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B
reak out the swimwear! Summer is here! Its time to close
those books and take a break! We know you work hard butsometimes a little break is much needed. So we invite you to
sit back, relax and enjoy this Summer. We want to make it a memorable
one so we have included in this issue a lot of “In the Community” events
you can attend to become more familiar with like-minded professionals
and students in your neighborhood. We expect to see you at these
events, so get up, get out there, mingle and have a great time! Before you
know it, a new semester will start. See you soon!!
S U M M E R n e w s l e t t e r — JU N E 2 0 1 3 Inside this issue:
Winning Presentation Tips......….… Page 2 Student Spotlight….…………….... Page 2 NetWork = NetWorth!..….…….... Page 3
Company of the Quarter.................Page 3Networking Events..……………. ...Page 42013/2014 Calendar of Events……..Page 5 Mission/Vision/Contact Info……….Page 6
HR “Quote of the Quarter”
“Success is not final, failure is
not fatal: it is the courage to
continue that counts.”
– Winston Churchill
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You may have to
study but that
doesn’t mean you
can’t enjoy the
sun!
N S U - S H R M Q
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1.Fifteen minutes or less2.No more than 10 slides.3.Everyone has to speak4.Cover all relevant topics from this semester.
Yes, it all sounds so familiar doesn’t it? Those
dreadful presentations! We all have to do them and we allrace to the wire to finish, and then……..how did I do?Don’t fear my fellow students! I have put together a few tipsto help you through your presentation dilemmas.
Before I spill the goods, there are a few things youshould know and appreciate about presentations. For start-ers, presentations do actually prepare you for the future.Though it may appear otherwise, presentations are not somehuge scheme to see how unprepared you are nor are theysome test to see how much you will buckle under the pressure. Presentations amongst your peers areactually an essential learning tool to help you to land that deal in the boardroom.
I’m sure you have heard of the saying “presentation is everything”. Well, it is true! How you
present yourself, your plan, idea, or recommendations are telling to how much time and commitmentyou have invested into whatever it is you are trying to sell to the listening ear and the watchful eye. Yes,it may be intimidating to get up in front of a room of people and talk about something you may or maynot be interested in, but you will get great results if you put in the time and commit yourself to the out-come. Don’t forget, your image is on the line! Every moment counts. Take note of these tips and youwill be on your way to an “A”: Tip 1: Be convincing! Really invest your time and believe in whatever you are saying. Ask yourself, areyou convinced that what you are presenting is worth the time? If you are not excited about what youneed to share, why should your audience be?Tip 2: Rehearse with a friend or classmate. Rehearsing your presentation allows you the opportunity totime yourself and/or make necessary changes.Tip 3: Know your work! If you are presenting to someone who is well knowledgeable in the area youare discussing, you had better know the right terminologies, the facts vs. the hypothesis, and the realis-tic outcomes. If your computer shut down, would you be able to carry on the presentation and relaythe same information without a hitch?Tip 4: Record yourself. How we sound in our head is never the way we sound to our audience. Set up atape recorder and play it back. I learned in high school that I said “um” a lot while I was presenting. Re-cording yourself allows you to catch those little nuances and be mindful while you are presenting.Tip 5: Involve your audience. Ask your audience rhetorical questions. Show them you can relate tothem. Bring them into the conversation. A lot of presenters are so busy getting their message out thatthey forget to interact with their audience. Slow down, pace yourself, and get back to basics.I hope these tips are helpful to you. Remember, people will not buy into anything you are offering if they are not convinced you would buy into it too.
-Mary V. Davids, Editor in Chief
Don’t Fear-Score Big on your Presentation!
N S U
- S H R M
Q U A
R T E R
L Y
This quarter we are recognizing April Dunham. April saw one of our postings
regarding an HR Internship via our twitter account (@nsushrm) and decided
to apply. She took initiative and sent in her résumé. Approximately 2 weeks
later, the recruiter contacted April to set up a telephonic interview. April was
offered and accepted the internship position. April diligently worked as an
intern for 5 months before she was promoted to a permanent associate as an HR Assistant. April
is currently enrolled at NSU while working towards her Masters Degree in HR. We are so proud of you April
and wish you well on your career path!
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Company of the Quarter
@naaahrsofla
Visit our Website
www.naaahrsofla.org
How many times have we heard: “Its not what you know, its who you know.”?
I believe that it is all about who you know, but it is also about what you know.
What you know will be the reason you stay in that position and keep growing.
Who you know may be the reason you get the position in the first place. Your
networking connections are often the reason an employer takes a chance on
you. You may be one of 100 applicants, but your relationship with someone
that knows the Hiring Manager may be the very reason your application is put
to the top of the stack. This is why it is vitally important to make sure you are always aware of your surroundings when
in open discussion with other professionals. As I have said before, people are always watching and listening. Because
you don't know everyone that is around you, is all the more reason you should be careful to not speak ill of others.
