Previous NCJS Meetings

These are previous topics, speakers, and resources North Coast Job Seekers provided for its members. The first meeting of each month (on the Second Monday) is ordinarily a Networking Meeting.  The other monthly meeting involves a speaker and presentation. Join us in future meetings to sharpen your job seeking skills, interact with well-connected professionals, and learn from some of the North Coast's best job skill leaders.

Second Monday of Each Month

7:30 – 9:00pm ET
[online meeting room will open at 7:15pm]

North Coast Job Seekers Meeting

Job Search
Troubleshooting Roundtable

We've all been there in our job searches... those times when we hit a speedbump or roadblock and need help talking it through.  We have discovered in our virtual NCJS meetings that in addition to networking, some of our most valuable time is when we bring our issues to the group and ask for troubleshooting help.  This meeting is a Roundtable of Experts -- ALL of us helping one another.

• Troubleshooting Help

• Tools & Tips

• Resource Sharing

• Networking

We will make the best use of this face-to-face time to help one another in a roundtable format.  We will always have members of the community who have extensive experience, including our facilitators and board members.  All are welcome and all are encouraged to seek input for solving those speedbumps and roadblocks.

Monday, March 24, 2025

7:30 – 9:00pm EDT
[online meeting room will open at 7:15pm]

North Coast Job Seekers Meeting

Happiness @TheSpeedofLife:

Five Tips for Nurturing Resilience During Your Search and Beyond
Speaker: Jim Smith

The idea of VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) is decades old concept to describe the world, which is now a living VUCA laboratory! This talk will provide you foundational principles for living and leading a happier, more balanced life during your crazy, unsettling job search! You will leave with five specific actions you can practice to improve the strength of your “positive emotional muscles” and increase your experience of happiness in life, work, and pursuing work.

You will also learn how much control you really have over your attitude, even in the worst of times. Why is this important to you? Hey, happier people make better partners, parents, and friends, as well as better leaders and job candidates. It starts with you!

Jim Smith is The Executive Happiness Coach®, a global executive coach, author, international speaker, and troublemaker.  His passion is to create a Happier world and workplace, one Leader at a time.

Jim has coached leaders from 40 countries and six continents to better balance their lives, boost their confidence and executive presence, and build more positive workplace cultures.

AND before Jim got all global and awesome and stuff, he was laid off four times from various corporate positions before he decided to become a freelancer. One of his gigs was running an outplacement center, and he estimates he’s written or edited over 1800 resumes in his career, including several of his own.

Jim is known for his generosity in supporting others on their path. He lives in a multi-generational home filled with love, sharing, unending challenges, and great food.

Finally, Jim wants you to know this: he dances a little every day, he worships the Forces of Darkness (Dark beer, Dark Coffee, and Dark Chocolate) and deeply believes that Happiness is a Decision, not an Event!

Monday, February 24, 2025

7:30 – 9:00pm EDT
[online meeting room will open at 7:15pm]

North Coast Job Seekers Meeting

Building Relationships to Help Your Job Search

Speaker: Erin Johnson

Erin Johnson will lead us through a presentation on how to leverage networking and relationship marketing tactics to enhance your job seeking efforts.

Erin is a real estate agent with eXp Realty and Board President of the Copley Chamber. She is on a mission to be Ohio's most resourceful Realtor, dedicated to empowering individuals to navigate the real estate market and lead their best lives in the outstanding state of Ohio. Her expertise lies in serving clients in the areas of Copley, Fairlawn, Bath and surrounding suburbs including Medina. She also runs a local Facebook Group called Outstanding Ohio. Learn more by visiting Erin’s website at OutstandingOhio.com or by joining her Outstanding Ohio Facebook group. Erin lived in Medina for 11 years before moving to Fairlawn in 2014, where she lives with her husband and two teenage daughters. When she's not selling houses or watching her daughters play volleyball, she likes to read, craft and travel. .

