3 jobs found in Palo Alto

Key Holders are responsible for sales floor operations and providing direction to Sales Associates.  As a member of the Store Leadership Team, they support the company mission:  “Connecting Active People With Their Passions”.  Come join the adventure at Location in City.   Responsibilities:   Provide direction and guidance to Sales Associates to ensure efficient and effective floor operations, customer service, coverage, and execution of visual standards. Train Sales Associates on product knowledge and store procedures such as cash register transactions, product flow procedures, and visual standards Supervise and authorize cash register transactions made by Sales Associates. Perform opening and closing procedures such as balancing registers, preparing cash bags, and activating security system. Perform excellent customer service by assisting customers with questions, concerns and product information Provide efficient order management from placement of orders to delivery of goods. Create and maintain an environment of strong sales and exceptional customer service through teamwork, coaching associate and leading by example. Maintain a high professional standard of individual behavior by demonstrating respect, courtesy, and professionalism to align with Columbia Sportswear Company expectations. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent. Prefer 3 years previous retail operations experience with at least one year of retail supervisory, management or leadership experience. Combination of previous experience, education and relevant experience considered. Skill in operating personal computers, POS systems , and various software packages including Microsoft Word and Excel are needed. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of company personnel through oral and written means is required. Effective retail math experience/aptitude/ability required. Time management and ability to use good judgment and make sound decisions are required. Job Conditions: Job may require hours that often exceed8 hours per day and/or 40 hours per week during peak periods. Available to work store schedule – Sunday to Saturday. Physical requirements include the ability to use telephone, computerized systems; perform repetitive movements of the arms and shoulders, stand for extended periods of time up to 8 hours per day, move freely around store, bend, twist, reach, squat, climb a ladder and regularly lift/carry up to 40 pounds.       James

Mission & Service: Protecting the World's Most At-Risk Public Figures Gavin de Becker & Associates  is a dynamic security firm innovating threat assessment and public figure protection. Our mission aims to protect and enhance the lives of those we serve. From media figures and transnational corporations to universities and women’s shelters, GDBA stands on the front line of the assessment, prediction, and management of violence. Gavin de Becker & Associates is an equal opportunity employer. Required Qualifications Previously worked in a client-service and/or security management role. Professional, friendly, and positive communication style. Comfortable in a high-tech work environment; the ideal candidate can keep pace with an environment where there’s constant learning of new mechanisms, applications, and tools. Demonstrated interest in physical security, opsec , and strategic corporate security. Aptitude for clear and effective written and verbal directions and clarifying information under time-sensitive conditions. Ability to establish priorities, multi-task, work independently, and complete objectives in a fast-paced and demanding work environment. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint. Must maintain a high degree of confidentiality. Desired Qualifications Previous experience working in a Global Security Operations center in the San Francisco Bay Area. Broad geopolitical awareness, knowledge of global events, and cultural sensitivity. Familiarity with news reporting sources, social media channels, as well as other channels for real-time monitoring of current events. Working knowledge of basic IT troubleshooting. Responsibilities & Expectations As geopolitical events can shape the travel, security, and daily operations of our individual and corporate clients, our Global Security Operation Centers (GSOC) provide clients with up to date emergency and logistical information in order to better execute contingency plans for any threat or crisis. They leverage advance technology and remote security systems to provide the highest level of service. Security Analysts interact daily with clients and have connectivity with onsite Intelligence Analysts and the guard force. Though their primary security function is focused on strategic security management and corporate security, they are cross-trained in Physical Security functions. Incident Management & Reporting Systemically monitor online open sources and media channels for potential and known threats. Maintain comprehensive records of security-related incidents; analyze information and establish actionable deliverables. Implement security and access control procedures to ensure safety at corporate sites. Serve as primary center point for disseminating information regarding security-related incidents. Conduct security and threat assessment audits of the corporate campus and make recommendations for improving security measures on-site. Emergency Response Respond to incoming security concerns and local incidents, as well as track outcomes of the requests. Serve as a dispatch center for overseas security incidents, including coordinating contingency plans, real-time monitoring, and personnel tracking. Corporate & Physical Security Actively monitor a wide network of security alarms and cameras to identify and resolve threats globally. Provide physical protection and logistics support, as needed. Supplement the guard force, when needed, to provide continuity in escort services to clients. Employee Benefits  Employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, 401-K retirement plan, air evacuation coverage, flex schedule, merit-based raises and bonuses. Anthony Altemoos Team C

Autonomous Vehicle Operations Specialist Technical Operations San Francisco, Palo Alto & Pittsburgh You will be joining a world-class team of pioneers that is enabling a revolution in safe and efficient transportation. Aurora’s mission is to bring the benefits of self-driving technology to as many people as quickly and safely as possible.    Each day, we experience the thrill of being on the front lines, testing revolutionary technology. We optimize operations for thousands of tests to ensure safety and provide valuable feedback to engineers that improves our product. If you thrive in an environment that changes everyday and love constantly learning, Aurora may be the place for you!   Responsibilities Thoroughly understand how our self-driving technology works. Stay on top of countless daily changes, both big and small Safely operate test vehicles for up to 10 hours a day to evaluate and help improve our technology. Consistently make exceptional judgment calls Build processes & systems from scratch Share detailed feedback on our technology & top priorities with engineers and managers Be the voice of Aurora to self-driving enthusiasts & curious onlookers   Essential Exceptional critical thinking. No roadmap exists. We create it together each day. Willingness to always be learning and excited to learn everyday. Safety first focus Ability to monitor alpha software on a laptop and type in a moving vehicle for extended periods of time Strong communication skills, both verbal and written & attention to detail Valid U.S. driver’s license and clean driving record Flexibility for day, night, and/or weekend work, not always planned far in advance. Overtime is required. Up to 25% travel Your office is the vehicle. Expect to spend at least 80% of your time in our vehicles   Desirable Proven record of success thriving in a team setting 2-4 years experience in operations, technology, robotics, or automotive field. Does not need to be direct industry experience  Passion for vehicles and/or vehicle maintenance experience Expertise in vehicle technology -- for instance, Solar Racing team member   This is a full time, non-exempt position with Aurora.   Jason Cameron Team C Team Charlie