[Mba-nd-students] Clemson MBA Announcements- February 21
Jamie Patterson
jpatte4 at clemson.edu
Fri Feb 21 13:46:22 EST 2014
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Upcoming Speaker Events at ONE
First Friday Leadership Series: 5 pm
Friday, March 7
The First Friday Leadership Series continues on March 7 with William "Bill" Jacobson, former CEO of Ansett Australia & Air New Zealand Engineering Services at Greenville's new ONE.
Mr. Jacobson's presentation will begin at 5 PM followed by a networking reception with pizza provided by Vic's Pizza.
Registration is free. Reserve your space now!
http://firstfridayjacobson.eventbrite.com
Friday, April 4
Keith Eades, Founder and CEO of Sales Performance International (SPI)
Entrepreneur in the Round: 5 pm
Monday, February 24<http://www.eventbrite.com/e/entrepreneur-in-the-round-brice-bay-tickets-9747574257>
Monday, March 24
Monday, April 28
Women's Leadership Roundtable: 12 noon
Monday, March 10<http://www.eventbrite.com/e/womens-leadership-roundtable-march-tickets-9747259315>
Monday, April 14<http://www.eventbrite.com/e/womens-leadership-roundtable-april-tickets-9747277369>
Who's Coming to the Career Fair?
The Michelin Career Center will be hosting their annual Career Fair on the Main Campus at LittleJohn Coliseum on February 25th. This is a make up day since the event was canceled this week due to weather.
Over 200 companies will be recruiting that this event. Please register on their website: http://career.clemson.edu/events/career_fairs/students/index.php
Click on the following link for the list of companies that will be in attendance: https://clemson-csm.symplicity.com/events/students.php?mode=list&cf=scf2014
Social Networking Series- Lunch and Learn Workshops
Join Clemson University and EnVeritas Group at Greenville ONE for FREE lunchtime social media instructional sessions for professionals. Trained social media professionals will teach you how to boost your own social media presence in order to optimize your career opportunities, as well as how you can bring back techniques that can help you promote your company and increase your ability to achieve business objectives.
Please bring a bag lunch to enjoy during the presentation.
All three workshops will take place in Classroom 505:
Thursday, March 6- LinkedIn: http://clemsonlinkedin.eventbrite.com
Thursday, April 3- Facebook & Twitter: http://clemsonfacebook.eventbrite.com
Thursday, May 8- Google+ Slideshare, and other emerging social media channels: http://clemsongoogleplus.eventbrite.com
Computer Workshops
QuickBooks Workshop: In Depth Essential Skills for Business and Home Finance
This workshop will be from 9am-3pm on March 7 in Classroom 505. Please RSVP to the link below.
http://clemsonquickbooks.eventbrite.com
Excel Workshops: Essential Skills You need to know for Excel
All workshops will be 9am-1pm in Classroom 604. Please RSVP to the links below.
February 28th - https://excelsession2.eventbrite.com
· Focusing on Specific Data by Using Filters
· Reordering and Summarizing Data
· Combining Data from Multiple Sources
· Analyzing Alternative Data Sets
March 28th - https://excelsession3.eventbrite.com
· Creating Dynamic Worksheets by Using PivotTables
· Creating Charts and Graphics
· Printing
April 18th - https://excelsession4.eventbrite.com
· Automating Repetitive Tasks by Using Macros
· Working with Other Microsoft Office Programs
· Collaborating with Colleagues
Adobe Workshops: Essential Skills You need to know for Adobe
All workshops will be 9am-1pm in Classroom 604. Please RSVP to the links below.
February 14th- Illustrator- https://illustratorskills.eventbrite.com (this will be rescheduled due to weather. Stay tuned for updates)
March 14th – InDesign- https://indesignskills.eventbrite.com
April 11th- Dreamweaver- http://dreamweaverskills.eventbrite.com
Regional Finanical Manager
PruittHealth the regional leader in long-term care in the Southeast, currently has an opportunity for a Regional Financial Manager at their Corporate Headquarters in Norcross,GA, just outside of Atlanta. Please find the full description attached. Send me your resume ASAP so I can pass along to their hiring manager.
http://www.maxhire.net/cp/?E8556D361D43515B7E50122D775C1B680C627C49
Leigh Fibers Internship
Summary of Scope
Leigh Fibers, Inc. (LFI) desires to conduct a comprehensive supply and demand study to assist in our understanding of the market dynamics in several of our business sectors. The study will consist of compiling a list of all competitors in the business sector on the supply side, and all customers on the demand side. The study will include an analysis of the advantages each supplier has in relation to each customer. The study will include an analysis of possible alternatives customers may have to the base material supplied in the market sector studied.
Qualifications
• The ideal candidate will have completed an undergraduate degree in business and be pursuing a graduate degree in business.
• The ideal candidate will have proven competency in conducted detailed business research.
• The ideal candidate will have proven competency in the preparation of written reports and presentations.
• The ideal candidate will have proven proficiency in the use of pivot tables and presentation of complex data models.
Schedule
• The initial project focused on one business segment will begin immediately.
• The initial project is expected to be completed in approximately one semester.
• Additional projects, based on quality of work output would follow initial assignment.
Compensation/Terms
• The project will require the candidate to sign a confidentiality agreement and non-competition agreement.
• The project will pay $12 per hour (no benefits).
• LFI will pay reasonable expenses (pre-authorized).
