Job opening in St. Thomas

Job opening in St. Thomas, originally uploaded by captainjay.
 

Here's your chance to work for a great company in St. Thomas. International Capital & Management Company (ICMC www.icmcvi.com/). I've been working for them for 8 months and love it. They are growing like crazy and have several positions open. I am the LMS Manager (Learning Management System) and with our customer base growing at the rate it is we've decided it's time to have a dedicated LMS Administrator/Help Desk representative. The candidate must have excellent customer service skills, technical/troubleshooting skills, ability to learn quickly, organized, multi-tasking, well you get the point. The company has awesome benefits and salaries.

If you're interested, apply online at www.icmcvi.com/open-positions-adp/lms-administrator/

Salary: Highly Competitive

Degree Required: Bachelor

Location: St. Thomas, USVI

 

Summary:The Center for Learning (CFL) needs a self-directed, highly motivated person to lead the helpdesk of our Learning Management system. Candidates must have a strong functional LMS background. This person will be the central point of contact for the Client to trouble shoot and address user issues.

 

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:Responsible for resolving LMS Help Desk tickets to ensure problem ownership and promote end-user satisfaction; Performs quality assurance checks on content and tests content to monitor proper functionality and communication with the LMS; identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves problems with course design, LMS configuration and infrastructure; Serves as a LMS Subject Matter Expert and representative on relevant community of practice calls, at appropriate meetings; Observes systems operations and uses those observations to identify problems in work flow, procedures, and available functionality, and makes recommendations based on analysis of observations; Assures the efficient and effective operation of the learning management system to meet client’s needs; Address technical bugs and other system issues from identification through resolution; Performs administrative tasks including LMS course and session setups, scheduling, enrollment, reporting, entering and maintaining training records, curriculum, assignment profiles, domains, roles and workflows.

 

Skills and Experience:2 or more years of experience in supporting an LMS platform; Knowledge of technical data processing procedures, policies, and best practices; Excellent communication skills;Experience working within a System Development Life Cycle Experience developing use cases, test plans, and test cases; An ability to work both independently and within a team environment; An ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving, fast-paced environment.

Happy Easter Monday

Happy Easter Monday, originally uploaded by captainjay.

We've been having some crazy weather, lots of rain (which is good for the island, and much needed) but not so great for the sisters visit. She's only been here once before when we first moved here and it rained the whole time so she's not having great luck so far. We were hoping to take the boat to Jost but the weather just didn't cooperate so we took the car over to St. John. We had a few hours of good weather so we were able to get the obligatory pics from all the overlooks, hung at Maho for a bit and stopped at the smoothie stand. Turned out to be a pretty nice day.

Oh, but I did get an April fool from the barge attendant. When we pulled up to the ferry gate the lot was packed. The attendant asked if we were here for the Tortola ferry? And I was like no, we want to go to St. John. And she said, I'm sorry that was yesterday. So I said "oh no" and then she started laughing so I finally got it. There isn't a Tortola car ferry, doh! Happy April's fool day :-)

Happy Good Friday

Happy Good Friday, originally uploaded by captainjay.

Happy Friday! Been a rainy kind of day, which is good. We need it bad. But it never really rained on the north side. I stayed home and enjoyed the down time.

Today is Good Friday which is an island wide holiday. Government also takes Easter Monday to make a nice four day weekend. I'm taking a vacation day Monday since my youngest sister arrives on Saturday so it should be a fun weekend. Jay is supposed to have Monday off as well so we can do a boat day. My sis has never been to BVI so we're hoping to get to Jost :-)

Relaxing Sunday at home

Relaxing Sunday at home, originally uploaded by captainjay.

Had a nice relaxing weekend at home, trying to get caught up on some rest after a crazy couple of months. Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend.

Sapphire

Sapphire, originally uploaded by captainjay.

We have friends staying at Sapphire this week and so far they are loving it. I was looking forward to seeing what the condos look like since we've never been in them. They are staying in building E which is the last building, closest to the marina. They are on the first floor so you walk right out onto the beach and the sound of the waves are just awesome. It's a studio with full kitchen, one bed, one bath and sleeper sofa. There is a fake wall that you can pull out to separate the bed from the living area if you want. It's a little tight for two couples but they don't seem to mind (you have to get along really well lol). It's on a separate little beach so it's much quieter than the main beach. And it's just a short walk to the pool and main beach area so it works out perfect.

