FTMBA Networking Opportunities

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY:
The * denotes a new event / opportunity

Boston Career Forum Online 2020 – October and November. World’s largest job fair for Japanese-English bilinguals. You will be able to tune into live seminars where you can directly ask companies questions and also partake in online interviews.

Evening Virtual Network with The Networking Beast. Every week on Tuesday 6pm EDT. This will be a zoom meeting. Get a chance to tell us what you do, interact with business professionals, and build relationships.

National Virtual Career Fair for Veterans, Tuesday, November 24th, Noon – 4pm. Online Recruiting Event Open to all US Military Job Seekers and Spouses.

Silicon Valley Virtual Hiring Event, Tuesday, November 24th, 11am – 2pm.

*MilitaryX Washington-DC Veteran Virtual Hiring Event, Wednesday, December 2nd, 11am – 2pm.  Meet and interview with employers via text from your desktop or laptop browser; our platform supports Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.

*Baltimore Maryland Manufacturing Virtual Hiring Event, Thursday, December 3rd, 10am – 1pm. Interview virtually with industry leading companies seeking talented, experienced and motivated professionals.

*Dice Veterans in Tech Virtual Career Event, Thursday, December 3rd, Noon – 4pm. Register early: not only will employers have access to your resume before, during, and after the event concludes, you have access to the employer’s content and job postings beforehand also. Chat for up to 10 minutes with each recruiter and quickly make connections that could lead you anywhere!

*Nationwide Women in Tech Virtual Career Event, Wednesday, December 9th, 10am – 1pm for cleared candidates and 1pm – 4pm for non-cleared candidates. The Event will enable diversity-focused recruiters to connect with unique, highly-skilled professionals in a safe and inclusive space. This unique virtual career event focuses on employers committed to diversity and inclusion across tech and financial services.

*MilitaryX Baltimore Veteran Virtual Hiring Event, Wednesday, December 9th, 11am – 2pm. Create your MilitaryX Virtual Hiring Events profile in under 5-minutes.

*Arlington Virtual Job Fair, Thursday, December 10th, 11am – 7pm.

2021 FASPE Business Fellowship Program. A fully funded fellowship program in contemporary professional ethics and ethical leadership. The program addresses current ethical issues facing business professionals by first examining the role of German businesses and business executives in enabling Nazi policies, including their role in the Holocaust. The program is planned to take place in Germany and Poland and run from May 21, 2021 to June 4, 2021. The deadline to apply is January 6, 2021 at 11:59PM EST.

Hot Jobs

This section of #SmithHired lists a few job opportunities that will be closing soon. Please visit www.HireSmith.net or MBA-Exchange (which you can locate on HireSmith) for other MBA job openings. To apply for a position on HireSmith, you must have an approved resume. See the Smith MBA Resume Guidelines in the resources section of HireSmith for more details. You will find the Guidelines in the Part-time MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA folder. 

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Northramp Consulting is seeking an IT Business Analyst. The ideal candidate is a smart, creative individual interested in helping grow something truly unique in its markets. The ideal candidate should have technical experience in the Federal market and should have the versatility to learn new subject matter quickly and to understand that everything can be structured and optimized. The candidate should also be comfortable asking probing questions as to why something functions the way it does and whether it can be improved.  

They’re currently looking for an IT Business Analyst who has:

  • Experience capturing and documenting user requirements and uses cases.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to interact with clients comfortably and confidently.
  • Attention to detail and strong work ethic to drive high quality deliverables to completion.
  • Ability to think strategically and manage change thoughtfully and with purpose.

