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DeKalb Business Today – October 30, 2015

October 31, 2015 by mattholmes

Dekalb Business Radio

DeKalb Business Today - October 30, 2015

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On this edition of DeKalb Business Today, host Matt Holmes previews the first-ever RAISE (Retention and Advanced Investment for the Southeast at Emory) Forum at Emory University’s Goizueta Business School. Forum founder Barry Etra discusses his vision for the investors’ showcase and how it could change the face of commerce across the southeast United States. Presentation coach Steve Brett delves into the mistakes some of these entrepreneurs will need to avoid as they make their multi-million dollar pitches. The RAISE Forum is an invitation-only event taking place on Friday November 6 at Emory University.

Barry Etra/Founder of the RAISE Forum

Barry Etra brings bushels of business experience, having worked in Sales and Marketing, Operations, and General Management. He came to Atlanta as the COO of a plastics manufacturing plant and now he runs the Etra Advisory Group, helping companies and institutions find funding if they can’t get funded traditionally or have been turned down by traditional sources. He serves as an active intermediary in transactions to move deals through and gets them done, often when others have failed. He works on business acquisition, expansion, and refinance; specialty loans; early-stage companies, and nonprofit debt funding. He has a BA and an MBA from Columbia University; his MBA is in marketing and finance. RAISE is his baby and it grows when you grow.

Steve Brett/Founder & Teacher at Presentation Tune-Ups

Steve Brett is a pioneer in digital marketing and website development and has 30-years of experience in marketing, advertising and sales. With Presentation TuneUps, LLC, he is putting all that experience to work for people who have to communicate directly with others, whether it’s an investor pitch, a sales pitch, a training or a TED talk. He built a 4As ad agency in New York City that worked with Fortune 500s as well as local retailers; companies like the New York Stock Exchange, pharmaceutical giant Merck, and an early cellphone company that merged into Verizon. He also helped create the first enterprise web sites for Citizen Watch and Sport Authority. No one’s made more pitches than this guy.

Spotlight on WIT

July 9, 2015 by rhondachale

Atlanta Tech Leaders

Spotlight on WIT

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Sandy Welfare / WIT

Since 1992, Women in Technology has had a mission dedicated to promoting the advancement of women in Georgia’s technology community. Through the WIT Foundation, WIT also educates and encourages girls and young women to pursue careers in STEM.

Jaclyn Conner / Emory University Goizueta Business School

Jaclyn Conner, Ed.D. is the lead, Instructional Designer in the Goizueta Business School at Emory University. Throughout her career, she has managed the curriculum development process for in-person and online programs at top-tiered business schools, medical schools and with Fortune 500 companies such as IBM. Jaclyn received her education from Spelman College, Georgia Institute of Technology, and earned her Doctorate of Education at the University of Southern California. Jaclyn joined WIT after being exposed to one of WIT’s exciting FORUMS. Given Jaclyn’s background in curriculum design, it was a natural fit to volunteer for the WIT CAREERS program partnering with Emory University’s Continuing Education. Jaclyn was delighted to volunteer her time to ensure the curriculum meets the needs of WIT members.

Kanisha Dennis / Emory Continuing Education

Kanisha Dennis joined Emory Continuing Education in November 2014, bringing with her a solid background in marketing and business operations.

In her current role as the Program Coordinator for Corporate Learning and Business Development, Kanisha serves as a partner to corporate clients by managing client relations and coordinating the logistics of multiple training projects through to completion.

Kanisha earned her Master of Science Degree in Advertising from Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts.