They got a rental car but I've been driving my car with them following me so that they can get used to driving. Yesterday I put 70 miles on my car going back and forth from my place to Frenchtown to sapphire... I don't think I've ever put that many miles on my car in one day!

Today another couple arrives that will be staying with us so the next week should be pretty wild lol. We plan to do some boating and diving if the seas calm down. It's been rough out so hopefully it calms otherwise our friends will be pretty disappointed. Jay has to work most of their time here so we're getting captain Gary to take us out on our boat for some morning dives. And then when Jay is off we can get the whole group out for a couple boat days.

Half Way through the Redneck Invasion

Half Way through the Redneck Invasion, originally uploaded by captainjay.

We are at White Bay with Rob and T and some local friends. The first group has left town. Rob and T leave Tuesday, four more rednecks fly in tomorrow and then the final two on Wednesday. Waitin on lobster quesadillas.
Jay

Annual Redneck Migration

Well the migration of The Rednecks in the Caribbean has started. First ten of the annual visitors has arrived. This shot was taken this morning from one of them from the Villa they Rented in Upper Peter Bay on St John. Deb and I are heading over this morning to spend the weekend with them. Cookout today around the pool of Rotunda   then Sunday it's a BVI day aboard Born To Rumb

Over the next three weeks a total of eighteen of the Rednecks will be in and out of town here. A few at our place a group at Sapphire and the gang that's here now on St John. Should be  a lot of fun.

Jay

High Tech Red Neck Car Repairs

So things we have learned since we moved here. If you want it fixed fix it yourself. Along those lines I bought a scanner for the computer on our car and now I'm fixing that as well. New ABS sensor this morning.

Beach pic

Beach pic, originally uploaded by captainjay.

By request here is my late Friday beach pic. Went to water island on Sunday and had a great time. This was only the second time the boat has been off the dock since going back in the water in oct! Pure craziness! So needless to say it was great being back on the water and seeing all our water island friends. Twice a year one of the long line fisherman donates fish to Joes Beach Bar pot luck. So we had 200 lbs of mahi, tuna and sword fish. Talking about picking the right weekend to head to Joes!! Awesome fish and all kinds of awesome sides brought by everyone. Btw, joes beach bar is for sale. The owners are ready to head back to the mainland for awhile. So if you've ever wanted to own a beach bar in paradise, here's your chance!

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas, originally uploaded by captainjay.

Merry Christmas everyone! I had a Christmas cookie baking party with a girl friend yesterday to get into the spirit and we had a blast! We made a ton of cookies so I brought some to work today to share, even though there's like four people here lol but it's the thought that counts ;-)

No trip home this year since Jay and I both have to work today but lots of activities planned. Tonight we're going to Betsy's annual Christmas party with cookies, steel pan and coquito And Tomorrow we're having afternoon dinner with the Frenchtown family. So lots of Christmas spirit here in de islands :-)

Hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas!

Long Weekend of Boating and Diving

So with my cousin Frank in we chartered a boat from CYOA and did some sailing and diving. This video was shot with a Go Pro camera on The Pirates Purchase at Jost.

Happy Birthday Deb

Sorry folks for not posting much lately. We have been way to busy with life and sometimes it's just easier to post a little something on Facebook than it is to take time to write a post. Today is Deb's birthday and we have company coming from the states. Having dinner at the Twisted Cork tonight then we are planning to take a few days off and do a little boating and diving. Deb also has left UVI and started at a new job which has also taken up more of her time but she is loving the new job and the new opportunities and challenges. I will try to put some fun stuff up this weekend while we are out and about and looking forward to trying out the new dive housing for the go pro camera.

RIP Norm

RIP Norm, originally uploaded by captainjay.

Sorry for the lack of posts. It's been a little sad and we haven't felt like posting. Jays dad passed away last week so Jay went back to WV for a little while to be with family. I wasn't able to go since I've started a new job and haven't accumulated any time yet. But he's back and doing fine. Still helping his mom to get things straightened out. My family went to the service and said it was nice. Friends, family, old coworkers, got up and told funny stories which helped to lift the spirits. Norm had a great sense of humor so he would have enjoyed all the stories. RIP Norm.