For additional details and to apply, please visit www.HireSmith.net. The application deadline is Saturday, December 12, 2020, 2020 at 11:59pm EST (Open to Executive MBA, Part-time MBA and Online MBA Students and alumni)

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*ASRC Federal AFSS is seeking a Project Support Specialist to support a NASA Goddard Space Flight Center contract in Greenbelt, MD. The person in this role will provide project support to the Earth Sciences Division at the Goddard Space Flight Center, supporting the office of Associate Deputy Director for Atmospheres. For more information and to apply, please visit www.HireSmith.net. The application deadline is Saturday, December 19, 2020, 2020 at 11:59pm EST (Open to Part-time MBA and Online MBA students)

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PepsiCo is hiring!  Please see the link below for a Senior Manager role within PepsiCo’s Foundation.  PepsiCo recently announced a $400M commitment towards racial equality and this role is integral in managing that investment.  Note the job can be based at our offices in Purchase, NY; Chicago, IL; Plano, TX or remotely in the U.S.  Position description here!

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CFRA is seeking for a Forensic Analyst in Rockville, MD to conduct and publish forensic financial statement analysis equity research on publicly traded companies for dissemination to its client base, including institutional investors, underwriters, regulators, and law practices. Research and analysis will be a combination of qualitative and quantitative research which ultimately leads to published research such as high-impact reports to be delivered to investment managers, hedge funds, other financial institutions detailing with research findings, etc. The analyst will communicate with clients regarding companies analyzed, industry issues or accounting topics of interest and collaborate with other members of industry sector teams and support senior analysts to develop research ideas.

For additional details regarding these roles and to apply, visit www.HireSmith.net. The application deadline for: 

Forensic Analyst is Monday, December 14, 2020, 2020 at 11:59pm EST 

(Open to Part-time MBA and Online MBA Students.)

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Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc is hiring Assistant Brand Manager in Parsippany – NJ with solid background in sales/marketing and ideally gained in FMCG settings. Reckitt is looking for an someone who will support the setting and execution of an ambitious country commercial strategy. The employee will put commercial plans into action and work with Supply, Sales, Area and Finance to hit and exceed their every target. He/she will contribute to new business development initiatives, help develop consumer and shopper communications, and deliver excellence in execution for equity, activation and innovation projects. For additional details regarding these roles and to apply, visit www.HireSmith.netThe application deadline is Thursday, December 31, 2020 at 11:59pm EST (Open to Part-time MBA and Online MBA Students.)

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Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. is seeking for a MBA candidate for the position Career Development Program – MBA Finance in Allentown – PA, a high visibility rotational program consisting of three, 9-12 month assignments available in business-aligned operating areas, corporate decision support, corporate strategy, and treasury with the opportunity to enhance professional and technical skills, clarify career interests, and develop leadership potential.  

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. is a fast-paced Finance team in a Fortune 500 company and you will have an opportunity to work with a dedicated group of experienced Finance professionals that will not only provide you with challenging work, but will mentor and encourage you to learn and grow throughout your rotations.

For additional details regarding these roles and to apply, visit www.HireSmith.net. The application deadline is Thursday, December 31, 2020 at 11:59pm EST (Open to Part-time MBA and Online MBA Students.)

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First Washington Realty is looking to hire a Financial Analyst in Bethesda, MD. First Washington Realty, Inc. is a privately-owned real estate investment, advisory and management company which specializes in the ownership of neighborhood and community shopping centers. The company is looking for an analyst who Strong financial and analytical skills, with high attention to detail, has willingness to take initiative and complete projects on a timely basis without excessive oversight, and has excellent management skills. The key areas of responsibilities are: Asset Management, Financial and Leasing. The Financial Analyst will:

  • Work collaboratively with leasing, property management, construction and legal teams to develop and execute long-term asset strategies to maximize revenue growth and value creation.
  • Review monthly financial statements and reforecasts, research NOI variances and assist in developing NOI action plans.
  • Analyze existing tenant sales, key credit metrics and health ratios, and assist in preparing and presenting our Quarterly Asset Review. 
  • Oversee lease-related financial analysis such as NPV analysis, NOI analysis, tenant credit and health ratio analysis.

For additional details and to apply, visit www.HireSmith.net. The application deadline is Friday, January 1, 2021 at 11:59 pm EST (Open to Part-time MBA and Online MBA Students.)