WIT Special Episode

March 12, 2015 by rhondachale

Atlanta Tech Leaders

WIT Special Episode

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Sandy Welfare and Sarah Durry / WIT

Jordan Rose / Atlanta Science Festival

Michelle LaPlaca / Georgia Tech & Emory University

Chandra Farley with Southface Energy Institute, Felicia Phillips with Pink Power, Melvin Brewer with 108B Events and Kimberly Miller with Emory University

July 30, 2014 by rhondachale

Meeting Pros Radio

Chandra Farley with Southface Energy Institute, Felicia Phillips with Pink Power, Melvin Brewer with 108B Events and Kimberly Miller with Emory University

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Chandra Farley / Southface Energy Institute

For 17 years, Chandra Farley has directed special event and program operations for companies and nonprofits including Varsity Spirit Corporation, Spark Networks, TEDx, Architecture for Humanity and her family’s restaurant and catering business. In 2009, Chandra joined Southface Energy Institute to develop the facility rental and tours program as well as manage trainings, meetings and events at the award-winning Southface Eco Office. Over 150 corporations, nonprofits and government entities have hosted green meetings and events at the Eco Office including Coca-Cola, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Energy and Xerox. Currently, as Special Projects Manager, Chandra directs program development and management for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Energy and Water Efficiency pilot program as well as the Grants to Green Initiative that funds metro Atlanta nonprofits to develop best practices in sustainability and implement cost-effective energy-, water- and resource-efficient upgrades. In addition, Chandra manages sustainable event metrics for Southface special events including the annual Greenprints conference and Visionary Dinner fundraiser.

As a volunteer, Chandra is currently President-Elect of the Green Meeting Industry Council-Atlanta chapter, Communications Director with Architecture for Humanity Atlanta and Facilities Coordinator for TEDxYouth@TheBeltline.

Felicia Phillips / Pink Power: A Mastermind Conference for Women

Melvin Brewer / 108B Events – Catering LLC

Melvin Brewer is the owner of one of Atlanta’s fastest growing Event Planning and Catering Companies. He has been in business for over 12 years and the growth has been extremely exciting! At 108B Events- Catering you’re sure to have a refreshing dining experience tailored to fit your affair. They are truly a force to be reckoned with! They live by the motto “Whatever It Takes, Whatever the Party calls for!’ Service in the Spirit of Excellence!”

Kimberly Miller / Emory University Woodruff Health Sciences Development

Special Edition: PRSA Georgia Chapter

January 27, 2014 by rhondachale

Atlanta Business Radio

Special Edition: PRSA Georgia Chapter

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PRSA’s Georgia Chapter , the second-largest local chapter in the national society, consists of some 850 professionals throughout Georgia. Its mission is to enhance the profession, provide continuing education and offer networking opportunities for its members.

The Chapter has monthly meetings as well as eight Special Interest Groups (Corporate & Employee Communications, Healthcare, Independent Counselors, Leader Board, Nonprofit, Technology, Travel & Tourism, and Young Professionals) that meet at various times.

The Chapter supports nine PRSSA (student society) groups at the following colleges: Berry College, Clark Atlanta University, Georgia College & State University, Georgia State University, Georgia Southern University, Kennesaw State University, Savannah State University, University of Georgia (largest PRSSA chapter in the world), and University of West Georgia.

Jason Anthoine, APR/GE Energy Management

Jason Anthoine is global communications leader for GE Energy Management, a $7.5 billion electrification and automation business with 30,000 employees worldwide. He is responsible for global external and internal communications, culture change and alignment, and crisis communications.

Previously, Jason co-founded the public relations firm, Albright Group, where he served as a Managing Partner. Prior to that, he served as senior vice president at the global public relations firm Manning Selvage and Lee (MSL), where he led a team of communications professionals in developing employee communications strategies, plans and tactics for clients including Mars Chocolate North America, Sealed Air, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, and The Coca-Cola Company.

He has also served in employee communications roles for Siemens Energy & Automation, Southwire Company, Stockholder Systems and Georgia Federal Bank.

Jason has more than 25 years of experience in corporate communications, employee communications, change management and employee engagement.

