American
Society for Training & Development
American
Society for Training & Development
Emerald Coast Spotlight
Each month we feature a member or corporate partner.
2009 September
Spotlight is on... |
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Kay Godwin Chapter
Member since: October 2004 |
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| How do the chapter's programs/meetings help you in your job? | |
We
provide training to over 800 employees performing a variety of services
to citizens of the county. I have learned new ideas that we were able
to transfer into county training programs, I have engaged speakers
that I first heard at an ASTD meeting, and I have benefitted from
the collaboration among colleagues that occurs during lunchtime conversation. |
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| What is your favorite thing about coming to the meetings? | |
| While I enjoy the networking, I have to admit that the topics are the draw for me. With limited time to devote to extracurricular activities like ASTD, I try to choose the topics that are most relevant for immediate transfer to our organization. | |
| Is there anything you would change to improve ASTD's meetings? | |
| I can only offer praise to those who generously donate their time to provide excellent quality programs and facilitate efficient meetings. | |
2009 August
Spotlight is on... |
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Michelle Schack Chapter
Member since: Spring 2007 |
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| How do the chapter's programs/meetings help you in your job? | |
Attending
the offered programs through ASTD not only helps my job performance
by enhancing my abilities but also benefits our employees through
new training techniques. Skills learned through ASTD are important
for my professional development and my future in my career. The wide
array of professionals involved in ASTD make the meetings great networking
sessions as well. I enjoy being a member and plan to continue my membership
for years to come. |
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| What is your favorite thing about coming to the meetings? | |
| Honestly, getting out of the office and out from behind my computer for awhile. Seriously, I love to catch up with professionals in other organizations that have some of the same challenges I have. | |
| Anything interesting or exciting about yourself you want to share? | |
| Most find it interesting that I have four children to go along with my full time job but that is where I learned my multitasking skills. I am a member of the Lake DeFuniak Toastmasters, and a National SHRM member. I am Dale Carnegie certified and a graduate of Leadership Walton 2009. | |
| Is there anything you would change to improve ASTD's meetings? | |
| At our regular lunch meetings, the program is a little short. I always want to hear a little more from the speakers but they are crunched by time. I would love to have them for about another 30 minutes or so. | |
2009 July Spotlight is on... |
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Sherrie Lock Chapter
Member since: 1 Year |
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| How do the chapter's programs/meetings help you in your job? | |
Training
in job management skills, human relations, and networking with other
organizations in the Panhandle that meet a similar objectives. |
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| What is your favorite thing about coming to the meetings? | |
| When I was able to attend, I enjoyed the speakers and their topics. In addition, the wonderful people I met at the meetings (before, during, and after). | |
| Anything interesting or exciting about yourself you want to share? | |
| My work is always interesting and provides the opportunity to meet all sorts of interesting people and learn about the latest; especially healthcare. Recently completed Master of Science degree and making the most of opportunities to apply what I learned in my research. Since completing the degree, I have taken up photography as a hobby, visited family and went hiking in CO, and looking forward to new adventures!! | |
| Is there anything you would change to improve ASTD's meetings? | |
| N/A | |
June
2009 Spotlight is on... |
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Bonnie Rushton Chapter
Member since: 3 years |
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| How do the chapter's programs/meetings help you in your job? | |
The
meetings provide relevant information for today’s business climate.