Please send me your resume ASAP if interested (jpatte4 at clemson.edu<mailto:jpatte4 at clemson.edu>)
Greenville Chamber of Commerce- Marketing Intern
JOB TITLE: Intern: Membership Marketing Analysis
LOCATION: Greenville, SC
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt Temporary
SUPERVISOR: John Kimbrell, Executive Vice President
JOB PURPOSE: Provide the leadership of the Greenville Chamber with a proposal for an improved value proposition for our investors that will encourage engagement and future investment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Work with staff and leadership to understand and evaluate our current dues structure, sponsorship offerings, and return on investment for our members.
2. Benchmark other membership organizations including other chambers of commerce and economic development organizations outside of our market to determine best practices in terms of membership benefit offerings, “value proposition”, and communication of the benefit at all levels of investment.
3. Prepare a recommendation to leadership including evaluation of current offerings, membership levels, possible bundling of sponsorships, and overall return on investment based on internal and external research.
4. Calculate potential fiscal impact on dues and sponsorship revenue by evaluating current v. proposed changes.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
1. Bachelor’s degree a minimum.
2. Prior exposure to membership based organizations
3. Prior experience in business to business communications.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) in a professional manner when dealing with partner organizations, members, internal Chamber staff, and volunteer leadership.
2. Competent computer skills to perform essential functions listed above.
3. Educational background in communications/marketing and finance/accounting or nonprofit is desired.
ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to speak clearly, write or type moderately (at least 40 wpm), sit and stand for moderate periods of time.
Donation Drive for February: Greenville County Animal Care
Attention Animal Lovers! February is your chance to help the homeless and in-need pets in our community. This month our donation drive is benefiting Greenville County Animal Care. Greenville County Animal Care takes in over 20,000 homeless and forgotten pets every year and is in need of unopened dry/canned puppy, kitten, cat and dog food, kitty litter, unopened dog/cat treats, blankets, sheets, hand towels and dog/cat toys. Our donation box is located in the 6th floor student lounge and will be there the entire month of February.
Please consider making a donation this month to help a pet not as lucky as your own. All donations will receive points towards the Clemson MBA Student Association Outstanding Citizenship Award. Please email Lesleyh at Clemson.edu<mailto:Lesleyh at Clemson.edu> with a description of the items donated to receive your point credit!
News from Your Librarian
Remember, you do have a business librarian that can help with your research needs. My name is Meredith Futral and I am your librarian.
Did you know…..
You can borrow books in the Clemson library collection without coming to Cooper Library.
Here is how you can request a book:
Search the catalog<http://libcat.clemson.edu/>. Click the "request" button in the catalog<http://libcat.clemson.edu/>, then enter your Username and Password and select University Center - Greenville as your pick-up location. You will be notified when the book is available for pick-up. The books will be checked out to you for 6 weeks, unless it is a popular fiction book. Popular fiction checkout is for 4 weeks. Books can be renewed online through My Library Account. My Library Account can be accessed from the library homepage: http://www.clemson.edu/library
If the book you need is already checked out, click the green Pascal Delivers<http://www.clemson.edu/library/services/pascal.html> icon in the catalog to order it (for free!) from a different library. These books will be checked out to you for 6 weeks with no renewals allowed.
You can pick-up and return books to the F. W. Symmes Library and Media Center at the University Center in Greenville (UCG) on S. Pleasantburg Drive (near Laurens Rd.).
Did you know…..
You can borrow books from libraries around the world.
Here is how you can request items through Interlibrary Loan (ILL):
Go to this link: http://libguides.clemson.edu/ill
The first time you want to make a request, you need to Create an Account
When filling out the form to Create an Account, choose Hold for Pickup (University Center-Greenville) as the Loan Delivery Option
You will choose the username and password you want to use with the account (this can be different than your Clemson username and password)
You will use the username and password to log in to the account to make requests for materials, check on the status of your requests, or download scanned articles
You will receive an e-mail when a book is delivered to the University Center in Greenville and is ready for pickup
The due date will be on the front of the book, it will note if renewals are allowed
Take a look at this page to find companies, industries, articles, books, dissertations, business dictionaries, and business websites:
http://clemson.libguides.com/business-economics
There are also guides for Marketing: http://clemson.libguides.com/marketing and Management: http://clemson.libguides.com/management
I want to help you find and use these resources. You can contact me four ways:
In person at One: I will be at One next Thursday, February 27th in one of the general faculty rooms on the 8th floor. I will be available to meet from 9-12. You can show up or contact me to schedule a time to meet.
By e-mail at mfutral at clemson.edu<mailto:mfutral at clemson.edu>
By phone at 864-656-6373
By chat: http://clemson.libguides.com/management
http://clemson.libguides.com/marketing
(Look for the green button to chat online)
Spring 2014 Academic Calendar
Jan 6, M MBA Classes Begin
Jan 14, Tu Last day to register or add a class
Jan 20, M Martin Luther King Jr. holiday
Jan 22, W Last day to drop a class or withdraw from the University without a W grade
Jan 29, W Last day to order diploma for May commencement
Feb 28, F Last day for instructors to issue midterm evaluations
Mar 14, F Last day to drop a class or withdraw from the University without final grades
Mar 17-21, M-F Spring break
Mar 31, M Registration for fall term begins
Apr 24-25, Th-F Classes meet; exams permitted in labs only
Apr 28-May 2, M-F Examinations
May 6, Tu 9:00 a.m.–Deadline to submit candidate grades
May 7, W 9:00 a.m.–Deadline to submit other grades
May 8, Th Candidates for graduation may access grades
May 9, F Commencement
Have a great weekend!
Jamie Patterson
Director of Student Experience
Clemson MBA Program
1 North Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
864.656.8183 (office)
jpatte4 at clemson.edu<mailto:jpatte4 at clemson.edu>
www.clemson.edu/mba<http://www.clemson.edu/mba>
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