by Angela Copeland | Jan 29, 2014 | Job Posting
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.
by Angela Copeland | Jan 29, 2014 | Networking
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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by Angela Copeland | Jan 28, 2014 | Job Posting
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.
by Angela Copeland | Jan 28, 2014 | Networking
The Downtown Neighborhood Association is hosting their monthly meeting TODAY.
The event will begin at 6 PM at Central BBQ downtown.
The guest speaker will be Mayor Wharton.
To get all the details, check out the DNA website here.
by Angela Copeland | Jan 27, 2014 | Advice, Media
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.
by Angela Copeland | Jan 27, 2014 | Networking
The Thursday, January 23 preview performance of Monty Python’s Spamalot is a food drive for Mid-South Food Bank.
Admission is free for patrons who bring cans of Spam and other non-perishable foods to donate.
Patrons must bring 4 or more items to qualify for free admission.
The performance begins at 8:00 pm. The regular admission price for the preview performance without a food bank donation is $15.
For more information, please call the box office at 901-726-4656.
by Angela Copeland | Jan 27, 2014 | Advice, Newsletter
I don’t want to sound like a broken record, but this is a point that I want to drive home. One of the very first things I recommend to the job seekers I meet with is to get business cards- and to take them everywhere. So often, job seekers say they are in one of a few predicaments:
- “I’m between jobs, so I don’t have business cards.”
- “I’m in college (or graduate school), so I don’t need business cards.”
- “I’m changing careers, so my current business card from work isn’t relevant.”
- “My company doesn’t have the money to print them, so I don’t have business cards.”
I have to tell you, none of these excuses are anything more than excuses. At the end of the day, when you’re looking for a job, potential employers need to know how to contact you. You never know when or where you might meet someone who may end up being your next boss, or your next great networking contact (who will introduce you to your next big job). If you don’t have business cards, it’s time to get them. And the good news is, it’s easy. It only takes a few minutes to order them online, and then they will arrive to your house a few days later. Before you start, you’ll want to think about what to include on your business card.
At a bare minimum, you need to include:
- Your name
- Your phone number – I recommend your cell phone, so that you can receive calls anytime
- Your e-mail address – Refer back to my previous newsletter about which e-mail address to use and which one not to use
Other optional elements you can also add are:
- Your personal website URL, if you have one
- Your personal logo, if you have one
- A title that describes your desired line of work – Think of something along the lines of “Project Manager” or “Technology Consultant”
- Your address
If you’re the kind of person that has multiple types of jobs, or qualifications in multiple areas, you may want to consider a card that does not have your title. This will allow you to give the same card to different people, in different industries, and for different types of roles.
If you’re not a graphic artist, or experienced with Photoshop, don’t try to design a logo on your own. If you have a friend who’s an artist, ask them for their help – or leave off the logo altogether. Whatever you do, don’t include a photo of any kind. This is rarely helpful. At the end of the day, a simple business card is always better than a messy one.
When you’re ready to buy your cards, look around. A few of the sites I recommend you check out are FedEx.com, GotPrint.com, VistaPrint.com, and Moo.com.
I hope these tips have helped you. Visit CopelandCoaching.com to find more tips to improve your job search.
Happy hunting!
Angela Copeland
@CopelandCoach
by Angela Copeland | Jan 27, 2014 | Job Posting
Merry Maids is seeking a Director of Sales for their corporate office.
This person plans, develops, and establishes sales policies and objectives in accordance with the objectives of organization. They also oversee sales activities in accordance with policies, principles, and procedures. They recommend changes in philosophy and policy to serve the best interest of the organization. They will also estimate market values and conditions and investigate market conditions and facilities to determine time, place, and type of sales.
To learn more or to apply online, visit the Merry Maids website here.
by Angela Copeland | Jan 27, 2014 | Networking
The Memphis American Marketing Association is hosting a happy hour on Tuesday, January 28th.
The event will be from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Sharky’s Gulf Grill on Poplar Avenue.
To get all the details, visit their website here.
by Angela Copeland | Jan 26, 2014 | Job Posting
Microsoft is seeking a Principle Enterprise Strategist.
The Principal Enterprise Strategist (PES) role is responsible for identifying and driving Microsoft opportunities and revenue in some of Microsoft’s largest, most strategic, and competitive accounts. They will do this by developing relationships with the senior executives and architects at a single or small group of accounts and team with them to understand their key business processes, initiatives, and competitive solutions. They will then work with the customer & the MS virtual team in a presales capacity to architect MS solution(s) that will exceed their most critical business needs and positions MS superior to our competitors.
The PES enters early in the sales cycle and identifies the Microsoft product suite that best solves a customer’s business problems. They ensure that technical solutions provide the customer value and can be implemented thus driving sales & customer satisfaction. They mentor others to create a best-of-breed workforce and work environment, thus ensuring a consistent customer experience.
To learn more, visit the Microsoft website here.
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