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Networking Opportunity: Soup Sunday

Youth Villages is hosting their annual Soup Sunday event on Sunday, February 23rd.

The 25th Annual Soup Sunday will feature all the delicious soups, breads, desserts and other delicacies you love from more than 50 of the best area restaurants and caterers. All proceeds support Youth Villages’ programs to help troubled children and their families.

For more info about Soup Sunday and to reserve your tickets, visit their website here.

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Featured Job Posting: Director of Communications @ FedEx

FedEx is seeking a Director of Communications.

This person plans, organizes, directs and controls Crisis Communications for FedEx Corporation.  They will proactively engage, advise and collaborate with senior management of FedEx Corporation and its operating companies on the development and implementation of strategic communications programs to anticipate, plan for and effectively respond to crises that potentially threaten the reputation and brand of FedEx.  They will direct a professional staff responsible for helping formulate such programs and effectively executing them.

To learn more, or to apply online, visit the FedEx website here.

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Networking Opportunity: South Main Trolley Tour

The monthly South Main Trolley Tour is tomorrow night in downtown on South Main.  If you haven’t been, it’s a great opportunity to see friends, and meet new people.

Here’s more information from the South Main Association:

Join us for the monthly Trolley Night and see what wonders the South Main Historic District has to offer. The last Friday of every month, all year long, this is a special time in South Main, between Pontotoc and St. Paul. The ring of the trolley sounds as the shops, restaurants, and galleries in the area open their doors to the throngs of Memphians and visitors who make Trolley Night on Main an event not to be missed. There’s no better time to browse the stores and galleries for that unique piece of art, clothing, or jewelry while sipping a glass of wine and partaking of the wide array of tasty party foods. Slip onto the trolley for a free ride to the next stop and more shops. End the evening with dinner at one of the district’s fine restaurants. We invite you to join us for Trolley Night and see what wonders the South Main District has to offer.

For all the details, check out the South Main Association website here.

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Copeland Coaching on “An Education That Works” Radio Show

Great news!  Yesterday morning, you may have heard me on Kenneth Kinney’s radio show, “An Education That Works,” on KWAM 990.

Kenneth produces the show for Victory University to help educate the students and community members on career skills, and related topics.

Tuesday, Kenneth interviewed me, along with Alex Matlock and Brian Lowe from Contigo Creative.  We discussed career advice, interview tips, and the upcoming Memphis Multicultural Job Fair.

My interview begins at 27 minutes, 30 seconds.

 

Copeland Coaching featured on Pepperdine.edu

Thanks to Pepperdine University for your vote for Copeland Coaching.  Copeland Coaching is featured on the Graziadio Business School website.

“Angela is competing in the FedEx Small Business Grant Contest to win $25,000. The winner is determined by online vote, and people can vote once a day. Cast your vote for Angela today.

Angela recently launched her own practice, Copeland Coaching, based in Memphis, after nine years of informally providing career-coaching services. Copeland Coaching provides assistance at all stages of the job-search process; including networking, interviewing and negotiation, and is available for those seeking a career change at all levels.”

To read the entire article, visit the Pepperdine website here.

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Featured Job Posting: Director of Event Booking @ Memphis Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies are looking for a Director of Event Booking.

The Director of Event Booking is responsible for the successful development, coordination and management of all aspects of event rentals in the arena. Responsibilities will include:

  • Develop and maintain relationships with reputable promoters, local market contacts, agents and talent affiliates to attract concerts, shows, entertainment events, etc.
  • Develop new market specific events that will provide FedExForum with appropriate returns, including rental revenue, ancillaries, and co-promotional opportunities
  • Attract traditional and non-traditional events, above the NBA & NCAA pre-season, regular season and post- season schedule as budgeted.
  • Create new and distinctive event ideas to maximize revenue, capitalizing on the unique amenities, location and history of the Memphis market
  • Establish, maintain and analyze event revenue projections and provide updates as necessary
  • Communicate with appropriate staff members or associates through meetings, distribution of certain event information and calendars
  • Work with Vice President of Arena Operations in the timely coordination of season scheduling for Memphis Grizzlies and University of Memphis basketball games
  • Attract a variety of high profile events that will reach the broadest audience in the Memphis and Mid South market. Maximize the flexibility of the arena, and utilize different building configurations in attracting new and different types of events
  • Work with Memphis CVB, Memphis Shelby County Sports Authority, and similar agencies to attract national and international special events and conventions. Develop relationships with the Memphis musical community to renew interest in the Memphis market for concerts and special events, including Beale Street Music Festival, Memphis In May, Elvis Presley Enterprises, and Soulsville

To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Grizzlies website here.

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Networking Opportunity: Ardent Studios Music Industry Mixer

Ardent Studios is hosting a Music Industry Mixer tomorrow night.  Here’s more information from Ardent:

Come and hear about what these organizations have
to offer, and stay for the food and drink
(provided by Central BBQ and Schlafly beer).

What it is: A gathering of musicians, producers,
engineers, and other service providers in the music
industry in Memphis. Free food and beer. Exhibition
recording in the newly renovated Studio C.

Who it is: Music industry professionals and those
aspiring to be so, students, musicians, artists,
DJs, producers, and engineers.

Where it is: Ardent Studios, 2000 Madison Avenue (directions below)

When it is: Thursday, January 30th, 2014 at 5:30 PM

To learn more and to RSVP, check out their invitation here

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Featured Jost Posting: Enterprise Account Executive @ Sprint

Sprint is looking for an Enterprise Account Executive.

The summary of the position is:

Discovers new business opportunities by prospecting and cold calling new logo business accounts. Sells, services, and grows new base of accounts based on geographic/vertical characteristics. Retains and grows a base of assigned accounts. Executes against sales strategy. Uses account planning process to develop strategies to identify and close opportunities where appropriate. Partners with company product vendors to develop and partner with new customers in all vertical markets. Works with other account managers and executives.

To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Sprint website here.

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Copeland Coaching on WMC-TV

Thanks to those folks who’ve reached out to me since yesterday. Yes, that was me talking about Copeland Coaching you saw on the Sunday morning news.

Big thank you to all of the folks at WMC-TV, including Kontji Anthony, who invited me and made this interview possible!

If you missed the interview, click the video below to play it back.