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    • Thursday, June 08, 2023
    • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Zoom
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    What Have You Accomplished? Resume Advice from a Hiring Manager



    Presentation Outline:


    At some point, everyone looks for a job, whether straight out of college or partway through a career, voluntarily or involuntarily.  In standard hiring practices, all job applicants have to submit a resume, whether through the human resources department, a colleague, or even passed on by a friend.

    This resume is a job candidate’s one shot at making a first impression. The right one can land you a job interview. The wrong one can put you straight into the "no" pile.

    So, what makes a strong resume?  For starters, resumes need to highlight accomplishments, not previous responsibilities.  To ensure that your resume stands out, here are some tips I have compiled after sifting through countless resumes over the years.

    In this interactive presentation, Chris will go through one of your resumes to highlight its strengths, discuss its weaknesses, and help you think about your accomplishments. 

    Email your resume to resumes@paratumsolutions.com ahead of time to have your resume reviewed!


    About the Speaker:


     

    Chris Akin, GISP, is the President of Paratum Solutions, a privately-owned consulting firm specializing in GIS consultation and implementation solutions for municipal, utility, higher education, K-12, and healthcare clients across the US. Chris runs GIS Resumes as a Paratum division to help candidates improve their resumes and land the perfect job.

    Chris has been in the GIS industry for over 20 years, focusing on developing, implementing, and managing GIS lines of business, projects, and personnel. Chris has established and grown the GIS programs within several companies, while leading numerous GIS staff, from interns to recent grads to career GIS professionals.

    Chris is a past Chairman of the Board for the Texas and New England URISA Chapters and a former Board member of URISA International. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Geography with a GIS emphasis from Texas A&M and a Master’s Degree in GIS for Business and Service Planning from the University of Leeds in England. Chris continues to explore and drive technological and professional growth in the professional GIS community.


    To Join:

    Zoom info will be available upon registration.

    A big THANK YOU to our sponsors!

    The Speaker Series would not be possible without you!

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    State Plane Level Sponsor

    Atmos Energy

    • Friday, June 23, 2023
    • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • 2820 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77007
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    URISA Texas Presents:


    PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS -Houston


    A professional headshot is a must-have in today's digital world, where first impressions are made online more often than in person. 


    The URISA Texas Team is proud to present another Professional Headshot session as part of our Professional Development Month. Don't miss out this opportunity to polish your resume and online networking platforms!


    Spots are limited so sign up for a timeslot! 

    $10 or FREE for URISA International Members. 


    Membership is not required to attend!

    You do not have to sign up for a headshot timeslot in order to attend the event!


    Friday, June 23rd

    starts at 5:30 PM

    Location: 

    2820 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77007


    URISA Texas thanks our sponsors!!

    UTM Level Sponsors

     

      

     

     

    State Plane Level Sponsor

    Atmos Energy

    Meet fellow GIS geeks, make job contacts, and get involved! 

    Join URISA Texas and find out about all our events at:

    www.urisatexas.org   


    • Friday, June 23, 2023
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • 1410 E Renner Rd #100 Richardson, TX 75082
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    URISA Texas Presents:


    PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS -Richardson (DFW)


    A professional headshot is a must-have in today's digital world, where first impressions are made online more often than in person. 


    The URISA Texas Team is proud to present another Professional Headshot session as part of our Professional Development Month. Don't miss out this opportunity to polish your resume and online networking platforms!


    Spots are limited so sign up for a timeslot! 

    $10 or FREE for URISA International Members. 


    Light snacks and refreshment items will be available for snacking, yum! 

    Membership is not required to attend!


    Texas 811 will be hosting this event at their headquarters - come hang out while you wait for your headshot in their Gaming Lounge.

    You do not have to sign up for a headshot timeslot in order to attend the event!



    Special thanks to Texas 811 for hosting!




    URISA Texas thanks our sponsors!!

    UTM Level Sponsors

     

      

     

     

    State Plane Level Sponsor

    Atmos Energy

    Meet fellow GIS geeks, make job contacts, and get involved! 

    Join URISA Texas and find out about all our events at:

    www.urisatexas.org   


    • Tuesday, June 27, 2023
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
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    Redifining Risk: Changing Your Mindset


    Presentation Outline:


    Are the things we spend our time on are truly important? What
    is the real nature of risk? Do you know success and failure
    when you see it? In this intriguing keynote, Nick will explain the
    ways our brains play tricks on us, designed to keep us stuck in
    the muck, and unpack the nature of true risk: the way we've
    always done it. Don't rock the boat. Don't expect more. Pretty
    good is good enough. Not any more. Nick will guide attendees
    through his personal story of risk, and his innovation journey
    and connect attendees with how we can reframe our thinking
    to make a meaningful impact on our personal lives and our
    work lives right now. Attendees will walk out ready to tackle
    challenges with renewed hope and excitement for what lies
    ahead.

    About the Speaker:


     

    Nick Kittle is a gifted speaker, thought leader, coach, facilitator, and best-selling author of “Sustainovation: Building Sustainable Innovation in Government, One Wildly Creative Idea at a Time.” He spent the last 15 years in government, most recently serving as a chief innovation officer. During his government career, Nick directed 17 different divisions and founded one of the first government innovation offices in the country. A three-time national innovation award winner, Kittle has developed over 65 unique or first-of-their-kind pilot projects while directly generating $7.8 M in savings and pioneering the concept of Innovation Value. Today, Nick is an inspirational keynote speaker, facilitator, and consultant. He trains across the country on adapting to change, building Sustainovation™, and developing High-Performance Government. From organizational training and strategic facilitation to leadership retreats and process improvement workshops, Nick has partnered with hundreds of organizations to bake innovation into their DNA and unlock their potential.




    REMINDER: URISA TX OFFERS 1 CREDIT HOUR PDH CERTIFICATES FOR PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER AND ATTEND THE MONTHLY SPEAKER SERIES WEBINARS!

    To Join:

    Zoom info will be available upon registration.

    In order to receive a PDH certificate each participant must register for the event. Certificates will not be issued to those who have not.

    A big THANK YOU to our sponsors!

    The Speaker Series would not be possible without you!

    UTM Level Sponsors

     

      

     

     

    State Plane Level Sponsor

    Atmos Energy


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