Monday, January 27, 2025

7:30 – 9:00pm EDT
[online meeting room will open at 7:15pm]

North Coast Job Seekers Meeting

NCJS Alumni Panel

Insights and Experiences to Help and Inspire

Panelists: Rachel Crane, Christopher Gentry, and Seth Lamp

Paul DiPronio, Moderator

North Coast Job Seekers is excited to kick off 2025 with a special Alumni Speaker Panel. Each panelist is part of the NCJS community who has successfully landed into their next career. These most recent landing points were actually CAREER PIVOTS for these alums. Rachel Crane, Christopher Gentry, Seth Lamp, and Paul DiPronio have experience in "traditional" job searches as well as finding themselves in new careers altogether.

Whether you're thinking about changing industries, exploring new opportunities, or working on your next successful transition, our alumni panelists will share actionable insights and real-life experiences to help you navigate your next move. Don't miss it – this is your chance to learn from those who have successfully made the pivot!

OUR PANELISTS

RACHEL CRANE

Rachel Crane began her career in the fields of education and behavioral science. What was intended to be a pit stop while pursuing graduate school turned into a successful, 18-year career, with 13 years serving as a high school teacher and 5 years as professional development facilitator/coach. During her time in education, Rachel achieved National Board Certification, earned her Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, and helped her school district become #8 in state rankings. She helped launch the Beginning Educator Support Team, a 3-year coaching program to support teachers new to the classroom. In addition to her years as a public school educator, Rachel owned a side business providing behavior therapy to children with autism.

Upon moving to Ohio, Rachel decided to pivot into a new career field: Learning & Development. Rachel serves an instructional designer and consultant for Radcom. She is also the founder of Thrive by Design Consulting, LLC where she provides instructional design, performance analysis and improvement, and coaching services to businesses and individuals. Combining her background in education, training, coaching, and behavior analysis, Rachel’s mission is to help individuals and businesses THRIVE through improved performance and development.

Rachel has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Mass Communication from the University of North Florida. Her Master’s degree, earned at the University of West Florida, is in Educational Leadership and Applied Behavior Analysis. More recently, Rachel has completed graduate coursework and certifications in Organizational Psychology, human resource management, and Performance Thinking©. Always looking for opportunities to grow and better serve her clients, Rachel is currently pursuing coaching certification through Case Western Reserve University.

Rachel resides in Medina with her husband, Christian, and four sons. In her free time, Rachel enjoys reading, hiking, and traveling. She’s an active volunteer with her local Boy Scout troop and the Great Trail Council.

SETH LAMP

Seth Lamp is the Manager of Talent Pipeline Programs at Swagelok in Solon, Ohio, where he leads initiatives to source diverse talent from universities, high schools, technical schools, and veteran pipelines. After transitioning from active duty in the U.S. Army, Seth has developed a passion for guiding others through their job searches and supporting career transitions.

During his seven-year Army career, Seth held multiple leadership roles, including Intelligence Officer-in-Charge, Recruiting Executive and Operations Officer, and Deputy Program Manager. In his final position, he commanded the Army’s largest intelligence company, overseeing more than 200 soldiers. His expertise spans project management, partnership building, talent acquisition, and talent management.

A native of Canton, Ohio, Seth holds an MBA from Herzing University and a Bachelor of Arts from The Ohio State University. He now resides in Cleveland with his wife, Janine.

CHRISTOPHER GENTRY

Christopher Gentry serves on the Advisory Board of North Coast Job Seekers and is one of our skilled resume reviewers and LinkedIn experts. Job seekers value his insight and feedback on their own LinkedIn profiles, activity, and presence, and his guidance and strategies for using this essential online tool. Christopher is also a skilled resume reviewer and practices mock-interviews with job seekers.

Professionally Christopher owns Assisting Hands which offers personalized, non-medical support services that help elderly, disabled, and other individuals maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life, regardless of where they call home—whether it's an apartment, house, assisted living facility or hospital.

