2015 speaker's edge judge profiles
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MANDERSON GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
The Speaker’s Edge
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Consultant ProfilesDr. Jackson Hataway holds a PhD in
Organizational Communication with an emphasis in Organizational Leadership from The University of Alabama. His PhD specializes in organizational development, strategic planning, team building, and organizational learning. He excels in bringing strategy to life through narratives, speech writing, and speech coaching, and has worked with top executives at technology companies such as Adobe and Microsoft. His focus is communications strategy, strategic planning, and “long view” communication design. Dr. Hataway also helps organizations ranging from financial institutions to leading high tech corporations like Adobe and Microsoft develop strategic growth plans through his position as a Senior Consultant for Strategic Arts & Sciences. His nuanced understanding of the interplay between long-term market trends, communication, and culture gives him an invaluable perspective to bring to bear for his clients.
Dr. Sim Butler works as an Assistant Professor and Coordinator for Critical Decision Making & Argumentation for The University of Alabama. Holding a PhD in Comunications from The University of Alabama, his teaching endeavors center on rhetorical criticism, critical thinking, and community based participatory research practices that promote civic discourse, critical investigation and interpretation, and rhetoric based argumentation. His research areas include health and sport communication, particularly rhetorical and cultural criticism involving disability, race, gender, and sexuality. Dr. Butler teaches classes in Critical Decision Making, Public Speaking, Small Group Communication, Argumentation, Rhetoric and Social Media, and Sport as Civic Discourse. His articles have been accepted for publication in Journalism and Communication Monographs, Journal of Gender Studies, Communication and Sport, Journal of Sport Media, Journal of Communication Inquiry, and the Journal of Radio and Audio Media.
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Judge Profiles
Accenture
AndrewLindsey
Accenture, [email protected]
Position/Title: Managing Director, Human Services Sales LeadDegrees/University: The University of Alabama MBA in Systems Consulting; The University of Alabama B.S. in Communications
John Waktins
Accenture; [email protected]
Position/Title: Manager, Specializing in Financial Services Operational RiskEndorsed Skills: Project Management; Operational Risk; RCSA; Business Process Design; Management Consulting; Requirements Gathering; User Acceptance Testing; Data ConversionDegrees/University: The University of Alabama MBA in Strategy; The University of Alabama B.S. in Geography Previous Companies: Afflink (Intern); Accenture
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Alabama Banking DepartmentBrad Coker
Alabama State Banking [email protected]
Position/Title: Examinations Coordinator, Capital MarketsEndorsed Skills: Market Risk, Liquidity, InvestmentsDegrees/University: The University of Alabama MBA; American Bankers Association Stonier Graduate School of Banking; University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business Leadership Program Biography: Member of Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS); CSBS Education Foundation instructor; implemented the Dodd-Frank Act requirements in State Banking Board Regulations 1 and 14
Alabama Credit Union
BensonBolling
Alabama Credit Union, April [email protected]
Position/Title: Chief Lending OfficerEndorsed Skills: Consumer Lending, Commercial lending, Mortgage Lending, Financial Analysis, Project management, Strategic PlanningDegrees/University: The University of Alabama MA in Marketing; The University of Alabama B.S. in Finance Previous Companies: Credit Union Service Centers, A Novel Approach Books, Inc.
KayceBell
Alabama Credit Union, [email protected]
Position/Title: COOEndorsed Skills: Leadership, Credit Unions, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communication, Financial Services, Operations Management, Growth StrategiesDegrees/University: The University of AlabamaPrevious Companies: Filene Research Institute i3, Alabama Credit Union League (now League of Southeastern Credit Unions), Family Security Credit Union
Ame Parker
Alabama Credit Union, 2013-present [email protected] Alabama
Position/Title: Talent DevelopmentEndorsed Skills: Training, Instructional Design, Strategy, Recruiting, Program Management, Staff Development, Talent ManagementDegrees/University: The University of Alabama at Birmingham M.A. in Education; Auburn University B.A. in Communication Previous Companies: Education Corporation of America, Virginia College
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KellyPorter
Alabama Credit Union, February [email protected]
Position/Title: Marketing Manager & Secret Meals CoordinatorEndorsed Skills: Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Project ManagementDegrees/University: The University of Alabama M.S. in Marketing; The University of Alabama B.B.A. in Marketing Previous Companies: South Shelby Chamber of Commerce, Bryant Bank
AEA Group
Drew Brignac
AEA Group [email protected] Alabama
Position/Title: PrincipalEndorsed Skills: Consulting, Forensic Accounting, Financial ValuationDegrees/University: The University of Alabama B.S. in AccountingBiography: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants; AICPA Forensic and Valuation Services Section;Association of Certified Fraud Examiners;Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants; Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants
Steve Lovoy
AEA Group [email protected] Alabama
Position/Title: PrincipalEndorsed Skills: Forensic Accounting, Financial Investigation, Valuation, Corporate GovernanceDegrees/University: The University of Alabama Master of Accountancy; The University of Alabama B.S. in Commerce and Business AdministrationBiography: Certified Public Accountant (CPA);Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA);Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV); Turnaround Management Association - Alabama Chapter Treasurer;American Bar Association Construction Forum Associate Member
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ALFA
American Red Cross Arlington Family Offices
Don Manis
Alfa Insurance, July 1987- present [email protected] Alabama
Position/Title: Vice President & ActuaryEndorsed Skills: Insurance, Actuarial Science, Property & Casualty Insurance, Commercial Insurance, Underwriting, Legal LiabilityDegrees/University: Auburn University at Montgomery B.S. in Secondary Education & Teaching and Mathematics
MarkBeddingfield
American Red Cross, July [email protected]
Position/Title: CEOEndorsed Skills: Nonprofits, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Public Relations, Business Strategy, Program Development, Volunteer Management, community OutreachDegrees/University: Athens State University B.S. in Business Administration & ManagementPrevious Companies: ESI Incorporation
JordanCherry
Arlington Family Offices, [email protected]
Position/Title: Investment AnalystEndorsed Skills: Portfolio management, Asset Class Analysis, Research, Invesment Management, Acquisitions AnalysisDegrees/University: The University of Alabama MBA; Florida State University B.S. in FinancePrevious Companies: Florida State University, The University of Alabama, FedEx ExpressBiography: Industry Securities registration, CFA charterholder
Aldi
Casey Sturgill
Aldi, June 2012-present [email protected] Alabama
Position/Title: District ManagerEndorsed Skills: Sales, Media Relations, Microsoft Office, Coaching, Sponsorship, Social Media, Budgets, Public Speaking, Recruiting, LeadershipDegrees/University: The University of Alabama MBA in Entrepreneurship; The University of Alabama MA in Sport Management; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill B.A. in Journalism & Exercise and Sport SciencePrevious Companies: Burlington Indians, UNC Athletic Department, University Athletic Department, The Arkansas Travelers, WCHL Vilcom, University Experience Alabama International Trade Center, Arkansas Travelers, Tuscaloosa Parks & Recreation Authority
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AT&T
DanaMoore
Position/Title: Lead College Recruiting ManagerEndorsed Skills: Technical Sales, Sales Leadership, Sales Operations, Talent AcquisitionDegrees/University: Belmont University B.A. Previous Companies: BellSouth
Bank of Tuscaloosa
MarkSullivan
Bank of Tuscaloosa, June [email protected]
Position/Title: President and Chief Operating OfficerDegrees/University: The University of Alabama EMBA; The University of Alabama B.S. in Corporate FinanceBiography: Chairman of United Way of West Alabama, Black Warrior Council of the Boy Scouts of America Vice President of Finance, Adopt-A-School Steering Committee Board Member, Arts Council of Tuscaloosa Board Member
RyanGibson
Position/Title: Lead College Recruiting ManagerEndorsed Skills: Vendor Management, Telecommunications, Team Leadership, Networking, Leadership, Management, Project Management, Wireless, College Recruiting, SDLCPrevious Companies: TRW, SBC Wireless, Cingular WirelessBiography: Active on several engineering and computer science advisory committee groups at Kennesaw State University/ Southern Polytechnic State University, and Georgia Southern University; Forsyth County Humane Society volunteer; Feral Cat Program of Georgia volunteer
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BBVA
Giuli Biondi
BBVA [email protected]
Position/Title: Human Resources, University RecruiterEndoresed Skills: Social Marketing, Digital Marketing, Human ResourcesDegrees/University: University of Texas MBA, University of Texas B.A. in ManagementPrevious Companies: Target, University of Texas
Daniel Smith
BBVA, December 2010-present [email protected] Alabama
Position/Title: Risk Officer IIEndorsed Skills: SAS, Data Analysis, Analytics, Risk Analytics, Data Mining, Business Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Statistical ModelingDegrees/University: The University of Alabama M.S. in Applied Statistics; The University of Alabama B.S. in MathematicsPrevious Companies: ZF Friedrichshafen, Johnson Controls Automotive, IBM Global Services
Berkeley Research Group
Bill Orrell
Berkeley Research Group [email protected]
Position/Title: Associate DirectorEndorsed Skills: Clinical Operations, Operational Consulting, Clinical Supply Chain, Strategic Planning, Physician-Hospital Alignment, Documentation IntegrityDegrees/University: The University of Alabama MBA Previous Companies: AreaHospital & Health Care, Huron Consulting Group, GE Healthcare, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Chick- fil-A
Caleb Lampert
Chick-fil-A, May 2014-present [email protected] Georgia
Position/Title: IT Associate, Payroll & Benefits SystemEndorsed Skills: Leadership, Management, Public Speaking, Communication, Customer Services, Statistics, Research, Time ManagementDegrees/University: The University of Alabama MBA in Analytics; The University of Alabama B.S. in Management, Specialization in Health Care Management Previous Companies: Northwestern Mutual, UA Men’s Basketball Team
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Cigna-Health SpringIsabella Fagan
Cigna Healthspring, June 2013- [email protected] Carolina
Position/Title: Project Manager, Development Program ManagerEndorsed Skills: Healthcare, Data Analysis, Public Health, Clinical Research, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Program Evaluation/DevelopmentDegrees/University: The University of Alabama at Birmingham MBA; MPH in Health Care Organization and Policy; The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill B.A. in PsychologyPrevious Companies: Rockingham County Healthcare Alliance, Children’s of Alabama
EricFerguson
Cigna Healthspring, June 2015- present [email protected] Alabama
Position/Title: Financial AnalystEndorsed Skills: Leadership, Project Managaement, Strategic Planning, Data Analysis, Training, Customer ServiceDegrees/University: The University of Alabama MBA in Strategy; The University of Alabama B.S. in Consumer and Industrial MarketingPrevious Companies: Southern Company
BrianFisher
Cigna Healthspring, June 2015- [email protected]
