Well hello there!!
Now that we’ve gotten the big Apple announcement out of the way, it’s time to talk about our next event. You know how every time you go to a SMC-DC or other networking event, you invariably have to populate a nametag? Well, our March event will hopefully help you look good in that nametag! Let’s get right to the juicy details:
Date & time: Wednesday March 21, 2012, 6:30-8:00 pm (add to your calendar)
Location:
One Lounge (http://oneloungedc.com/)
1606 20th St. NW
Washington, DC 20009 (find on Google Maps)
Getting there: Our friends at Uber DC are helping SMC-DCers who are first time riders arrive in style with $15 off their first trip! Use the promo code SMCDC2012 at Uber.com or in the Uber iPhone/Android app to receive your discounted ride.
Topic: Social Media is far more than an opportunity to keep tabs on friends and family; it can be a powerful tool for finding and securing employment. The face you present to the online world – your personal brand – can either be an asset or a hindrance to your career plans. Whether you work in the Social Media sphere or not, who you are and what you do online can have real “in-person” consequences. Our experts will discuss the finer points of building your personal brand and how to use social media to pave the way to a successful career (or at least how it can get your foot in the door).
Jeremy Caverley (@JeremyCee) - Membership & Community Advocate at GeekEasy
Jeremy has been involved in online technology and communications for more than 14 years. From building websites and collaborative technology solution for small local businesses to managing service engagements and marketing strategies from brands as large as Nike, Whole Foods, Universal Music, PBS, Visa, PGA Tour, Chevron/Texaco and Fujitsu, Jeremy has consistently kept pace with the bleeding edge of Innovation. Currently, Jeremy works as a digital media and strategy consultant, helping organizations leverage online communities for brand development and communications.
Brittany Cooper (@BrittanyCooper) - Director of Recruitment & Corporate Culture at New Media Strategies
Brittany is an accomplished recruiter and communications strategist specializing in digital + social recruitment and cultural engagement. She’s also on the board of advisors for the Washington Media Institute.
For more than 12 years Lauree has served as a speaker, author, coach, PR strategist and marketer for high tech companies, start-ups and women-owned businesses. Clients include IBM, Canonical/Ubuntu, LogMein, Fordors.com, Liz Claiborne and Girl Scouts of the USA. She often uses her marketing and communications expertise when coaching clients who want to start and grow their businesses and brands.
Amanda is a talented idea creationist and brand problem solver working at the intersection of public relations, journalism, marketing and social media. Specializing in new media and online communications, Amanda helps individuals, businesses, and organizations leverage social media and new media tools to create exciting, creative PR and marketing programs.
