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Jobs

From: "Rakowsky, Virginia"
Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2000 08:20:17 -0500
Subject: Parsippany, NJ, USA: Manager, Statistics and modeling at Cendant
Responsible for initiating and managing all data mining projects and
leveraging advanced statistical techniques and tools to customer
segmentation, acquisition, cross-selling, relationship management,
direct mail sampling and audience targeting, profiling, profitability
and other business analyses.  Assumes a strong business posture to
creating models that can be used to predict best RCI acquisition
prospects, classify them into actionable segments for ongoing
servicing and future growth opportunities.  Build models to provide
for greater organizational efficiency through resource allocation to
the best customers.

Ability to hands-on, use state-of-the-art Mathematically-based tools
to translate hypotheses into database queries and support project
efforts, analyze results into consumer and product knowledge to help
grow the business.  Provide profitability analysis and strategic
recommendations for improvements of future acquisition programs,
product development and customer targeting.  This position requires
individuals who can become the RCI resident experts in discovering
knowledge and insights in databases, using advanced tools and smart
technical know-how to grow the business.  We also require a
statistician who can communicate analyses, proposals and concepts,
orally and in writing in a language that business people can
understand.

Requirements:

* 5+ years of hands-on customer database marketing, customer
  segmentation and advanced statistical profiling and modeling
  experience, including SAS or SPSS, Logit, CHAID, Neural Networks,
  Genetic Algorithms, Hierarchical Bayes, Survival Hazard, Pattern
  Recognition.  Experience with visualization tools such, as Silicon
  Graphics' Mineset is a plus.

* Strong work experience in key direct-to-consumer marketing programs,
  application of statistical techniques, modeling tools, data
  programming, technical experience in consumer data and customer
  marketing database technology.  Skills in system analysis, project
  management, data mining, strategic system planning, problem solving
  and database implementation are pluses.

* Masters (or higher) in Statistics or equivalent is a must.  MBA in
  Marketing and/or Finance is highly desirable.

* Superior problem solving and innovative analytical skills with
  ability to work independently and in team environment.  Commitment
  to creating a learning organization.

* Initiative, self motivation, good judgment and commitment to taking
  on assignments of increasing responsibility

Contact:
RCI Human Resources cendant.jobs7@cendant.com
or fax to 973-496-1977.

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