*Cloudforce – Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking to hire a Cloud Solutions Engineer (the location is flexible). As the lead systems engineer specializing in AWS and Linux operating systems, you will be responsible for design, coordination, installation, and maintenance of resources in the AWS environment, proactively providing solutions and recommendations to improve the customer experience. Responsibilities include the configuration and tuning of Linux virtual machines, virtual networks, storage, databases, and applications – to maximize performance and minimize system downtime.  Additionally, you will be responsible to design, deploy and maintain resources in AWS, manage VPC networks, VPN connections, load balancers, gateways, and other virtual network infrastructure, produce and update government compliance documentation, including system architecture diagrams, inventory, data flow diagrams, runbooks, etc. The company is looking for someone with significant experience in Linux Systems Administration (3+ years). 

For additional details regarding these roles and to apply, visit www.HireSmith.net. The application deadline is Friday, January 1, 2021 at 11:59pm EST (Open to Part-time MBA and Online MBA Students.)

 

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*Northwestern Mutual is seeking to hire a Wealth Management Financial Advisor in York – PA, Annapolis, Baltimore, Ellicott, Frederick, Hunt Valley – MD. The financial professionals help clients reach their goals by developing and implementing financial plans that show them where they are today compared to where they want to go tomorrow and providing the financial tools and support to help them get there. Northwestern Mutual is looking for someone who can connect with people and build trusted relationships and are highly motivated and committed to succeeding, and want a career where one can make a significant and positive impact on people. The career offers you personalized mentoring and award-winning training programs, and the ability to make a substantial financial income that are tied to your effort and performance. 

For additional details regarding these roles and to apply, visit www.HireSmith.net. The application deadline is Monday, January 11, 2021 at 11:59pm EST (Open to Part-time MBA and Online MBA Students.)

 

Working Professional Upcoming Events and Opportunities

Upcoming Career Development Programs, Events, and Opportunities
The * denotes a new event / opportunity

All times listed are EST unless otherwise noted.
Please note that this is a partial list of events. To see a complete list of OCS events, please visit www.HireSmith.net and click on “Events”

Dingman Fridays Virtual – Hosted by Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship
Every Friday | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm | Online
Dingman Fridays Virtual is an advising session where Venture mentors, subject matter experts, guest advisors and Dingman staff will listen to your ideas, and provide feedback and the next actionable steps. These sessions are held every Friday of the semester for all the UMD students, staff and alumni.

Be Fearless Webinar: Building Your Professional Network
Wednesday, December 02, 2020 | 12:30 – 1:30 pm | Online
A robust and diverse professional network is critical to growing and thriving in your career.  Join Be Fearless webinar to learn how to assess your current network, identify gaps and employ strategies to cultivate and maintain strong and mutually beneficial relationships. To register, visit www.HireSmith.net.

Beyond Smith…
This section of #SmithHired contains a listing of career development and networking opportunities outside of Smith. Due to the fluid nature of events during Covid-19, we encourage you to check each event website prior to attending any event.

*Getting Your Business Voice Search Ready in 2020 – Hosted by Startup Grind presented by AWS
Wednesday November 25, 2020 | 5:00 pm | Online
Fee: Free; Registration: Required
Voice search is changing online marketing. Join this session and see how to optimize your web presence for Google Voice Search and get extra website traffic. Using the voice-activated technology embedded in computers, phones, TVs, and smart hubs, customers can find information, shop, and get recommendations on the go without ever accessing a keyboard. It is essential to understand how this new style of search affects how customers find businesses. Join the guest speaker, Marla Nortje, the CEO of The Divine Project House, who has a 30+ year career in IT varying form hardware, software, Corporate IT Operations, IT Management, Business Analysis and Strategic Digital Marketing Solutions.

Amazon Web Services – AWS Re: Invent
Monday November 30, 2020 to Friday, December 18, 2020
Fees: Free; Registration: Required
AWS reinvent is a free three week long virtual conference where you can dive deep and enjoy the unlimited access to hundreds of sessions led by AWS leaders and experts. Join to hear from the cloud leaders with interactive ways to learn and be the first to learn what’s new. Also, find out how your peers are using the cloud to solve the problems, and build the skills you need to deliver on big ideas. 

