inerTRAIN News & Announcements


February 3, 2011

Additional Winter Internship Announced (Chicago, IL)

Job Title:                   Web Developer Intern
Department:                Technology
Location:                     Chicago, IL, USA
Reporting to:               Chief Technology Officer
Full-time/Part time:      PT
Experience Level:        Student/Entry
Posting Date:              January 2011
Desired Start Date:      ASAP
End Date:                    Flexible
 
Internship Description:
Perpetual Motion Fitness Corporation (www.pmfc.com), a startup fitness & technology company recently launched its first product, inerTRAIN (www.inerTRAIN.com), an online personal training service. The intern will work on website design and development for inerTRAIN and report to the Chief Technology Officer. He/She will be focusing on developing and testing additional features and functions based on clients’ and trainers’ needs and feedback. In addition, the intern will be exposed to all aspects of a startup business.
 
Primary Job Duties:
 
1. Feature Development
-          Confer with users to gain understanding of needed changes or modifications of existing programs. Resolve questions of program intent, data input, output requirements, and inclusion of internal checks and controls.
-          Write new program code using prescribed specifications.
-          Test and develop programming modifications.
-          Write and maintain programming documentation.
 
2. Testing & Evaluation
-          Evaluate simple interrelationships between programs such as whether a contemplated change in one part of a program would cause unwanted results in a related part.
-          Analyze performance of programs and take action to correct deficiencies based on consultation with users and approval of supervisor.
-          Document programming problems and resolutions for future reference.
-          Maintain confidentiality with regard to the information being processed, stored or accessed.
 
3. General IT Support
-          Assist personnel of other departments as a computer resource.
-          Other duties as assigned.
 
Qualifications/Requirements:
·         ASP.NET
·         SQL database
·         SQL Server 2005, 2008
·         Visual Studio 2008, 2010
·         Mobile application development on these platforms a plus: Apple iPhone, Google Android, RIM BlackBerry, Nokia Symbian, Windows Mobile and WinCE, J2ME, BREW, and more
·         Strong attention to detail
·         Creativity; Ability to think outside the box and come up with unique solutions to common problems
·         Flexibility, ability to quickly learn and do anything
·         Self-motivated, not afraid to ask questions
·         Interest in the field of health, fitness, and wellness
·         Experience in the past working with or as a personal trainer a plus
 
Please email your resume, a cover letter, and examples of recent work or projects to: info@perpetualfit.com.
 
This is an unpaid internship; however, we are willing to accommodate requirements for receiving academic credit.
 

January 18, 2011

inerTRAIN Winter Internships Announced (Chicago, IL)

Job Title:                   Media Production Intern
Department:                Operations
Location:                     Chicago, IL, USA
Reporting to:               Chief of Operations
Full-time/Part time:      PT
Experience Level:       Student/Entry
Posting Date:             January 2011
Desired Start Date:     ASAP
End Date:                   Flexible
 
Internship Description:
Perpetual Motion Fitness Corporation (www.pmfc.com), a startup fitness & technology company recently launched its first product, inerTRAIN (www.inerTRAIN.com), an online virtual personal training service. The intern will work on the production aspect of various fitness videos, reporting to the Chief of Operations. In addition, the intern will be exposed to all aspects of a startup business, and may be asked to assist with other projects.
 
Qualifications/Requirements:
·         Strong interest in the field of health, fitness, and wellness
·         Knowledge of Panasonic LEICA AG-DVX100BP Camera-Recorders
·         Knowledge of lighting methods
·         Extensive knowledge of Final Cut Pro, Quicktime, and Photoshop
·         PowerPoint experience
·         Any fitness experience, such as gym time, training, or fitness filming
·         Physically in shape (you will be representing a fitness company in front of potential customers)
·         Creativity; Ability to think outside the box and come up with unique solutions to common problems
·         Self-motivated, not afraid to ask questions
·         Flexibility, ability to quickly learn and adapt
·         Working knowledge of technology devices, email, MS Office
 
Please email your resume and a cover letter to: info@perpetualfit.com.
 
This is an unpaid internship; however, we are willing to accommodate requirements for receiving academic credit.
 