Position/Title: Financial Analysis SpecialistEndorsed Skills: Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Marketing StrategyDegrees/University: The University of Alabama M.S. in Marketing; The University of Alabama B.A. in Public Relations Previous Companies: VeloCity Pro Cycle, Trackor Supply Company, The Harmon Group
Patrick McCormic
Cigna Healthspring, July 2014- [email protected]
Position/Title: Medicare Marketing Project SpecialistDegrees/University: The University of Alabama MBA in General Finance; University of Montevallo B.A. in MarketingPrevious Companies: Express, The University of Alabama
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KellyPate
Cigna Healthspring, June 2015- [email protected]
Position/Title: Business Project Senior AnalystEndorsed Skills: Marketing, Social Media, Social Networking, Management, Online Marketing, Customer Service, Public Relations, Account Management, Team Building, Social Media MArketingDegrees/University: Auburn University MBA in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management; Auburn University B.A. in Public RelationsPrevious Companies: Jan-Pro Cleaning Systems, Auburn University
Citigroup
Coca-Cola
Ti Keshia Smith
Citigroup, January 2014-present [email protected] New York
Position/Title: Senior Vice President, Global SML ComplianceEndorsed Skills: Risk Management, Program Management, Business Analysis, Strategy, Business Process, Banking, Business Intelligence, Process ImprovementDegrees/University: The University of Alabama B.S. in Commerce & Business Administration, Management Information SystemsPrevious Companies: CapTech Consulting, Deloitte, Bank of America, AmSouth Bank, Delphi Automotive SystemsBiography: extensive knowledge of global AML TM programs in retail banking and commercial cards; ACAMS certified; Corporate Compliance and Institutional Client Group (ICG) Advisory specialist
Beth Hollahan Coca-Cola, 2000-present [email protected] Georgia
Position/Title: Director of Planning and AnalysisEndorsed Skills: Operational Risk, Analysis, Financial Services, PlanningDegrees/University: The University of Alabama Previous Companies: Union Planters Bank
Collateral CompaniesMikeAnderson
Collateral Companies, 2010-presentmikeanderson@collateral companies.comAlabama
Position/Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial OfficerDegrees/University: The University of Alabama CBA degreePrevious Companies: New South Federal Savings BankBiography: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham Governance Chair
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CoreStrengths ConsultingDennisShuler
Core Strengths Consulting, LLC., [email protected]
Position/Title: Founder, President (Also CHRO for NXP Semiconductors)Endorsed Skills: Change Management, Business Strategy, Strategic HR, Management ConsultingDegrees/University: The University of Alabama MA in Industrial Relations; State University of New York College at Oswego B.S. in Business Administration, Minor in EconomicsPrevious Companies: Scripps Networks Interactive Inc., The Kellogg Company, Procter & Gamble, Walt Disney Biography: serves on Durham University in the United Kingdom, Kansas State University, and the University of Alabama boards
Equifax
FedEx
Stephanie Steinway
Collateral [email protected]
Position/Title: University Relations SpecialistEndorsed Skills: Recruiting, Interviews, Talent Acquisition, Resume Writing, Talent Management, Application Tracking, Human Resources, Career CounselingDegrees/University: Lindenwood University MBA; Southeast Missouri State University Harrison College of Business B.S. in Human Resouce ManagementPrevious Companies: Bishop DuBourg High School, Aquinas Institute of Technology
MarcShrader
FedEx, [email protected]
Position/Title: Marketing Manager, Integrated Shipping SolutionsEndorsed Skills: Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Management, E-commerce, CRM, Strategic Planning, Sales Operations, Leadership, Account ManagementDegrees/University: The University of Memphis EMBA in Business; The University of Alabama B.S. in Consumer Industrial MarketingPrevious Companies: Black & Decker, Venetec International
David Triplett
Position/Title: Manager, FinanceEndorsed Skills: Financial Leadership, Management, Operations, Corporate Projects, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Business Consulting, Project Management, Accounting, Audit AnalysisDegrees/University: The University of Alabama MA, Mississippi State Undergraduate degree
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Frito-Lay
MatthewZink
Frito-Lay, January [email protected]
Position/Title: Senior Human Resource ManagerEndorsed Skills: Human Resources, Labor Relations, Employee Engagement, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Deferred Compensation, Performance Management, Organizational DesignDegrees/University: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign M.S. in Human Resources & Industrial Relations; University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign B.S. in Psychology
JoeLiddy
Frito-Lay, June [email protected]
Position/Title: Sales Capability Associate ManagerEndorsed Skills: Sales, Marketing, B2B, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Inventory Management, Sales Operations, Cross-Functional Team leadershipDegrees/University: The University of Alabama MBA in Strategy and Entrepreneurship; The University of Alabama B.S. in MarketingPrevious Companies: 9th Street Creative Group, Alabama Power Company
Gabby William White
Gabby, January 2010-present [email protected] Alabama
Position/Title: PresidentEndorsed Skills: Product Development, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Sales Management, Merchandising, Business Planning, NegotiationDegrees/University: The University of Alabama MBA in Marketing;University of Colorado at Boulder B.S. in Environmental StudiesPrevious Companies: BASF, Compass Bank
Andrew Osucha
GE Healthcare, April [email protected]
Position/Title: Imaging Region ManagerEndorsed Skills: Healthcare, Leadership, Medical Devices, Business Development, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Hospitals, Sales, Foreceasting, Six Sigma, Strategic PlanningDegrees/University: The University of Alabama MBA in Strategy and Entrepreneurship; The University of Alabama B.S. in BiologyPrevious Companies: The University of Alabama, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
GE Healthcare
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Georgia PacificDorothyRussell
Georgia-Pacific, June [email protected]
Position/Title: Centralized Procurement ManagerEndorsed Skills: Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Research, Strategic Planning, Operations ManagementDegrees/University: The University of Alabama MBA in Supply Chain & Operations Management; Millsaps College B.S. in Business AdministrationPrevious Companies: Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC, FedEx Services, Starnes Davis Florie LLP, FDIC
GMP Advisory, LLC Hospice Advantage
EthanSummers
Georgia Pacific, May [email protected]
Position/Title: Business AnalystEndorsed Skills: Public Speaking, Customer Service, Market Research, News Writing, Project Management, Strategic AnalysisDegrees/University: The University of Alabama MBA in Strategy; The University of Alabama B.S. in Journalism & Management
GareyMorrison
GPM Advisory LLC., [email protected]
Position/Title: Managing DirectorEndoresed Skills: Strategic Planning, Healthcare, Healthcare Consulting, Revenue Cycle, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Management Consulting, Auditing, Mergers, Payments, Interim ManagementDegrees/University: The University of Alabama B.S. in AccountingPrevious Companies: Ernst & Young
JimDudley
Visiting Angels Minnesota, [email protected]
Position/Title: Communiity LiaisonEndorsed Skills: Leadership, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Facilities Management, Leadership DevelopmentDegrees/University: The University of Alabama MBA; Community College of the Air Force A.S. in Logistics; Southern Illinois University B.S. in Industrial EngineeringPrevious Companies: Hospice Advantage, LLC.; VCA Antech; Rasmussen College; Target
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M&H Valve Anthony Orlowski
M&H Valve of McWane, Inc. , 2009-present [email protected] Alabama
Position/Title: General ManagerEndorsed Skills: Operations Management, Plant Operations, Project Management, Sales Management, Engineering ManagementDegrees/University: University of Tennessee at Knoxville MBA in Operations Management; University of Tennessee at Knoxville M.S. in Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Engineering; University of Tennessee at Knoxville B.S. in Civil EngineeringPrevious Companies: Ogden Environmental, Tyler Pipe, McWane Cast Iron Pipe, Clow Water Systems
Mather EconomicsMarigraceDavis
Mather Economics, LLC., [email protected]
Position/Title: Senior AnalystEndorsed Skills: Excel, Data Analysis, Statistics, Economics, Research, Econometric Modeling, Benefit Cost AnalysisDegrees/University: Clemson University M.A. in Economics; The University of Alabama B.S. in Economics and Finance
Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals
BrianCampbell
Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, [email protected]
Position/Title: Sales ConsultantEndorsed Skills: Leadership, Management, Business Development, Healthcare, Strategic Planning, Sales Operations, Cross-functional Team leadership, Business IntelligenceDegrees/University: The University of Alabama MBA in Strategy; United States Naval Academy B.S. in EngineeringPrevious Companies: US Navy, The SSI Group, Inc, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Biogen-Idec, GlaxoSmithKline
Management Consulting Firm
Kay Wallace
Management Consulting [email protected] Georgia
Position/Title: Executive Coach Endorsed Skills: Operations, Marketing, Consulting, Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, Executive Coaching, Strategy, Technology, Management, Business Development, Strategic PartnershipsDegrees/University: Harvard Business School MBA; The University of Alabama B.S. in Chemical EngineeringPrevious Companies: Coca-Cola, Atlanta Committee for Olympic Games, Georgia Research Alliance
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MUZE NEEP
81 Shop
Alex Putman
MUZE, August 2013-present [email protected] Georgia
Position/Title: Founder & CEOEndorsed Skills: Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Social Networking, Talent Management, Business Development, Onboarding, Employer BrandingDegrees/University: The University of Alabama B.S. in MarketingPrevious Companies: YP (formerly AT&T YellowPages); Case-Mate; Synergis; DataPath (now Rockwell Collins); Panasonic; Spherion (formerly AIM Executive)
ClarkShuler
Neep, August [email protected]
Position/Title: FounderEndorsed Skills: Family Law, Sales, Westlaw, Civil LitigationDegrees/University: Syracuse University College of Law, Xavier University B.S. in HistoryPrevious Companies: Apple, Baker & McKenzie, Unilever
HarryLong
81 Shop, LLC. July [email protected]
Position/Title: Managing MemberEndorsed Skills: Marketing, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Public Relations, Market Planning, Brand Management, Strategic Planning, Corporate CommunicationsDegrees/University: The University of Alabama MBA in Strategy; The University of Alabama B.S. in MarketingPrevious Companies: Mazda North American Operations, Saks Incorporated, Citadel Broadcasting, XM Satellite Radio, Simmons Media Group, Aloha Hospitality, NGI One, Prestige Properties
Pride Staff Kim Tillery
PrideStaff, February 2013-present [email protected] Alabama
Position/Title: Owner, Strategic PartnerEndorsed Skills: Temporary Staffing, Training, Recruiting, Customer Service, Human Resources, Account Management, Business Analysis, Strategic PlanningDegrees/University: The University of Alabama MBA in Finance; The University of Alabama B.S. in CBA Marketing Previous Companies: TM Capital, TSYS
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Randall-ReillyNancyLeigh
Randall-Reilly, [email protected]
Position/Title: Vice President, Human ResourcesEndorsed Skills: Social Media, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Account ManagementDegrees/University: The University of Alabama B.A. in AdvertisingPrevious Companies: Tuscaloosa Academy
Regions Kristi Crossland
Regions Bank, May 2012-present [email protected] Alabama
Position/Title: Vice President NCAL Area Human Resources ManagerEndorsed Skills: Human Resources, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Benefits Administration, Strategic Planning, Recruiting, Employee RelationsDegrees/University: The University of Alabama M.A. in Industrial Organizational Psychology; The University of Alabama B.S. in Psychology Previous Companies: VisionFirst, Crystal Clear Vision, AmSouth Bank
