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10 Volunteers Make a Difference! MPI-CAC’s Board of Directors would like to acknowledge and thank the following volunteers for their outstanding work: December 2010 Kristy Mendenhall Hard Rock Cafe Chicago Marketing & Communications Committee Member January 2011 Roz Suttley Field Museum Educational Technology Conference Committee Member February 2011 Tina Reedy TRAVIS Inc. Educational Technology Conference Committee Member Volunteer Testimonials Kristy Mendenhall I am beyond honored to be recognized by MPI-CAC this month. Working with the entire MARCOMM team has been the greatest learning experience. I must give a BIG thanks to Jiwon, Dahlia, Nicole and Ryan with the Marketing Committee, who have given me the opportunity to really hit the ground running and become really involved with two (and now three!) awesome committees. Both the Awards & TechCon Committees have given me a chance to build and grow both new and old relationships, which I am extremely grateful for! Needless to say, MPI-CAC rocks! Lindsay Kotas It’s an honor to receive this award; but truly I would not be here if it weren’t for the TechCon Committee and the guidance of Jim Grillo, CMP and Kelly Williams. Committee work continues to be the reason why I am a member of MPI; the relationships and friendships that have bloomed over the years are priceless. Roz Stuttley It is an honor to receive this recognition. The education committee is a vibrant, dynamic force when it comes to planning and execution. I appreciate and value the opportunity to develop new skills through this MPI committee. Jill Brown Smith I originally joined the new TechCon Committee because of my interest in event technology, especially online registration, and planned to hang back and give input where I could. I got so much more back from being on this committee than originally expected. I walked away benefiting from great committee networking, new technology ideas to benefit my business and potential partners and clients. And now I am the co-chair for next year, so I guess I’ve enjoyed it! Tina Reedy I am thrilled to have been acknowledged for my participation on the TechCon 2011 Committee. As co-chair of the TechCon 2012 Committee, my aspiration is to bridge the gap of AV and technical knowledge for the MPI-CAC attendees. My 10 years as a meeting planner, and approaching 15 years as a principal of an audio visual company, helped contribute to the overall success of the TechCon programming. Katherine Hull The most valuable aspect of my experience in volunteering is knowing I have tried my hardest to help MPI-CAC meet, and hopefully exceed, members’ expectations, and that I have reached the goals set for the event by taking on a leadership role. news & views | spring 2011 December 2010 Lindsay Kotas Associated Luxury Hotels Educational Technology Conference Committee Member January 2011 Jill Brown Smith JBS Registration Management Educational Technology Conference Committee Member February 2011 Katherine Hull Eved Services Special Events & Sponsorship Committee Member On behalf of the MPI-CAC Board of Directors, our heartfelt thanks go to all volunteers who implement the Chapter’s initiatives. Special congratulations to the following individuals who were nominated as Volunteers of the Month! December 2010 Lauren Banks Beth Becker Mary Chomas Meghan Keelean, CMP Martha Keyes, CMP Lindsay Kotas Kristy Mendenhall Mike Tarr, CMP Jill VanderVeen Brooke Weidman January 2011 Lauren Banks Valerie Braun Jill Brown Smith Bethany Johnson Meghan Keelean, CMP Martha Keyes, CMP Sean Lynch Roz Stuttley Jill VanderVeen February 2011 Lauren Banks Mary Chomas Darcea Gamble Martha Keyes, CMP Katherine Hull Tina Reedy Travis Reedy Jill VanderVeen This Program Sponsored by: www.mpicac.org
Resumes That Work “Backpacks to Briefcases” W We are excited to bring back the MPI-CAC Student Advisory Committee’s “Backpacks to Briefcases” (B2B), an exclusive program for all hospitality students on Wednesday, April 27 at Kendall College. It features continuing education and countless opportunities to network. The committee’s commitment has always been to focus on the learners—those who expect to enter the meeting planning industry. The round table discussions with various industry professionals will address many topics that are on the cusp of meeting-planning trends. Students will once again have an opportunity to learn about meeting-planning tools, services and networking strategies in an enjoyable environment. So, what’s the hot buzz in 2011? More than ever, students are asking questions about how to land an interview, launch their internships or make their resume stand out from the others. Here is a short preview of some key points on writing a resume that works: 1) Intrigue the Reader. Listing your responsibilities will no longer suffice. Instead, expand this area by citing particular examples of how you helped the company with cost savings or profitability. Convey how your particular skills can contribute to the company. Create multiple versions that will appeal to different employers, emphasizing the particular skills that meet their needs. 2) Keep It Real. It is important to be truthful on your resume and not publish information that can be misrepresented. Background checks are more thorough these days, and can include reviews of social networks. 3) Be a Stickler and Proof Read! It is crucial to make sure spelling and grammar are correct. Use only one to two fonts, such as Times New Roman or Verdana, to make it easy to read. If you are mailing or personally presenting your resume, print it on high-quality paper; make sure the envelopes and thank you cards are also the same high grade. When submitting your resume online, create a simple format, use key words and save a text version. Many resumes are scanned by computers—fancy fonts and formatting will be lost in this process. 4) Keep It Organized. Most recent and relevant information is presented first. Knowing what information to cut out or combine will help keep the resume organized and fit on one page. 5) Key Words. Research similar job postings and use the frequent phrases or words to aid in getting your resume to the interviewer’s desk. For more details please visit www.mpicac.org. Make plans to attend “B2B” on Wednesday, April 27 and learn more about the latest trends in the meeting planning industry. We look forward to seeing you at this year’s event! www.mpicac.org news & views | spring 2011 11 By Svetlana Kramarova Battaglin American Bar Association & By Nicole Nikodem American Bar Association
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