Many people just starting out in their career path are always unsure of how to start networking with people in their
profession. Its simple! Here are a few steps to help you:
1. Connect with professional/local groups within the community via LinkedIn and appear at some of their events. If
you don’t have a LinkedIn account...GET ONE NOW!
2. Show up to the next event and bring a friend if you can. Its very difficult to go to a new place not knowing anyone
and just start mingling. It can be intimidating. Don’t worry! You can do this. Just think of it this way, your future is
on the line.
3. How do you break the ice? Most of these meetings are about networking, so its not unusual to enter into a conver-
sation and introduce yourself or just listen to what is being said and jump in if you have something valuable to add.
Now, be sure to use wisdom when interjecting. If you are not confident about what you are about to say, the best
thing to do is stay silent! There may be follow up questions from the group and you don’t want to look clueless.
Always bring a business card with you and exchange cards before you finish your conversation.
4. Stay connected! After the event, be sure to go through your cards and connect with each person through LinkedIn
or facebook. If there is someone you feel you had a great connection with, send them a note via the social net-working site or via email to let them know it was a pleasure meeting them and you hope to stay connected in the
future. Stay in touch with them in an effort to build a great professional relationship and keep in mind that just
knowing the person may be all you need to get to that next level.
Now, you are ready to go! Now head over to our “In the community” events on Page 4. See you there!
-Mary V. Davids, Editor in Chief
NETWORK = NETWORTH!
The National Association for African Americans in Human Resources (NAAAHR) South
Florida Chapter is a 501 C 3 Certified Non-Profit organization that values the many tal-ents and abilities of its members. The organization seeks to foster an open, cooperative
and dynamic environment where professional development, personal growth and lead-
ership potential can thrive.
NAAAHR South Florida Chapter offers quarterly events at locations across South Flor-
ida. These events include partnerships with local and national organizations to increase the presence and
leadership ability in minority talent at all levels, across all industries, both nationally and globally.
Being affiliated with a National organization such as NAAAHR South Florida will not only show prospective
employers that you are involved in the HR industry by being affiliated with a National Organization, it will
also help you to network with other professionals in the industry as well. Become a member today! Student
Membership is available at a discounted rate. See their upcoming events on Page 4.
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I N T H E C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S !
G E T U P , G E T O U T
A N D S T A R T N E T W O R K I N G !
South Florida's Black Professionals Network Monthly Mixer
Every 4th Friday from 4 to 8pm
South Florida's Black Professionals
(SFBP) invites you to:
Connect, Collaborate and Engage at Fort
Lauderdale's Premier Waterfront Restaurant -
Bimini Boatyard Bar & Grill!
Visit their website www.biminiboatyard.com/
NAAAHR South Florida Chapter
Strategic Career Development Workshop
Speaker: Tanya Ragbeer, ACC, CPC, ELI-MP
Certified Professional Life Coach, NLP Master
Practitioner
Topic: How to Strategically Plan your Career
When: Tuesday, July 9th 6-8pm
Where: Nova Southeastern University
Carl Desantis Bldg.
Board of Governors Conference
Room 5th Floor
3301 College Avenue,
Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida 33314
Pre-Register today at: www.naaahrsofla.org
PRE-Registration NAAAHR Members $15
PRE-Registration Non-NAAAHR Members $25
At the Door:
NAAAHR Members: $20
Non-NAAAHR Members $30
HR N Action Lunch Series
Speaker: Dr. Nathan Charles
Topic: “Measuring HR Capital”
When: Saturday, July 20th 12-1pm
Where: Nova Southeastern
Carl Desantis Bldg.
3301 College Avenue,Fort Lauderdale-Davie,
Florida 33314
Light refreshments
will be served
Register via email to:
**Free event**
Bring a friend!