 
Job Title:                   PR & Communications Intern
Department:                Marketing
Location:                     Chicago, IL, USA
Reporting to:                Director of Communications
Full-time/Part time:      PT
Experience Level:        Student/Entry
Posting Date:              January 2011
Desired Start Date:      ASAP
End Date:                    Flexible
 
Internship Description:
Perpetual Motion Fitness Corporation (www.pmfc.com), a startup fitness & technology company recently launched its first product, inerTRAIN (www.inerTRAIN.com), an online personal training service. The intern will work on PR/Communications campaigns and report to the Director of Communications. He/She will be focusing on the company’s PR, social media, and communications plans as well as several other marketing, sales, and business development projects to attract new customers, which may include presentations to other organizations or companies. In addition, the intern will be exposed to all aspects of a startup business.
 
Primary Job Duties:
1. Public relations
-          Help author press releases
-          Assist the Director of Communications with pitching stories to media outlets, as well as responding and reacting to media stories in the relevant fields.
 
2. Social media
-          Assist the Director of Communications with managing inerTRAIN’s social media schedule and execute the schedule with relevant and exciting content developed by the inerTRAIN team and network
-          Help enhance the social media presence through new channels and extending existing channels
 
3. Marketing communications
-          Develop marketing communication materials targeted to trainers and clients in conjunction with the marketing and business development teams
-          Work with partners to provide marketing materials/communications to support promotion of inerTRAIN
 
Qualifications/Requirements:
·         Excellent writing, presentation & communication skills
·         Ability to build strong rapport with a wide range of people
·         Strong attention to detail
·         Creativity; Ability to think outside the box and come up with unique solutions to common problems
·         Flexibility, ability to quickly learn and do anything
·         Self-motivated, not afraid to ask questions
·         Experience/strong interest in the field of health, fitness, and wellness
·         Physically in shape (you will be representing a fitness company in front of media and potential customers)
·         Experience in the past working with or as a personal trainer a plus
·         Strong working knowledge of technology devices, email, MS Office
 
Please email your resume and a cover letter to: info@perpetualfit.com.
 
This is an unpaid internship; however, we are willing to accommodate requirements for receiving academic credit.
 

January 13, 2011

inerTRAIN Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jeff Marinucci
Cell Phone: 847/877-2551
 
inerTRAIN PRESIDENT TO SPEAK AT BOOTSTRAPPER’S BALL
Inaugural Gathering to Feature Exclusive Entrepreneurial Speakers
 
On January 29th, 2011, Flyover Geeks along with the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, will host the first ever Bootstrapper’s Ball (bootstrappersball.com), featuring eleven speakers spanning from national law firms to online loyalty programs and marketing boutiques.
 
Jeff Marinucci will be speaking on the topic of the Entrepreneurial Lifestyle and his experience with inerTRAIN (inerTRAIN.com) and Perpetual Motion Fitness Corporation (PMFC) where he oversees the realization of his dream – the fusion of technology, travel, and a healthy lifestyle. 
 
“I am excited to share my experience along with other entrepreneurs who are positively impacting the lives of people across the country and the world with their innovative products and services,” said Mr. Marinucci. “It will be a positive incubator for future entrepreneurs and business owners to share ideas and experiences across many fields and I am grateful to be able to share my story of the path to the realization of inerTRAIN.”
 
“I am glad to have Jeff as a featured speaker. His unique story and determination as an entrepreneur  is a great lesson to many start-up business owners who want to learn from those who have gone through the experience,” said Edward Domain, Flyover Geeks founder and organizer of Bootstrapper’s Ball.
 
Based in Chicago, IL with employees in Arizona and Florida, Perpetual Motion Fitness Corporation (PMFC) was founded in 2009 and is dedicated to personalized, interactive health, wellness and fitness programs that are made accessible through technology and the internet. inerTRAIN (inerTRAIN.com) is the first service offered by Perpetual Motion Fitness Corporation.
 
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If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview, please call Jeff Marinucci at 847/877-2551 or email him at jeff@perpetualfit.com.

January 10, 2011

Recent Press Coverage for inerTRAIN

 “Kalamazoo College students, of a generation reputed for living part of life online, can now satisfy some of their physical-education requirement with the help of the Internet as well… When school resumes in January, the online fitness program will be among options students can choose to earn a unit toward the five units or activities they need in physical education to graduate.”
 
SmallBizChicago.com (1/7/2011):
 “Weight loss is not a new problem, but two Chicago-area entrepreneurs have found ways to incorporate Internet technology in two new fitness-oriented startups to make their programs available to the mass market cost effectively.”
 
 

December 22, 2010

inerTRAIN Joins ITA

inerTRAIN is one of the newest members of the Illinois Technology Association (ITA).
 
“ITA’s agenda is simple – grow technology companies by fostering deep collaboration among the diverse industry all in support of developing the ecosystem necessary to foster the success of member companies.”