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Volunteer of the Month - August 2015

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Congratulations, Nancy Berlin! Nancy has been selected as our August Volunteer of the Month. She has volunteered with PMI Atlanta for several years, lending her talent and time to nearly every aspect of planning for the chapter. Nancy currently serves as chair of the Technology forum where she works with a group of enthusiastic professionals looking to discover new innovative ways to further the PMI Atlanta Chapter.

You’d think leading our forums would keep Nancy plenty busy, but she also enjoys outdoor activities like gardening, tennis and walks on the beach as well as serving the Kiwanis club, Children’s Sunday School and Habitat for Humanity.We love Nancy’s passion and vision! Read on to learn more about Nancy, her thoughts about the chapter entering the digital marketing arena and vision for establishing PMI Atlanta as a nationally recognized chapter.

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Q. What has been your favorite or most rewarding volunteer experience with PMI Atlanta?
A. There have been so many rewarding experiences over the past few years as I think I’ve touched on just about all aspects of the PMI Atlanta Chapter. But, I think the most rewarding is working with the Forums. It’s a great group of enthusiastic, passionate leaders and we are always thinking of new innovative things that can be done to further PMI Atlanta. We’ve taken the Forums to a new level and under excellent leadership, I think you’ll see even more innovation.

Q. What would you like to accomplish during your volunteer tenure?

A. I’m not sure my volunteering will ever end…LOL. I think I’ll always at least be part of the Forums. But, I would like to do what I can to help the Leadership of PMI Atlanta make our Chapter known, not just in Atlanta, but known as a leader in other PMI Chapters. I’m very passionate about leadership and teamwork and enabling them to give back to the community to sustain that growth within and for others.

Recruiters Offer Sage Career Advice at July Dinner Meeting

by Mike Ososki, PMP, Communications Committee

Again this year, it is the highest Dunwoody Dinner attendance. Why? Because everyone’s favorite radio station is WII-FM: What’s In It For Me? We can’t help it—when you ponder everything that depends on your job/career, it’s no wonder you prioritize to play the hiring game as well as you can. Hiring managers ask the same question... what can you do for me?

This time, the professional recruiters who generously shared their wide and deep views, learned opinions, diverse and sometimes contrasting advice with us were...

• Geri Baldwin Gonzales – Sr. Director of Recruiting, RGP
• Stephanie Duncan – Director of Recruiting, Crawford & Company
• Cyndy Gay – Recruiter, TrueBridge Resources
• Josh Murphy – Sr. Technical Recruiter, Staffing Technologies
• Paul Noetling – Recruiter, MATRIX Resources
• Michael W. Patrick – Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner, Fiserv

The good news is the general consensus that demand for Project Management expertise continues to increase. Paul describes it as an uptick, while Michael states “a large need,” both for direct-hire and contract/consult arrangements. “The market is up,” according to Josh, and “with the right skill mix and good timing, the best time to find a job is when you have one.”

Volunteer of the Month - July 2015

Morison KathyPMI Atlanta is pleased to announce our July Volunteer of the Month – congratulations, Kathy Morison! She has been volunteering with PMI Atlanta for over 15 years, a commendable tenure. Kathy’s volunteering with PMI Atlanta has allowed her to combine her love of helping others and sharing her PM experiences. Currently, she lends her multiple talents and support as the lead coordinator on the Operations Committee for the monthly PMI Atlanta dinners. When she’s not volunteering with PMI Atlanta, you may find Kathy traveling on a new adventure, sun bathing outdoors or enjoying her favorite pastime, SHOPPING! Read more about Kathy below and how she’s excited about the new format for PMI Atlanta. 

What has been your favorite or most rewarding volunteer experience with PMI Atlanta?
I have been volunteering with PMI Atlanta for over 15 years. I love helping people, and sharing my PM experiences with them. Volunteering gives me the opportunity to do both of those things and meet new people at the same time! I love being a part of an organization of people that all share a common interest in project management. By volunteering at the dinner meetings, I am also able to benefit from the speakers and continue to increase my knowledge in the field. But the best part, aside from helping the members, is being able to network and interact with so many great folks in the organization!

New PMP Study Group Beginning July 14th

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PMP Study Group Beginning July 14th

PMP exam preparation through study group sessions led by peers and facilitated by a PMP certified mentor

Each participant will be required to present at least one knowledge area and should have applied to take the exam or plan to complete the exam application within 8 weeks of the sutdy group start date.

Who should attend:

PMI Atlanta members who are interested in sitting for the PMP exam.   This study group is for PMI Atlanta members only. 

Mentor: Randy Middlebrooks, PMP
Date:
 Tuesdays beginning July 14, 2015
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Immucor, 2985 Gateway Dr., Norcross, GA 30071
Required Material: PMBOK 5th Edition and Rita Mulcahey's PMP Exam Prep Study Guide, 8th Edition