November 17th, 2014 from 6 pm - 9:30 pm
Baruch College - Multipurpose Room
Business Formal Attire
Workshops (Choose one)
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Panelists
Alisa Dilanian
Alisa is a cum laude honors graduate of the Macaulay Honors College and the Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College where she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. At Baruch, she majored in Finance & Investments with a concentration in International Finance while minoring in Interdisciplinary Studies of New York City and International Political Science. In addition, Alisa is also a human resources enthusiast with a passion for improving employee experiences. Coupling a concentration in business and a focus on liberal arts with a global outlook provided Alisa with a well-rounded education.
Alisa has worked in the non-profit sector as the former National Director of Organizational Development at AIESEC United States, Inc. where she worked on an executive team which managed a $1.5 million budget, developed over 2000 volunteers in 34 local branches, and provided international exchange services to over 700 customers. More specifically, Alisa was responsible for the organizational development department which included managing the areas of organizational planning and analysis, consulting services, and learning and development. Furthermore, Alisa has travelled to different countries delivering and participating in Leadership Development workshops.
Alisa’s experience also includes working in the private sector with an undergraduate internship as a Global Business Operations Intern at CA Technologies where she worked on a project that aimed to understand the turnover of the company's salesforce. Currently, Alisa is working as a Learning & Development Program Coordinator at a Fortune 100 investment institution where she provides logistical support for the training programs in the Legal, Compliance, Internal Audit, and Human Capital Management divisions.
In her free time, Alisa enjoys photography, reading, and watching Sci-Fi movies
Bob Bowes
A native of London, England, Bob Bowes is a former International Director and South Asian VP for global IT companies BEA (now Oracle) and SAS. Drawing upon his extensive operational experience living and working in multiple countries , Bob now trains, coaches and provides consulting services to multi-national sales & marketing teams around the globe. He is a regular writer and presenter on a number of topics, especially Global Accounts Management - including the globalization of the job market and the internationalization of business skills. His contributions on global accounts were included in the first ever books published on the topic.
In his capacity as National President of British Junior Chamber during the mid-1990’s, he collaborated with AIESEC in selecting young business men and women from around the world; these men and women subsequently participated in a highly successful Model United Nations conference. As a current Area Governor for Toastmasters International here in New York, Bob has recently spoken at meetings in Baruch on Leadership and Public Speaking skills.
Bob was formerly a Captain in the British Army infantry division, and attached at one point to the Royal Air Force. In this capacity, he had the privilege of teaching recently retired Queen’s Pilot and now Air Vice Marshall Brecht his theoretical knowledge of meteorology and flying.
Back to earth, Bob holds an MA in Marketing Management and an MBA from the UK and is currently researching for his PhD in Global Accounts Management.
Michael Watson
Michael Watson, former Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Diversity for Girl Scouts of the USA, develops human resources strategies and systems to achieve organizational results. With more than 20 years of executive-level experience at
Girl Scouts of the USA, GE, IBM and Time Warner, Inc., Michael integrates nonprofit and corporate best practices. At Girl Scouts, Michael directed the development and implementation of strategies, policies, and programs in executive compensation, employee engagement and retention, compensation and benefits, employee relations, diversity, and
executive search. Among other accomplishment, he advised the CEO on two major reorganizations to streamline staff structure and facilitate core business strategy implementation, and led redesign of Girl Scout’s executive and staff compensation systems, which strengthened organizational capacity to recruit, retain, and recognize talent.
He served as chair and co-chair of the National Human Services Assembly’s Human Resources Council and was a member of the Nonprofit Workforce Coalition Board of Directors. Michael was granted the first Spirit of Collaboration Award from the National Human Services Assembly in 2010 for leadership in this association of 85 nonprofits with 1.1 million employees.
Prior to joining Girl Scouts in 1999, Michael was human resources partner for IBM Global Services, where he served as senior human resources strategist for two businesses with combined revenues exceeding $2 billion. He was also manager, corporate human resources for Time Warner, Inc., and manager, staffing and cultural diversity for GE Capital's 7,500-employee Retailer Financial Services business where he was awarded Pinnacle Club for top performance.
In 1997, as part of a self-financed, one-year sabbatical, Michael volunteered at two public elementary schools in New Brunswick, NJ, where he helped develop education programs for students and a pilot tutoring/volunteer program with Rutgers University. He was inducted into the 2008 Hall of Distinguished Alumni by the New Brunswick Education Foundation. Currently, Michael serves on the Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps Board of Directors and on the Manhattanville College Board of Trustees. He is a lifetime member of Girl Scouts of the USA and the National Black MBA Association. Watson has a BA in economics from Yale University and an MBA in organizational management and human resource development from Manhattanville College.
Workshop 1: Recruiting Generation Y by Alisa Dilanian
Generation Y is facing a higher unemployment rate than past generations did when stepping out into the workforce. What is it that holds back millenials? What can we do to ensure that we are putting our best foot forward and marketing ourselves to attain the jobs we deserve? Together, let’s equip one another with the skills, characteristics and mindset we need to make sure that we are not the lost generation. In 30 minutes, this workshop will provide a space for discussion and three key learnings for attaining a job.
Workshop #2: Raising Your Global Profile by Laura Perez
The globalization of the job market has created a new need for global leaders. What are the qualities and characertistics of a global leader? What are some opportunities that can provide us with international experience? This 30 minute workshop will present the similarities and differences of working in different markets and the importance of having a global perspective. With experience in working in both Colombia and America, Laura has seen the benefits of being globally minded. Join her and see how you can become a global leader in today's society.
Workshop #3: Working In The Non-Profit Sector by Michael Watson
In today's society, many people are doing well by doing good. People are fighting for a cause and their careers reflect that. In 30 minutes, this workshop will discuss the benefits of working in a not-for-profit, busting some common stereotypes or misconceptions of working in the non-profit sector, and learning the ins and outs of getting hired at a non-profit organization. What skills and degrees are needed? How can you find your right match? Together, let's figure out how to maintain a sucessful career and also make the world a better place.
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