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Monday, March 5, 2012
Celebrating Women's History Month
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About Women's History Month
Women’s History Month had its origins as a national celebration in 1981 when Congress passed Pub. L. 97-28 which authorized and requested the President to proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982 as “Women’s History Week." Throughout the next five years, Congress continued to pass joint resolutions designating a week in March as "Women’s History Week." In 1987 after being petitioned by the National Women’s History Project, Congress passed Pub. L. 100-9 which designated the month of March 1987 as “Women’s History Month." Between 1988 and 1994, Congress passed additional resolutions requesting and authorizing the President to proclaim March of each year as Women’s History Month. Since 1995, Presidents Clinton, Bush and Obama have issued a series of annual proclamations designating the month of March as “Women’s History Month.” WHM 2012: Women’s Education – Women’s Empowerment Although women now outnumber men in American colleges nationwide, the reversal of the gender gap is a very recent phenomenon. The fight to learn was a valiant struggle waged by many tenacious women—across years and across cultures—in our country.
SSE, Inc. SSU Colony Celebrates National Women's History Month
"I Am Woman" is an all-female talent show, and "Help a Less Fortunate Woman Make History" is a clothing drive to collect business attire and accessories for women. The clothes will be given to the Savannah office of the national Dress For Success organization. "I Am Woman" will take place the last week in March and the clothing drive will take place during the entire month of March.
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8 Qualities of Remarkable Employees
Feb 21, 2012
Forget good to great. Here's what makes a great employee remarkable.
Great employees are reliable, dependable, proactive, diligent, great leaders and great followers... they possess a wide range of easily-defined—but hard to find—qualities. |
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Here are eight qualities of remarkable employees:
1. They ignore job descriptions. The smaller the company, the more important it is that employees can think on their feet, adapt quickly to shifting priorities, and do whatever it takes, regardless of role or position, to get things done.
When a key customer's project is in jeopardy, remarkable employees know without being told there's a problem and jump in without being asked—even if it's not their job.
2. They’re eccentric... The best employees are often a little different: quirky, sometimes irreverent, even delighted to be unusual. They seem slightly odd, but in a really good way. Unusual personalities shake things up, make work more fun, and transform a plain-vanilla group into a team with flair and flavor.
People who aren't afraid to be different naturally stretch boundaries and challenge the status quo, and they often come up with the best ideas.
3. But they know when to dial it back. An unusual personality is a lot of fun... until it isn't. When a major challenge pops up or a situation gets stressful, the best employees stop expressing their individuality and fit seamlessly into the team.
Remarkable employees know when to play and when to be serious; when to be irreverent and when to conform; and when to challenge and when to back off. It’s a tough balance to strike, but a rare few can walk that fine line with ease.
4. They publicly praise... Praise from a boss feels good. Praise from a peer feels awesome, especially when you look up to that person.
Remarkable employees recognize the contributions of others, especially in group settings where the impact of their words is even greater.
5. And they privately complain. We all want employees to bring issues forward, but some problems are better handled in private. Great employees often get more latitude to bring up controversial subjects in a group setting because their performance allows greater freedom.
Remarkable employees come to you before or after a meeting to discuss a sensitive issue, knowing that bringing it up in a group setting could set off a firestorm.
6. They speak when others won’t. Some employees are hesitant to speak up in meetings. Some are even hesitant to speak up privately.
An employee once asked me a question about potential layoffs. After the meeting I said to him, “Why did you ask about that? You already know what's going on.” He said, “I do, but a lot of other people don't, and they're afraid to ask. I thought it would help if they heard the answer from you.”
Remarkable employees have an innate feel for the issues and concerns of those around them, and step up to ask questions or raise important issues when others hesitate.
7. They like to prove others wrong. Self-motivation often springs from a desire to show that doubters are wrong. The kid without a college degree or the woman who was told she didn't have leadership potential often possess a burning desire to prove other people wrong.
Education, intelligence, talent, and skill are important, but drive is critical. Remarkable employees are driven by something deeper and more personal than just the desire to do a good job.
8. They’re always fiddling. Some people are rarely satisfied (I mean that in a good way) and are constantly tinkering with something: Reworking a timeline, adjusting a process, tweaking a workflow.
Great employees follow processes. Remarkable employees find ways to make those processes even better, not only because they are expected to… but because they just can't help it.
