(Scottsdale, AZ – June 22, 2009).  It is my pleasure to announce the addition of three new board members to the SJN executive team. With this action, the Board of Directors is expanded to nine members, and we fill the vacancy created by the recent resignation of Doug Finnie.

Each of our new board members has been an SJN volunteer who impressed us
with her skill and passion for helping our members. 

Please join me in welcoming: 

Dawn Nowatzki idnowatzki@cox.net

Dawn is the owner of a bookkeeping, accounting and tax service that provides profit and growth expertise to both start-up and existing small businesses.  Dawn has more than 25 years of experience in the financial services and payment processing industries, and most recently served in leadership roles at Concord EFS (First Data), Vital Processing and American Express.  Dawn holds a BS in Business Management, with an Accounting major, from Georgia State University, and an Executive MBA, with a Finance major, from the University of Delaware.

Dawn is part of the leadership team that launched SJN in the Southeast region of Metropolitan Phoenix.  As part of her responsibilities, Dawn will work with Michael Prahl, SJN Corporate Treasurer, to refine recording and reporting practices to meet routine accounting needs and the fulfillment of our 501c3 reporting requirements.

* * *

Jennifer Rue Jennifer.rue@cox.net

Jennifer has served in numerous leadership positions at CVS Caremark including Director, Pharmaceutical Information Support Assistant Vice President of Sales Training and Strategic Event Planning, Vice President of Human Resources and Strategic Staffing, Vice President of Clinical Services and Vice President of Marketing.  Jennifer possesses her Senior Professional of Human Resources (SPHR) designation and is the owner of Talent Powering LLC, a human resources talent consulting firm in Phoenix, Arizona.

Jennifer currently serves as an SJN Ambassador and regularly volunteers to support SJN curriculum and events.  One of Jennifer’s first projects as a board member will be to staff the operations functions for our many events.

* * *

Lynn Moran lmomoran@aol.com  

Lynn is Owner and CEO of Sonoran Life Transition and Performance Coaching, LLC and is a certified coach.  With over 30 years of business experience, she brings a wealth of knowledge and a history of success.  Lynn spent her business career working in the consumer product and gift industries.  During her tenure with Mars, Inc., Lynn held leadership positions in Sales, Human Resources and Licensing.  In 1999, she was promoted to President of Ethel M Chocolates, a Mars, Inc. company.   While President of Ethel M®, Lynn launched a literacy program titled “Feed Your Mind” and in 2002, she was named one of the Most Influential Businesswomen in Southern Nevada.   In addition to Mars, Inc., Lynn was the Executive Vice President of Sales and Corporate Officer for Russ Berrie.   Lynn opened Sonoran Life Transition and Performance Coaching in 2008 which delivers leadership, team and executive-level coaching to private clients and companies. 

Lynn has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and a MBA degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University.   During her business career, Lynn was also an Adjunct Professor at Centenary College teaching Principles of Marketing and Organization Effectiveness & Design.

Lynn will be a tremendous resource for the development of SJN’s executive team and our ability to connect with resources in the community.

* * *

Folks – while originally we had this event listed for $15, we’ve now eliminated the registration fee and this event is now free. Also, you do NOT need to be an SJN member to attend so feel free to forward this invite to colleagues and associates who may benefit from this event in Central Phoenix.

Presenter:  Israel Class iclass@aol.com

SLOW networking – go slow to go fast. Spend 20-30 minutes with someone and you’ll really get an appreciation for how they can help you in your job search, and how you can help them. Apply the techniques you’ve learned at SJN and expand your network. Our facilitators will guide you through a step-by-step process and you’ll leave with at least 6 new, high quality, strong network connections! There is no fee for this session, and no registration required.

 Date/Time:   Tuesday June 9^th from 9 – 11:30 am 

Location:      Temple Chai

 You are invited to join us on Thursday evening, June 25 for an evening workshop, session two of our six-part Job Search Process Curriculum:

Creating Your Vision and Personal Marketing Plan

Having a vision and creating a personal marketing plan is one of the best ways to begin a job search or career transition.

