by Angela Copeland | Jul 4, 2016 | Job Posting
Teach for America is seeking a Senior Vice President, Regional Sales Representative.
The charge of the Regional Operations team is to foster the individual and collective leadership of Executive Directors and Board Chairs, alongside senior leaders across the organization, in pursuit of maximizing Teach For America’s contributions in communities. Specifically, in addition to supporting Executive Directors through situational leadership, we also:
- partner with boards to attract, hire, and retain EDs;
- foster a community of love and excellence among our EDs, by operationalizing our core values alongside regional boards and the national organization;
- facilitate rigorous learning and collaboration among regional leadership, boards, and the national organization; and build the conditions and infrastructure for regions to live into our commitments of autonomy, accountability, and affiliation.
There are four Regional Field Executives, who own portfolios of regions, collectively responsible for 53 urban and rural communities (that support new cohorts of corps members and a growing base of alumni who are committed to educational justice for every child). Our team is the link between our local regions and the national organization. Regional Field Executives help Executive Directors, their staff, and their regional boards work with districts, local leaders, and alumni to set the vision and direction for Teach For America in their community. We work to create the conditions and peer to peer learning that enables the sharing of best practices among regions, between our regional and national teams, and with external partners.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Teach for America website.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 4, 2016 | Advice, Career Corner Column, Media
I hope you’re having a really wonderful 4th of July weekend. Hopefully, you are spending it with loved ones — and have at least three days off of work!
Speaking of work and Independence Day, here are a few tips on how to hang onto your career independence.
- Always be networking – Never take the power of networking for granted. Despite how old you may be or how many contacts you may have, there’s no excuse not to network. Networking is the #1 way job seekers find new jobs.
- Continue to learn – One of the biggest career mistakes people often make is not keeping their skill set up to date. You never know when you may need to move to a new company. In order to be able to do this, keep learning. Always.
- Don’t tell them you’re looking – When you tell your boss you’re looking, you take away your own power. It’s not unheard of for a company to fire an employee because they’ve learned the person is looking for a new job.
- Save – What would happen if you had enough money in an emergency savings account to last you six months or a year? How nice would it be to go in to work every day because you want to, not because you have to?
- Keep fixed expenses low – If you want to retain your independence, one way you can do it is by keeping your fixed expenses at a reasonable level. I’m talking about the amount you may pay for your rent or mortgage, for your car, and any other expense that you are required to pay every single month. If you keep these low, it’s easier to tighten your belt when things get rough.
- Pursue other interests – One of the fastest ways you can get pigeon holed into a particular role is to not pursue anything else. Keep your interests diversified, and you’ll keep your options open.
- Keep your cool – The more you can go with the flow and keep your cool, the more likely you are to be liked at work. And, the more you’re liked, the more control you have over whether or not you’ll be sticking around in the future.
- Follow the rules – Following the rules can ensure your employer doesn’t have a good reason to get rid of you. But, first you’ve got to know the rules. Be sure to review your employee handbook and pay close attention to rules around social media. Following the rules leaves you in control.
- Switch companies from time to time – This can seem counter intuitive, but by finding a new job every three to five years will increase your salary, diversify your network, and will strengthen your skill set. This will give you more choices over time.
Maintaining your career independence will empower you to make the choice of where you work. Even on bad days, you’ll still have hope for the future — because you know you’re in control of your own destiny.
I wish you the very best Independence Day!
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.
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Happy hunting!
Angela Copeland
@CopelandCoach
by Angela Copeland | Jul 4, 2016 | Job Posting
MasterCard is seeking a Senior Vice President, Advisors Region Lead – North America Markets in Purchase North, New York.
About the Role:
• Deliver on the numbers:
• Surpass MasterCard Advisors sales and revenue targets for North America for the consulting organization
• Provide the leadership and direction to the NAM team in relation to winning major MasterCard Worldwide deal bids, including but not limited to influencing network RFP decisions and cross-selling MasterCard value-added services (within and beyond MasterCard Advisors)
• This role will lead a world-class business development and Delivery team with a diverse mandate across traditional bank card issuers, merchant acquirers and processors; traditional and emerging merchants; government entities; as well as new entrants and non-traditional players in the virtual and physical payments ecosystem
• This role will drive the engagement with C-Suite customers and prospective customers and facilitate, guide and counsel the MasterCard Advisors CBL and Delivery teams and the MasterCard NAM Leadership Team as they drive consultative dialogue across the market and engage with customers
• This role will work closely and in synch with the MasterCard’s North America Markets Leadership Team, the Financial Institution Account Managers and the Market Development team to advance the strategy, gain access to executive clients, bring credibility and valuable insights to bear
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the MasterCard website.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 3, 2016 | Job Posting
DJI is seeking a Director of Public Policy in Washington, DC.
Responsibilities :
- The Director of Public Policy will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies for educating regulators and policymakers in the United States. In this capacity the Director of Public Policy will be responsible for developing policy recommendations and best practices, representing DJI in public testimony, and building a platform for mobilization of DJI’s consumers.
- The Director of Public Policy will engage third party organizations which represent end users of DJI’s products and develop partnerships with them to further mutual policy objectives.
- This role reports to the Vice President of Policy & Legal Affairs.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the DJI website.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 2, 2016 | Job Posting
Razorfish is seeking a Senior Vice President of Client Engagement in New York, NY.