He generously shares many skills and experiences he has learned in his career journey through multiple companies and industries. He is a frequent contributor to the NCJS LinkedIn Group adding career and job seeking insights, skills, and resources.

PAUL DIPRONIO, Moderator

Paul DiPronio is a seasoned Operations Management Consultant and Fractional CFO, with FocusCEO. He has a proven track record of helping executives in small and mid-sized companies achieve outstanding results. He excels in driving transformative change through process optimization, productivity enhancements, and innovation. His focus is on reducing costs, accelerating revenue growth, and improving profitability.

Paul's approach is collaborative, working closely with teams to craft tailored solutions that address specific business challenges, ensuring sustainable success and competitive advantage. His expertise spans industries including distribution, office operations, and more. 

Prior to consulting, Paul led operations at ComDoc, A Xerox Company. He also ran large health care, food and environmental service departments, for Sodexo.

Paul holds an MBA, from Bentley University, in Waltham, MA, and a Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, degree from Suffolk University, in Boston, MA. 

Monday, December 9, 2024

7:30 – 9:00pm EDT
[online meeting room will open at 7:15pm]

North Coast Job Seekers Meeting

Coping Skills Through the Holidays

Speakers: Monica Ascar & Josip Markus

Stress, worry, anxiety, and depression are very real aspects of job transition at any time, much less during this Covid-19 pandemic.  These feelings can be compounded with the upcoming holidays.  Whether or not these fears represent your experience, the reality is that job transition is fraught with challenges and an emotional roller coaster heightened by the pandemic and the holidays ahead.  In order to address some of these realities we have asked Monica Ascar and Josip Markus to join us for this virtual panel discussion.  The intent of this conversation is to provide coping techniques, practices, and resources to help manage stress.

Our Conversation Leaders

Monday, November 25, 2024

7:30 – 9:00pm EDT
[online meeting room will open at 7:15pm]

North Coast Job Seekers Meeting

Finding a Career that Matters to You

Speaker: Bob Goodwin

Bob Goodwin is the President of Career Club, a firm dedicated to helping organizations and professionals achieve maximum career success. As a LinkedIn Top Voice and member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, Bob is a recognized authority in career development and organizational performance.

He hosts The Work Wire with Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., CEO of SHRM, and Career Club Live with Bob Goodwin, where he interviews top global executives, including CEOs and CHROs from companies like P&G, Levi Strauss, and LinkedIn. Bob also serves on the advisory board for Per Scholas, a leading tech bootcamp in the U.S.

Bob’s workshops focus on driving superior financial performance by addressing critical issues such as burnout, disengagement, and stress-related healthcare costs. He shares actionable strategies for aligning individual values with a company's mission to build resilience and foster work-life harmony.

In addition to his speaking engagements, Bob works one-on-one with executives as an executive coach, helping them improve performance, job satisfaction, and career clarity.

Whether through his workshops or personalized coaching, Bob equips companies to transform their cultures and achieve sustainable success.

Monday, October 28, 2024

7:30 – 9:00pm EDT
North Coast Job Seekers Meeting

In-Person Networking Event

In-Person Gathering will be at

Sandler Training by MP Solutions

Spectrum Office Building

6060 Rockside Woods Blvd N #105

Independence, OH

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming North Coast Job Seekers In-Person Networking Event! This is a unique opportunity to meet with fellow job seekers, practice your elevator pitch, and get personalized feedback from our experienced advisory board members—all in a welcoming, supportive environment. A few skill-building highlights:

• Elevator Speech Practice: Hone your pitch and gain the confidence to introduce yourself effectively in any professional setting.
• Advisor Insights: Work one-on-one with members of our advisory board who will provide expert advice and guidance on improving your job search strategy.
• Networking Opportunities: Build meaningful connections with other professionals who are also navigating the job market.

Whether you're actively seeking a new position or simply want to enhance your professional networking skills, this event is for you! Don’t miss out on the chance to gain valuable insights and elevate your job search game.