Ray Fisher
Regions Bank, June 2009-present [email protected] Alabama
Position/Title: Senior Vice President/CFO of Business ServicesEndorsed Skills: Commercial Banking, Financial Analysis, Commercial LendingDegrees/University: Michigan State University B.A. in Accounting Previous Companies: Bank of America
Primerica
AtokieBoman
Position/Title: Independent Financial Services Professional Endorsed Skills: Financial ServicesDegrees/University: The University of Alabama MBA in Finance; The University of Alabama
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Leigh Anne Kelley
Regions Bank, 2006-present [email protected] Alabama
Position/Title: Senior Vice President, Database & Direct MarketingEndorsed Skills: Data Warehousing, Retail Banking, Direct Marketing, Business Intelligence, Marketing Strategy, Financial AnalysisDegrees/University: Samford University MBA; The University of Alabama B.S. Previous Companies: South Trust Bank / Wachovia Bank Biography: Head of Cross Channel Sales and Service Integration Initiative; developed and implemented the Women’s Initiative Program also known as Culverhouse Connections
LindaKramer
Regions Bank, December [email protected]
Position/Title: Senior Vice President, Corporate Social ResponsibilityEndorsed Skills: Strategy, Internal Communication, Program Management, Human Resources, Strategic Communications, Change ManagementDegrees/University: The University of Alabama Previous Companies: International Paper, Holiday Corporation, Westinghouse Electric Company
Kelly Johnson
Regions Bank, December [email protected]
Position/Title: Human Resources Generalist & Assistant Vice PresidentEndorsed Skills: Compensation, Human Resource support to Accounting, Audit, Legal, Human Resources, Training, External Affairs, Strategic Planning, Security and Aviation, Associate Relations, Associate Engagement Degrees/University: University of Phoenix MM in Human Resource Management; Auburn University B.S. in Human Resource Management; Snead State Community College A.S. in Business AdministrationPrevious Companies: CompUSA Biography:Professional Human Resources Certification, provides Human Resource support to the Finance Development Program
Susan Keith
Regions Bank, 2003-present [email protected] Alabama
Position/Title: Senior Vice President, Human Resource ManagerEndorsed Skills: Employee Relations, Human Resources, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Management, College Recruiting, Deferred Compensation, Employee Engagement, Applicant Tracking Systems, HRISDegrees/University: The University of Alabama MBA; The University of Alabama B.S.Previous Companies: Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Southern Natural Gas Company, AmSouth Bank, International PaperBiography: SPHR designation; CCP designation
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Shelby Mackey
Regions Bank, 1985-present [email protected] Alabama
Position/Title: Senior Vice President in Risk Management, Processes & PerformanceEndorsed Skills: Risk management, Credit Analysis, Commercial Lending, Commercial Banking, Financial Structuring, Financial AnalysisDegrees/University: The University of Alabama MBA; The University of Alabama B.S. in FinanceBiography: CFA designation; Specializes in Audience-Tailored Written Comunications and Training
Allen Mayer
Regions Bank, July [email protected]
Position/Title: Asset/Liability Manager, Balance Sheet Forecasting & Risk Analytics (VP)Endorsed Skills: Degrees/University: The University of Alabama MBA in Financial Risk/Quantitative Finance; The University of Alabama B.S. in Corporate Finance, EconomicsPrevious Companies: Colonial Bank
JanetParker
Regions Bank, [email protected]
Position/Title: Executive Vice President, Human ResourcesDegrees/University: Jacksonville State University B.S. in Business, American Banking Institution’s Graduate Human Resources SchoolPrevious Companies: SHRM, Regions
Whit Whitfield
Regions Bank, August 2012-present [email protected] Alabama
Position/Title: Industry AnalystEndorsed Skills: Valuation, Research, Customer Service, Public SpeakingDegrees/University: The University of Alabama MBA in Finance; Washington and Lee University B.S. in Management with Special Attainments in CommercePrevious Companies: AEA
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RepsolLauren Wilder
Repsol, August [email protected]
Position/Title: Contracts & Negotiations Manager, Business Development AmericasEndorsed Skills: Natural Gas, Upstream, negotiation, Petroleum, Energy Industry, Con-tract Management, Joint VenturesDegrees/University: The University of Alabama MBA in Logistics, Materials, & Supply Chain ManagementPrevious Companies: Hess CorporationBiography: Member of the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators (AIPN); AIPN Executive Committee as Vice President of Communications; Chaired the Houston AIPN-Young Negotiators committee in 2011
Sarrell Dental & Eye Centers
Schneider Electric
BrandiParris
Sarrell Dental and Eye Centers, 2013- [email protected]
Position/Title: Chief Marketing Officer & Senior Vice President of Marketing and Community OutreachEndorsed Skills: Marketing Strategy, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Leadership, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Business DevelopmentDegrees/University: Jacksonville State University B.S. in Marketing
MichaelGiles
Schneider Electric, October [email protected]
Position/Title: Marketing CommunicationsEndorsed Skills: Brand management, Integrated marketing, Market Research, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Product Launch, Customer Insight, marketing StrategyDegrees/University: The University of Alabama MBA in Marketing; Samford University B.S. in Sports MedicinePrevious Companies: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Nashville, Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society, MG Enterprises, Mars Inc. , P&G
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Southern Company Blaine Campbell
Southern Company, January 2006-present [email protected] Alabama
Position/Title: Human ResourcesEndorsed Skills: Employee Relations, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Labor RelationsDegrees/University: Auburn University MBA in Finance; Indiana University B.S. in Business, Concentration in Personnel & Industrial RelationsPrevious Companies: William L. Bonnell Company, Inc.
KennethKelly
Southern Power Company, June [email protected]
Position/Title: Business Development ManagerEndorsed Skills: Energy, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Smart Grid, Project ManagementDegrees/University: The University of Alabama EMBA; Auburn University BEE in Electrical Engineering
GaryKerr
Southern Company, [email protected]
Position/Title:Manager, Energy Price Forecasting and Market IntelligenceEndorsed Skills: Economic Analysis, System Planning, Business Analytics, Analysis, Market AnalysisDegrees/University: The University of Alabama MBA in Strategy, The University of Abalama B.S. degreePrevious Companies: Mercedez-Benz
Scott Nix
Southern Company [email protected] Alabama
Position/Title: Business Development ManagerEndorsed Skills: Research, Analytical Methods, Outreach Strategies, Growth DevelopmentDegrees/University: The University of Alabama MBA; The University of Alabama B.S. in FinancePrevious Companies: AEA Group
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ClayRikard
Southern Company, August [email protected]
Position/Title: Manager, Portfolio ManagementDegrees/University: The University of Alabama MBA in Mechanical Engineering; The University of Alabama B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
The Builders Group of West Alabama
Brock Corder
Builders Group of West Alabama, 2005-present [email protected] Alabama
Position/Title: PresidentEndorsed Skills: Real Estate, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Real Estate Development, Social Media, Customer Service, Construction, Construction Management, Commercial Real Estate, Public RelationsDegrees/University: The University of Alabama MBA in Business Administration; The University of Alabama B.S. in Industrial EngineeringPrevious Companies: AIG Baker Shopping Center Properties, Mercedes-Benz U.S. International Inc.,Biography: formed Builders Group Development; Board of Directors for Capstone Bank; Board of Directors for The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama; Board of Directors for Indian Hills Country Club; NAHB Certified Graduate Builder designation; Real Estate Brokers license
BevinTomlin
Southern Company, August [email protected]
Position/Title: Business Intelligence AnalystEndorsed Skills: Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Financial Modeling, Valuation, Industry ResearchDegrees/University: The University of Alabama MS in Corporate Valuation; The University of Alabama B.S. in Financial ManagementPrevious Companies: AEA
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The University of Alabama Grayson Glaze
AL Center for Real Estate, 2007-present [email protected] Alabama
Position/Title: Executive Director, ACRE at UAEndorsed Skills: Real Estate, Leadership, Property Management, Investment Properties, Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate Economics, Real Estate Development, Strategic PlanningDegrees/University: Birmingham School of Law; The University of Alabama B.S. in Real Estate and FinancePrevious Companies: Carter Real Estate
Billy Hatmaker
The University of Alabama [email protected] Alabama
Position/Title: Adjunct ProfessorEndorsed Skills: Higher Education, Data Analysis, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Project ManagementDegrees/University: MIT Sloan School of Management MBA in Marketing and ManagementPrevious Companies: BellSouth
Allen Henry
The University of Alabama [email protected] Alabama
Position/Title: Clinical ProfessorEndorsed Skills: Public Speaking, Leadership, Research, Strategic Planning, Higher Education, Data Analysis, Event Planning, MarketingDegrees/University: Harvard University MBA in Business /Commerce; The University of Alabama B.S. in Metallurgical EngineeringPrevious Companies: KnightSign Industries Inc. (current), Park Transfer and Storage Inc. (current)
Mike Brooks
Alabama International Trade Center,2011-presentAlabama
Position/Title: Associate DirectorEndorsed Skills: Strategic Planning, Operations Management, international Trade, Market Research, International Business, Business Staretegy, Management, International Relations, Public Relations, NonprofitsDegrees/University: The University of Alabama MBA; The University of Alabama B.S. in StrategyPrevious Companies: Alabama Procurement Technical Assistance Center Program, Alabama International Trade Center
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Bill Petty
The University of Alabama, [email protected]
Position/Title: Clinical Instructor of Operations ManagementEndorsed Skills: Process Improvement, Operations Management, Forecasting, Six Sigma, Lean ManufacturingDegrees/University: Univerity of Cincinnati College of Business MBA in Operations Management; University of Cincinnati College of Business B.S. in Industrial ManagementPrevious Companies: Club Chef, Inc., O’Gara, H. Nagel & Son Co., United Biscuits (Keebler Corporate Office)
Trustmark National Bank
RitaFloyd
Trustmark National Bank, 2004 [email protected]
Position/Title: Director of Organizational DevelopmentEndorsed Skills: Coaching, Management, Recruiting, Banking, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Team Building, Training, Performance ManagementDegrees/University: Liberty University MBA in Human Resources; Louisiana State University Graduate School of Banking; University of Colorado Boulder Human Reesources Diploma; Mississippi University for Women B.S. in Office AdministrationPrevious Companies: Mississippi College
MattSkinner
The University of Alabama, [email protected]
Position/Title: Director of Capital Management and EstimatingEndorsed Skills: Project Estimation, MS Project, Contract Negotiation, Construction Management, Contract Management, Budgets, Project Planning, Construction, CPM SchedulingDegrees/University: The University of Alabama MBA in Finance; Sewanee The University of the South B.S. in MathematicsPrevious Companies: Beers Construction Company, Dudley Barrett Construction Company, South Central Steel Inc.