Greater Fort LauderdaleBroward County Convention Center
1950 EISENHOWER BOULEVARDFORT LAUDERDALE Third Floor
www.biztobiznetworking.com/expo.htm When: Thursday, July 18th
Career EXPO 11am - 2pm Summer Business Expo 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Register Here
Free HR Tech Event at Nova Southeastern University
What: Scalable HR Enterprise System Implementations
When: Thursday, Jul 25 9:00a
Where: Nova Southeastern University's Knight Auditorium
Carl DeSantis Building Davie, FL
Read more here:
3rd Annual South Florida
Business & Leadership Conference
Presented by:
Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship
$25 for early registration, $40 at the door
When: Saturday, June 29, 201311:00 am - 06:00 pm
Where: Urban League of Broward County560 NW 27th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
For more information: Click Here
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NSU SHRM 2013-2014
June 15, 2013HR in Action Speakers N’ Lunch Series
Speaker: Robert Keever , Career Advisor at NSU12pm-1pm Carl DeSantis Room TBA
July 20, 2013HR in Action Speakers N’ Lunch Series
Speaker: Dr. Nathan Charles “Measuring Human Resource Capital” 12pm-1pm Carl DeSantis Room TBA
August 3, 2013
HR in Action Speakers N’ Lunch Series
Speaker: Anne Morrissey
“Professional Dress code: Improving your image to land the career of
12pm-1pm Carl DeSantis Room TBA
August 19-21, 2013 HR Florida State Conference N/A Orlando, FL
September 25, 2013 Mandatory Board of Director’s Meeting 7pm-8pm Carl DeSantis Room TBA
October 5, 2013
HR in Action Speakers N’ Lunch Series
Speaker: Shirley Toliver, MSHRM PHR
“Diversity and the Workforce of Today and Tomorrow”
12pm-1pm Carl DeSantis Room TBA
October 25, 2013 HRABC Annual Conference 7am-6pm Broward Convention Center
October 19, 2013
HR in Action Speaker N’ Lunch Series
Speaker: Judge Ilona Holmes “Current Law and Ethics regarding Human
Resources”
12pm-1pm Carl DeSantis Room TBA
November 2, 2013
HR in Action Speakers N’ Lunch Series
Speaker: Freda Merriman
Topic: “Demystifying Open Enrollment”
12pm-1pm Carl DeSantis Room TBA
November 16, 2013NSU SHRM Game Night
at Sparez Bowling Alley
5:30pm-
8:30 pm
Sparez Bowling Alley
5325 South University Drive Davie
December 7, 2013
NSU SHRM
End of Year Chapter Meeting
Speaker: Jim Gallo Topic: “Preparing for the SHRM Exam”
12pm-1pm Carl DeSantis Room TBA
December 14, 2013 Sonrise Missions
Community Outreach10am-1pm 2080 NW 22nd Street, Fort Lauder
dale, FL 33311
January 11, 2014NSU SHRM 2014 Kick Off Event
Speaker: Preston Jones Topic: “Kick it up for 2014” 12pm-1pm Carl DeSantis Room TBA
February 1, 2014HR in Action Speakers N’ Lunch Series
Speaker: Dr. Noiam Parker Topic: “Diversity and Culture” 12pm-1pm Carl DeSantis Room TBA
February 19, 2014NSU SHRM Networking Event
Featuring Recruiter: Jimmy Tam6pm to 9pm Hard Rock Cafe
March 8, 2014HR in Action Speakers N’ Lunch Series
Speaker: Dr. Robert Preziosi Topic: “Leadership is the Road”
12pm-1pm Carl DeSantis Room TBA
April 12, 2014HR in Action Speakers N’ Lunch Series
Speaker: Janell Rodriguez-Paxchey, PHR Topic: “Immigration Reform” 12pm-1pm Carl DeSantis Room TBA
May 10, 2014HR in Action Speakers N’ Lunch Series
Speaker: Kristy Konopka, PHR Topic: “The Rules of FMLA” 12pm-1pm Carl DeSantis Room TBA
May 2014 Community Outreach "Keep Port Everglades Shipshape" painting event 11am-2pm Port Everglades
June 14, 2014 HR in Action Speakers N’ Lunch Series Speaker: Amy Liebenson 12pm-1pm Carl DeSantis Room TBA
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Mission and Vision Statement
The Nova Southeastern University Society for Human Resource Management (NSUSHRM) Student Chapter
seeks to provide resources, support, guidance and opportunities both academically and professionally for
students seeking a career in human resource management and/or general management.
Our Vision is to:
Keep students informed with the evolving field of Human Resource Management.
Provide high-quality, dynamic and responsive programs with centered in human resource management
Be the voice of human resource students.
To facilitate the development and guide the direction of the human resource understanding.
To establish, monitor and update students on the standards for the profession.Provide learning opportunities through interaction with Human Resource practitioners.
Promote the development of students for the future.
Encourage adherence to the Code of Ethics of the Society for Human Resource Management.
2013-2014 NSU SHRM BOARD
Board Members Email Address Contact Number
Sylvia Appolon [email protected] 954-643-5473
Sophia Allen-Hendricks [email protected] 954-536-5988
Freda Merriman [email protected] 954-559-6170Joanne Quinones [email protected] 305-796-5085
Kyle May [email protected] 561-818-0680
Sandra Portillo [email protected] 954-303-5547
April Dunham [email protected] 843-540-0424
Rodica Charles [email protected] 954-249-5762
Advisory Board Alumni
Dawn Brereton [email protected] 305-870-2410
Diannette Rivera [email protected] 305-904-7175Mary Davids [email protected] 954-461-9745
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Eleanor Marschke [email protected] 954-818-2289