Jeff Haden learned much of what he knows about business and technology as he worked his way up in the manufacturing industry. Everything else he picks up from ghostwriting books for some of the smartest leaders he knows in business. @jeff_haden
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Chrissy Terry, Senior Career Adviser, SCAD
VP, Executive Membership Director, SSE, Inc.
WEEN Jobs & WEEN Academy Auditions
MISSION
The Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network is a coalition of women and men of all ages and races committed to supporting, promoting and defending the balanced, positive portrayal of women in entertainment and society.
WEEN VISION
WEEN is comprised of individuals dedicated to improving the quality of life of women worldwide. Representing the entertainment industry, WEEN has taken a leadership role in the balanced portrayal of women and partners with like-minded organizations and individuals to provide educational programs targeting women.
WEEN grants scholarships each year to deserving college students and young women entrepreneurs. WEEN also provides mentorship match-making and programs year round with the following focus:
Health Education
FInancial Literacy
Career Development
Personal Advancement
1--WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING?
A--a state issued photo ID to check-in
B--a professional resume with a basic B&W or color picture photocopied on the back for judge identification purposes. It does not have to be a professinal headshot. Just a basic, clear picture of you.
***Young ladies without these items above will not get to audition. NO EXCEPTIONS***
2--QUALIFICATIONS
A--Must be 18-22 years of age who is currently enrolled or attended a 2-4 year college. (see age dates in the flyer above)
B--can be from anywhere in the world to audition, but must live in the NYC metro area for six weeks during the summer to attend the academy.
3--HOW DO I PREPARE?
WEEN judges are looking for the following: Young women who have critical thinking skills, creativity & exceptional knowledge about the entertainment industry.
Be prepared to answer candid, reality-based questions related to the entertainment industry by our notable panel of judges. Absolutely no pictures or autographs allowed of celebrity judges. Please arrive early to guarantee admission. PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO BRING THE ITEMS IN #1.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Only 50 ladies will make it to round 2 on Sunday, March 18, 2012 in NYC (12-3pm). Location will only be revealed to the 50 lucky ladies.
*If picked, WEEN covers cost of tuition, books, professor fees, etc, but candidates must cover living & traveling costs to NYC & within NYC for six weeks.
Academy will be held in New York City
July 9-August 16, 2012 (M-F 9am-1pm daily.) with a mandatory WEEN academy orientation July 7th. NO EXCEPTIONS.
For an inside look at last year's WEEN academy, please visit: www.weenonline.org/academy
**If picked, you will get to consult with a few past academy students on how to move to NYC and survive for six weeks.
**IF YOU WILL NOT BE 18 during auditions, but will turn 18 by the start of the academy, a parent/guardian MUST accompany you at the audition.
The WEEN career center is a portal where members can search and apply for various jobs, volunteer and internship opportunities inside and outside of the entertainment industry. In addition to searching for jobs, members are also allowed to post positions in which they may be trying to fill in their own company, organization or private firm.
If you'd like to submit a job to be posted, please send an email to jobs@weenonline.org.
MARCH 1, 2012
WEEN ACADEMY EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Location: New York City (must live in the NYC metro area)
Duration: April-June (unpaid consulting period), July & August (paid term)
Compensation: 6-week unlimited metro card. $2000 total stipend for 6 week academy. 20-25 hours a week (Mon-Thurs 8:30am-1:30am, Friday 9-12). Daily lunch is provided.
WEEN is looking for a multi-tasking, self-initiative, socialable woman who can assist the WEEN academy director in daily logistics of the WEEN academy. Executive Assistant will be in charge of recording student attendance, coordinating with caterers for daily lunch deliveries, coordinating celebrity/executive travel and arrival hospitality, coordination of mentor/student logistics, and help manager WEEN academy volunteers.
Qualifications: Candidates must possess impeccable communication and writing skills, exquisite orginization skills, take and give instructions well, upbeat, and should be quick on her feet & swift thinker to handle last minute changes. Prefer candidates with experience with clerical administration skills (microsoft word, excel, powerpoint, google documents, typing skills) and customer service skills. Knoweledge of entertainment industry is a plus but not required.
Candidate should be prepared to have weekly conference calls with the WEEN director to help plan the WEEN orientation and overall coordination of the academy.
SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY. Please email resume and cover letter to Latasha@weenonline.org by noon EST, March 10, 2012. Please put "WEEN ACADEMY EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT---(add your name)" in the subject headline. Example; WEEN ACADEMY EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT--Jane Doe. (emails without this subject headline will not be considered)
WEEN ACADEMY FUNDRASIER CONSULTANTS
Location: Nationwide
Duration--1 year, position will be filled immediately.
WEEN is looking for two extremely experienced individuals with grant writing and fundraising backgrounds/skils. Candidate must have great negotiating skills and contacts with major corporations. Great organizational and communication skills. Must have a working knowledge of fundraising in conjunction with 501c3 non-profits. Graduate level degree is preferred but not mandatory. Experience with bringing in money is preferred.
Compensation: Consultants will be paid according to the accounts they secure. They will get 10-15% of the money they secure for WEEN. All terms will be discussed in a detailed meeting/contract.
SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY. Please send resume and cover letter to Latasha@weenonline.org by noon EST, March 10, 2012. Please put "WEEN academy fundraiser consultant---(add your name)" in the subject headline. Example; WEEN academy fundraiser consultant--Jane Doe. (emails without this subject headline will not be considered)
WEEN ACADEMY PLANNING COMMITTEE
Location: Nationwide
Duration: April 2012-December 2012
WEEN is looking for 5 dedicated and innovative thinkers to serve on the WEEN acadeemy planning committee. The women selected would consult and help with the creative the direction of the WEEN academy website, calendar management of celebrity/executive professors, internship research and implementation, field trip logistics and analyzing mentorship analysis/student feedback surveys. Planners will be required to participate in one-30 minute conference call each week from April-August to consult with the WEEN academy director on the academy layout and logistics.
Duties: create/research field trip options, create internship calendars, plan/secure NYC based WEEN academy orientation in July and the WEEN academy graduation in August, Please add if you have experience updating basic wordpress websites (not mandatory but a plus).
Qualifications: Prefer candidates with experience in event planning, budgeting, education, and/or mentoring. Great writing and communication skills, creative, knoweledge of entertainment industry.
Compensation: This is a volunteer position with great perks of WEEN awards tickets, spotlight features on weenonline.org and possible consideration for a paid position with WEEN in the future depending on openings and performance.
SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY. Please send resume and cover letter to Latasha@weenonline.org by noon EST, March 10, 2012. Please put "WEEN ACADEMY PLANNING---(add your name)" in the subject headline. Example; WEEN ACADEMY PLANNING--Jane Doe. (emails without this subject headline will not be considered)
WEEN ACADEMY SOCIAL MEDIA VOLUNTEERS
Location: New York City
Duration: July 5--August 16, 2012 (only 2 days a week M-F 8:30-1pm), Lunch and metro card is provided.
WEEN is looking to hire 2-3 dedicated, energetic women who are savvy with social media to serve as WEEN academy volunteers for 6 weeks.
1--The women selected will capture video, confessionals of students on flip cameras and be responsible for helping to update the WEEN academy website, posting it to the WEEN twitter & facebook accounts on a daily basis. Volunteers will keep a log of questions from our virtual followers to ask celebrity/executive professors during various segments of classes. Candidates will also help with twitter/FB marketing of upcoming notable guests.
2--Candidates will greet all guest professors & set up daily lunches.
3--Volunteers will be asked to decorate WEEN academy boardroom & classrooms July 5 & 6, 2012.
Qualifications: Candidates must have a great working knowledge of Twitter, Facebook and Youtube logistics. Must be able to meet quick deadlines. Candidates should have a working laptop they can bring to the academy each day. Basic use of flip cameras & and creative eye for video. Perfect opportunity for up and coming TV producers who want to get their feet wet with pre-interviewing guests. Candidates but have a sense of urgency and can take/give instructions in a professional manner.
Compensation: This is a volunteer position with great perks of WEEN awards tickets and a possible consideration for a paid position with WEEN in the future depending on openings and performance.
SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY. Please send resume and cover letter to Latasha@weenonline.org by noon EST, March 10, 2012. Please put "WEEN SOCIAL MEDIA VOLUNTEER---(add your name)" in the subject headline. Example; WEEN SOCIAL MEDIA VOLUNTEER--Jane Doe. (emails without this subject headline will not be considered)
RED CARPET MENTORS
GIVE back, virtually!