[There will be no Zoom meeting with this event]

Monday, September 23, 2024

7:30 – 9:00pm EDT
[online meeting room will open at 7:15pm]

North Coast Job Seekers Meeting

Beyond the Corporate World

Considering Alternatives to the 9 to 5

Panelists: Paul DiPronio, Darlene Jacobson, and Rick Niedzwiecki

Terese McGroarty, Moderator

You can’t turn around these days without hearing about the rise of entrepreneurs and the gig economy. Professionals are discovering viable career options that were once only the path of last resort for the otherwise “unemployable.”

In this session, our Panel of Experts will discuss several alternatives to the traditional full-time employment career path, including franchising, starting your own business, and freelancing. They will share their experiences from the front lines as practitioners and provide a candid perspective on the good, bad, and ugly. 

Paul DiPronio

Paul is an Operations Management Consultant with over 30 years of experience in operations, leading organizations through challenging situations by delivering results on time.  He is an operations expert with success in reducing costs, accelerating revenue, and increasing profitability.  His expertise includes process improvement, team engagement, staffing and employee development.  Industry experience includes distribution, office equipment, food service, e-commerce, manufacturing, and technology. 

Prior to consulting, Paul worked at ComDoc, A Xerox Company for nearly 2 decades in assignments of increasing responsibility, leading teams in distribution, equipment refurbishment, parts reclamation, purchasing, order processing and call centers.  Paul also spent 9 years with Sodexo, running large food and environmental service departments in health care settings, and as a regional support manager, implementing branded retail kiosks in large hospital systems.

Paul holds an MBA, from Bentley University, in Waltham, MA, and a Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, degree from Suffolk University, in Boston, MA. 

Darlene Jacobson

After over 30 years of working in the business world. I have as downsized in 2016 after 16 years of dedication to a small company. In late 2016 I took a leap of faith and went into business for myself. Thanks to my business broker, Terese McGroarty, I found a franchise opportunity that I could get passionate about, Aussie Pet Mobile. On March 1, 2017 we opened our mobile pet grooming business. I have never looked back. Long hours and an occasional sleepless night all come as part of being a business ownership. I LOVE MY JOB! Great support from Aussie Pet Mobile senior management, my family, many friends and fellow business owners have all supported me and Aussie Pet Mobile Cuyahoga Valley as we continue to grow. We have so many great clients that have honored us to groom their furry family members, most on a recurring basis. None of this would have been possible without the great groomers and office staff that supports our mission as doing what is right for the dogs and cats we care for. 

Rick Niedzwiecki

My kids and friends often ask, "What do you do, actually?" The answer varies from organizing chaos, to getting things done when no one wants to, to disrupting the status quo, among other quips. No one wants to hear that I am a project manager, program manager, portfolio manager, and business analyst. That is what the job description says. But what I really do is organize things, get everyone on the same page, and successfully complete projects. I come armed with the occasional dad joke, a deadpan sense of humor, and almost twenty years of project management experience. 

I am the President of Essential PM Services (EPMS) and love the challenge of new projects and completing them successfully. I focus on software development projects, working primarily with law firms. Before starting EPMS, I had successful employment tenures with Farmers Insurance (15 years) and then Thompson Hine LLP (almost 10 years). 

When I am not delivering projects, I am a husband, father of two, and cover band bassist/vocalist, because everyone needs a way to let loose!

Terese McGroarty

Terese pecializes in helping clients looking to become entrepreneurs to find the best possible match for their skills, lifestyle, goals, and financial capabilities. From start to finish, her professional approach and business knowledge will guide you through exploring top-quality business ownership opportunities. Together, we will find a fit that leads to a lifetime of fulfillment. Terese is passionate about helping job seekers whether it is for a business opportunity or finding their next position in the corporate world. She is a great connector and networker and is happy to help you in these areas.  Her business website is www.frannet.com/tmcgroarty.