The Twisted Cork Cafe

 

The Twisted Cork is now open in the former Craig and Sally's location in Frenchtown. They have a similar menu with small plates and large plates. Daily specials based on available fresh ingredients and several members of the former staff now own and operate the restaurant.

The interior has been totally remodeled. The space has been opened up, freshened up and is more upbeat. While the decibel level is a little higher with the new floor plan the energy level is higher as well.

The phone number is still a well guarded secret, as Innovative hasn't bothered to list it yet so here it is. 340-775-2675 or 340-775-CORK. Call Eric for reservations

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween, originally uploaded by captainjay.

Happy Halloween from St. Thomas. Looney Bien is having a little pumpkin carving contest so of course the pumpkin we picked was totally rotten inside and it smelled soooo bad we had to carve the poison face lol. I guess the pumpkins had to travel from distance lands and rotted somewhere along the way.

Friday Pic

Friday Pic, originally uploaded by captainjay.

TGIF! Wow, what a crazy week. Sooooo glad it's Friday. We haven't been to the beach for quite awhile so I'm sharing a pic of my favorite little island and our beautiful view.

This weekend weather is not looking so good. There's a little storm out there brewing that may pass by here this weekend sometime. It may not become an actual TS by the time it reaches here but it's supposed to drop lots of rain, which the island needs. So we'll probably be hanging out at the house on Sunday. The Family Resource Center is supposed to be having a Sunday Beach at Magen's bay this Sunday 14th from 11am to 6pm. I was thinking about going but not if the weather is going to be that bad. So we'll see.

The boat is still out of the water. We pulled it before going on vacation and had the bottom pressure sprayed. Then last weekend Jay and another guy prepped and bottom painted it and Jay buffed the sides. It looks good and ready to go back in the water. We were hoping maybe this weekend but that doesn't look like that's going to happen. The water has been so flat out, perfect power boat conditions. So hopefully we'll get back out on the water soon.

Also want to say Happy Birthday to my sister. She's turning the big "4-0" so I just had to throw that out there! Lol Have fun at the beach sis :-)

Getting caught up

Getting caught up, originally uploaded by captainjay.

Well after our fun vacay off the rock, we're finally getting back into the routine of work, sleep, and island fun. The weather has been awesome and the water is flat calm out right now. The boat has been out of the water for the "season" or we would be out on it right now. Jay and Squeeks just finished buffing and bottom painting so it should go back in the water this week.

I can't wait for the Christmas winds to start because it's been so hot at the house and WAPA is killing us. It's getting ready to go up 19% so that'll be fun paying that bill. But as soon as the winds are back then it's time to open the windows and turn off the a/c.

The boats start coming back next week to CYOA so lots of activity will be going on in Frenchtown. Lots of projects at UVI as well. Busy busy.

Bought a new laptop while we were stateside and rebuilt the old laptop to use with the new Neat desk scanner I got at Office Max. The old laptop was dying so jay did a system restore and wiped it clean. It's much better and I'm glad to have a dedicated machine to the scanner so hopefully I can get more organized. That's one thing that's been lacking since moving here, island time got me I guess lol.

The questions that were most frequently asked while we were in the states: are you really as happy as you seem, is it really as beautiful as your pics are, are you staying long term, don't you miss your friends and family, do you love it... And the answer was always YES :-)

Fund raiser for Breast Cancer

Fund raiser for Breast Cancer, originally uploaded by captainjay.

It's breast cancer awareness month so it's time for Betsy's Bar annual fund raiser for Breast Cancer. Every year the Red Hat society teams up with Betsy's bar for a fun fund raiser. They decorate bras for display and everyone donates a dollar to their favorite design. All proceeds go to the Cancer Support VI. Of course my vote went to the disco bra! It's a great cause so if you're on island make sure to stop by and vote and support this local charity.

Internet Speed test

Internet Speed test, originally uploaded by captainjay.

Did a little internet speed test while I was in WV. The pic on the left is the wifi at my sisters house in WV and the pic on the right is the wifi speed at our place in STT. Absolutely nutz! And we pay top dollar for that stupid speed. Thanks Choice. Oh well, the price we pay for paradise :-)

Winfield Locks and Dam

Winfield Locks and Dam, originally uploaded by captainjay.

Great river day today for the trip back from Pomeroy Riverfest in Ohio. So much fun seeing all our boating peeps and then having a great river trip back to WV. Makes the 18 hour travel day worth it ;-)