Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ A letter to my SiStErs Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ

First I want to say thank you for taking the time to read my thoughts.

I was motivated to write this to you, because sometimes certain things can’t be communicated verbally.

I am truly grateful that you chose to extend your skills, talents, gifts, time, and energy to this cause.

You could have joined many other groups, cliques, or organizations, but you see that this is bigger than that, even if you did purue other opportunities.

SSE can only survive on love and support. The heartbeat of the organization is solely based on what we all contribute to it.

There are all things that we must work on to become better women or VIRTUOUS women (if your heart skipped a beat, or if you feel like that statement is for you, it is…) ---

But that is why we are striving for Excellence. Excellence is above average, not perfection. Excellence is equivalent to high quality…That alone should demonstrate to others your our Worth.

This group is bigger than me & u; WE are creating history.

Do you realize that you have the power to influence the next generation?

Do you understand that in this very moment, you are reading this because you are purposed to help other women become everything that you are striving to become---which is better....Your BEST. #AboveAverage #Excellent

Sometimes we fight with our family members, because disagreements are inevitable. But we must forgive one another and keep moving forward.

If I have done anything to anyone of you, I apologize, sincerely. I promise from the bottom and top of my heart it wasn’t intentional. Now that I have taken accountability for any wrong actions, I commission you to do the same with your sisters. We all chose each other...

You are a light that shines in someone’s eyes. You are being watched by others. Be a great role model. When you decided to wear the name Sister Striving for Excellence across your chest, you made a decision to be an ambassador for a cause that will assist our future leaders and women.

We are Women with a purpose. We are Sisters Striving for Excellence! 

 

Butterfly hugs & kisses Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ

Tawana

You cannot LOVE while HATING, PROGRESS while OPPRESSING, come TOGETHER in DISUNITY, BUILD while TEARING down, JOIN while SEPARATING, UNDERSTAND while not LISTENING, GIVE while WITHHOLDING, CREATE while DESTROYING, OVERCOME while in FEAR.

 

IT IS SIMPLY IMPOSSIBLE! -Iyanla Vanzant

BCA

#ApplySiStErs

Let them wait. And wait they do. -Jackee'

All relationships are like like contractual agreements.
Each party expects to receive certain things.
In our intimate relationships, sex is like a signature on the contract.
Unfortunately, many of us sign the contract without reading the fine print.
By the time we discover what kind of deal we are being offered, we are bound by our signature.
Some contracts have a ninety day grace period.
This gives the parties the opportunity to examine the merchandise, test the service, make any necessary adjustments or bow out of the agreement.
It makes sense to apply a grace period to our intimate relationships.
We may need time to assess behavior, true intentions and the performance history of the prospects.
The fine-print issues such as habits, motive and background cannot be seen with closed eyes.

Iyanla Vanzant
July 31 - Acts of Faith

Top 10 mistakes on a Resume: A Recruiters Advice

For all of the college graduates....

#1 - It HAS an objective. An objective is very 80's and if you want to make an immediate impression that are you not "with the times", put an objective at the top of your resume. (Don't let anyone tell you any different, there are many better options!)

#2 - It has no focus. If I can't figure out what you are wanting to do in the first 5 seconds that I read your resume, you can be assured that no one else is going to know either. Don't assume, tell us.

# 3 - Too much white space. If your key accomplishments are 3 words or the 2nd page of your resume is only 5 lines long, you have a problem.

#4 - It just doesn't look professional. I compare it to walking into an interview with your shirt untucked or with food on your face from lunch. If you screw up the first impression, you might as well pack it in. Your resume IS that first impression.

#5 - It's too long. I tell clients all the time......unless you are a C-level executive with 40 years of experience, there is rarely ever a reason your resume should be more than 2 pages. Always keep the reader in mind when you know they all have a short attention span. No need to tell us your life story, just need the highlights.

#6 - You mention "references available upon request" as the last line of your resume. Please, please, please - take it off it now. That is always assumed, if someone wants references, they will ask. It makes it look like you are trying to fill space on your resume - which is all you are doing.

#7 - Way overusing, fonts, bold, and italics. It's OK to use them, but use them sparingly and be consistent. Anything else and your resume can turn into a mess quickly.

#8 - Putting bullets on every single line of your resume. This one kind of cracks me up because if the point of a bullet is to highlight a key accomplishment, if every line has a bullet - how can I tell what's important? Bullets are great, but always save them for key specific details that you want the reader to find easily.

#9 - Putting months on a resume. This one is a personal preference, but when you tell me that you started a job in Jan of 1990 and left in Dec of 1991, that's a bit more information than I need to know. I think just saying 1990 to 1991 makes it much easier for the reader to determine time frames. You are still being honest, but if someone needs to know more specifics, they can ask.