Assessing your skills inventory, deciding who you want to “dance” with and considering whether to relocate are addressed in this thought-provoking presentation.

This program will offer insights and guide you to develop a personal marketing strategy and a tactical plan for getting visibility.

Facilitator, Eric Walton, is a founding Board member of SJN, and Director of SJN Southeast Valley.  Eric frequently makes presentations at SJN meetings on a variety of career transition topics and serves as a member of the Nominating Committee.  Eric is the Chief Operating Officer at Tiempo Development, a software development firm based in Tempe, AZ and has software engineers located in Hermosillo, Mexico. Eric is a senior executive with over 25 years of experience in the computer and high tech industry, ranging from the dot.com startup to the Fortune 500. Eric received a BS in Business Management from University at Albany and a MBA from the University of Arizona.

Date/Time/Place

Thursday, June 25, 4:30pm to 7pm

4:30 – 5:00 PM Registration, Open Networking

5:00 – 7:00 PM Meeting with Presentation

Mesa Community College

1833 West Southern, Mesa, AZ 85202
Student Center Building 

 Registration and Fees
There is no cost for this seminar, courtesy of collaboration with the Mesa Community College.

Voluntary donations will be much appreciated to assist in funding ongoing operating costs for this new group.

To Register click here

Dress Code
Dress is business casual for this event.

Questions?

E-mail:                         info@scottsdalejobnet.com
SJN voicemail:             480-513-1491

You are invited to join us on Thursday evening, June 11 for an evening workshop to help us celebrate and also to kick off our six-part Job Search Process Curriculum with session one:

Understanding the Emotions of a Career Change

Have you been “down-sized,” “right sized,” “acquired,” “merged”?  No matter what the cause, you find yourself out of work or under-employed.  In this time of transition, you will experience a roller coaster of emotions.

Join us to understand the emotions that may surface during the job transition period and learn coping strategies. Moving forward, you’ll find it easier to focus energies on your job search and next employment opportunity.

Facilitator, Eric Walton, is a founding Board member of SJN, and Director of SJN Southeast Valley.  Eric frequently makes presentations at SJN meetings on a variety of career transition topics and serves as a member of the Nominating Committee.  Eric is the Chief Operating Officer at Tiempo Development, a software development firm based in Tempe, AZ and has software engineers located in Hermosillo, Mexico. Eric is a senior executive with over 25 years of experience in the computer and high tech industry, ranging from the dot.com startup to the Fortune 500. Eric received a BS in Business Management from University at Albany and a MBA from the University of Arizona.

Date/Time/Place

Thursday, June 11, 5:30pm to 8pm

5:30 – 6:00 PM Registration, Open Networking

6:00 – 8:00 PM Meeting with Presentation

Chandler-Gilbert Community College
2626 East Pecos Road, Chandler, AZ 85225
Student Center (SC) Building (West side of campus)
Room SC 140 – 144

Closest parking is in Parking Lot 6
Overflow parking – Lot 4
Phone: 480.732.7000 

 Registration and Fees: http://sjnsev-1emotions-061109.eventbrite.com/

There is no cost for this seminar, courtesy of collaboration with the Chandler-Gilbert Community College.

Voluntary donations will be much appreciated to assist in funding ongoing operating costs for this new group.

Dress Code
Dress is business casual for this event.

Questions?

E-mail:                         info@scottsdalejobnet.com
SJN voicemail:             480-513-1491

You probably know that networking in-person is the single best thing you can do to accelerate your job search. You might be finding it hard to get face-to-face meetings, and very easy to spend your whole week in front of the computer! Come to this SJN seminar to understand how to make maximum use of the powerful tools available through the internet, with the understanding that the goal is to get you hired.

