by Angela Copeland | May 15, 2015 | Job Posting
Dropbox is seeking a Program Manager of User Operations Systems in Austin, TX.
- Develop and maintain a detailed understanding of User Operations team goals and priorities, key processes, and tools functionality
- Consolidate the team’s systems and tools needs, create technical requirements documentation, and prioritize the needs
- Lead build vs. buy decision making process for User Operations tools involving internal and external experts
- Work with internal PMs and developers to create the roadmap for any key internal tools
- Build smaller internal tools with contracted developers when needed
- Lead User Operations software procurement and integration with external vendors
- Provide input into creating specifications, development and integration of complex systems and tools for larger team / multiple teams
- Mentor User Operations team members interested in systems and tools development
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Dropbox job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | May 15, 2015 | Job Posting
Kellogg’s is seeking a Sales Representative in Memphis, TN.
In your role as a Kellogg Sales Representative, you will be part of our success by:
- Selling, negotiating, and executing business plans through fact-based selling techniques to achieve win-win results
- Identifying selling opportunities to grow Kellogg Sales during each store visit
- Identifying and selling to indirect HQ, customer District Managers and buying groups
- Growing base sales through maximizing distribution, increasing share of shelf and ensuring Planogram integrity
- Selling creative displays to be placed at optimal locations, maximizing sales
- Selling incrementally to support ads and brand marketing activity
- Selling in Kellogg innovation and gaining proper shelf placement
- Prioritizing and determining optimal retail coverage patterns
- Communicating sales survey orders to the Account Executive
- Identify opportunities, and communicate to third party merchandising resources
- Developing trusted customer relationships by anticipating customer needs; providing solutions and guidance related to business opportunities
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Kellogg’s job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | May 14, 2015 | Job Posting
SRVS is seeking a Controller of their business office in Memphis, TN.
Under the supervision of the Director of Finance the Controller will supervise the Business Office Manager, GL Accountant, and Bookkeeper, coordinate the month-end close, review all entries made to the general ledger for accuracy, ensure that all Balance Sheet accounts are reconciled, prepare the annual agency budget, compare monthly operations to budget and work with interdepartmental staff to explain and reconcile significant variances, assist the Director of Finance with preparation of internal and external financial reports and prepare year-end audit schedules as requested.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the SRVS job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | May 14, 2015 | Job Posting
Nike is seeking an Innovation Solutions Manager in Portland, OR.
Nike’s Sustainable Innovation Solutions team is looking fora talented and energetic self-starter with a passion for new challenges to joinour team.
As the Innovation Solutions Manager, you will play acritical role building upon Nike’s rich innovation history. It will be yourresponsibility to accelerate the creation of Nike’s global Innovation Solutionsbase to new heights through aggressive, disruptive thinking, creative problemsolving and project execution. You will work daily with experienced leaders whoare on the forefront of rapidly transferring innovative technologies andprocesses to product design and production. You will be leading projects in thedelivery of initiatives with our current and new partners, including researchorganizations, universities, and industrial and technology partners.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Nike job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | May 13, 2015 | Job Posting
In celebration for the Grizzlies playoffs today, I’m sharing one Grizzlies job posting, and one Warriors job posting. GO GRIZZ!
The Golden State Warriors are seeking a Project Manager of Venue Development in San Francisco, CA.
Key Responsibilities
- Support, coordinate, and monitor day to day design development activities
- Support, coordinate, and monitor day to day pre-construction and construction activities
- Support the entitlement process
- Act as liaison to internal and external stakeholders on issues related to project design and construction
- Identify and resolve issues related to project design and construction based on detailed analyses of cost, schedule, revenue, and guest experience impacts
- Manage projects relentlessly and professionally, from project planning and initiation through implementation and closure, assuming accountability for all project results
- Facilitate discovery sessions on the project and turn the data gathered in these sessions into functional requirements
- Facilitate sessions with project stakeholders to outline scope, goals, deliverables, resource needs, and timelines
- Track project costs, budget, and schedule related to specific assignments
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Golden State job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | May 13, 2015 | Job Posting
The Memphis Grizzlies are seeking an Account Executive of Group Sales in Memphis, TN.
As a member of the Ticket Sales and Service Team, the Account Executive, Group Sales is responsible for generating revenue by identifying business opportunities and selling Grizzlies ticket products. These products include group tickets, group theme night events, single game suite rentals, and season and partial plan tickets. There will also be Group Tickets Sales responsibilities for FedExForum events as needed.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Memphis Grizzlies job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | May 12, 2015 | Advice, Podcast
Episode 51 of the Copeland Coaching Podcast is now live!
This week we talk with Roy Kaufmann, Director of Public Relations at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, OR.
Roy shares how he got started in public relations, what it was like to be a speech writer for the Governor of Oregon, and how you can be a better public speaker.
Listen and learn more! You can play the podcast here, or download it for free on Apple Podcasts. If you enjoy the program, subscribe today to the Copeland Coaching Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher to ensure you don’t miss an episode!