Edith Parten
The University of Alabama, 2013-present [email protected] Alabama
Position/Title: Communications Director for Culverhouse College of CommerceEndorsed Skills: Media Relations, Public Relations, Crisis Communications, Press Releases, Copywriting, Social media, Publications, PublicityDegrees/University: Southeast Tourism Society Marketing College TMP in Tourism; The University of Alabama B.A. in CommunicationsPrevious Companies: Alabama Tourism Department, Alabama Department of Education, WSFA 12 TV, KIRO TV, WAFF TV, WAAY TV
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Vulcan ValuePartners
WorkDay
Ben Foster
Vulcan Value Partners, July 2013- present [email protected] Alabama
Position/Title: Compliance OfficerEndorsed Skills: Media Relations, Politics, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Political Campaigns, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Strategic Communication, Grassroots OrganizingDegrees/University: The University of Alabama MBA in Strategic Management, Marketing, Operations Management; The University of Alabama B.S. in Telecommunication & Film, Political Science
Joe Gosa
Workday, March 2013- present [email protected] Alabama
Position/Title: Solution Consulting Manager, FinancialsEndorsed Skills: ERP, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Program Management, Project Planning, Competitive Analysis, Budgets, Business Process, Process ImprovementDegrees/University: The University of Alabama MBA/MIS in Healthcare Management; The University of Alabama B.S. in Healthcare Management Previous Companies: FedEx
UAB Health Systems Lauren Leach
UAB Health System [email protected] Alabama
Position/Title: Director, Strategy & Business DevelopmentEndorsed Skills: Data Analysis, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Healthcare Management, Leadership, Process ImprovementDegrees/University: The University of Alabama MBA in Strategy; The University of Alabama B.S. in Business Administration and Management
Vulcan Materials Company
Darren Hicks
Vulcan Materials CompanyAlabama
Position/Title: Director of Human Resources Endorsed Skills: Leadership, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Program Development, community OutreachDegrees/University: The University of Alabama EMBA; The University of Alabama B.S. in Human Resources
Weldon Cole
Private Investor, 1999-present [email protected] Alabama
Position/Title: Consultant and Private InvestorDegrees/University: The University of Alabama MBA; University of North Alabama B.S. in AccountingPrevious Companies: Albany International Corporation, Beloit Corporation,The Continental Can Company, Cities Service Company, Hurdman Cranstoun Penny & Co., Price Waterhouse & Co., U.S. Army Biography: President of DCH Foundation Board; 1831 Corporation Board of Directors at The University of Alabama; Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Board of Visitors
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ACCENTUREGeographic Spread: Over 200 cities in 120 countriesHeadquarters: Dublin, Ireland; operational administration mostly occurs in New York City and Chicago.Key Locations: Chicago and New York, though many major U.S. cities have an Accenture office.Industry: Management Consulting, Technology Services, OutsourcingGrowth Forecast: 9-10% revenue growth forecast; 3200 jobs added from 2014-2015.Industry Outlook: 2.6% revenue growth for the next five years; some business expansion.Jobs Available: 2000 open (as of February 2015); entry-level positions tend to be either technology-focused or financial services-focused.Career Website: https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careersIdeal qualifications or skill sets: Data analysis, strategic planning, risk assessment, financial analysis.Hiring & employment policies: For internships & entry-level: apply through on-campus career services. Accenture offers “flexible work hours” and “work-from-home” arrangements, as well as tuition reimbursements for employees.STEM-Friendly: Yes, particularly for those in computer technology-related fields.Notable Facts: Workforce is 36% female.Awards: 2013 & 2014, Awards for Diversity in hiring; Fortune Magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For, 2009-2015.Philanthropy & Social Responsibility: Skills to Succeed – international job training program; disaster relief donations; company focus on environmental sustainability.
ALABAMA BANKING DEPARTMENTGeographic Spread: ALHeadquarters: Montgomery, ALKey Locations: Montgomery; Hoover (Birmingham)Industry: Financial Services Regulation, GovernmentIndustry Outlook: 1.9% revenue growth over the next five years; some business expansion.Career Website: Applicants for internships typically go through the University of Alabama Manderson MBA Career Services office.Ideal qualifications or skill sets: Accounting, auditing, financial markets, risk assessment, law.Hiring & employment policies: Applicants for internships typically go through the University of Alabama Manderson MBA Career Services office.
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ALABAMA CREDIT UNIONGeographic Spread: ALHeadquarters: Tuscaloosa, ALKey Locations: Branch offices around the state of ALIndustry: Banking (Credit Union)Growth Forecast: Because ACU is owned by its members and provides services only to members, it does not issue growth forecasts.Industry Outlook: Overall good; due to a recovering economy, credit unions are expected to increase employment by 2.0% over the next five years. However, credit unions will compete heavily on customers returning to the banking and financial market. Jobs Available: 2 open (July 2015)Career Website: https://www.alabamacu.com/About/CareersNotable Facts: Alabama Credit Union is a not-for-profit enterprise that is owned by its members. The Board of Directors is composed of volunteers.Awards: Best Companies to Work for in Alabama (2013, 2014)Philanthropy & Social Responsibility: Alabama Credit Union started the Secret Meals for Hungry Children program. In this program, ACU, along with food banks and regular volunteers, put together healthy weekend meals for needy children so that they can get proper nutrition without shame. Currently this program feeds over 2000 needy children.
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AMERICAN RED CROSSGeographic Spread: Across the USHeadquarters: Washington, DCKey Locations: Various offices across the USIndustry: Humanitarian Aid, Emergency ReliefIndustry Outlook: Demand is anticipated to rise over the next 5 years, due to increased chances for natural disasters.Jobs Available: Over 500, including paid internshipsCareer Website: http://www.redcross.org/about-us/careersIdeal qualifications or skill sets: Marketing, sales, finance, human resource management, fundraising, biology, chemistry, medicine, project management.Hiring & employment policies: Red Cross internships are 10 weeks long and can be paid or unpaid. Many take place at headquarters in Washington, DC. Most internships occur during the summer, but some are available in the fall and/or spring.STEM-Friendly: Yes, particularly those with medical or biology/chemistry backgrounds. Lab work experience would be especially helpful.Notable Facts: The Red Cross supplies over 65% of emergency blood supplies within the United States. The Red Cross also takes part in many disaster recovery operations, including reuniting families separated by disaster.Awards: The American Red Cross has received awards from fellow non-profits such as Habitat for Humanity. The Red Cross also gives many awards every year to volunteers and groups that go above and beyond the call of duty in disaster relief and humanitarian aid.Philanthropy & Social Responsibility: The Red Cross is itself a humanitarian organization. In fact, many companies, such as Lowe’s and Cisco, conduct corporate social responsibility activities in coordination with the Red Cross.
ARLINGTON FAMILY OFFICESHeadquarters: Birmingham, ALIndustry: Private Investment, Tax, Estate PlanningIndustry Outlook: Private Banking overall has a projected 4.7% revenue growth for the next five years.Ideal qualifications or skill sets: Accounting, financial management, portfolio management.Notable Facts: Arlington serves multi-generational families who want to manage their wealth for future generations.
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AT&TGeographic Spread: The US and 11 Latin American countries, with jobs available in other countries such as India and SlovakiaHeadquarters: Dallas, TXKey Locations: Atlanta, GA; Quantico, VA Columbia, MD; Springfield, Virginia; Washington, DC; Bratislava, SlovakiaIndustry: TelecommunicationsGrowth Forecast: Due to recent acquisitions such as DirecTV as well as expansion of its AT&T U-verse wireless internet, AT&T’s overall growth forecast looks good.Industry Outlook: Telecommunications industry revenue is projected to grow 2.2% over the next 5 years in the United States; global revenues should grow 2.8%.Jobs Available: Dozens of jobs open with AT&T corporate, including student internships.Career Website: http://att.jobs/Ideal qualifications or skill sets: Project management, Computer programming, Electrical/computer engineering, Cybersecurity, Accounting, Data Analytics, Human resource management. Additionally, because of AT&T’s contracts with the military, former and current military members have an edge for positions that require security clearances or close work with military forces.Hiring & employment policies: AT&T frequently uses tests to determine if an applicant fits; these tests may be skills tests or role-play scenarios. AT&T also has both technology and corporate internships for undergraduate and graduate students.STEM-Friendly: Yes, particularly those with electrical/computer engineering or technology backgrounds, including programming and application development.Notable Facts: AT&T has been recognized multiple times by DiversityInc as committed to employment diversity among racial minorities, the LGBT community, and the military.Awards: Number 10 of Top 50 Companies for Diversity (from DiversityInc in 2014); Number 12 in Best for Veterans Employees (from Military Times Edge in 2014), among many others.Philanthropy & Social Responsibility: AT&T sponsors the AT&T Foundation, which focuses on community development to underserved and minority populations, including women, racial minorities, the disabled, LGBT groups, and military and veteran service members and their dependents. AT&T also sponsors minority business programs as well as nonprofit groups such as the Boys & Girls Club of America.