Monday, August 26, 2024

7:30 – 9:00pm EDT
[online meeting room will open at 7:15pm]

North Coast Job Seekers Meeting

Own Your Career: Take Control and Accelerate Your Professional Growth

Speaker: Annette Garstek

In this presentation, Annette will discuss building foundational habits to move your career forward no matter what stage of progression you are in.

As an IACC-credentialed Senior Professional Career Coach and Senior Professional Résumé Writer, Annette Garsteck has become a trusted and visible resource in the career development space. She is the host of the “Forget The Ladder - Reinvent Your Career” podcast, recognized as a Top Career Management Voice on LinkedIn, and has been featured in SUCCESS Magazine, BBC, and more. Having spent two decades in corporate America, Annette often calls on her background as a hiring manager and leader in Fortune 50 and world-class healthcare firms in her work with clients. Her unique vantage point from her past work life provides an insider’s playbook for job-seekers looking to get noticed—and hired.

Monday, July 22, 2024

7:30 – 9:00pm EDT
North Coast Job Seekers Meeting

In-Person Resumé Workshop

Review and Improve Your Resume with Experienced Reviewers

In-Person Gathering will be at

Sandler Training by MP Solutions

6060 Rockside Woods Blvd N #105

Independence, OH

NCJS has recruited a group of highly experienced and skilled resumé experts to provide you with one-on-one, personalized reviews of your resumé or CV. Your resumé is one of your most important elements of the job search and with today's technologies many documents are screened out before they ever reach a human for review. Whether it is due to simple spelling or grammar errors, organization of information, formatting, or unedited content, it is essential to have the best resumé possible. One of the most common errors is skipping the step of having a proofreader/editor review your resumé. Our team of experts will offer a review for all of these and more in order to help you have the best possible representation of your experience, skills, and fit for your next job.

THIS IS NOT A RESUMÉ WRITING WORKSHOP

In order to take greatest advantage of this opportunity, you need to arrive with the BEST VERSION of your resumé in hand. There are countless online tools and references for resumé writing – use those to polish your resumé prior to this workshop. Our reviewers can then offer their expertise to help bring yours to the top of the hiring manager's stack.

However, even if you are just stuck and can't get your resumé where it needs to be, come to the workshop. You are definitely welcome and our reviewers will do everything they can to help you get your resumé where it needs to be.

BRING TO THE WORKSHOP:

• At least two copies of your current resumé or CV

 • A Notepad & Pen

• Openness to constructive review and suggestions

Monday, June 24, 2024

7:30 – 9:00pm EDT
[online meeting room will open at 7:15pm]

North Coast Job Seekers Meeting

Insurance & Other Financial Issues 

Speakers: Millie Babb Perkins & Jeff Kanter

Millie Babb Perkins, CFP, is a Partner and Senior Wealth Advisor with Oxford Harriman & Company and focuses on providing comprehensive investment planning to help clients achieve their goals. For over 25 years Millie has helped clients address their financial concerns and develop strategies by focusing on each client’s specific needs. With extensive industry experience and experience through several full market cycles, Millie has dedicated her career to delivering the personalized investment planning services her clients deserve.

Growing up in Northeast Ohio, Millie earned her bachelor’s degree at Kent State University in the College of Business with a Major in Marketing. After college, she settled near Kent in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and enjoyed the area for over 25 years. She and her husband currently reside in  Macedonia, Ohio.

Jeff Kanter, a Syracuse University graduate, has spent over thirty years assisting individuals and businesses navigate the world of health freedom and insurance. A serial entrepreneur, he saw an opportunity to put free-market ideas into action with the inception of the Affordable Care Act and co-founded My Academy of Health Excellence which launched the Health Excellence Plus™ healthcare program.

Today, Jeff is the COO of Association Health Partners Inc., a national organization that provides trade associations with non-dues revenue affinity program for Health and Wellness products and services.

Monday, May 13, 2024

7:30 – 9:00pm ET
[online meeting room will open at 7:15pm]

North Coast Job Seekers Meeting

Are You On the Right Path?

