by Angela Copeland | Oct 24, 2013 | Networking
The Memphis Urban League Young Professionals (MULYP) is hosting a young professionals week that begins on Friday, October 25th.
The kick-off event is a mixer at the Silly Goose on Friday from 6-8 PM. Below are more details. To view their online invitation, click here.
Join The Movement to Empower Communities and Change Lives! The time for our generation to step up to the plate and lead is now – We’ve Got Now! If you are interested in meeting and networking with other young professionals in the Memphis area, then you are encouraged to attend our YP Week, Oct. 25-Nov. 2. Find out more about our organization during the following events:
Friday, October 25th
YP Mixer at Silly Goose, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Silly Goose, 100 Peabody Pl., Memphis, TN 38103
Meet MULYP Board Members and learn about our organization and how you can get more involved. Join us for an extended “Happy Hour” and appetizers at Silly Goose from 6:00pm-8:00pm.
Saturday, October 26th
Civic Engagement & Leadership in Memphis Discussion, 10:30am-12:30pm
Memphis Business Academy, 3306 Overton Crossing St., Memphis, TN 38127
This panel features President Cynthia Daniels and Social & Cultural Chair Jamal Whitlow and aims to introduce participants to civic engagement and leadership opportunities in Memphis. Panelists will be able to share about the mission of their organization and their vision for cultivating leadership within young professionals in the community. Participants will get to hear of the impact of various programs on specific communities within Memphis as well as the city as a whole.
Saturday, October 26th
New Member Orientation, 1:00pm-2:00pm
Memphis Urban League Office, 413 N. Cleveland, Memphis, TN 38104
Membership orientation is for new and potential YP Members. Through your participation in service activities, personal and professional development meetings, signature events and networking opportunities, we are confident that you will find your membership to MULYP to be rewarding, both professionally and personally. Members can also stop by to pick up lapel pins and T-Shirts if you haven’t gotten one this year!
Wednesday, October 30th
National Urban League Young Professionals, We Got Now Webinar
http://www.nulyp.net/
NULYP is looking for the best and brightest to join The Movement to Empower Communities and Change Lives. The time for our generation to step up to the plate and lead is now – We’ve Got Now! The Membership Committee of NULYP will host a web event for future members to learn more about the organization, our activities, where they can find chapters, and how they can join. Spread the word and make sure young professionals in your area join in!
Thursday, October 31st
A Tribute to the Krush Groove Era Halloween Party, 9:00pm-1:00am
Young Avenue Deli, 2119 Young Ave Memphis, TN 38104
Hip-hop influenced costume party filled with live performances of your favorite hip-hop hits from back in the day! DJ SupaMan and DJ T.Flo on the 1’s & 2’s taking you back and keeping it live all night long!
Dress Fresh to Impress, $100 cash prize to the best 80’s Hip-Hop Gear Costume. $5.00 Admission
Saturday, November 2nd
I AM SOUL, Indie Memphis Festival, 3:30pm
Playhouse on the Square, 66 South Cooper, Memphis, TN 38103
https://www.facebook.com/events/249243425222910/?ref_dashboard_filter=calendar
“I AM SOUL” is a contemporary exploration of soul music and features MULYP member Tonya Dyson. This film documentary will show soul music’s rich history in Memphis and displays the inspiration, creation, and exhibition of the next wave of aspiring soul music artists. We are also partnering to distribute voter education pamphlets that facilitate understanding of the Affordable Healthcare Act and changes in the Voting Rights Acts.
by Angela Copeland | Oct 23, 2013 | Networking
I’m impressed with the Crescent Club for putting on their next networking event. It’s being hosted by their Memphis Young Executives group, and will be on Tuesday, October 29th.
The networking event will feature complimentary hors d’oeuvres with a cash bar available. But, most importantly there will be 15 high school juniors and seniors there to network. They will be learning more about networking and enhancing their own skills by interacting with you.
The event is a partnership between the Crescent Club and FedEx. I commend both groups for taking the time to help out these high school students.
Below is more information about the event. Here’s a link to their Facebook invite. Call 901.684.1010 to RSVP.
Life Skills Networking Event
Tuesday, October 29th
5:30pm
at The Crescent Allen Club
mYEX (Memphis Young Executives) and The Crescent Club are partnering with FedEx to bring you a very unique networking event. The FedEx Life Skills Team has been working with 15 Wooddale High School Juniors and Seniors to give them a little exposure, and taste, to what life will be like as a young business professional.
When you join us after work, the students will be there and ready to network with us and experience first-hand an important skill for a young professional. Since one of the most important networking skills is the exchange of contact information be sure to have your business cards handy!
This is a fantastic event and one that we are proud to be hosting along with the FedEx Life Skills Team – let’s keep training our local talent and inspiring them to keep Memphis growing!
Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available.
Contact The Crescent Club at 901.684.1010
for Reservations
by Angela Copeland | Oct 22, 2013 | Job Posting
My friend Anna Cardona recently contacted me about a position she’s hiring for at Chartwell Financial Group. She’s recruiting for financial advisers in Memphis. If you are new to the field, she let me know that Chartwell offers training to their advisers.
Below is a little more information from the job description that Anna shared with me. If you are interested, e-mail your resume to Anna at anna.cardona@chartwellfg.com.
What we are looking for:
- Individuals with excellent communication skills
- People who have demonstrated leadership attributes, through community or academic involvement
- People with a “natural market”, ties to the community that can be supplemented with a successful marketing plan.
- Someone who embraces and understands the value and ethic of hard work
- A Team player with high integrity
Roles and Responsibilities of a financial advisor:
- Clearly understand the financial and life circumstances of your client
- Provide proper advice addressing all aspects of their financial situation
- Give guidance the same as you would apply to yourself if in the same situation
- Provide exceptional service with empathy to the needs of each client
- Commit to constantly meeting new people and introducing your services
by Angela Copeland | Oct 21, 2013 | Advice, Resume Writing
Having a great resume won’t get you the job, but having a bad one will prevent you from getting an interview at all. The purpose of your resume is to quickly tell a story about your career, who you are, and what you’re looking for next. It helps potential employers determine if you’re a fit, and your network to scope out new opportunities.
If you’re thinking of looking for a new job, updating your resume is the first place you should start. Ideally, keep your resume up to date even when you’re NOT looking, so that you’re prepared when something great comes along.
Many clients that I work with are unsure of where to begin. Compiling your life’s work on one or two pages is stressful and can cause many people to avoid creating a resume altogether. The good news is that once you have a solid resume, maintaining it is fairly simple. Think of the initial painful setup as an investment (in your future!).
Here are five tips to get you started:
- Look at other resumes for samples, and then create your own. Stuffing your career history into a ready made template can often look awkward, and can be hard to update with your details.
- Include your objective or profile statement. Many candidates forget this section (or avoid it). The objective communicates what kind of job you’re looking for to potential employers. It’s essential.
- Keep your resume to one or two pages max. Beyond two pages, nobody will read it and you will look unfocused. If you’ve been working less than three years, keep it to one page. Beyond that, you can go with one or two pages.
- Do not use fonts smaller than 9 point. Employers don’t want to strain to read your resume. Cut the details down to what’s really important and you won’t need to squeeze so much onto the page.
- Include measurable results. Explain your impact in terms of quantifiable numbers. How many people did you manage? How much money did you save? How many campaigns did you work on? How much did you exceed your goals? Putting numbers alongside your experience magnifies your impact.
I hope these tips have helped you. Check back at CopelandCoaching.com for more resume tips.
by Angela Copeland | Oct 20, 2013 | Networking
The Crescent Club is a fantastic networking venue in Memphis. If you are unfamiliar with it, the Crescent Club is a bit like a country club for business networking. The best part is– even if you aren’t a member of the club, you can take advantage of many of their networking activities.
One of their networking groups is called Women on the Move. WOM meets once a month for lunches that they host. The lunches are a learning opportunity, and a chance to meet ambitious Memphis women. They also occasionally host cocktail hours after work.
I strongly recommend checking them out, and here’s your chance. They are hosting a lunch Friday, October 25th at the club. It’s located near I-240 and Poplar. The cost for non-members is $20.
Below is more information about the event. Here’s a link to their invitation on Facebook. To RSVP, call the Crescent Club at 901.684.1010.
Women on the Move Luncheon
Friday, October 25
11:30am at The Crescent Club
Featuring Debra | Jill Jewelry
Debra Lazarov and Jill Notowich aren’t just business partners, they grew up best friends, now sisters-in-law and successful business women. Join Women on the Move this month for an open ended discussion of how they became successful in a very crowded jewelry industry.
Each DEBRA| JILL jewelry design reflects something very personal. It represents an enthusiasm for texture, pattern and dimension, with a distinctive organic appeal that carries across our entire collection. Before we launched DEBRA| JILL, we spent years learning about jewelry construction, fabrication, and the highest quality methods of artisan craftsmanship.
$15.95++ per Member
$20 inclusive non Member guests
Contact The Crescent Club at 901.684.1010 for reservations
by Angela Copeland | Oct 19, 2013 | Networking
For those of you interested in marketing or advertising in Memphis, a great group to connect into is the AAF. Otherwise known as the Memphis Ad Federation, this group of marketers hosts lunches and other events that help to expand both your knowledge and your network. I have personally really enjoyed the AAF events.
