Young Professionals FOCUS Luncheon
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Young Professionals FOCUS Luncheon
Presented by
Wednesday, January 14
11:30 am - 1 pm
Jackson National Life Insurance Company
300 Innovation Drive, Franklin
Topic: "Career Ready: How to Win Your Next Promotion"
Hear from Human Resources professionals on how to stand out in your field and climb the career ladder.
Panelists:
John Priest, Director of Human Resources, Flash Technology
Mr. Priest started at Flash Technology in 2005 and is the Director of Human Resources. Prior to joining Flash he was employed by Ryder System, Inc. where he began in 1981. At Ryder he held several Logistics and Human Resources roles including Group Director of Human Resources. Mr. Priest received his B.S. in Logistics from the University of Tennessee in 1981. He has been married to his wife Clara for 30 years, and their son Carson is a senior at Furman University.
Art Smith, Executive Director, Middle Tennessee Society for Human Resource Management
Art is the Executive Director of Middle Tennessee Society for Human Resource Management (MT|SHRM), a nonprofit, individual membership association for human resources management professionals. SHRM serves over 125,000 professional members plus over 8,000 student members internationally, with over 1,100 of those included in the Nashville chapter. Prior to joining MT|SHRM, Art worked in HR at AG Smith & Associates, LLC for 12 years. He also served as the SVP, Director of HR Strategy and Practice at Union Planters Corporation and the VP of HR at PFIC Securities Corporation.
Maria Turner, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Jackson National Life Insurance Company
Maria is the Talent Acquisition Specialist at Jackson National Life Insurance Company, recruiting specifically for IT positions in Franklin, TN and Lansing, MI. With over 14 years of HR and recruiting experience, she has worked in the staffing industry on major accounts such as Comcast, AT&T, Caterpillar and the metro government. A native of the Nashville area, Maria is passionate about community service and local partnerships, such as regular speaking engagements with the Nashville Career and Advancement Center (NCAC). Outside the office, Maria enjoys music, sports and spending time with her husband, children and two grand-puppies.
2015 Educational Series Speakers Provided by:
Date and Time
Wednesday Jan 14, 2015
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CST
Wednesday, January 14
11:30 am - 1 pm
Location
Jackson National Life Insurance Company
300 Innovation Drive
Franklin, TN 37067
Fees/Admission
Chamber Members: $16
Guests: $25
Late fee of $5 added on 1/9 at noon
Contact Information
Abby Bass
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