Using & Interpreting the Trimetrix DNA Instrument

Speaker & Facilitator:  Jim Folger

This extraordinary opportunity is NOT-TO-BE-MISSED!

Thanks to Jim Folger and Target Training International,

this $399 instrument is offered to NCJS members for FREE.

Registration is required for this event.

Registration link follows the meeting description below

Jim Folger has been using behavioral sciences to help clients make better hiring decisions by aligning the right people with the right jobs for almost 2 decades.  In Jim’s volunteer work with job seekers he has also used these tools to help job seekers understand whether they are pursuing the right jobs.

TRIMETRIX DNA ASSESSMENT

Prior to the meeting, you will be given an opportunity to take a self assessment tool to provide insights into your behavioral style, the things that motivate you, and the development levels of 25 soft skills that the instrument looks at.  Jim has arranged for NCJS members to receive and use this instrument at no cost (it ordinarily costs $399 per individual).  In a group presentation Jim will give an overview of how these relate to our jobs.

In this session you will:

• Receive a FREE online instrument utilizing 3 sciences:  Behaviors, Motivations, and Skills (a $399 value).

• Gain a better understanding of yourself, how you interact with others, why you do what you do, and how your behaviors, motivations, and skills  align with your career.

• Understand how to read others and adapt your style to improve communication effectiveness.

Jim Folger is a recruiter, and the President of OneSource Technical, Inc., a national search firm that partners with small to medium sized companies to help them recruit for a broad range of professional positions.  Jim is an Engineer with 2 decades of industry experience in Engineering, management, and customer facing roles prior to founding OneSource Technical.

Jim’s background as a hiring manager and as a recruiter provides a unique perspective that encompasses both sides of the hiring desk.  Jim can be a valuable resource to reach out to should you be at a crossroad in your career and need to brainstorm ideas.  Job seekers are also welcome to Search Jobs in the company’s network of nearly 1.000 recruiters.

Monday, April 22, 2024

7:30 – 9:00pm ET
[online meeting room will open at 7:15pm]

North Coast Job Seekers Meeting

Ohio Dept. of Job & Family Services
Support Services for Job Seekers

Speaker: Russell Sheeler

NCJS RESOURCE LIBRARY

Russell Sheeler's presentation slide deck and handouts are available for download in our Resource Library.

Russell Sheeler, Community Program Supervisor for the Family and Adults Services Division, Summit County Department of Job and Family Services.

The Ohio Department of Job & Family Services is a partner with programs like OhioMeansJobs in a web of support services. This public service, however, can assist in finding support for many of the stressors that employment transition brings. Russell and other professionals are skilled in helping Ohioans find resources for everything from unemployment benefits to medical care to child care to help with food insecurity and much more. In this presentation, Russell will provide an overview of the Department of Job and Family Services and the various support programs offered by the department.

Russell Sheeler began his public service career in 2013 as a case manager with the Summit County Department of Job and Family Services. He is currently the Community Program Supervisor for the Family and Adults Services Division, a position he has held for eight years. Russell manages a staff of ten to fifteen individuals who determine eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, and Medicaid. Russell is responsible for managing the Outreach department and has several workers stationed throughout Summit County. Russell holds a bachelor’s degree in integrated social studies with a minor in sociology from Kent State University.

Monday, March 25, 2024

7:30 – 9:00pm ET
[online meeting room will open at 7:15pm]

North Coast Job Seekers Meeting

Ohio Means Jobs
Tools and Help for Job Seekers

Speaker: Bryan Watroba

Bryan Watroba, Career Counselor, Ohio Means Jobs Summit County.

OhioMeansJobs is an amazing organization that is responsible for placing thousands of job seekers every year into full-time permanent positions. The organization works with diverse populations from the seasoned executive to recent college graduate to individuals who have never had full-time paid employment. No matter the background, no matter the experience, if an individual needs a permanent full time job with benefits, OhioMeansJobs is committed to helping them find and land their position. All services are offered free of charge.