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BANK OF TUSCALOOSAGeographic Spread: Bank of Tuscaloosa is located only within the city of Tuscaloosa, AL; however, its parent company, Synovus, has locations throughout Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee.Headquarters: Tuscaloosa, ALKey Locations: Synovus, Bank of Tuscaloosa’s holding company, is headquartered in Columbus, GAIndustry: Banking and Financial ServicesIndustry Outlook: Commercial banking revenue is expected to grow 6% over the next five years.Jobs Available: Over 130 within the Synovus family of companies.Career Website: https://bankoftuscaloosa.synovus.com/?id=8Ideal qualifications or skill sets: Finance, Financial Risk Analysis, Accounting, IT/Computer programming, Legal/compliance, Marketing, Human resource management.STEM-Friendly: Yes, particularly for those with computer science backgrounds.Notable Facts: Bank of Tuscaloosa has six locations throughout the Tuscaloosa and Northport area.Awards: Synovus and Bank of Tuscaloosa received 11 National Customer Service Awards from Greenwich Associates in 2011
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BERKELEY RESEARCH GROUP LLCGeographic Spread: WorldwideHeadquarters: Emeryville, CAKey Locations: 26 offices across the US as well as Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Bogotá, Colombia; London, United Kingdom; and Perth, Australia. Other offices are open in Asia and Latin America.Industry: Professional Services (expert testimony, litigation support, authoritative studies, strategic advice, and document and data analytics).Industry Outlook: The expert witness consulting industry should see a revenue growth of 6.5% over the next 5 years in the United States; digital forensic services revenues should grow 9.0%Jobs Available: About two dozen available presently, including internshipsCareer Website: http://www.thinkbrg.com/careers.htmlIdeal qualifications or skill sets: Economics, Finance, Statistics, Accounting, Marketing. Most positions require some experience with relational databases. A legal or mathematics background may also be helpfulHiring & employment policies: BRG looks for candidates who are well-organized and can meet strict deadlines. BRG often conducts interviews that test an applicant’s skill with certain kinds of software or accounting practices. Employees can expect to work with academic researchers who are the top in their fields, as well as with team members around the globe, on complex and often groundbreaking projectsSTEM-Friendly: Yes, particularly those with applied math backgroundNotable Facts: BRG experts include former politicians, academics, and business professionals. BRG focuses on many practice areas, particularly healthcare, public policy, and information technologyAwards: The Global Competition Review has ranked BRG as one of the Top 20 Economics Firms in the world in both 2012 and 2013.
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Chick-fil-AGeographic Spread: Mostly associated with the Southeast, though franchise locations can be found in much of the USHeadquarters: College Park, GAKey Locations: Atlanta, GA (most corporate jobs for Chick-fil-A are in this location).Industry: Food Service (Fast Food).Growth Forecast: Good; Chick-fil-A is currently expanding in the U.S., but no plans for overseasIndustry Outlook: 1.9% revenue growth over the next five years; some business expansionJobs Available: 12 entry-level, 20 experienced professional (as of July 2015); entry-level jobs focus on IT and accounting; experienced professional jobs are variedCareer Website: http://www.chick-fil-a.com/Company/Careers-GuideIdeal qualifications or skill sets: Accounting, computer engineering, programming, IT risk analysis.Hiring & employment policies: For all positions including internships, applicants should use Chick-fil-A’s online career portal. Chick-fil-A offers many benefits, including on-site childcare and a fitness centerSTEM-Friendly: Yes, particularly for those in technology-related fieldsNotable Facts: Chick-fil-A sponsors the Peach Bowl every yearAwards: Recognized by LATINO magazine in their “Latino 100” listing in 2014 as a company that provides more opportunities for Latino employeesPhilanthropy & Social Responsibility: Mostly conducted through the Chick-fil-A Foundation, which sponsors many different charities. Employees are encouraged to volunteer
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CIGNA HEALTHSPRINGGeographic Spread: Across 30 countries, including the US, the United Kingdom, Korea, India, Indonesia, and New ZealandHeadquarters: Bloomfield, CT (Cigna); Franklin, TN (HealthSpring); Wilmington, DE (Cigna Global Health Benefits)Industry: Managed Healthcare, InsuranceIndustry Outlook: Health insurance is forecasted to have revenue growth of 3.1% over the next 5 years. While legislation has imposed new regulations on healthcare insurers, the same legislation will also increase demand.Career Website: http://www.cigna.com/careers/Ideal qualifications or skill sets: Data analytics, Legal/compliance, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Project Management, Change managementHiring & employment policies: Cigna’s work in many countries mean that employees with a demonstrated commitment to cultural diversity stand a good chance of being hired. Bilingual skills in languages where Cigna is present (Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Spanish, etc.) are a plusSTEM-Friendly: Yes, particularly those with backgrounds in medicine/healthcare and technology/programmingNotable Facts: Anthem Insurance recently announced a deal to acquire Cigna on July 24, 2015.Awards: Cigna has won a variety of awards, including the 2015 Department of Defense Freedom Award, which is awarded to companies who go above and beyond to support employees in the National Guard and the ReservePhilanthropy & Social Responsibility: Cigna participates in a multitude of philanthropic and social responsibility campaigns, including a Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan that focuses on environmentally friendly business practices. Cigna also sponsors the Cigna Foundation, which sponsors nonprofits and charities. Cigna also gives each employee 8 hours of paid time per year that they can use for volunteer efforts
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CitigroupGeographic Spread: WorldwideHeadquarters: Manhattan, NYIndustry: Banking, Financial ServicesIndustry Outlook: Trust investment banking revenue is projected to grow 4.7%Jobs Available: No number given; jobs are available in the U.S. and globally, including summer internships.Career Website: http://careers.citigroup.com/Careers/Default.jsp?lang=enIdeal qualifications or skill sets: Finance, accounting, human resource management, marketing, legal, operations management, project management, risk analysis. Bilingual skills are a plus.Hiring & employment policies: Citigroup has summer associate positions available for students. These opportunities include North American positions as well as global positions. Citigroup also actively recruits minority graduatesSTEM-Friendly: Those with backgrounds in technology may find a niche here in one of the technology groupsNotable Facts: Citigroup is the third largest bank holding company in the United States measured by assetsAwards: Citigroup has won numerous awards, among them Global Finance’s Best Trade Finance Bank Awards (2015)Philanthropy & Social Responsibility: Citigroup sponsors the Citi Foundation, which focuses on sponsoring economic progress around the globe
THE COCA-COLA COMPANYGeographic Spread: GlobalHeadquarters: Atlanta, GAKey Locations: Many worldwideIndustry: Beverages (Soda, Energy Drinks, Health Drinks, Bottled Water).Growth Forecast: Coke is calling 2015 a “transition year,” though Coke’s overall sales and earnings have met or exceeded expectations.Industry Outlook: 2.0% growth in the industry over the next 5 years, mostly due to rising demand for energy and sports drinks.Jobs Available: 112 in North America, 80 in Europe, 6 in Latin America, 11 in Eurasia & Africa, and 88 in Asia & PacificCareer Website: http://www.coca-colacompany.com/careers/Ideal qualifications or skill sets: Many – operations management, foreign language skills, social media marketing, financial analytics, chemistry/chemical engineering, and moreHiring & employment policies: Coca-Cola is committed to diversity in its hiring and employment practices.STEM-Friendly: Yes, particularly for chemical engineers or chemistry graduatesNotable Facts: Coke runs a “World of Coke” exhibit in Atlanta, Georgia, that showcases Coke’s history and its global reach, including a tasting center where visitors can taste some of Coke’s various brands from around the world.Awards: Coca-Cola has received a myriad of awards, including the 2014 Award for Corporate Excellence from the Secretary of State.Philanthropy & Social Responsibility: Coke sponsors the Coca-Cola Foundation, which invests in several charitable ventures. Coke also gives grants to nonprofits.
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CORE STRENGTHS MANAGEMENT CONSULTING
Geographic Spread: USHeadquarters: Cincinnati, OHKey Locations: Cincinnati, OHIndustry: Management Consulting, Business Strategy ConsultingIndustry Outlook: The management consulting industry is projected to grow 3.6% over the next 5 years as the economy continues to expand.Ideal qualifications or skill sets: Business strategy, change management, leadership
EQUIFAXGeographic Spread: WorldwideHeadquarters: Atlanta, GAKey Locations: Equifax has operations not only in the US but 18 other countries (including Canada, Mexico, India, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Russia, and Spain, as well as many countries in South and Central America).Industry: Credit Risk Assessment; Human Resource, Payroll, and Tax Management (through Equifax Workforce Solutions)Growth Forecast: Equifax’s future growth projections are good because of its acquisitions spree, along with its efficiency at generating higher revenues while keeping capital expenditures low.Industry Outlook: The credit reporting industry should see a rise in revenues of 3.7% due to economic conditions becoming more favorable, leading consumers to take on more loans. As loan numbers rise, banks’ need for expert credit risk analysis will also rise.Jobs Available: Nearly 400 positions available worldwide.Career Website: http://www.equifax.com/about-equifax/careersIdeal qualifications or skill sets: Data analytics, Software engineering, Operations management, Legal/compliance, Marketing, Project managementHiring & employment policies: Equifax offers an extremely competitive benefits package that goes beyond just health insurance and retirement; the company also offers tuition reimbursement towards courses that are geared towards professional developmentSTEM-Friendly: Yes, particularly those with computer programming or software development backgrounds.Notable Facts: One of the “big three” credit reporting agencies, along with Experian and TransUnion. Equifax is either #1 or #2 in the market of every country it operates in.Awards: Equifax Workforce Solutions won a Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Technology Award in 2014.Philanthropy & Social Responsibility: Equifax allows all of its employees to take one paid day off per year for volunteer work. Additionally, Equifax sponsors the Equifax Foundation, which partners with various nonprofits, such as Junior Achievement and Teach for America.