Responsible for managing a large client with revenue greater than $10 million or a book of business of with multiple clients with revenue typically in the $25-35 million range. The SVP, Client Engagement is also responsible for maintaining target client margins through his/her client management teams.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Razorfish website.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 1, 2016 | Job Posting
Microsoft is seeking a Director of Leadership Development in Redmond, WA.
Microsoft is transforming its products and services and itself. We want to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. To help accomplish this, the Talent, Learning, and Insights Organization (TLI) seeks to hire a Director, Leadership Development within the Global Learning and Development Group (GL&D). This leader will develop and deliver learning and development strategies, plans, interventions, and programmatic solutions for our high potential employee programs. The Director will lead creation of learning tools, resources, activities, and programs to develop leaders at Microsoft. The solutions developed will help advance Microsoft’s bold ambitions, culture transformation, and People Priorities. The person who will join us will use their deep experience in learning, leadership development, and training to deliver success. This individual will be a known as a thought leader, strong collaborator and motivated by building on the ideas of others. They will put our customers and employees first, and be passionate about leadership. The person will work with employees at all levels of the company.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Microsoft website.
by Angela Copeland | Jul 1, 2016 | Job Posting
Zillow is seeking a Director of Business Products in Seattle, WA.
Zillow Group is looking for a superstar to help drive current and new business products for professionals. Your goal will be to 10X Zillow Group’s revenue in the next 5 years, and do so via a mixture of analytical thinking, customer focus, technical skill, and roll-up-your-sleeves dedication to get it done.
You will start with a small team that will grow over time. You will manage several key product/business initiatives – some inherited, some in early conception stage, and some not even conceived of yet (part of your job!).
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Zillow website.
by Angela Copeland | Jun 30, 2016 | Job Posting
International Paper is seeking a Regional Account Sales Manager in Memphis, TN.
International Paper is currently seeking candidates for a Sales Representative in the Imaging Papers business of the North American Papers and Pulp sector. This is a developmental role in which the Sales Rep will have account responsibilities. International Paper is looking for candidates that have a desire to grow within the company.
- Develop corporate-wide relationships with sales representatives, sales managers, and marketing managers to ensure IP is well positioned and represented at all levels in the customer’s organization
- Focus on gaining new, incremental business for IP at large independent dealers in geographic territory, achieving performance targets and working towards stretch goals
- Utilize business relationships to gain a better understanding of market conditions and competitive intelligence to keep IP management informed
- Participate in vendor trade shows, sales meetings, and end user joint sales calls to educate the customer on the value proposition and benefits of both Hammermill and HP Everyday Papers
- Promote vertical selling (purchasing, marketing, sustainability, and training) to ensure IP is involved in customer company-wide initiatives
- Implement national strategies and promotions at regional/local level to ensure successful completion and maximum value to IP
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the International Paper website.
by Angela Copeland | Jun 30, 2016 | Job Posting
The Oregon Golf Association is seeking a Director of Marketing Communications in Woodburn, OR.
Oversees all marketing, communications and public relations activities of the organization,guides direction of organization through brand projections, including all external messaging, marketing and departmental communications, and provides support to all other departments of the Association. Manages staff of two.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Oregon Golf Association website.
by Angela Copeland | Jun 29, 2016 | Advice, Career Corner Column
The fourth of July is just around the corner. It’s so close that you can almost smell the fireworks and taste the barbecue. But, before Independence Day was a family holiday, it was a commemoration of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. It’s a celebration of the independence of the United States from Britain.
Today, independence comes in many forms, including career independence. But, how do you create independence for yourself and what does it really mean?
Many people consider it to be the choice to work (or to not work) for a particular company each day. There’s power in knowing you don’t have to allow yourself to be treated badly for a paycheck. Independence is also created when you’re able to select the type of work you do, rather to remain stuck in a job you hate.
Tackling the first issue can be quite a challenge. After all, you may find yourself in an uncomfortable situation at a time when you have big financial responsibilities, such as dependent children or an ailing loved one.
There are two main ways you can protect your independence. First, never stop networking. Even when you have a wonderful job at a company you love, continue to reach out to new contacts. Make new friends, and help them along the way. You never know when you might need a little help in return.
Second, be diligent about stocking your emergency fund every month. The more you build your financial safety net, the less you will require today’s paycheck from your company to survive. If possible, keep your fixed expenses low. It’s easier to walk away from a negative work situation if you are able to quickly dial back your spending.
The independence to select the type of work you do often sounds harder than it is in practice. If you have worked in a particular field for some time, it may feel as if you have no other options. This is especially true if your education is specific to your job.
Interestingly, many jobs are performed by people who don’t meet the minimum requirements. They’re hard workers who put in extra time to learn a new role – whether inside or outside the office. There’s so much you can do on your own to expand your career. And, I’m not talking about going back to school for another degree.
Without much thought, you can expand your knowledge by developing a new hobby. You can volunteer to work somewhere for free. You can watch instructional videos online or read books. You can start a side project at home. All of these ideas can help you to reach outside of your current job function to develop new, more interesting skills.
By creating career independence for yourself, you can change your entire perspective on the job you currently have. It’s much easier to go into work every day (even in an imperfect situation) if you know you have a choice. Mental freedom is a wonderful thing.
Angela Copeland is CEO and founder of Copeland Coaching and can be reached at CopelandCoaching.com or on Twitter at @CopelandCoach.
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