In this presentation, Bryan will provide an overview of the career services offered by Ohio Means Jobs and how job seekers can take advantage of those opportunities.

Monday, March 11, 2024

7:30 – 9:00pm ET
[online meeting room will open at 7:15pm]

North Coast Job Seekers Meeting

Selling Yourself to Potential Employers

Speaker: Marvin Montgomery

NCJS RESOURCE LIBRARY

Marvin's presentation handout is available for download in our Resource Library.

For more than 30 years, Marvin Montgomery has earned widespread national recognition and praise for his informative, practical and stimulating programs that reflect his basic philosophy: “Preparation and practice are the keys to sales success.”

Marvin began his career with one of the nation’s largest jewelry chains and worked his way up to the Director of Sales position. It was here that Marvin began refining his approach to training. In total he trained more than 1,200 associates in 95 stores during his time with the organization.

Since that time, Marvin’s captivating presentations have assisted hundreds of organizations to meet or exceed their sales goals using his training programs. Many of Marvin’s clients have said that getting “Marvinized” has truly made a difference in their company and Marvin has become a mandatory part of company training.

Marvin is the author of Practice Makes Perfect and Training Wheels. For more information and much more about Marvin's work, visit his website: www.MarvinMontgomery.com. He is also a regular contributor to magazines such as Smart Business Cleveland and Smart Business Akron/Canton, COSE Update, and the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Monday, February 26, 2024

7:30 – 9:00pm ET
[online meeting room will open at 7:15pm]

North Coast Job Seekers Meeting

ChatGPT – Use It or Lose It?

Tailoring Your Resume for Success: Leveraging AI and Human Touch

Speaker: Tyrone Robinson III

In today's job market, crafting a compelling cover letter and resume is essential to standing out from the crowd. With the advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), individuals now have the opportunity to leverage AI tools to streamline and enhance their cover letter and resume creation processes. In this presentation, we will explore the benefits and drawbacks of using AI for cover letter and resume generation.

Meet Tyrone M. Robinson III, a highly experienced and passionate business consultant with over 15 years of experience in developing, managing, and leading successful programs, organizations, and small businesses. With a strong focus on building world-class organizations that impact the success and satisfaction of their employees, internal and external customers, shareholders, and communities, Robinson is a highly sought-after speaker and thought leader in the business world and beyond!

As the lead consultant and owner of Opportunities 2 Serve, a business and IT consulting firm, Robinson has spearheaded initiatives that have strengthened organizational values and expanded revenue-generating and service capabilities for numerous clients. By delivering impactful results, Robinson has demonstrated a strong ability to support business growth and enhance profitability.

Prior to founding Opportunities 2 Serve, Robinson was recognized as a top mental health professional in the nation. He helped individuals suffering from severe mental illness unlock their potential and achieve success in life, employment, business, and education.

Website: www.opportunities2serve.com

Monday, January 22, 2024

7:30 – 9:00pm ET
[online meeting room will open at 7:15pm]

North Coast Job Seekers Meeting

Measuring and Identifying a Great Culture While Interviewing

Speaker: Shawna Whitlock

NCJS RESOURCE LIBRARY

Shawna's excellent presentation slide deck is available for download in our Resource Library.

In this presentation, Shawna Whitlock will explore with participants how to measure and identify a great culture while interviewing, including how to professionally detach when the culture doesn't feel right through the interview process.

Shawna Whitlock is a Human Resources and Labor Relations professional with over 30 years of experience supporting sales, manufacturing, delivery, media, and content creation disciplines. She has her law degree from Case Western Reserve School of Law and has partnered collaboratively with business leaders at all levels as the HR subject matter expert to deliver strategic solutions aligning HR platforms with business initiatives to improve and increase employee engagement. Known as a trusted leader with excellent communication skills, Shawna is committed to successful business operations through maximizing the employee experience.  Shawna started her business, Strategic Workplace Solutions because she believes in an honest direct approach to fulfilling business initiatives through fair and consistent execution of HR driven strategies.

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