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FedExGeographic Spread: WorldwideHeadquarters: Memphis, TNIndustry: Shipping, Logistics ConsultingGrowth Forecast: FedEx announced in April 2015 that it had acquired its European rival TNT Express and will be expanding operations in Europe.Industry Outlook: Delivery and shipping service revenues are forecast to grow 2.0% over the next 5 years in the United States, while freight and logistics services will grow 1.4%.Jobs Available: Over 150 jobs in the United States and 18 jobs in CanadaCareer Website: http://careers.van.fedex.com/Ideal qualifications or skill sets: Engineering, Accounting/auditing, Legal/compliance, Operations and supply chain management, Data analytics, Marketing, Finance, Computer programming.Hiring & employment policies: FedEx offers summer internships to students in a wide variety of disciplines, as well as year-long co-ops for engineering students. FedEx also heavily recruits former and current military service members.STEM-Friendly: Yes, particularly to students in engineering (especially mechanical, aeronautics, or industrial engineering) as well as those in computer science and programming.Notable Facts: More than 40% of FedEx employees, including 28% of management, are minorities. FedEx also gives it employees numerous awards every year for excellence in business areas such as safety, community responsibility, and customer service.Awards: FedEx has received many awards; among them are Logistics Management Magazine awards in the Quest for Quality competition (2012, 2013, and 2014).Philanthropy & Social Responsibility: FedEx gives to three main kinds of nonprofits: Disaster Readiness and Relief, Pedestrian and Road Safety, and Environmental Sustainability. However, FedEx also works with nonprofits such as Junior Achievement, Teach for America, and FIRST Robotics to promote youth education. FedEx has also been involved in projects to eradicate blindness.
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GABBY FURNITURE Geographic Spread: Across the US and CanadaHeadquarters: Pelham, ALKey Locations: Most locations are dealers, though there are show rooms in Las Vegas, Atlanta, and High Point, NCIndustry: FurnitureIndustry Outlook: 2.3% revenue growth over the next 5 years, with a 0.5% increase in employment within the industryCareer Website: http://gabbyhome.com/careers/Hiring & employment policies: Gabby is looking for hardworking and passionate people. They offer a competitive benefits package, including profit sharing and dental/vision insurance.Notable Facts: Gabby Furniture is named after the founder’s grandmother.Awards: Best of Houzz Award for Client Satisfaction, 2014 & 2015Philanthropy & Social Responsibility: Gabby Furniture supports Lifeline Adoption Services and the American Cancer Society.
Frito-Lay/PepsiCoGeographic Spread: WorldwideHeadquarters: Purchase, NYKey Locations: For research and development, Valhalla, NY; other offices around the globe Industry: Beverages, Snack FoodGrowth Forecast: Good; overall earnings are up and are exceeding expectationsIndustry Outlook: 2.0% growth in the beverage industry over the next 5 years, mostly due to rising demand for energy and sports drinks; over 3.5% growth in the snack food industry over the next 5 years, in part due to a strengthening economic outlook.Jobs Available: Over 1000 availableCareer Website: http://www.pepsicojobs.com/enIdeal qualifications or skill sets: Supply chain logistics, marketing, financial analytics, data analytics, human resources management, chemistry/chemical engineeringSTEM-Friendly: Particularly friendly to those in chemistry or chemical engineering.Notable Facts: Pepsico is working on many health initiatives, including cutting calories from its beverage and snack products and acquiring health-oriented brands.Awards: Pepsico has won many awards, among them Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies (2015).Philanthropy & Social Responsibility: Pepsi sponsors the Pepsico Foundation which focuses on nutrition, clean water, and education. Pepsico also supports the United Way and the YMCA, among other charities.
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GE HealthcareGeographic Spread: WorldwideHeadquarters: Fairfield, CTKey Locations: Fairfield, CTIndustry: HealthcareJobs Available: Over 300 in the USCareer Website: http://www3.gehealthcare.com/en/global_gatewaySTEM-Friendly: YesNotable Facts: GE Healthcare is a subsidiary of General Electric (GE), headquartered in Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom. GE Healthcare provides transformational medical technologies and services helping to deliver patient care to people around the world.Awards: FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies 2015, Fast Company Most Innovative Com-panies 2014; Barron’s World’s Most Respected Companies 2014; Forbes World’s Most Valuable Brands 2014Philanthropy & Social Responsibility: In September 2011, GE Healthcare launched an ambitious global campaign against cancer, committing $1 billion of its total R&D budget over the next five years to expand its advanced cancer diagnostic and molecular imaging capabilities, as well as its advanced technologies for the manufacture of biopharmaceuticals and for cancer research.
GEORGIA-PACIFICGeographic Spread: North America, South America, and EuropeHeadquarters: Atlanta, GAIndustry: Paper and Pulp ManufacturingIndustry Outlook: Slight decline over the next 5 yearsJobs Available: Over 900 positions in the United States and Canada, with Georgia-Pacific or one of its subsidiaries. Georgia-Pacific also offers supply chain internships.Career Website: https://www.gp.com/Careers/Search-for-a-jobIdeal qualifications or skill sets: Engineering, supply chain and operations management, account-ing, sales and marketingHiring & employment policies: Georgia-Pacific has competitive employee benefits beyond health insurance, life insurance, and retirement savings; Georgia-Pacific also sponsors an employee wellness plan.STEM-Friendly: Georgia-Pacific offers entry-level engineering jobsNotable Facts: Georgia-Pacific offers a scholarship program to the children of its employees.Awards: Georgia-Pacific has won many awards, particularly those for environmental compliance and sustainability. In 2009, the EPA gave Georgia-Pacific a SmartWay Excellence Award for innovative collaboration regarding air pollution.Philanthropy & Social Responsibility: Georgia-Pacific takes part in many philanthropic activities, including donating land to the Nature Conservancy, giving large donations to volunteer fire departments, and founding the Georgia-Pacific Foundation, which administers charitable ventures in the categories of education, enrichment, environmentalism, and entrepreneurship.
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GPM ADVISORY, LLCHeadquarters: Trussville, ALKey Locations: Trussville, ALIndustry: Healthcare ConsultingIndustry Outlook: There is a projected 5.1% revenue growth for healthcare consulting over the next 5 years, due to an aging population and more health consciousness.Ideal qualifications or skill sets: Healthcare management, strategic consulting
HOSPICE ADVANTAGE, LLCGeographic Spread: 14 states: Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Wisconsin..Headquarters: Bay City, MIKey Locations: Branch offices in all 14 aforementioned states. Industry: Hospice, HealthcareGrowth Forecast: Good; in 2014 Hospice Advantage made acquisitions in 2014 and opened new locations.Industry Outlook: Revenue and industry shrinkage due to cuts to Medicaid and Medicare payouts.Jobs Available: Nearly 300 posted in the last 30 days, though many are focused on those with nursing degrees and experience. Of positions that are open, most of the MBA-applicable ones are in marketing.Career Website: http://www.hospiceadvantage.net/careers/Ideal qualifications or skill sets: Marketing, knowledge of the health care industry. This industry benefits from highly empathetic individuals in both patient care and marketing.STEM-Friendly: STEM applicants with a medical background may have an advantageNotable Facts: Hospice Advantage shares inspiring patient stores on its website. Awards: Hospice Advantage offers in-house awards to employees and offices that demonstrate patient care that is above and beyond the norm.Philanthropy & Social Responsibility: Hospice Advantage supports Hospice Angels, which provides care, last wishes, and bereavement support to hospice patients and their loved ones.
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LOWE’SGeographic Spread: The US, Canada, Mexico, and Australia (as Master’s Home Improvement)Headquarters: Mooresville, NCKey Locations: Wilkesboro, NC; Toronto, Ontario; Monterrey, Mexico Industry: Home Improvement, RetailGrowth Forecast: 4.0-4.5% sales growth (per year)Industry Outlook: 5.3% revenue growth over the next 5 yearsJobs Available: Over 180 corporate jobs availableCareer Website: https://careers.lowes.com/areas_corporate.aspxIdeal qualifications or skill sets: Project management, software engineering, business strategy, supply chain logistics, financial analytics, statistical analysisHiring & employment policies: LOWE’s has a very broad equal opportunity policy that includes race, sex, disability, etc., but also includes categories such as sexual orientation and genetics. STEM-Friendly: Yes, particularly for those in computer science/programmingNotable Facts: Lowe’s has been in business since 1921, and has participated in many racing sponsorships, from NASCAR to Le Mans.Awards: Lowe’s has received a variety of awards, including awards for workplace diversity, workplace health initiatives, and environmental sustainability.Philanthropy & Social Responsibility: Lowe’s is involved in several philanthropic and socially responsible ventures every year, including the Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation. Lowe’s Foundation funds nonprofits that fulfill the company’s charitable goals; among them are the Boys and Girls Club of America and the Nature Conservancy. More information can be found at Lowe’s website.
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M&H VALVEGeographic Spread: M&H Valve is a subsidiary of the McWane family of companies, which has operations in the US, Australia, Canada, Chile, China, India, Norway, and the UAE.Headquarters: Anniston, ALKey Locations: Anniston, AL for M&H Valve; other McWane family companies have operations in Birmingham, AL; Huntsville, AL; Corona, CA; and Tyler, TX, among others.Industry: Manufacturing (primarily fire protection and water distribution products such as fire hydrants and check valves).Growth Forecast: McWane has seen steady growth for over 90 years; given the current industry outlook, some expansion is expected.Industry Outlook: Revenues in the valve manufacturing industry are expected to grow 2.3% over the next 5 years.Jobs Available: There are no jobs available at M&H Valve at present, but there are jobs available with other companies within the McWane umbrella.Career Website: http://mcwane-fo.luceosolutions.com/Ideal qualifications or skill sets: Accounting, Engineering, Communications.Hiring & employment policies: Experience in manufacturing environments is preferred.STEM-Friendly: Yes; some positions require engineering or mathematical backgrounds. Notable Facts: M&H Valve is part of the McWane family of companies. McWane is headquartered in Birmingham, ALAwards: M&H Valve has won several awards, including a 2009 Outstanding Environmental Excellence award.Philanthropy & Social Responsibility: M&H Valve partners with organizations in the Calhoun County area to support and enhance the area’s well-being. The McWane company as a whole focuses on protecting the environment through compliance initiatives, including limiting the amount of mercury contamination from foundries and manufacturing sustainable products.