--WEEN is looking for 25 dynamic women who are able to be a beacon of light and inspiration to young WEEN academy students ages 18-22. This position is ideal for the working professional ANYWHERE IN THE COUNTRY who is quite busy, but still wants to give back in a MAJOR way while earning perks along the way. Please read the qualifications/criteria below and follow the instructions if you wish to apply for the opportunity to become a virtual mentor.
Duties: Mentor will be assigned ONE mentee for a six week span over the summer. (July 9-August 16th). Mentors will be asked to have one, 20-30min conference call or skype with their mentor per week to discuss their emotional, spiritual and academic needs/concerns during the WEEN academy. (Mentors who are in the NYC area who wish to meet with their mentees are free to, but not mandatory.) Mentors may be asked to preview one written assignment (electronically) and give verbal feedback on the assignment on how to improve it. At the conclusion of the six week academy, all mentors will be invited to the WEEN academy graduation and possibly be a judge of the final portfolio presentation.
Qualifications:
*All inquiries within the US will be considered.
--Must be at least 28 years old
--Must have past/current background in entertainment (fashion, beauty, journalism, radio, tv, PR, marketing, producer, music, dance, film, entertainment law, theatre, or management, etc)
--Must have internet access and devote at least 30mins each WEEK to communicate with your assigned mentee (email, skype, IM, etc..will be at the discretion of the mentor & mentee)
--Should be able to give prompt, direct, and honest feedback on topics the mentee/WEEN student will share.
--Should be able to give critical feedback on scenario-base concepts in entertainment.
Perks:
--Must have past/current background in entertainment (fashion, beauty, journalism, radio, tv, PR, marketing, producer, music, dance, film, entertainment law, theatre, or management, etc)
--Must have internet access and devote at least 30mins each WEEK to communicate with your assigned mentee (email, skype, IM, etc..will be at the discretion of the mentor & mentee)
--Should be able to give prompt, direct, and honest feedback on topics the mentee/WEEN student will share.
--Should be able to give critical feedback on scenario-base concepts in entertainment.
Perks:
--Inspire and empower young women entering the entertainment field
--Feature article on weenonline.org's homepage
--Invitation to WEEN Academy private graduation ceremony (this is not mandatory)
--Possible feature in a WEEN documentary
--One complimentary ticket to the 4th annual WEEN awards
--Invitation to WEEN Academy private graduation ceremony (this is not mandatory)
--Possible feature in a WEEN documentary
--One complimentary ticket to the 4th annual WEEN awards
Submission guidelines:
*ALL applicants should submit a resume plus (3) professional references (contact # & email only) by March 31, 2012 @ midnight EST.
*ALL applicants should submit a resume plus (3) professional references (contact # & email only) by March 31, 2012 @ midnight EST.
*ALL applicants should write in the email subject headline: ACADEMY MENTOR (2012) and send resumes to mentor@weenonline.org. (emails without this subject headline will not be considered)
*PLEASE DO NOT SEND COVER LETTERS...we are only looking at resumes & references.
*PLEASE DO NOT SEND COVER LETTERS...we are only looking at resumes & references.
WEEN ACADEMY VIDEOGRAPHER
Location: New York City
Duration: July 9--August 16, 2012 (5 days a week from 9-1pm), Lunch and metro card is provided.
WEEN is looking to for a dedicated videographer that owns a high definition camera (such as Canon 5D, 7D, etc) to capture the essence of the WEEN academy & field trips for 6 weeks. Footage will be used for website updates, WEEN PSA's and a possible WEEN documentary. Videographers will get national create and the opportunity to film celebrities, notable executives in a professor role.
Depending on the quality of the job, videographer will be considered for a major paid job to cover the Annual WEEN awards during the Fall of 2012.
Qualifications: Candidates must have great visual aesthetics and knowledge of post edit skills. Selected videographer should be able to produce a basic 2-3 minute reel such as the main video on www.weenonline.org/academy. Selected videographer will get producer credits of the footage. Should be able to work under fast paced conditions and meet the weekly deadline of "recap of the week."
Compensation: This is a volunteer position with great perks of WEEN awards tickets and a possible consideration for a paid position with WEEN in the future depending on openings and performance.
SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY. Please send resume and cover letter to Latasha@weenonline.org by noon EST, April 15th, 2012. Please put "WEEN ACADEMY VIDEOGRAPHER---(add your name)" in the subject headline. Example; WEEN ACADEMY VIDEOGRAPHER--Jane Doe. (emails without this subject headline will not be considered)
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