Among other things, you will:

• Understand how internet tools fit into each phase of SJN’s Curriculum for the Job Search Process
• Discover free resources that help you reach hiring decision-makers
• Learn how to tap into the power of LinkedIn to further your job search

SJN, in partnership with Jobing.com, is hosting this event on Monday, June 22nd for an evening workshop on internet tools for individuals in job transition. SJN’s “Get Wired to Get Hired” workshop is being held again, but this event is HANDS-ON. You’ll have the ability to get online while at Jobing.com’s offices and you’ll be given the links to  follow along on your laptop. (You must bring your own laptop.)

Intended Audience

This Intermediate-level seminar is best for those who already have a basic understanding of and familiarity with LinkedIn and other tools such as Google. If you have never used LinkedIn, start with this link: http://computer.howstuffworks.com/linkedin.htm

Date/Time/Place

 June22nd from 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Registration and Open Networking from 5:00pm to 6:00pm

 Questions

With questions, e-mail: info@scottsdalejobnet.com

SJN v-mail:  480-513-1491

Dress Code

Dress is business casual for this event

Registration and Fees

The cost for the workshop is $15

Online Registration: http://getwired0622.eventbrite.com

• This event is a HANDS-ON workshop. You are STRONGLY encouraged to bring your laptop so that you can work “live” on your profile and follow along with the step-by-step instructions.

Disclaimer

SJN representatives are not certified or accredited LinkedIn trainers and are not associated with LinkedIn.  LinkedIn is a registered trademark of LinkedIn Corporation.

Membership Support Coordinator

Job Description

Job summary

Membership Coordinator: 

·         Ensures day-to-day technical support to members and volunteers and functions as point-of-contact on all technical issues with regard to the message board (Yahoo Group, Events management software, etc.)

·         Works with Yahoo Group moderators to maintain the needs of the members, functioning of the Yahoo Group, and oversees the team of Yahoo Group moderators.

·         Answers questions and resolves connectivity issues with Yahoo group, online registration tools, and technical support for members and SJN partners.

Minimum requirements

Intermediate office skills and IT skills are preferred.

Contact:  Mary Henry   

Important Notice to Recipients:  The information contained in this email has been obtained from sources which we believe to be reliable, but we do not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

The information transmitted by this e-mail is intended only for the addressee and may contain confidential and/or privileged material.  If you received this communication in error, please contact us immediately at (480) 513-1491, and delete the communication from any computer or network system.

Scottsdale Job Network (SJN) is not a job placement forum. We do not match candidates to openings nor do we send resumes to employers or recruiters. There is no guarantee of employment either directly through this group or as a result of association with SJN.

BE ADVISED:  All incoming correspondence should be business related and respect our User Agreement. All e-mail sent to or from this address will be received or otherwise recorded by the corporate e-mail system and is subject to archival, monitoring or review by, and/or disclosure to any other party as required by law.  Although this email and any attachments are believed to be free of any virus or other defect that might negatively affect any computer system into which it is received and opened, it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that it is virus free and no responsibility is accepted by the sender for any loss or damage arising in any way in the event that such a virus or defect exist.

SJN Volunteer Position

Volunteer Coordinator

Job Description

Job summary

This position would update/maintain the SJN volunteer database, schedule volunteers based on events, receive and direct volunteer applications to the appropriate council or group. May also lead volunteer orientation and training programs.

Summary of essential job functions

Update and maintain SJN volunteer database, process applications for volunteer activities, orient and train new volunteers, and direct potential volunteers to the appropriate council or area of need.

Minimum requirements

Basic to intermediate computer office skills a must, volunteer coordination experience helpful, training and orientation background a plus.

Contact:  Mary Henry 

Important Notice to Recipients:  The information contained in this email has been obtained from sources which we believe to be reliable, but we do not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

The information transmitted by this e-mail is intended only for the addressee and may contain confidential and/or privileged material.  If you received this communication in error, please contact us immediately at (480) 513-1491, and delete the communication from any computer or network system.