The training is always useful and topics covered can easily be incorporated
into the process at work. |
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| What is your favorite thing about coming to the meetings? | |
| Networking and talking with people I may only get to see at the meetings. | |
| Anything interesting or exciting about yourself you want to share? | |
| Bridgeway Center just received a three year CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) Accreditation | |
| Is there anything you would change to improve ASTD's meetings? | |
| No, I think they are great they way they are… | |
2009 May
Spotlight is on... |
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Rita J. Smith Chapter
Member since: 2007 |
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| How do the chapter's programs/meetings help you in your job? | |
Each
ASTD meeting/training session allows me the opportunity to learn something
new to bring back to JobsPlus and share with our team of employees
as well as the job seekers who attend the Career Success Workshops
in our facility. |
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| What is your favorite thing about coming to the meetings? | |
| I enjoy the opportunity to network with other training professionals. Plus, I have never attended an ASTD meeting that I didn’t learn something worth sharing with others. | |
| Anything interesting or exciting about yourself you want to share? | |
| My husband is retired from the U.S. Air Force and currently works as a civilian at Eglin Air Force Base. I thoroughly enjoyed the travel that accompanied his military career. During his military career, we lived in six different states as well as overseas in Italy. I love meeting new people and exploring new locations. The Crestview JobsPlus Team is one of the most effective teams that I have ever had the privilege to be part of. I would like to extend a personal invitation to each of you to visit our Center so you can see first-hand what makes this team so outstanding! | |
| Is there anything you would change to improve ASTD's meetings? | |
| The only thing I would change about ASTD is to try to get more training professionals to join our organization ~ it would be wonderful to have a larger networking base. | |
2009 April Spotlight is on... |
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Allison Velez, CAP, LMHC Chapter
Member since: Our company, Bridgeway Center,
Inc., has been a member for about 5 years and has maintained regular
attendance. |
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| How do the chapter's programs/meetings help you in your job? | |
The
special training programs which I have attended have focused on uplifting
topics intended to maximize performance. They have proven beneficial
to me personally and professionally. |
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| What is your favorite thing about coming to the meetings? | |
| The meetings are a great place to meet other professionals and network with others in the community. . | |
| Anything interesting or exciting about yourself you want to share? | |
| Funny how difficult this is! I live in the most beautiful place on Earth, the Emerald Coast. My workplace is entertaining each and every day. I have a wonderful family, friends; and my co-workers are some of the best people around. I love the beach and I have resolved to travel to a new and exciting place every year. Some of the places I've gone are: Thailand, Italy, Qatar, Cyprus, England and Las Vegas. This summer I am planning to go to Japan. Life is good! | |
| Is there anything you would change to improve ASTD's meetings? | |
| Often it is difficult to get to the Niceville location. It might be nice to rotate the location to different areas of the county. | |
2009 March
Spotlight is on... |
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Lee Wetzell Chapter
Member since: March 2008 |
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| How do the chapter's programs/meetings help you in your job? | |
Networking
with local hr and training professionals is always a plus and critical
to staying connected with the local market and those who play significant
roles in that market. It also helps as you cover specific subject
areas each month that are universal to any professional who wants
to improve their organizations bottom line.......improved service
to your customer base, improved market share and improved profitability. |
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| What is your favorite thing about coming to the meetings? | |
| Being around like professionals, sharing war stories and finding new and improved ways of doing business. | |
| Anything interesting or exciting about yourself you want to share? | |
| That’s a loaded question! it's "exciting" to be married to the same woman for over 35 years, exciting to be in a family that moved 17 times in 35 years in the air force and extremely exciting to be where you always wanted to be.............in the here and now. | |
| Is there anything you would change to improve ASTD's meetings? | |
| No, they are well managed. | |
2009 February
Spotlight is on... |
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Stephanie
Parry Chapter
Member since: January 2008 |
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| How do the chapter's programs/meetings help you in your job? | |
ASTD
has given me a better grasp on what is expected in the training world
today. Every company works differently and it's really neat to get
ideas from other people in similar positions to bring back to the
company. Round table discussions are really useful for that common
exchange of ideas as well. |
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| What is your favorite thing about coming to the meetings? | |
| I began coming to ASTD when I was an administrative assistant in another company. I wanted to learn more about HR and training and since I didnt have direct experience with it, I thought the next best thing would be to join a professional organization. My favorite thing about coming to the meetings has been talking with the other attendees before and after the meeting and absorbing everything that they had to say about training within their companies. I enjoy listening to what the speakers have to say each month as well--they are always so engaging. I also enjoy the networking aspect. All the attendees I've met over the past year are so friendly. | |
| Anything interesting or exciting about yourself you want to share? | |
| I unexpectedly networked myself right in to my new job through ASTD. I'm currently working on my masters in operations management with a focus area in human resource management and because of this, I began searching for a career in HR. One thing led to another, I was encouraged to apply for my current job and I am now living and loving HR! | |
| Is there anything you would change to improve ASTD's meetings? | |
| I was unable to make Nov/Dec meetings so I dont know if it was just a "January" thing to not have them, but I really enjoyed the "conversation starter" table toppers that used to be in the center of the tables so while we're eating we can discuss training stories and ideas. | |
Updated: 7/12/10
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