To learn more about the Lewis and Clark College, visit their website at www.lclark.edu.
by Angela Copeland | May 12, 2015 | Job Posting
Columbia Sportswear is seeking a Program Manager of Global Business Transformation in Portland, OR.
The Global Business Transformation (GBT) Program Manager’s focus is to direct and drive specific GBT projects from Initialization through stabilization following Columbia Sportswear’s Project Management methodology and toolsets, ensuring best practices are being applied to ensure successful outcomes. This position is responsible for managing a team of Project Managers.This program includes upgrades and integration of the following solutions: Product (PDM/PLM), Demand/Supply Planning (Logility), Enterprise Resource Planning (SAP), Extended Supply Chain (GT Nexus, Integration Point) and Warehouse Management (Manhattan).
The GBT Program Manager is expected to provide leadership, guidance, and oversight of all GBT project activities to enable efficiency and results throughout the project lifecycle.
The GBT Program Manager is a key liaison between the Project Team and the Director of Program/Project and Organizational Change Management, as well as providing key information to the Global Business Transformation Steering/Operating Committees and GIS Leadership.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Columbia Sportswear job posting here.
by Angela Copeland | May 12, 2015 | Job Posting
The American Queen Steamboat Company is seeking a Senior Vice President of Marketing in Memphis, TN.
The Senior Vice President of Marketing & Public Relations is responsible for developing the organization’s marketing strategy and driving all activities to enhance the image and public awareness of American Queen Steamboat Company. This position will provide leadership in the development and coordination of public relations and marketing efforts of the company, working closely with the Board of Directors, President, Chairman and senior leadership to effectively implement these efforts.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the American Queen Steamboat Company job description here.
by Angela Copeland | May 11, 2015 | Advice, Newsletter
Congratulations to all the newly minted graduates out there! Whether you have completed your undergraduate degree, or another degree, you should be proud! School takes a tremendous amount of time, energy, and money.
Now that you’re starting a new chapter, the next question is — What are the best (and worst) jobs?
I had the opportunity to speak with Marybeth Conley and Alex Coleman this week on Live @ 9 about just this topic!
WalletHub.com recently released a report of the best and worst jobs. Essentially, they assessed over 100 different types of entry-level jobs. The jobs were rated on key metrics including: average starting salary, number of job openings, unemployment rate, projected job growth, income growth potential, fatal injuries, and long work hours.
Overall, jobs that are rated highly include different types of engineering, law, and analyst positions. Many of the jobs were focused around the STEM fields — science, technology, engineering, and math.
Computer related jobs were also rated very highly. Unfortunately, the study found that approximately 17% of those jobs will be cut by 2022. This is likely due to efficiencies being created, along with the outsourcing of tech jobs to other countries.
The jobs rated lower on Wallet Hub’s report were more labor intensive, with longer hours, and a higher risk for physical injury. Included on the list were sheet metal mechanic, welder, and floor assembler.
Although money isn’t everything — it’s surprising just how much jobs can vary in salary. For example, a tax attorney makes 6 TIMES that of a teaching assistant. And, a drilling engineer makes 5 TIMES more than a bank teller.
In fact, most universities publish what’s called a “post graduation report.” They list by major how much their average graduates are making in their first year after graduation.
The University of Memphis reports that some of their top paying majors are engineering, computer science, and nursing. Christian Brothers University reports a few of their top majors are finance and engineering.
But, you may wonder — what does “top paying major” really mean? Well, many of the engineering students at the University of Memphis are reporting starting salaries above $50,000. On the other hand, philosophy majors have starting salaries just over $17,000.
This is a huge gap! And, for a degree that costs roughly the same amount of money in student loans to earn.
Check other schools too. You’d be surprised at how much starting salaries between schools can vary for the very same majors. For example, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY reports that their average computer science major’s first job out of college pays over $85,000. Chemical engineers from RPI are starting out above $75,000, and business majors are starting above $59,000.
The purpose of checking multiple schools is to understand the projected return on investment for each program. In the end, you want to find the school with the highest value. Ideally, you want to find the program with the lowest tuition offering the highest starting salary.
If you’ve already graduated with a particular degree (and most of us have!), it may be too late to switch careers to one of these highly specialized jobs like engineering or law. But, if you’re still deciding, if you’re considering going back to school, or if you have children who are deciding, this can be useful information. It makes your decision more about facts and results, and less about a random choice.
To watch my interview on WREG Live @ 9 about the best and worst jobs for graduates, click here.
I hope these tips have helped you. Visit CopelandCoaching.com to find more tips to improve your job search. If I can be of assistance to you, don’t hesitate to reach out to me here.
Also, be sure to subscribe to my Copeland Coaching Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher where I discuss career advice every Tuesday! If you’ve already heard the podcast and enjoy it, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.
Happy hunting!
Angela Copeland
@CopelandCoach
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