#10 - Spelling and grammar issues. This could be the #1 killer mistake on a resume. If you can't put a sentence together correctly or figure out how to use spell check, I might question hiring you too. Proof read it over and over, have someone else read it and proof read it again. It's that important!

I hope this was helpful. If you have any interest in doing a one on one resume review with me, send your resume to me at mike@maetzresumeconsulting.com

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JOBS in Entertainment

APRIL 2012 JOB OPENINGS

JOB OPENING: DIR-OPS/NYC/Brdcst set design comp: Plan, manage, track from conception thru implementation. Ensure & improve performance, effic & profit. Must read design docs. 7-10 yrs industry ops exp. Resume to design640@gmail.com (4/17)
JOB OPENING: ASSOCIATE PRODUCER/NYC: NYC Game Show seeks AP to audition & produce contestants for show. Reports to Supervising Producer. Great communication skills & previous casting exp a plus! Resume to: nycgameap@gmail.com (4/17)
JOB OPENING: RESEARCH MGR/Sportsman Channel/NY: Wkly reprts, selling stories, rsrch. Bachelor's deg, 2-3 yrs exp w/natl rated cable network. Full info/apply: www.thesportsmanchannel.com (4/17)
JOB OPENING: EVENT MGR/NASCAR/NY: Manage various sponsor hospitality services & commitments. 5+ yrs exp in event management/marketing/sports. www.employment.nascar.com (4/17)
JOB OPENING: APs and RESEARCHERS/National Talk show/NYC: Hiring for Conflict/Resolution driven stories. Main duties include booking guests, social media, research, etc. Job starts in May! Email resumes to: EPTalkShow@gmail.com (4/17)
JOB OPENING: SALES SERVICE REP/Chicago: Assist the Account Executive in his/her efforts to maximize advertising revenue for A+E Networks. https://www.abso.com/jobboard/Default.aspx?JOBBOARDID=618&JobDetail=126825 (4/14)
JOB OPENING: COPYWRITER/NBCUniversal/NYC: Lead the writing, conception and creation of materials supporting integrated media. Apply: www.nbcunicareers.com #4754 (4/13)
JOB OPENING: SENIOR MARKETING MANAGER/NBCUniversal/NYC: Develop/execute digital, mobile/social media strategies, Events and web, editorial and strategic partnerships. Apply: www.nbcunicareers.com #4666 (4/13)
JOB OPENING: DIR., DIGITAL AUDIENCE RESEARCH/NBCUniversal/LAC/Fandang: Create sales presentations, prepare performance updates, collaborate to improve site monetization, manage team of 4. Apply: www.nbcunicareers.com #4415 (4/13)
JOB OPENING: DIR., AD SALES MARKETING INTEGRATED MEDIA/NBCUniversal/NYC: Develop solutions for ad partners across NBCU platforms, strategize to meet revenue goals, present client proposals. Apply: www.nbcunicareers.com #4459 (4/13)
JOB OPENING: POST PRODUCTION MANAGER/NBCUniversal/Burbank: Manage Bravo's on-air promotions technical post production process. Need Avid/ProTools systems experience/knowledge of technical equipment. Apply: www.nbcunicareers.com #4811 (4/13)
JOB OPENING: SR. ANALYST, SALES RESEARCH/NBCUniversal/NYC: Position supports TV & multi-platform performance data. Syndicated reporting databases experience is a must. Apply: www.nbcunicareers.com #4413 (4/13)
JOB OPENING: WRITER/PRODUCER, CREATIVE SERVICES/NBCUniversal/Philadelphia/PA: Responsible for conceptualizing and scripting for Sprout Kids. Apply: www.nbcunicareers.com #5023 (4/13)
JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT/RLTV/Baltimore, MD: Planning, development and mgmt of original series/specials for this 50+ network. Must have prior factual development exp. at a cable network. Send resume to: resume@rl.tv (4/13)
JOB OPENING: VP, STRATEGIC RSRCH/SCRIPPS NETWORKS/NYC or Knoxville: Must have Market Research, Consumer insights and Media Measurement, 12 years of experience. Info: http://www.scrippsnetworksinteractive.com/careers req#2984 (4/13)
JOB OPENING: SPONSORSHIP TV SALES MGR/WRNN-TV/Westchester, NY: 3+yrs TV sales & sponsorship exp req. Drive new business; dev. corp. sponsorships. Must have rolodex of contacts. Resume/apply: resume@rnntv.com (4/13)
JOB OPENING: SALES ASST/SPT/NY: Assist SVP Digital Planning & Ops in all admin aspects. Apply with cover/resume at www.sonypicscareers.com (4/13)
JOB OPENING: DIGITAL SALES PLANNER/SPT/NY: Review & develop RFPs, research & Ad Ops. Apply with cover/resume at www.sonypicscareers.com (4/13)
JOB OPENING: ACCT SERVICES EXEC/NY: 5+ yrs working in Media Industry a must! Passion 4/selling. Assist AD w/all aspects of sales cycle. Assist in driving revenue growth. BA/BS pref in mktg/comm. Apply: www.ncm.com #12-0065 (4/13)
JOB OPENING: HR BUSINESS PARTNER/Discovery/NY: responsible for strategic & tactical HR support to develop, engage, & retain talent for Ad Sls/Animal Planet; 5+ yrs progressive HR generalist exp; http://careers.discovery.com/ # 5463 (4/13)
JOB OPENING: SVP PROD MGMNT/Discovery/LA: Support ntwrk EPs & external prod w/prgmg objectives & overall bus. goals; 12+yrs prod logistics, rights issues, tlnt negotiations & ind stndrd practices; http://careers.discovery.com/ # 5671 (4/13)
JOB OPENING: DIR PRIC'G/PLAN'G/Fox Cable Ntwks/NY: Dirct daily anlysis of profits of ad rev for portfolio ntwks. BS/BA req. + 3-5 yrs ad sales or media buy'g exp. More info: www.foxcareers.com FNG0001096 (4/12)
JOB OPENING: MANAGER, RESEARCH/OWN/Oprah Winfrey Network/LA: Must have show testing, survey development, ratings analysis, Star & Npower exp. Apply at http://careers.own.tv (4/12)
JOB OPENING: BUYING ASSISTANT/OFFICE ADMIN/SADLER STRATEGIC MEDIA/STUDIO CITY, CA: Sm political media shop needs right-hand assistant. Strata exp a plus. Be my apprentice, great opportunity. Apply: sheri@sadlerstrategic.com (4/12)
JOB OPENING: DIGITAL SALES RESEARCH MGR/NBCUniversal/NY: 3-5 years exp for CNBC Digital Sales/Research role. Manage research across digital properties; present to management & clients. Apply: nbcunicareers.com Job#5109BR (4/12)
JOB OPENING: MGR, PRICING/PLNN'G/Fox Cable Ntwks-NY: Resp for daily components of Sales Plann'g function incl. short term tactical report'g & inv. mgmt. BS/BA req. + 3-5 yrs ad sales or media buy'g exp. www.foxcareers.com FNG0001086 (4/11)