MATHER ECONOMICS, LLCGeographic Spread: GlobalHeadquarters: Atlanta, GAKey Locations: Atlanta, GAIndustry: Finance/Applied FinanceIndustry Outlook: Global consulting firms in general are growing.Career Website: http://www.mathereconomics.com/careersIdeal qualifications or skill sets: Economics/Econometrics, Data Analysis, FinanceSTEM-Friendly: Less so than others, except for mathematicians skilled in data analysis or econometrics.Notable Facts: 18th Fastest Growing Business in 2015 (According to the University of Georgia).Awards: Inc. Magazine’s Fastest Growing Businesses List, 2014
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MUZEGeographic Spread: Across the US; activities seem to be mostly focused in the Southeast.Headquarters: Atlanta, GAKey Locations: Atlanta, GAIndustry: Marketing, Advertising, Employee RecruitmentIndustry Outlook: Revenue for HR consulting will grow 3.2% over the coming 5 years; demand for marketing consultants will also continue to grow with economic recoveryCareer Website: https://www.muzebranding.comIdeal qualifications or skill sets: Marketing, advertising, human resources management.Notable Facts: MUZE’s employees run a blog that discusses current trends in marketing and company recruitment at http://blog.muzebranding.com/.
NEEPGeographic Spread: The Northeastern USHeadquarters: Lexington, MAIndustry: Nonprofit focused on efficient energy usageJobs Available: None currently available. Internships are available during semesters as well as the summer.Career Website: http://www.neep.org/about/careersIdeal qualifications or skill sets: Public policy experience, Finance, Engineering.Hiring & employment policies: Internships offer the possibility of field travel for experience. NEEP seeks interns and employees with a passion to be an advocate for energy efficiency.STEM-Friendly: Yes, particularly to those in EngineeringNotable Facts: NEEP began in 1996 and works closely with governments, businesses, and other energy efficiency programs.Awards: The EPA recently recognized NEEP with a 2015 Energy Star Partner of the Year award.
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NXP SEMICONDUCTORSGeographic Spread: Worldwide; operates in more than 25 countriesHeadquarters: Eindhoven, the NetherlandsKey Locations: Tokyo, Japan; San Jose, CAIndustry: Electronics Manufacturing, Semiconductor manufacturingGrowth Forecast: Management predicts an 18% midpoint sales growth for 2015Industry Outlook: Demand will rise, causing a 1.6% increase in revenue, with a corresponding growth in competitionJobs Available: Nearly 200 jobs available; over 40 are student positionsCareer Website: http://www.nxp.com/careers/overview.htmlIdeal qualifications or skill sets: Real Estate, IT, Human Resources Management, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Business StrategyHiring & employment policies: NXP offers different “tracks” of career development, including a Project Management path, a Technology Expert path, or a traditional Line Management route.STEM-Friendly: Yes, particularly for those in computer science or engineering-related fields.Notable Facts: NXP has over 28,000 employees, some 8,000 of which are located in China.Awards: Two of NXP’s engineers won the EPO European Inventor Award (2015). NXP has also won numerous Supplier Awards, mostly due to the speed and innovation of its Asian facilities.Philanthropy & Social Responsibility: Various offices and facilities around the globe participate in charitable opportunities, from scholarship competitions, to schoolbook donation programs. NXP facilities also have launched sustainability initiatives to reduce waste.
RANDALL-REILLY PUBLISHING, LLCGeographic Spread: NationalHeadquarters: Tuscaloosa, ALKey Locations: Charlotte, NCIndustry: Publishing, MarketingIndustry Outlook: While the book and magazine publishing industry is poised to decline slightly over the next 5 years, marketing consulting firms should expect a 2.5% revenue growth over the next 5 years.Jobs Available: At least 15 full-time jobs and 2 internshipsCareer Website: http://www.randallreilly.com/about-us/careers/Ideal qualifications or skill sets: Marketing, programming, data analytics, technical writing, graphic designHiring & employment policies: While job postings can be found on the careers portion of Randall-Reilly’s website, resumes and applications must be sent by mail.STEM-Friendly: Yes, particularly for students in computer science programs.Notable Facts: Founded in Tuscaloosa in 1934; first published Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges & Universities.Philanthropy & Social Responsibility: Randall-Reilly’s CEO, Mike Reilly, is heavily involved in the community, including involvement with various charities.
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REGIONS FINANCIAL CORPORATIONGeographic Spread: Throughout the South and MidwestHeadquarters: Birmingham, ALKey Locations: Birmingham, ALIndustry: Commercial Banking, Investment Banking, Asset Management, InsuranceGrowth Forecast: Good; Regions’ latest financial news shows them meeting income forecasts and exceeding revenue forecasts.Industry Outlook: Good with challenges; while consumer confidence continues to strengthen and deposit accounts and loans will be more in demand, banks will face challenges from government oversight and non-traditional financiers. In particular, investment banking revenue will grow at a 4.7% rate over the next 5 years. Jobs Available: Over 1000 available; over 100 that require a bachelor’s degree or higher. Regions also offers a Management Associate Program, which allows new hires learn professional banking hands-on over the course of several months.Career Website: https://www.regions.com/about_regions/careers.rfIdeal qualifications or skill sets: Project management, accounting/auditing, financial analysis, legal/compliance, relationship-buildingHiring & employment policies: Regions requires more extensive background checks, including fingerprinting, due to the highly sensitive nature of the banking business. Regions also actively recruits former military membersSTEM-Friendly: Particularly friendly to those with computer science backgroundsNotable Facts: Regions is currently the largest deposit-holder in both Alabama and Tennessee. Awards: Regions has been awarded numerous awards, including JD Power’s Small Business Banking Satisfaction Award (2014).Philanthropy & Social Responsibility: Regions participates in a variety of activities in both philanthropy and corporate social responsibility. For example, Regions gives grants to nonprofits in several areas (environmental, art and culture, health & human services, community and economic development, and education). Regions also supports the United Way and engages in activities to help communities, particularly small businesses, grow.
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REPSOLGeographic Spread: WorldwideHeadquarters: Madrid, SpainKey Locations: Houston, TX (US headquarters)Industry: Oil & GasGrowth Forecast: Repsol has grown exponentially in recent years with its international expansion; their upstream growth projection through 2016 is 7%.Industry Outlook: Global oil and gas exploration and production revenues are forecast to grow 4.4% over the next 5 years, with employment growing 1.0% over the same time period.Jobs Available: No current vacancies at the global level; 4 current vacancies in the United States.Career Website: http://www.repsol.com/es_en/corporacion/empleo/Ideal qualifications or skill sets: Finance (derivatives); Engineering, Programming, Mathematics, Geosciences, Real Estate.Hiring & employment policies: Repsol offers a compressed 9/80 workweek, meaning that employees work 80 hours over 9 days instead of 10, allowing for an extra day off every two weeks. Additionally, Repsol offers elite new hires the opportunity to attend the Repsol E&P Academy for 11 months, studying in Madrid, Spain, and Edinburgh, Scotland. Additionally, Repsol offers summer internships for students in engineering, geosciences, purchasing, real estate, accounting and finance, trading and operations, and more.STEM-Friendly: Yes; this company is ideal for almost all concentrations within STEM, but particularly for those in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or Mathematics.Notable Facts: Repsol has a commitment to employee diversity, including an initiative to hire disabled applicants.Awards: Repsol’s CEO was named CEO of the Year at Platts Global Energy Awards in 2012.Philanthropy & Social Responsibility: Repsol has committed itself to several corporate responsibility initiatives, including those for ethics, transparency, and environmentalsustainability. Repsol also invests in charitable initiatives, especially those that fight poverty and disease and foster community development along with the arts and culture.
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SARRELL DENTAL & EYE CENTERSGeographic Spread: Alabama onlyHeadquarters: Anniston, ALKey Locations: Offices throughout the stateIndustry: Nonprofit, Healthcare.Growth Forecast: GoodIndustry Outlook: Probably good; non-profit healthcare makes up a significant portion of all non-profit revenues.Career Website: http://www.sarrelldental.org/careersIdeal qualifications or skill sets: Bilingual (English/Spanish); Business Management; Operations ManagementHiring & employment policies: To be hired, applicants must complete an online application. Sarrell accepts applications year-round.STEM-Friendly: Yes, particularly for those with a medical background.Notable Facts: Sarrell also uses a dental “bus” to travel to more rural areas to provide dental care.Awards: Recognized by both Forbes and Slate for an unconventional successful business modelPhilanthropy & Social Responsibility: Sarrell Dental is already a non-profit focusing on the dental and optical needs of children. However, Sarrell contributes to other charities that focus on the needs of poor children.
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SCHNEIDER ELECTRICGeographic Spread: Worldwide, including the US, France, the UAE, and other countries.Headquarters: Rueil-Malmaison, France.Key Locations: Schneider Electric has operations in over 100 countries around the globe.Industry: Energy ManagementGrowth Forecast: While no strict growth forecast is available, Schneider Electric is focusing on growing within new economies.Industry Outlook: Energy revenues will grow 2.5% over the next 5 years in the United States alone; more growth is expected in countries that are undergoing industrialization.Jobs Available: Over 1200 jobs available for English-speakers, with dozens more listed in a variety of languages (including French, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, and Spanish).Career Website: http://www.schneider-electric.com/en/about-us/careers.jspIdeal qualifications or skill sets: Sales and marketing, Operations and supply chain management, Business strategy, Engineering, Project Management, Technology management.Hiring & employment policies: Schneider Electric offers employees the ability to achieve professional and personal growth through specialized academies for widely varied skills such as Supply Chain Management, Leadership, Sales Excellence, and more. Bilingualism is a plus.STEM-Friendly: Yes, particularly those with engineering or technology-related backgrounds.Notable Facts: 30% of Schneider’s workforce is women. In some countries, Schneider is able to provide childcare and elder care services so that employees can enjoy a better work-life balance.Awards: 10th Greenest Company in the World (Newsweek); 2015 CEO Leadership Award – Champion in Gender Equality (United Nations Women)Philanthropy & Social Responsibility: Schneider Electric sponsors its own foundation, which focuses on fuel and energy poverty, particularly in developing countries as well as vocational training for the disadvantaged. Many Schneider employees are involved as delegates of the Foundation, including retired employees.
