by Angela Copeland | Nov 13, 2013 | Job Posting
Hilton is looking for a Director Technology Planning Brands. The Director of Technology Planning and Brands will be responsible for managing the delivery of business technology solutions for initiatives and projects initiated by brands and operations. The Team Member will be responsible for coordination, implementation and completion of enhancements and projects and to ensure that projects are completed on time, with high quality standards, and within budget.
This would be a great opportunity for someone in technology looking to move up, who either has or wants to gain experience in the travel or franchise industries.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Hilton website here.
by Angela Copeland | Nov 13, 2013 | Networking
Join Mayor Mark H. Luttrell, Jr. and other elected Memphis officials for an open house at the Wolf River Development in Frayser on Thursday, November 14th between 2 PM and 3 PM.
The project was built to EcoBUILD standards and is equipped with solar panels.
This is a great networking event if you are interested in sustainability, politics, or the City of Memphis.
To learn more and to RSVP, visit the Office of Sustainability’s website here.
by Angela Copeland | Nov 12, 2013 | Job Posting
The Memphis Redbirds have a job opening in the Corporate Advertising Sales department.
They’re looking for someone with sales experience, preferably in a sports/media or advertising environment.
They prefer a BA/BS in Business, Marketing, or Communications. The person needs to have effective telephone, computer, organizational, and communication skills.
To apply for this role, e-mail your cover letter and resume to derek(dot)goldfarb(at)memphisredbirds(dot)com. I normally post a link, but I don’t see this job on their site.
by Angela Copeland | Nov 12, 2013 | Networking
The New Memphis Institute is accepting applications for their fellows program. The program lasts approximately one year and provides leadership training and great networking opportunities across different industries throughout Memphis. I’m a graduate from this program, so I can personally speak to the benefits that it provided to me.
Here’s more about the program from the New Memphis website:
The New Memphis Institute trains leaders with a mission – to develop their personal potential so Memphis reaches its full potential. All that is done contributes to a mission with a purpose: leadership that ripples from New Memphis’ programs and improves all facets of Memphis – neighborhoods, schools, government, economic development, and civic life.
If you would like to learn more about New Memphis, they are holding an information session on Wednesday, November 13th from NOON to 1 PM at the Germantown Community Library.
To learn more, visit their website here.
by Angela Copeland | Nov 11, 2013 | Job Posting
Ronald McDonald House has an opening for a Manager, Corporate and Foundation Giving.
This position will provide support to the Development Department and reports to the Development Director. Responsibilities include: Identifying, soliciting and securing corporate and foundation gifts, and special event sponsorships; developing and implementing employee giving campaigns; writing and securing grants. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in sales, business development or non-profit development with revenue generating responsibilities.
This would be a great role for someone with a sales background who is interested in non-profit!
To learn more and to apply online, visit their website here. Note: I couldn’t get the position to pull up on my computer. If you have this same issue, you can send your resume and cover letter to Sheila Campbell at sheila(at)rmhc-memphis(dot)org.
by Angela Copeland | Nov 11, 2013 | Networking
The South Main Association is having their monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 12th. It will be held at The Blues Foundation, at 421 South Main Street.
The featured speaker is Mei-Ann Chen. An innovative and passionate force both on and off the conductor’s podium, Mei-Ann Chen is one of America’s most dynamic young conductors. Music Director of the Memphis Symphony since 2010 and of the Chicago Sinfonietta since 2011, she has infused both orchestras with energy, enthusiasm and high-level music-making, galvanizing their audiences and communities alike.
I have seen Mei-Ann in concert and she is amazing to say the least. I cannot wait to hear her speak.
Additionally, the South Main Association meetings are a great place to meet professionals who live downtown. In fact, in 2006, I found a job during a SMA meeting! The lesson is: always bring your business cards.
The event begins with networking at 6:00 PM. At 6:30 PM, the speaker and program will begin. The cost is $10 for guests. There will be complimentary appetizers and a cash bar.
To learn more, visit the SMA website here.
by Angela Copeland | Nov 10, 2013 | Networking
48 Hour Launch is one of my favorite networking activities for technology professionals. It takes an entire weekend of your time, but if you can make the time, you should. You will make contacts during the course of the weekend that you will keep for years, and who may help you to find a job in the future.
48 Hour Launch begins on Friday, November 15th at 6 PM and lasts until Sunday, November 17th around 9 PM. The cost for the weekend is $40 and it includes meals. It’s a great deal.
Throughout the weekend, teams will help to build businesses from the ground up. On Friday, attendees will have two minutes to pitch their business ideas. The top 5 will be selected to move forward. The professionals will divide themselves into 5 teams to contribute their skills and expertise.
On Sunday at 6 PM, the 5 teams will compete in a pitch competition where they will present to the Memphis community. The winning team will receive a $1,000 prize.
If you can’t attend for the entire weekend and are an IT or digital marketing professional, consider attending the pitch competition on Sunday. It’s a great opportunity to network.
To learn more, or to register, visit their website here.
by Angela Copeland | Nov 9, 2013 | Networking
The Downtown Neighborhood Association (DNA) is hosting their annual food drive for the Mid-South Food Bank on Tuesday, November 19th.
The event will be held at 514 South Main Street at 6 PM. Bring a cash donation, or canned goods.
This event would be great for those interested in working downtown, or getting more involved in the downtown community. There are many important community leaders who are a part of this organization, and this intimate gathering would be a great place to meet them.
To learn more, visit the DNA website here.
by Angela Copeland | Nov 8, 2013 | Job Posting
One of my favorite agencies in town has another cool job for technology professionals. Lokion is looking for a Web Developer.
If you haven’t heard of Lokion before, they are “a proven, nimble team of experts crafting digital solutions that work for real people.” They specialized in e-commerce, enterprise governance, and digital strategy.
The web developer will be responsible for creation of interface elements and layout of web applications as directed by the project’s technical lead or project manager. Tasks will primarily include JavaScript development, HTML, and CSS. Knowledge of jQuery libraries and ajax programming techniques is a plus.
The web developer will be working with a team of highly skilled developers on web applications employing some of the most recent interface development techniques, and their code will be required to perform on a varitey of devices, such as iPhones, iPads, and Android devices. The right individual for this role will be a motivated developer who takes initiative, enjoys finding solutions to a varying number of challenges, is detail-oriented, and takes pride in their work.
To learn more about the position, or to apply online, visit the Lokion website here.
by Angela Copeland | Nov 8, 2013 | Networking
For those who love wine, there is a wine event coming up next week. Joy to the Wine is just $35 and benefits Porter-Leath. It will be held on Wednesday, November 13th from 5:30 – 7:30 PM at the Botanic Garden.
Despite this event being somewhat social in nature, it’s still a great opportunity to get out and meet new professionals. Additionally, tickets to many fundraisers are more than $100, so at $35, this one is a great deal.
If you are not familiar with Porter-Leath, here’s a little more information about what they do:
For over 160 years, Porter-Leath has been the primary resource for Memphis’ at-risk children and families. By focusing on the essential building blocks of healthy development, we not only give them access to the tools they need, but also a sense of hope. The result is Porter-Leath helps build stronger children, stronger families and a stronger Memphis.
It will be fun networking for a great cause. To learn more, visit their website here.
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