Career Panel: Branding, Career Growth & Obstacles, Leadership in the Digital Age

AITP - Garden State Chapter Monthly Dinner and Program Series

Annual Career Panel - With the new year brings new opportunities and insights into industry trends, career options and potential changes. We have put together a cross-breed of professionals ranging from Talent Acquisition to Career Coaches and Change Management Experts. The panel will be led by Jessica Carroll, who possesses a wealth of hiring and management experience during her tenured career. Jessica will be asking some un-rehearsed challenging and thought provoking questions that will be answered by our expert panel during the presentation. Be prepared for some great audience Q&A as well!!

About our Moderator: Jessica Carroll

Jessica Carroll brings visionary industry expertise for changing the IT customer experience and driving digital transformation. Carroll is a Fellow at the Institute for Digital Transformation and a recipient of the Computer World Premier 100 IT Leader Award. Carroll brings her 20 years' experience in technology leadership roles, including her most recent position as Managing Director for Information Technologies for the United States Golf Association.

About our Panelists:

Ron Hadley - Talent Management and Acquisition Specialist

Ron Hadley is Director of Employee Development at IEEE. In this role he leads the Talent Management, Learning and Development and Employee Relations functions on a global basis. Charged with the role of building the talent agenda, Ron has implemented a variety of programs and tools focused on increasing engagement and preparing the next generation of talent for the many challenges facing business in today's changing world. Prior to this role he was Head of Talent Management at Novartis Development, with global responsibilities for development planning, employee assessments, succession planning, mentoring and a variety of other talent related initiatives.

Rick Carney - Former CIO of Trac Intermodal

Rick has over 20 years experience as a CIO and CTO. He is an experienced IT and Business executive focused on using IT to enable innovation and business growth. His experience includes retail, healthcare, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and managing a professional services business. He also serves on the Executive Board of the Society for Information Management (SIM) - New Jersey Chapter, where he was president from 2002 to 2004.

John Hadley - Career Coach

John Hadley helps job seekers who are frustrated with their search. He also works with professionals struggling to achieve the visibility that leads to new opportunities at work. After graduating from Stanford University, John worked as an actuary in the insurance industry for 20 years, ultimately as Chief Actuary of his company. He then opened a successful systems consulting practice, which generated over $2.5 million in revenues. 13 years ago he started his Career Search Counseling business, and has helped hundreds of clients land the job and pay they deserve.

John is a sought-after writer and speaker, publishing a monthly Career Tips Email newsletter to 9,500 subscribers, each month bringing advice on marketing yourself for a career search, or for accelerating your career. He is currently finishing his first book, “Cruising Through Executive Interviews to Land the 6 Figure Job You Deserve.” You can find a variety of career resources on his website at www.JHACareers.com.

Dean Hoffman - Senior Recruiter

Dean Hoffman has over 20 years of experience in the strategic staffing business. He is currently responsible for running the full time strategic staffing division for Carter McKenzie, a 30-year old firm based in Pine Brook. Dean works with senior human resource executives and IT decision makers, as well as job candidates, coaching them on how to be more effective with their interviews and processes. Our Dinner & Program Schedule:

Event Information:

Networking/buffet dinner -------- 5:30p - 6:30p
Presentation -------------------------- 6:30p - 8:00p

Location:
Gran Centurions
440 Madison Hill Road
Clark, NJ

Cost (includes your buffet dinner):
Members and First Time Attendees ------ $30
Unemployed Attendees ---------------------- $30
All Others ----------------------------------------- $35

Payment at the door in Cash or Check, no Credit or Debit Cards.

Thanks, Brian Mecca
President, AITP - Garden State Chapter