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SOUTHERN COMPANYGeographic Spread: The Southern United States, particularly Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and Florida.Headquarters: Atlanta, GAKey Locations: Birmingham, AL; Pensacola, FL; Gulfport, MSIndustry: Energy, TelecomIndustry Outlook: Electric power transmission industry revenues are forecast to rise 3.2% over the next 5 years; wireless telecommunication service revenues are forecast to rise 2.2% over the next 5 years; and nuclear power revenues are forecast to rise 2.0% over the next 5 years.Jobs Available: SeveralCareer Website: http://www.southerncompany.com/about-us/careers/home.cshtmlIdeal qualifications or skill sets: Engineering, Accounting, Human resource management, Computer programming, Legal/compliance.Hiring & employment policies: Southern Company actively recruits new graduates and veterans. Southern Company has extremely competitive benefits that go beyond health insurance and retirement; employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement for classes they take to help them on a career path with the company. Southern Company also offers paid maternity leave as well as adoption leave for both mothers and fathers, along with adoption assistance.STEM-Friendly: Yes, particularly for those in engineering.Awards: Southern Company has been ranked in the Top 3 “Most Admired Companies – Oil and Gas Sector” by Fortune Magazine from 2010-2015, as well as receiving many other awards.Philanthropy & Social Responsibility: The Southern Company is involved in many philanthropic endeavors. One of these is Project SHARE, which provides emergency assistance in housing, food, medical care, and utility services to the elderly, disabled, unemployed, and sick as well as others experiencing financial hardship. Also, on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, employees are encouraged to spend the day volunteering.
THE BUILDERS GROUP OF WEST ALABAMAGeographic Spread: Central-West AlabamaHeadquarters: Tuscaloosa, ALKey Locations: Tuscaloosa, ALIndustry: Construction, Real EstateIndustry Outlook: Industry revenue is poised to grow 4% over the next five years.Ideal qualifications or skill sets: Real EstateSTEM-Friendly: Possibly for engineers; otherwise not particularlyNotable Facts: The Builder’s Group is multifunctional and does residential and commercial construction as well as remodeling.Awards: Builder Magazine’s Top 200 Builders in the Nation
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THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMAGeographic Spread: Tuscaloosa, AL, with “sister campuses” in Birmingham and Huntsville.Headquarters: Tuscaloosa, ALKey Locations: Tuscaloosa, ALIndustry: Higher EducationGrowth Forecast: Enrollment has increased dramatically over the past several years, with over 30,000 students attending the University’s Tuscaloosa campus each year. Industry Outlook: 2.3% revenue growth over the next five yearsJobs Available: Many available, though faculty positions and staff positions often have widely varying required educational backgrounds and skillsets. Career Website: http://jobs.ua.edu/Ideal qualifications or skill sets: Depends on the job; there are opportunities for those with backgrounds in project management, accounting, finance, and more. STEM-Friendly: Yes, particularly within the entire University of Alabama system (including UA-Birmingham and UA-Huntsville).Notable Facts: The University also maintains an arboretum in Tuscaloosa and a Sea Lab on Dauphin Island in the Gulf of Mexico.Awards: Every year, University departments, faculty, and students receive numerous national awards.Philanthropy & Social Responsibility: The University of Alabama partners with the United Way.
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TRUSTMARK NATIONAL BANKGeographic Spread: Across the SoutheastHeadquarters: Jackson, MSKey Locations: Offices across Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas.Industry: Banking and Financial Services, InsuranceGrowth Forecast: Since acquiring BankTrust for locations in South Alabama and Florida, Trustmark’s growth outlook is good. Its expansion into the Gulf Coast area was a favorable sign, as was its conservative approach to banking.Industry Outlook: Commercial banking revenue is expected to grow 6% over the next five years.Jobs Available: Several jobs are currently open; Trustmark also has a summer internship program that places undergraduate and MBA students in a particular field of interest. Career Website: https://www.trustmark.com/jobs/careers.htmlIdeal qualifications or skill sets: Finance, accounting, legal/compliance, project management/computer programming, relationship building, sales and marketingHiring & employment policies: Recruitment for the internship program takes place February 1st-March 15th. STEM-Friendly: Not particularly, though candidates with backgrounds in project management or computer programming may find their skills in demand.Notable Facts: Trustmark has the second-largest share of deposits in Mississippi.Awards: Trustmark received the Better Business Bureau’s Integrity awards for ethics and customer service.Philanthropy & Social Responsibility: Trustmark associates volunteer time and effort to more than 80 nonprofits every year; employees can get involved through Trustmark’s Community Involvement Team. Trustmark also sponsors charities such as the American Cancer Society and the United Way.
VULCAN VALUE PARTNERSGeographic Spread: NationalHeadquarters: Birmingham, AL Key Locations: Birmingham, ALIndustry: Private Banking, Investment ManagementIndustry Outlook: Overall growth in private banking in the next five years due to more people seeking asset management services.Ideal qualifications or skill sets: Portfolio analysis, economics, financial risk analysisSTEM-Friendly: Those with a mathematics background and a finance concentration would do well here.Notable Facts: Named for Vulcan, Roman god of the forge, whose statue watches over the city of BirminghamAwards: Recognized for its funds management by the Wall Street Journal (2012).
Vulcan Materials CompanyGeographic Spread: Across the United StatesHeadquarters: Birmingham, ALKey Locations: Birmingham, ALIndustry: Construction MaterialsJobs Available: 200 currentlyCareer Website: http://www.vulcanmaterials.com/careersIdeal qualifications or skill sets: “Our people share a competitive drive for excellence, in an environment of trust, teamwork, positive reinforcement, open-mindedness and communication. Ours is a culture of mutual respect, integrity and committed spirit.”Hiring & employment policies: We look for individuals who share our commitment to excellence and ex-hibit high standards of personal and business integrity. Core competencies we seek to hire and develop include commitment to the team, dependability, problem-solving skills, resourcefulness, traits of leader-ship and the ability to set and meet challenging goals.A sampling of the job opportunities Vulcan offers includes:, Engineering: Civil, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical and Mining, Finance, Accounting and Auditing, Geology, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Sales and Market Research, Occupational Health and Safety, and Operations and Production Management.STEM-Friendly: YesPhilanthropy & Social Responsibility: Vulcan is active in a number of industry associations and other organizations dedicated to standards-setting, research and advocacy in our field: Aggregates Founda-tion for Research Technology and Education, Mineral Information Institute, National Asphalt Pavement Association, Transportation Research Board, etc.
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WELLS FARGO ADVISORSGeographic Spread: Across the USHeadquarters: St. Louis, MOKey Locations: All over the US; there are both Wells Fargo Advisors locations as well as unaffiliated broker-dealersIndustry: Financial AdvisingIndustry Outlook: Revenue for the financial advising industry should rise 3.7% over the next five years, due to recovering capital markets. Investors, however, will need expert advice due to instability in key economic indicators such as exchange rates and inflation.Jobs Available: Information unavailable; those who are interested can inquire about opportunities one-on-one with Wells Fargo Advisors via their career website.Career Website: https://www.wellsfargoadvisors.com/about-wells-fargo-advisors/career-opportunities.htmIdeal qualifications or skill sets: Finance, financial investment, relationship-building.Hiring & employment policies: Advisors who are willing can work independently in affiliated offices, or work in tandem with banks to offer financial advising. Wells Fargo Advisors also offers the opportunity to join unaffiliated broker-dealers.Notable Facts: Wells Fargo Advisors is a subsidiary of Wells Fargo Bank. The company is committed to diversity among their employees in demographics such as age, education, ethnic origin, race, religion, and sexual orientation.Awards: Wells Fargo Advisors was named the 17th Top Company for Diversity in 2014 by DiversityInc Magazine.Philanthropy & Social Responsibility: Wells Fargo Advisors encourages its employees to log many volunteer hours. Wells Fargo Advisors also awards grants to many non-profits in areas ranging from financial education to community development. The company also donates to the United Way.
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WORKDAYGeographic Spread: WorldwideHeadquarters: Pleasanton, CAKey Locations: Offices in diverse places such as Salt Lake City, UT; Auckland, New Zealand; Dublin, Ireland; and Causeway Bay, Hong Kong; among othersIndustry: Software; Cloud ComputingGrowth Forecast: WorkDay increased its client list in 2014 with the addition of Rolls-Royce among others.Industry Outlook: Revenue growth for Human Resource Management and Payroll software is forecast to grow 6.6% over the next 5 years.Jobs Available: Dozens of jobs are available, both in the US and abroad.Career Website: http://www.workday.com/company/careers.phpIdeal qualifications or skill sets: Computer programming, software engineering, finance, legal/compliance, data analytics. Candidates with experience in Cloud Computer, ERP systems, User Interface Design, and Web Applications Design are highly sought-after. Hiring & employment policies: Individuals seeking employment at Workday are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Multilingual candidates are a plus.STEM-Friendly: Yes, particularly those with computer engineering, computer programming, cloud computing, or application/web design backgrounds.Notable Facts: WorkDay is a relatively young company, founded in 2005. Their focus on diversity and equal opportunity within their ranks reflects the company’s modern outlook.Awards: Best Business Application 2010 (The San Francisco Business-Times).Philanthropy & Social Responsibility: Workday established the Workday Foundation to invest in charitable projects that focus on innovation and/or provide opportunities to minorities, women, and veterans. Workday also encourages its employees to volunteer time to nonprofits, particularly those that focus on breaking the cycle of poverty.