He is Accredited in Public Relations by the Public Relations Society of America, serves on the board of the PRSA Georgia chapter, serves on the board of trust for the Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at The University of Georgia, and is a frequent speaker at communications industry conferences on the subjects of internal communications, employee engagement, change management and enterprise social media.

He earned his bachelor of arts in journalism degree with a major in public relations from The University of Georgia.

Jason Rollins, APR/Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc.

Jason Rollins serves as Communications and PR Manager for Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc., where he manages all external communications and media relations on behalf of the global brand.

Rollins has a diverse background of agency, healthcare, not-for-profit, and consumer marketing and PR. Prior to joining Arby’s, Rollins worked at MSL Atlanta on the internal communications & employee engagement team, serving clients such as: Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, Time Warner Cable , The Coca-Cola Company and Sealed Air. He also spent nearly six years in various marketing and PR roles at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Rollins also currently serves as Adjunct Professor of Marketing at Mercer University in Atlanta, teaching classes in marketing, PR and social media to undergrad business and MBA students. Rollins earned a BA in Communication Studies from UNC-Wilmington and a MBA in Marketing from Mercer University.

Jasmine Hoffman, APR/Emory University

Jasmine Hoffman is the Director of Communications at Emory University’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, where she is responsible for internal and external communications, marketing, public relations, and digital engagement. In this position, Hoffman manages the development of websites, publications, videos, direct mail campaigns, media relations, email marketing campaigns, and social media campaigns.

Hoffman has received numerous awards for her work from the Public Relations Society of America, the International Association of Business Communicators, and the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education. In 2011, she received the Public Media Award from Sigma Theta Tau International for the media relations campaign, “The Gulf Coast Oil Spill: A Nurse’s Perspective.” In 2013, she received the Award of Distinction from Emory University, which is the highest honor given to University staff whose work has had a transformational impact on the institution.

Prior to joining Emory, Hoffman served as the public relations manager for the University of Pittsburgh’s $2 billion fundraising campaign.

Hoffman earned an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh’s Katz Graduate School of Business and a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Alabama. In 2010, she received her Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) from the Public Relations Society of America.

WIT's Women of the Year in Technology 2012 Awards

November 27, 2012 by rhondachale

Burr Forman's Results Matter Radio

WIT's Women of the Year in Technology 2012 Awards

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WIT announced the winners of its 13th annual Women of the Year in Technology Awards at an awards gala on Thursday, November 1st at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Results Matter Radio is pleased to host the winners for Enterprise, Medium and Small Business.

Jackie Breiter/Goizueta Business School at Emory University, Winner – Small Business

Jackie Breiter is the Senior Director and CIO at the Goizueta Business School at Emory University. She has over two decades’ experience building and leading teams in Fortune 1000 companies and combines extensive technological knowledge with strong strategy and communication skills. Jackie has a particular expertise in aligning organizational objectives with real-world solutions and a “get it done” approach. At Goizueta, Jackie drives the strategic direction and management for all aspects of technology relating to teaching, faculty research, students, and administration.

Prior to joining Goizueta, Jackie served for nearly four years as vice president of global customer success for CA Technologies, an IT management software and solutions company. At CA she managed a team of VP- and director-level associates responsible for increasing customer loyalty among the firm’s top global CIO clients. She previously served for nearly three years as vice president of technical services at PharMerica Inc., where she led a team of technology directors responsible for setting the technical vision and managing the operations of PharMerica’s IT services.

Lora Weiss, Ph.D/Georgia Tech Research Institute, Winner – Medium Business

Dr. Lora Weiss is a Lab Chief Scientist and Technical Director of Autonomous Systems at the Georgia Tech Research Institute. Her research focus is on the design and development of technologies for unmanned and autonomous systems. She has conducted research on systems spanning the domains of air, ground, sea-surface, and undersea. She has chaired technical sessions at professional conferences and has provided over 300 technical presentations. Dr. Weiss was on the Board of Directors for the Association of Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), which is the world’s largest unmanned systems organization. She was on the Technical Advisory Board of the Nation’s Robotics Technology Consortium, and she was an Executive Board Member of the National Defense Industrial Association. She currently chairs the ASTM Committee on Unmanned Maritime Vehicle Autonomy and Control. Dr. Weiss has provided testimonial to the Science and Technology Committee of the Georgia House of Representatives, she developed a video for IEEE Educational Services, and in 2012, she was recipient of the AUVSI Foundation Award for Academic Champion.