AMADC Open Office Hours – Hosted by American Marketing Association – Washington, D.C. (AMADC)
Every first Wednesday starting December 2, 2020 | 5:00-6:00 pm | Online
Fees: Free; Registration: Required
Every first Wednesday of the month, AMADC hosts a virtual get-together for both members and non-members sharing all of the great programs in the works! They will answer your questions about membership, events, or anything else regarding AMA and AMADC. Upcoming Open Office Hour dates include: December 2nd, January 6th, February 3rd, March 3rd, April 7th, May 5th, June 2nd.

*Conquer Your Career in Consulting – Hosted by Forté Foundation
Thursday December 3, 2020 | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Online
Fees: Free; Registration: Required

Conquer Your Career webinar offers an inside look at what it’s like to be a woman with an MBA working in consulting. Join the panelists, three women MBA alumnae with successful consulting careers share insights with Nadine Lin, Forté’s Program Manager of MBA & Professional Programs. The panelists will discuss their personal career journeys, offer advice, and answer viewer questions.

This conversation focuses on working as a consultant and is geared toward MBA and early career women. Learn about:

  • What skills you’ll need to succeed in a consulting career.
  • Hear what a typical workday looks like for a woman with an MBA degree working as a consultant.
  • Learn about the biggest challenges these women have faced as consultants — and how they’ve overcome them.

 

Congrats to the Working Professionals

Congratulations!

Please join us in congratulating the Executive MBA, Part-time MBA and Online MBA students and alumni who have recently reported new positions and promotions.

  • Eric G. Hamlin, EMBA ’20, recently accepted the position of Foreign Affairs Officer,
    Regional Engagement Division, Nigeria, US AFRICOM, in Stuttgart, Germany
  • Sean Doughty, PTMBA / MPP ‘22, landed a Resource Analyst role at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD through a contract with X3M Systems (the financial systems subcontractor for ASRC Federal’s PAAC V NASA contract).

FTMBA Networking Opportunities

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY:
The * denotes a new event / opportunity

Boston Career Forum Online 2020 – October and November. World’s largest job fair for Japanese-English bilinguals. You will be able to tune into live seminars where you can directly ask companies questions and also partake in online interviews.

Evening Virtual Network with The Networking Beast. Every week on Tuesday 6pm EDT. This will be a zoom meeting. Get a chance to tell us what you do, interact with business professionals, and build relationships.

Catalyst New York City Area Virtual Diversity Job Fair, Thursday, November 19th, 10am – 1pm. This is a multi-profession, multi-industry event. Job seekers can view details about each hiring company and their job openings and have the opportunity to connect live with hiring managers and recruiters via text chat or video. Jobseekers – Once a profile is created, you will receive updates, reminders, and a training video prior to the event. This training prepares candidates to make a lasting first impression the day of the event.

CAREERS & the disABLED Virtual Career Fair, Friday, November 20th, 10am – 3pm.

*National Virtual Career Fair for Veterans, Tuesday, November 24th, Noon – 4pm. Online Recruiting Event Open to all US Military Job Seekers and Spouses.

*Silicon Valley Virtual Hiring Event, Tuesday, November 24th, 11am – 2pm.

2021 FASPE Business Fellowship Program. A fully funded fellowship program in contemporary professional ethics and ethical leadership. The program addresses current ethical issues facing business professionals by first examining the role of German businesses and business executives in enabling Nazi policies, including their role in the Holocaust. The program is planned to take place in Germany and Poland and run from May 21, 2021 to June 4, 2021. The deadline to apply is January 6, 2021 at 11:59PM EST.

Congrats to the Working Professional

Congratulations!

Please join us in congratulating the Executive MBA, Part-time MBA and Online MBA students and alumni who have recently reported new positions and promotions.

  • Kelly DeAngelo, EMBA ’13, was recently promoted to Vice President of North America Operations with the ASR (American Sugar Refining, Inc.) Group.
  • Mary Kathryn Maher, PTMBA ‘19, landed a new role at her current company. Mary is now Director, K12 Advisory Team, at Hanover Research in Arlington, Virginia.

