opportunities. Financial rewards for excellent performance through competitive pay and bonuses. TTX’s Total Rewards package includes fully paid Health, Dental and Vision benefits.

We are currently hiring a Business Relationship Manager

What you’ll do:

• Develop and maintain a long-term partnership with one or more key business lines for functional executives to apply technology solutions to their business needs
• With an understanding of the business strategy, organization, function, goals and objectives of TTX and the client’s business, serve as an effective point of contact and technology resource for the business line or functional head
• Use analytical abilities to understand issues, identify, pursue, and influence opportunities to use technology to help the client reduce costs, improve service and address business risks
• Play a key role in delivering effective communications concerning business impacting operational issues, changes in technology, and services
• Responsible for highlighting the successes and value that IT brings to its business partners and to increase their awareness of technologies that are available to solve business problems
• Assist in the intake, evaluation, and delivery of technology services available to the business and assist in identifying opportunities to leverage new technologies in order to achieve the desired business outcome
• Assist business partners with understanding and navigating cross-functional process such as Governance & Risk, PMO, and project evaluations
• Advocate within IT- translate and align business strategies against available technology solutions
• Identify opportunities to streamline/automate business processes and improve quality of services
• Educate and assist in guiding business partners about relevant processes, roles and responsibilities within IT and across the organization
• Understand and guide communications for projects/initiatives to ensure proper organizational change management practices are effective and appropriate
• Advocate for Governance & Risk related initiatives, communicating the importance of these efforts for the organization and the individual.

Qualifications:

• BS or BA degree in Information Technology or Business related field
• 7+ years of progressive experience in information technology and/or financial business experience
• Knowledge of business process mapping and re-engineering
• Ability to interact effectively and communicate with all levels of the organization
• Ability to work effectively with multiple businesses and IT stakeholders. Requires business process and technical understanding of IT and impact on the business.
• Dedication and commitment to top-quality service and to meeting customer expectations
• Strong perspective, understanding, and sensitivity towards company business issues
• Results-oriented leadership and facilitation capabilities
• Creativity and flexibility in analytical skills to facilitate leveraging solutions for a win-win outcome
• Natural leadership ability and strong work ethic

TTX is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, gender, handicap or disability, or any other category protected by federal state or local law.

ABOUT US

TTX Company is a leading provider of railcars and related freight car management services to the North American rail industry. TTX’s pool of railcars is ideal for supporting shippers in the intermodal, automotive, paper & forest, metals, machinery, wind energy and other markets where flatcars, boxcars and gondolas are required.

TTX’s generous Total Rewards package includes Paid Time Off, Health, Dental and Vision benefits, and 401(k) with company match. This position participates in Railroad Retirement.

TTX Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

ABOUT THE TEAM

What we do:

Achieve strategic business value by leading and supporting TTX’s Digital Transformation, including cloud solutions, intelligent real-time analytics, machine learning and mobility.

• Supports daily business operations via systems and data
• Develops and/or provides hardware and software to run business
• Provide maintenance and trouble-shooting for business systems
• Special projects to transform business operations and meet business needs
• Provide Cybersecurity for TTX and its information assets.

TTX Company