by Angela Copeland | Aug 13, 2014 | Job Posting
The Greater Memphis Chamber is seeking a Director of Workforce Development and Education in Memphis, TN.
This person will ensure employers have access to a qualified workforce and employers and employment base have access to quality training that is market driven. This position is responsible for managing and administering industry specific education/workforce initiatives, and guiding workforce development efforts by working with companies, educational institutions and training partners to develop a constituency of qualified workers for local companies that strengthen our region’s economic base.
Responsibilities:
- Development of talent for Memphis and Shelby County with emphasis on target sectors that contribute to the Greater Memphis Chamber’s Economic Development plan.
- Work closely with other WFD team members, educational institutions, and workforce organizations to develop and strengthen the Memphis area’s qualified labor pool.
- Communicate employer needs, trends to community partners and educational institutions.
- Serve as key liaison between the Greater Memphis Chamber (GMC), education and training Institutions and Memphis area industry specific companies.
- Identify leading manufacturing and logistics companies in the Memphis Metro Area of various size and business scope to provide educational partners information to address training needs.
- Facilitate effective working network between industry specific companies and educational partners, to identify critical equipment and training needs.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Greater Memphis Chamber’s posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Aug 13, 2014 | Job Posting
LivingSocial is seeking an Account Executive in Dallas, TX.
Here’s a little information from the posting:
Our Outside Sales team has played a huge part in LivingSocial’s incredible growth. As the most outward-facing representative of LivingSocial’s brand, our Account Executives interact everyday with our great merchant customers, and revolutionize the way they approach advertising. We’re not saying it’s going to be easy, but if you have a “hunter” mentality, thrive in a strategic selling environment, and have crushed your sales targets in the past, then this position could be a great fit.
At LivingSocial, we move fast, take risks, and pride ourselves on staying flexible, fun, and ferociously committed to executing each day. Do you want to be challenged by your job and work with passionate, dedicated, and creative people? Are you hungry? If so, we would love to talk to you!
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the LivingSocial posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Aug 12, 2014 | Advice, Podcast
Episode 12 of the Copeland Coaching Podcast is live! This week we talk with Dr. Charles Michael Austin (“Dr. Chaz”), Director of Career Development at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA.
Dr. Chaz shares his unique job searching strategy from his new book, “101 Ways to Find Work… and Keep Finding Working for the Rest of Your Career.”
Listen and learn more! You can play the podcast below, or download it for free on Apple Podcasts. If you enjoy the program, subscribe today to the Copeland Coaching Podcast on Apple Podcasts to ensure you don’t miss an episode!
To purchase a copy of Dr. Chaz’s book, “101 Ways to Find Work… and Keep Finding Working for the Rest of Your Career,” click here.
by Angela Copeland | Aug 12, 2014 | Job Posting
Medtronic is sseeking a HR Director in Memphis, TN.
This person partners with businesses to develop and/or administer human resources strategies and initiatives covering several of the following areas: organizational design, development and change, leadership development, employee orientation/training/development, compensation and benefits, talent management including talent acquisition, retention and performance management principles, workplace laws and regulations, workforce planning, communications, employee relations and policies/legal requirements. Work with other Spinal and MDT HR leaders to cooperatively ensure consistent process approach, sharing of best practices, and continuous learning.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Medtronic posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Aug 12, 2014 | Job Posting
Hilton Worldwide is seeking a Marketing Manager in Dallas, TX.
As a Marketing Manager, you would be responsible for proposing and implementing marketing strategies to promote revenue growth and generation in the hotelÆs continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
- Propose and implement hotel-specific marketing strategies to include, but not limited to maintaining and marketing websites, employing corporate brand marketing and leveraging social media
- Monitor marketing trends, tools and applications specific to the hotel industry and target market(s)
- Measure and report impact of marketing strategies
- Work with Revenue Management to ensure maximum potential of key marketing strategies including, but not limited to, third party websites
- Generate and deliver monthly marketing analyses and updates to Sales and Revenue Management
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Hilton Worldwide posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Aug 11, 2014 | Advice, Newsletter
I have a confession to make: I’m terrible at remembering names. Can you relate to my dilemma? At parties and networking events, this can create big problems for you.
Many people take it personally if you don’t remember who they are, especially if they’ve met you more than once. This can present a challenge if you’re job searching, because in theory – you should be attending many networking events. And, networking means meeting new people – lots of them.
If you’re going to events that ask guests to wear nametags, this issue can be helped some. But, you will often meet people more than once. In a new context, it can be difficult to remember who’s who.
Below are my tips on how to remember names. If you follow these, people will think you’re a pro at remembering who they are.
- Always carry business cards. Store them everywhere – in your bag, in your desk, and in your car. You never know when you might need one. If you don’t have a business card from work, order your own online. They can be basic with just your name, phone number, and e-mail address.