Note to all PTMBA, OMBA, and EMBA Students & Alumni
We want to share and celebrate your successes on the job or in the job search! If you have just landed a new position or promotion, we want to hear about it! Please share your success story by writing to your career coach or completing this form. Your good news will be featured in a fall edition of #SmithHired. 

Hot Jobs

This section of #SmithHired lists a few job opportunities that will be closing soon. Please visit www.HireSmith.net or MBA-Exchange (which you can locate on HireSmith) for other MBA job openings. To apply for a position on HireSmith, you must have an approved resume. See the Smith MBA Resume Guidelines in the resources section of HireSmith for more details. You will find the Guidelines in the Part-time MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA folder. 

*indicates a newly added listing

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*Northramp Consulting is seeking an IT Business Analyst. The ideal candidate is a smart, creative individual interested in helping grow something truly unique in its markets. The ideal candidate should have technical experience in the Federal market and should have the versatility to learn new subject matter quickly and to understand that everything can be structured and optimized. The candidate should also be comfortable asking probing questions as to why something functions the way it does and whether it can be improved.  

They’re currently looking for an IT Business Analyst who has:

  • Experience capturing and documenting user requirements and uses cases.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to interact with clients comfortably and confidently.
  • Attention to detail and strong work ethic to drive high quality deliverables to completion.
  • Ability to think strategically and manage change thoughtfully and with purpose.

For additional details and to apply, please visit www.HireSmith.net. The application deadline is Saturday, December 12, 2020, 2020 at 11:59pm EST (Open to Executive MBA, Part-time MBA and Online MBA Students and alumni)

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PepsiCo is hiring!  Please see the link below for a Senior Manager role within PepsiCo’s Foundation.  PepsiCo recently announced a $400M commitment towards racial equality and this role is integral in managing that investment.  Note the job can be based at our offices in Purchase, NY; Chicago, IL; Plano, TX or remotely in the U.S.  Position description here!

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CFRA is seeking for a Forensic Analyst in Rockville, MD to conduct and publish forensic financial statement analysis equity research on publicly traded companies for dissemination to its client base, including institutional investors, underwriters, regulators, and law practices. Research and analysis will be a combination of qualitative and quantitative research which ultimately leads to published research such as high-impact reports to be delivered to investment managers, hedge funds, other financial institutions detailing with research findings, etc. The analyst will communicate with clients regarding companies analyzed, industry issues or accounting topics of interest and collaborate with other members of industry sector teams and support senior analysts to develop research ideas.

For additional details regarding these roles and to apply, visit www.HireSmith.net. The application deadline for: 

Forensic Analyst is Monday, December 14, 2020, 2020 at 11:59pm EST 

 

(Open to Part-time MBA and Online MBA Students.)

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Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc is hiring Assistant Brand Manager in Parsippany – NJ with solid background in sales/marketing and ideally gained in FMCG settings. Reckitt is looking for an someone who will support the setting and execution of an ambitious country commercial strategy. The employee will put commercial plans into action and work with Supply, Sales, Area and Finance to hit and exceed their every target. He/she will contribute to new business development initiatives, help develop consumer and shopper communications, and deliver excellence in execution for equity, activation and innovation projects. For additional details regarding these roles and to apply, visit www.HireSmith.netThe application deadline is Thursday, December 31, 2020 at 11:59pm EST (Open to Part-time MBA and Online MBA Students.)

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Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. is seeking for a MBA candidate for the position Career Development Program – MBA Finance in Allentown – PA, a high visibility rotational program consisting of three, 9-12 month assignments available in business-aligned operating areas, corporate decision support, corporate strategy, and treasury with the opportunity to enhance professional and technical skills, clarify career interests, and develop leadership potential.  

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. is a fast-paced Finance team in a Fortune 500 company and you will have an opportunity to work with a dedicated group of experienced Finance professionals that will not only provide you with challenging work, but will mentor and encourage you to learn and grow throughout your rotations.