On Thursday, October 24th, the Memphis AAF is hosting a luncheon. It will be held at the University of Memphis Holiday Inn with featured guest Rebecca Hargrove. Rebecca is the President and CEO of the Tennessee Lottery. She will be sharing about her experience about successfully advertising with social media.
Below is more information about the event. To RSVP, click this link.
Luncheon Thursday, October 24, 2013
Featured guest: President and CEO of the Tennessee Lottery, Rebecca Hargrove.
Luck counts for so much in marketing. That’s why we have longtime lottery industry veteran Rebecca Hargrove coming to share tips to hit the jackpot with social media that reshapes brand perception. A former television marketing professional known for her marketing savvy, Rebecca has worked with lotteries in Illinois, Florida, and Georgia. She’s utilized that industry expertise for more than 10years as the President and CEO of the Tennessee Education lottery.
Please join us Thursday, October 24th for a luncheon where Rebecca Hargrove will show us hot to beat the odds with great marketing.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
11:45 am – 1:00 pm
U of M Holiday Inn, – 3700 Central Avenue, Memphis
Free for AAF Memphis members; $10 for students; $25 for non-members
by Angela Copeland | Oct 18, 2013 | Networking
If you’ve been looking for a young professional’s group in Memphis, you should check out Undercurrent. It’s a new group that started just a few months ago. Next Monday, they will host their 4th networking event at the Brass Door: Undercurrent 004. To RSVP, visit their Eventbrite invitation here.
Here are the details from the invitation.
004 at The Brass Door.
What’s an Irish Octoberfest look like? We’re not sure either, but we’re ready to find out. Join us for round 004 of connecting every corner of our city’s social scene.
The details:
Monday October 21, 8pm @ The Brass Door
There’ll be a free Ghost River Copperhead Red for the first 50 to arrive. Plus, nosh while you network on some of The Brass Door’s house fare.
There’s no cost and no cover. All you have to do is show up. But space is limited. So register to save your spot.
by Angela Copeland | Oct 17, 2013 | Job Posting
One of my favorite places in Memphis is looking for a new Operations Director: Overton Park. Below is a summary of the position. To learn more and to apply on their website, click here.
Do you have the ability to see the forest, the trees, and everything in between?
Does the idea of spending your days in Overton Park sound appealing to you?
Are you experienced in park operations, land management, horticulture, or facility maintenance?
Then we might have the perfect fit for you!
Overton Park Conservancy is seeking a new Director of Operations & Capital Improvements. This person will be responsible for the day-to-day management of Overton Park, including working with our landscape and facility contractors, architects and construction crews, our partners at the City of Memphis, park users, and volunteers.
A typical day might include walking through the Old Forest in search of invasive plants or downed tree limbs, meeting with contractors about the progress of a construction project, developing a schedule for seasonal maintenance with our landscape crew, and checking in with our Team Overton Park volunteer log to identify and repair maintenance issues.
by Angela Copeland | Oct 16, 2013 | Networking
There are often networking opportunities that aren’t just great for networking, but are fun too! Volunteer Mid-South is hosting a Pickleball Fun-Raiser on Sunday, October 20th. It’s inexpensive ($30) and for a good cause. This will be a great way to network and have a great time.
Here’s more information from their invitation: Join us on Sunday, October 20th from 5-9PM at Wellworx Sportsplex (6161 Shelby Oaks Drive) for a fun game of Pickleball. A $30 ticket includes food, 2 drinks and game play or spectator area. This is a fun, social event for all levels of play from novices to advanced. There will also be a great silent auction.
- What: PICKLEBALL FUN-RAISER BENEFITTING VOLUNTEER MID-SOUTH
- Where: 6161 Shelby Oaks Drive, Memphis
- When: Sunday, October 20th at 5 PM
To purchase tickets, visit their website here.
by Angela Copeland | Oct 15, 2013 | Networking
The Crescent Club in Memphis has recently launched a young executives’ group. They are hosting a lunch and learn tomorrow (Wednesday) at the club, located near I-240 and Poplar. Below are the details. Click here to view their Facebook invitation.
mYEX (Memphis Young Executives)
Luncheon with George Cogswell
publisher of the Commercial Appeal
at The Crescent Club
Wednesday, October 16th
11:00am – 12:30pm
Please join us on Wednesday, October 16th as George Gogswell, the new President and Publisher of the Commercial Appeal (and fellow Crescent Club member), gives us an interesting and inspiring perspective on Memphis. mYEX is very excited to have George as our first luncheon speaker because he shares the mYEX passion for Memphis. We look forward to hearing George’s insight and we hope you can join us!
George (and lunch) will begin at 11:30am. If you can get there early, join us at 11:00am for some informal networking and a chance to get caught up!
The event is $20.00 and includes lunch.
Contact the Club at 901.684.1010 for reservations.
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