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)
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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)
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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)

3 Questions That Will Propel Your Work from Good to Excellent

By Scott Belsky

Excellence is not about the huge career jump or starting the big business tomorrow. It's about three questions: What are my genuine interests? What are my skill sets? What are the opportunities that I face right now? When it comes to being excellent, what we need to look for is the intersection of these three things. It's there that we need to pounce to reach our full potential.

I've met people who love music—their genuine interest—but they couldn't carry a tune for the life of them. Their passion for music brought them in touch with many musicians (their opportunity), and since their skill set was in operations, they found jobs as band managers and tour operators. They became excellent because they took a candid appraisal of their answers to those questions.

The other thing I've noticed about people who have achieved a measure of excellence is that they have a tendency toward action. If you want to open up a cupcake store, for example, do you really need to wait two years to find the perfect location, raise the money for the rent and refine your recipes? Or, can you start baking tomorrow and start selling to your friends? If you want to write a book, yes, you could outline it forever. Or you could write a quick blog post about the content and put it out there. You'll get feedback immediately on whether it's a viable idea or not.

That's important, because the difference between good and excellence is consistently incorporating feedback. If you have some success, you might think you've reached the limits of your potential, when, in fact, your job at that point is to solicit the opinions that people aren't giving you. If your desire is to make an impact in the world and to do something to the best of your abilities, you need that information. And people will not give it to you unless you squeeze it out of them.

The other mistake many of us make is to move on too quickly when we fail. Our tendency is to immediately try again. If your idea didn't work, you need to sit with this failure a moment. You need to ask your spouse, your partner, your friends, "What are the three things that I could have done differently?" It's painful—who wants to bask in their failure?—but that's how you increase your likelihood for excellence.

When your goal is to consistently improve your work, you need to be long-term greedy, not short-term greedy. What I mean is, if you have a new opportunity, ask yourself, "Am I working for people who are going to teach me? Am I getting closer to what I want to do in the future?" Look beyond the on-paper things, like, "Is the salary and benefits better at A or B?" That's the short-term-greedy approach. The long-term-greedy strategy is to evaluate the education you will get, the opportunities you're going to be exposed to.

I've come across people who were given a chance to make a lot of money, but the job wasn't something they loved. And you know what happened? They took it. They became a middle manager. They never really did what mattered most to them. And they never became excellent.

—As told to Oprah.com's Jancee Dunn

Excellence