For additional details regarding these roles and to apply, visit www.HireSmith.net. The application deadline is Thursday, December 31, 2020 at 11:59pm EST (Open to Part-time MBA and Online MBA Students.)

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*First Washington Realty is looking to hire a Financial Analyst in Bethesda, MD. First Washington Realty, Inc. is a privately-owned real estate investment, advisory and management company which specializes in the ownership of neighborhood and community shopping centers. The company is looking for an analyst who Strong financial and analytical skills, with high attention to detail, has willingness to take initiative and complete projects on a timely basis without excessive oversight, and has excellent management skills. The key areas of responsibilities are: Asset Management, Financial and Leasing. The Financial Analyst will:

  • Work collaboratively with leasing, property management, construction and legal teams to develop and execute long-term asset strategies to maximize revenue growth and value creation.
  • Review monthly financial statements and reforecasts, research NOI variances and assist in developing NOI action plans.
  • Analyze existing tenant sales, key credit metrics and health ratios, and assist in preparing and presenting our Quarterly Asset Review. 
  • Oversee lease-related financial analysis such as NPV analysis, NOI analysis, tenant credit and health ratio analysis.

For additional details and to apply, visit www.HireSmith.net. The application deadline is Friday, January 1, 2021 at 11:59 pm EST (Open to Part-time MBA and Online MBA Students.)

 

Working Professional Upcoming Events and Opportunities

Upcoming Career Development Programs, Events, and Opportunities
The * denotes a new event / opportunity

All times listed are EST unless otherwise noted.
Please note that this is a partial list of events. To see a complete list of OCS events, please visit www.HireSmith.net and click on “Events”

Veteran Transition Panel: Projecting Digital Presence
Monday, November 16, 2020 | 4:00pm – 5:00pm | Online
For all the military and veteran professionals in career transition, register to hear from the Veteran Transition panel that will share tactics, techniques and procedures including:

– How to “show up” to live virtual meetings & project executive presence that is as memorable on screen as you are in person. 

– How to lead & be noticed through asynchronous presence on social media as well as other online platforms.

– How coaches, mentors & colleagues can help you refine & project your digital persona.   

The Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks to YouHosted by the PTMBAA
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 | 5:30pm  | Online
PTMBAA is excited to welcome Julie Zhou, Management Expert and Former VP of Product Design for Facebook. Julie will deliver a keynote speech on how to successfully manage people and build a strong team. Her speech will be followed by a 40-minute question and answer session. Submit questions in advance for the Q&A portion to ptmbaa@marylandsmith.umd.edu. 

Be Fearless Webinar: Salary Negotiation
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 | 12:30 – 1:30 pm | Online
Have you ever earned a couple thousand dollars in less than an hour? A good negotiator can do just that. Perhaps you are wrapping up with your interview processes and with salary negotiation may be next step in line, you do not want to leave money on the table. Join the tutorial on the critical skills of salary negotiation. To register, visit www.HireSmith.net (Please see current positions in the HotJobs section below)

Dingman Fridays Virtual – Hosted by Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship
Every Friday | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm | Online
Dingman Fridays Virtual is an advising session where Venture mentors, subject matter experts, guest advisors and Dingman staff will listen to your ideas, and provide feedback and the next actionable steps. These sessions are held every Friday of the semester for all the UMD students, staff and alumni.

Be Fearless Webinar: Building Your Professional Network
Wednesday, December 02, 2020 | 12:30 – 1:30 pm | Online
A robust and diverse professional network is critical to growing and thriving in your career.  Join Be Fearless webinar to learn how to assess your current network, identify gaps and employ strategies to cultivate and maintain strong and mutually beneficial relationships. To register, visit www.HireSmith.net.

Beyond Smith…
This section of #SmithHired contains a listing of career development and networking opportunities outside of Smith. Due to the fluid nature of events during Covid-19, we encourage you to check each event website prior to attending any event.