Scottsdale Job Network (SJN) is not a job placement forum. We do not match candidates to openings nor do we send resumes to employers or recruiters. There is no guarantee of employment either directly through this group or as a result of association with SJN.

BE ADVISED:  All incoming correspondence should be business related and respect our User Agreement. All e-mail sent to or from this address will be received or otherwise recorded by the corporate e-mail system and is subject to archival, monitoring or review by, and/or disclosure to any other party as required by law.  Although this email and any attachments are believed to be free of any virus or other defect that might negatively affect any computer system into which it is received and opened, it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that it is virus free and no responsibility is accepted by the sender for any loss or damage arising in any way in the event that such a virus or defect exist.

SJN Volunteer Position

Communications Coordinator

Job Description

Job summary

Communicate events and announcements to the membership.  Work closely with Events and Volunteer coordinator to develop best practices operationally.

Summary of essential job functions

·         Maintain and post announcements and events on SJN website, Yahoo Group, outside websites.

·         Respond or direct inquires from email and voicemail to the appropriate team member.

·         Support the Communications and Marketing Innovation councils.

Minimum requirements

Basic to intermediate computer office skills.

Marketing and or Communications experience helpful.

Contact:  Mary Henry   

Important Notice to Recipients:  The information contained in this email has been obtained from sources which we believe to be reliable, but we do not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

The information transmitted by this e-mail is intended only for the addressee and may contain confidential and/or privileged material.  If you received this communication in error, please contact us immediately at (480) 513-1491, and delete the communication from any computer or network system.

Scottsdale Job Network (SJN) is not a job placement forum. We do not match candidates to openings nor do we send resumes to employers or recruiters. There is no guarantee of employment either directly through this group or as a result of association with SJN.

BE ADVISED:  All incoming correspondence should be business related and respect our User Agreement. All e-mail sent to or from this address will be received or otherwise recorded by the corporate e-mail system and is subject to archival, monitoring or review by, and/or disclosure to any other party as required by law.  Although this email and any attachments are believed to be free of any virus or other defect that might negatively affect any computer system into which it is received and opened, it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that it is virus free and no responsibility is accepted by the sender for any loss or damage arising in any way in the event that such a virus or defect exist.

Join us on Thursday, June 4th for an evening workshop on internet tools for job search. This is also an opportunity for SJN members in the West Valley to network with us in a local venue!

SJN’S GET WIRED TO GET HIRED
–Smart Ways to Use the Internet During Your Search

You probably know that networking in-person is the single best thing you can do to accelerate your job search. You might be finding it hard to get face-to-face meetings, and very easy to spend your whole week in front of the computer! Come to this SJN seminar to understand how to make maximum use of the powerful tools available through the internet, with the understanding that the goal is to get you hired.

Among other things, you will:

• Understanding how internet tools fit into each phase of SJN’s
• Curriculum for the Job Search Process
• Discover free resources that help you reach hiring decision makers.
  Learn how to tap into the power of LinkedIn to further your job search.

This workshop is provided through collaboration between SJN and Glendale Community College.

Intended Audience
This Intermediate-level seminar is best for those who already have a basic understanding of and familiarity with LinkedIn and other tools such as Google. If you have never used LinkedIn, start with this link: http://computer.howstuffworks.com/linkedin.htm

Date/Time/Place
Thursday, June 4th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Registration and Open Networking from 5:00pm to 6:00pm.
Glendale Community College
6000 West Olive Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85302

Room
Student Union – Room 104/Conference Center

Parking Lot: S1
Overflow Parking Lot: S2

Dress Code
Dress is business casual for this event.

Registration and Fees
There is no cost for this seminar, courtesy of collaboration with Glendale Community College. http://getwired-060409.eventbrite.com/

Disclaimer
SJN representatives are not certified or accredited LinkedIn trainers and are not associated with LinkedIn. LinkedIn is a registered trademark of LinkedIn Corporation.

Questions
Contact SJN  info@scottsdalejobnet.com
v-mail (480) 513-1491