- Exchange business cards with everyone you meet at networking events. It can seem awkward at first, but in time it will seem natural. When you offer your business card, the person you meet will be prompted to give you theirs (without you having to ask).
- Bring a pen. Keep a pen in your jacket. When you have a quiet moment, take notes on the back of every business card you receive. You should take note of the date, the event where you met them, and any memorable details that you spoke about.
- Organize your cards. Create a system, so that when you return home, you can easily access the business cards you’ve collected. I recommend getting clear plastic sheets that are made for business cards. They fit into 3 ring binders, and will allow you to see both sides of each card.
- Review your cards. Before you attend your next big networking event, flip through your binder of business cards. Review the notes on the back of each card. This will keep everyone fresh in your mind.
If you follow these five simple steps, people will think you’re a pro at remembering names. After struggling with this issue for years, I was once introduced as “this is Angela – she has an amazing memory for names!”
Give it a try. The stress of remembering names will melt away, and you’ll be able to focus on the networking event and your job search.
I hope these tips have helped you. Visit CopelandCoaching.com to find more tips to improve your job search.
Also, be sure to subscribe to my Copeland Coaching Podcast on Apple Podcasts where I discuss career advice every Tuesday! If you’ve already heard the podcast and enjoy it, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. Thanks.
Happy hunting!
Angela Copeland
@CopelandCoach
by Angela Copeland | Aug 11, 2014 | Job Posting
Fossil Group is seeking a Director of Planning in Richardson, TX.
Your primary objective is to lead and guide the strategic execution of the regional planning team in ensuring proper inventory flow and management of merchandise to the warehouse/retailer to meet sales objectives for the region.
Responsibilities:
• Develops the strategies for company merchandise/product to meet overall stores product flow strategy timeline.
• Responsible for the overall management of the merchandise planning, allocation, and replenishment functions for retail/wholesale.
• Provides direction on the utilization of financial systems to determine product results are meeting overall metric targets for the region.
• Responsible for managing across all concept levels for the region. Ensures that goals and objectives are met on time and within budget.
• Manages the entire regional merchandising planning staff in performing analysis and various financial reports that focus on assisting management in understanding and projecting merchandise sales, margin and expense performance.
• Provides direction to ensure that stock recommended/ requested works within seasonal budget guidelines.
• Reviews the markdown budget, approves new concepts and makes concept level recommendations.
• Responsible for the management of key figures (sales, returns, markdowns/on order and margins) and reviews results to ensure sales objectives are met to manage and build OTB.
• Oversees the overall selection/planning process of product/merchandise on a category level to sell on a location by location basis, considering store level sell thru, seasonality, and discontinued product by reviewing the product line and creates a timeline for product flow strategy.
• Approve and review exit strategies for end of season product.
For more information, or to apply online, visit the Fossil posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Aug 11, 2014 | Job Posting
Memphis in May International Festival is seeking a Director of Marketing.
The Director of Marketing produces, implements, manages, monitors and evaluates marketing communications strategy, to include branding, social media, advertising, promotions, and public relations to maximize the positive exposure of the organization, its events and activities in local, national and international markets. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
The Director of Marketing is responsible for a broad array of marketing and communications products and services which include web, digital and social media, print publications, broadcast media, outdoor, promotions, newsletters, media and public relations, merchandising and promotions, as well as marketing research and sponsorship activation.
For more information, or to apply online, visit the Memphis in May posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Aug 10, 2014 | Job Posting
Rosetta Stone is searching for a Product Manager in Austin, TX.
This role is inherently cross functional – a successful candidate will be highly analytical, capable of working with diverse internal and external teams, able to work extremely effectively in a matrix organization, and adept at synthesizing a variety of data into meaningful requirements and customer insights.
Responsibilities:
•Collaborate with customers, engineering, and other corporate functions to understand platform product requirements.
•Write detailed feature specifications for services based on requirements.
•Work with development, UI & UX teams through design, development, testing, and product release.
•Provide insights on developer needs and industry best practices.
•Define/participate in drafting product roadmaps and determine requirements for each release.
•Participate in product support and QA calls, understand and help prioritize bug/fixes in the products.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Rosetta Stone posting here.
by Angela Copeland | Aug 10, 2014 | Job Posting
ServiceMaster is seeking a Local Digital Marketing Manager in Memphis, TN.
This person manages online media activity and leading the digital buying process. Maximizes internet budget by identifying new opportunities, negotiating deals and coordinating execution with media partners. Coordinates work with external vendors and internal departments.
Responsibilities:
1. Develops and implements national search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine marketing (SEM) strategies.
2. Develops and implements national social media strategy.
3. Assists franchisees with local digital marketing activities.
4. Measures and reports digital marketing results.
5. Manages third party vendors supporting digital activities.
6. Coordinates digital activities with service line brand managers.
7. Liaison between corporate digital and IT teams.
For more information, or to apply online, visit the ServiceMaster posting here.
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