How to Ace the Startup Name Game Webinar – Hosted by Startup Grind
Monday, November 16, 2020 – Thursday, November 19, 2020 | 2:00 pm | Online
Fees: Free; Registration: Required
Join the five-part webinar series with the “Eat My Words” author and Chief Executive Boss Lady herself Alexandra Watkins! Since 2005, Alexandra and her firm, Eat My Words, have created love-at-first-sight brand names for clients including from Amazon to Xerox. Her personal name hall of fame includes The Baconator, vertical farming company Plenty, the Neato robotic vacuum, Smitten Ice Cream, Spanish language school Gringo Lingo, frozen yogurt franchise Spoon Me, and the Church of Cupcakes. Below is the list of five-part webinar events (every event starts at 2pm EST):

  • November 09th: Part 1: The Power of Awesome Names
  • November 11th: Part 2: SCRATCH: The 7 Deadly Deal Breakers
  • November 16th: Part 3: Domain Names: Secrets & Strategies
  • November 17th: Part 4: Brainstorming: Tools, Tips, and Techniques
  • November 19th: Part 5: Name Changes: Pros, Cons, and Makeovers

District Current: Rising Leaders of Social Media – Hosted by American Marketing Association –Washington, D.C. (AMADC)
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Online
Fees: District current members: Free; AMADC members: $5; Nonmembers: $15; Registration: Required
Join AMADC’s panel discussion with District Current Young Professionals as they chat with some of the most impressive “Up-and-Coming” marketers from the Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia, who will discuss current social media trends and answer questions from the audience. The panelists will also share some of the hidden gems that they recommend you add to your marketing strategy. The panelists
include Alex Virden – Senior Product Marketing Manager at Everfi, Tomás Harmon – Account Manager at Vanguard Communications, and Elizabeth Blake Communications Specialist at U.S. Defense Travel.

*Shark Tank: Recruiting Edition – Hosted by Marketing Mentors Network
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Online
Fees: AMADC members: $25; AMADC student members: $5; Nonmembers: $40; Registration: Required
Prepare your perfect “Tell me about yourself” pitch by joining the panel as they share their insights. The panel of experts represent a diverse range of perspectives from hiring manager to headhunter, and they will share what works and what doesn’t to land a job in our current virtual environment. The panelists include: Bob Corlett – President and Founder from Staffing Advisors, Trovon Williams – Vice President of Marketing & Communications from NAAC, Sue Keith – Managing Partner from Ceres Talent, Rodney Jenkins – Sr Technical Recruiter from Global Talent Acquisition

Amazon Web Services – AWS Re: Invent
Monday November 30, 2020 to Friday, December 18, 2020
Fees: Free; Registration: Required
AWS reinvent is a free three week long virtual conference where you can dive deep and enjoy the unlimited access to hundreds of sessions led by AWS leaders and experts. Join to hear from the cloud leaders with interactive ways to learn and be the first to learn what’s new. Also, find out how your peers are using the cloud to solve the problems, and build the skills you need to deliver on big ideas. 

AMADC Open Office Hours – Hosted by American Marketing Association – Washington, D.C. (AMADC)
Every first Wednesday starting December 2, 2020 | 5:00-6:00 pm | Online
Fees: Free; Registration: Required
Every first Wednesday of the month, AMADC hosts a virtual get-together for both members and non-members sharing all of the great programs in the works! They will answer your questions about membership, events, or anything else regarding AMA and AMADC. Upcoming Open Office Hour dates include: December 2nd, January 6th, February 3rd, March 3rd, April 7th, May 5th, June 2nd.

 

FTMBA Congratulations

Please join us in “Shell-a-brating” our FTMBAs accepting new positions:
2021
Brandon Byers is joining Humana Inc. as a Senior Enterprise Transformation Professional in Louisville – KY
Alexandra Day is joining Biogen as a Commercial Rotational Associate in Boston – MA
Joseph Zuckerman is joining Verizon as a Lead experience Manager in Basking Ridge – NJ
Our first 2022 congrats!
2022
Daylin Russo is joining Eaton Corporation in the Eaton Internship Program — Human Resources