Carolyn Holcomb/PricewaterhouseCoopers, Winner – Enterprise Business

Carolyn Holcomb is a Partner with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in Atlanta with over 21 years of experience helping clients manage their risk and systems of internal control, specializing in information technology and business process. Carolyn leads the Risk Assurance Data Protection & Privacy practice and in so doing, assesses and provides recommendations for improving companies’ information security and privacy programs. Carolyn helps organizations build and enhance their privacy and information security programs and ensure they will be sustainable over the long term. She focuses on governance and risk assessment, data inventories, flows, and classifications. Carolyn helps organizations assess their program models, training and awareness programs, communications across the organization, and systems of control. In addition, Carolyn helps organizations build control mechanisms and implement monitoring programs that include reporting to senior management and the Board of Directors. Carolyn also assesses her clients’ controls and monitoring of third parties and provides advice to such clients to help them enhance, and often remediate, such controls and programs. She also signs attestations when PwC serves as the Assessor in response to requirements from various regulators such as the FTC and OCR. Carolyn also serves public external audit clients by auditing the internal controls and information systems for both financial statement audits and Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 attestations. In addition, Carolyn signs AICPA SOC and other attestation reports.

Paul Terlemezian with iFive Alliances and Melissa Wade with the Glenn Pelham Foundation discuss the Learning Technology Summit sponsored by Georgia LEARNS

November 13, 2012 by lauriegenevish

Performance Difference Radio

Paul Terlemezian with iFive Alliances and Melissa Wade with the Glenn Pelham Foundation discuss the Learning Technology Summit sponsored by Georgia LEARNS

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Paul Terlemezian is the owner and founder of iFive Alliances, LLC. This firm builds revenue producing strategic alliances for training, consulting and technology companies. Its methods include proprietary tools that are licensed to iFive clients as part of its implementation, consulting and training services.

Paul has 20+ years of alliances and sales experience in the high technology and training industries. He has worked for DEC, IBM (Catapult Division), Sterling Software (KnowledgeWare), Achievement Plus and with Sylvan Learning Companies that were focused on eLearning. He has designed, implemented and managed strategic alliances for training, technology and consulting companies.

He earned his M.S. in Mathematics at Northeastern University in Boston and taught Differential Equations and Calculus to freshman while doing so. Later, he joined DEC as a technical instructor and traveled around the world teaching clients how to use and program computer systems. His P&L responsibilities include managing customer training businesses for several companies prior to founding iFive Alliances in June of 2003.

He was the 2008 President for the Atlanta Chapter of ASTD (American Society for Training and Development). Since 2006 he has been the Affiliate Chair for the Southeast Chapter of the Association of Strategic Alliance Professionals (ASAP). In 2008 he founded and launched the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) Workplace Learning Society and in 2009 was appointed to the TAG Board of Directors.

His speaking activities include the Business Wise Business Wisdom Academy, Omicron IT Training Managers Interchange, LearnTrends, several ASTD Atlanta SIG’s, Kettering Executive Network and the TAG Consulting Society. He has delivered presentations on alliances for the Southeast Software Association, the Atlanta IT Association, the Institute of Management Consultants, several Vistage groups, C-Level Enterprises CEO Boot Camp, The Brain Trust , the Towne Lake Business Association, TrainingIndustry.com’s Supplier Summit, the Greater Women’s Business Council, ESMA (Executive Sales and Marketing Association) and TAG (Managing Your Business as an Asset.)

