Girls In Tech

If you don’t already know the fabulous Girl in Tech @CathyBrooks this is a powerful workshop and opportunity to work one-on-one with her.

Thanks to popular demand, Other Than That is proud to be bringing another installment of Story Navigation to Southern California.  Even more fabulous, because of her sponsors, limited scholarships are available.

What is Story Navigation?

I’ll answer that question with another question … What’s your story?

It’s a common enough query, and when presented in a business setting it generally results in a common enough response – a recitation of the C.V.

Think about the most compelling professional stories you’ve heard. The stories that captured your attention and motivated you to act. Whether explicit or not, those tales share at least one thing in common – a deep connection to the teller’s personal motivation. Making that critical connection between “who” and “what” is hard to do. Take this workshop and you’ll learn how, and if you’re someone who already has a pretty strong grasp, you’ll get tips to help make your solid foundation even more powerful.

In this workshop you will learn:

• How to deconstruct your existing professional story
• To identify and/or better explain your personal “motivation” for your work
• Tips for crafting a more compelling story
• New questions to ask of other people (getting to *their* story)

You will walk out with:

• A well-defined personal “elevator pitch” that serves in business and can be modified for myriad uses/audiences.

For more information on Story Navigation, please visit the workshop web site.

For more information on your navigator, Cathy Brooks, you can check out this link.

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This weekend was the first annual Fashion Camp LA.  Fashion Camp is a weekend-long conference that brings together members of the mainstream fashion, independent fashion, and technology communities. Participants explore the future of fashion through workshops, panel discussions, and presentations.

Anyone with an idea is welcome to present, lead a workshop, or organize a panel discussion. One of the main tenets of Fashion Camp is that everyone is expected to participate by presenting, volunteering, or by being an active part of a discussion.

Fashion Camp LA 2010 covered a range of topics from Developing QR code campaigns, augmented reality and wearable technology, to digital lookbooks, the legalities behind fashion and the new rules of fashion PR.  Stay tuned for more events from Fashion Camp in your city.

Visit the website for complete details: http://www.la.fashioncamp.org/

Laurel Kaufman, Esq.
Managing Director Girls in Tech Los Angeles

www.ak-cg.com

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Join us for a dynamic panel discussion with industry-leading women who are changing the face of business through technology.

Speakers Include:
* moderator Willow Bay – senior editor, Huffington Post

* Gina Bianchini – co-founder & former CEO, Ning

* Michelle Crames – co-founder & CEO, Giiv.com

* Carrie Nedrow – staff program manager for payment solutions at Intuit, Inc.

* Cynthia Neimany – VP, marketing & business development, Mattel Digital Network (MDN)

Panel discussion will cover:
* key aspects to building an online business and how to create a niche in a tech space that is full of budding entrepreneurs and established businesses

* ways businesses big and small can leverage social media outlets to connect with the target audience and increase website traffic

* ideas to transform a company’s online strategy from a brand website platform to interactive programming and content

* integrated systems to enhance investment opportunities and improve handling of both business and personal finances

–>When: April 8 (6-9pm)

–> Where: Korn Hall (110 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles)

–> Tickets are only $10 for GIT LA Members

–> RSVP here

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Resume Best Practices Workshop

Sponsored by Kosmix: The web organized for you

Have you ever wondered what it is, exactly, about your resume that will turn a recruiter on/off to your potential as a candidate for employment? Find out with Girls in Tech Silicon Valley, on November 19, as we invite a variety of  managers / recruiters to share resume best practices and knowledge around how to make yourself an attractive professional in today’s competitive market.

During the evening, participants will be breaking out into intimate groups to do peer resume reviews while Hiring Professionals provide valuable insight and feedback.

Professionals from the following industries and others will be joining us:

Lizelle Baylon, Principal Recruiter at Boston Scientific (Medical Devices)

Debbie Donovan, Sr. Manager, Practice & Hospital Market Development at Intuitive Surgical (Medical Devices)

Kiran Prasad, CTO at Sliced Simple, Inc. Former Senior Director WebOS Emerging Technologies at Palm (Mobile)

Cindy Wang, Product Manager at Tiny Prints Inc. (Online Retailer)

Stephanie Lonn, Technical Recruiter at Zynga (Social Media / Games)

Isabelle Mitura, Recruiter at Zynga (Social Media / Games)

Spots are first come, first serve. Refreshments and snacks will be provided!

Doors open at 6:45, breakout sessions begin at 7:00pm
$10 in advance (register at Eventbrite)
$15 at the door

Kosmix
444 Castro St
(Entrance on Mercy St)
Mountain View, CA 94041

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