In October of 2011 Paul launched the Georgia LEARNS^sm effort to increase the implementation of innovative learning methods in the workplace by fostering collaboration amongst entities within the training industry.

You can contact Paul via email or by phone at 404-252-8330. For more information on the Georgia Learns Technology Summit on November 27th you can click here.

Melissa Maxcy Wade, M.A., M.T.S., Th.M., has been the Executive Director of Forensics at Emory University since 1972, and is a faculty member in the Division of Educational Studies. She is the Executive Director of the Atlanta Urban Debate League, Director of the Emory National Debate Institute, and serves as the Executive Co-Director of the National Debate Project (university consortium: Emory, Georgia State, Tennessee State, and NYU). She serves on the Academic Board of Directors of the International Debate Education Association, Board of Directors of the International Public Policy Debate Forum, Board of Directors of the National Debate Tournament, and is an advisor to the Associated Leaders of Urban Debate. Wade is a political debate commentator for local, state, and national elections for various media. She is one of only 3 university debate coaches in the U.S. who has served on the National Associated Press Presidential Debate Evaluation Panel for every U.S. presidential election since 1976.

Wade started her career as the top high school debate and speech student in the U.S. as designated by the National Forensics League competition points system in 1968, and graduated from Emory as one of the nation’s top intercollegiate debaters. She is one of the leading debate coaches in the U.S., having coached Emory’s Barkley Forum to more than thirty national intercollegiate debate titles. She has authored, co-authored, or edited over 150 publications related to debate issues, strategies, and pedagogy. She has received national recognition from Georgetown University (National Coach of the Year Award), the University of South Carolina (Thomas Glenn Pelham National Coach of the Year Award), University of North Carolina (Outstanding Critic Award), Florida State University (Greg Phifer National Service Award), Wake Forest University and University of Missouri-Kansas City (Ovid Davis Award; for coaching the NDT national champions), University of Utah (Lucy Keele National Service Award), University of California, Fullerton (National CEDA Critic Award), San Diego State University (the Brownlee Award for Scholarship, Service, and Leadership), American Forensics Association (Distinguished Career Award) and the National Debate Coaches Association Award for Outstanding Scholarship and Service to Forensics Education. She received Emory’s highest faculty honor, the Thomas Jefferson Award, in 2007.

Wade is a strong advocate for diversity in education. She founded the Urban Debate League (UDL) in Atlanta in 1985, a partnership between the Barkley Forum of Emory University and the Atlanta Public Schools, as a response to the inequality in education in socio-economically challenged secondary schools. The UDL brought the intellectual tools of critical thinking, research proficiency, and advocacy skills to urban students, and has grown into a national urban education movement that has served over 50,000 students and teachers in 24 cities in the U.S., such as New York, Baltimore, Boston, Los Angeles, Kansas City, Memphis, Minneapolis, and Seattle. Over 100 colleges and universities are currently recruiting students from UDL populations. Wade has served as national advisor for the urban debate network to the Open Society Institute, a principle funder, and has been the lead investigator for over $3 million of grant funding for various UDL projects. The UDL program targeting secondary students in Atlanta Housing Authority communities was selected as the nation’s signature education program for the Bush White House initiative, Helping America’s Youth, and was one of only 8 programs recommended by the U.S. Department of Justice for national replication as a research validated youth anti-gang prevention program. Wade is committed to teacher education and faculty development, and is actively participating in developing digital curriculum, professional development programs, and educational assessment methodologies for Debate Across the Curriculum, an instructional method for use in virtually any academic discipline.

Wade’s most recent projects include working with the development of college and secondary school competitive, educational, and community outreach debate programs in South Korea, Malaysia, and China. She has directed debate institutes in Seoul at Ewha University and Kyung Hee University, lectured and made presentations at the Korean Development Institute’s Graduate School in Public Policy and Management, and is developing exchange programs between Korean, U.S., and UDL debate students.