September EMERGE Member Spotlight- Sonya Holland - September 2, 2010
Sonya Holland, audit supervisor at The NCT Group, CPAs
Q: What brought you to Lakeland?
A: I was hired by The NCT Group, CPAs and moved to Lakeland five years ago.
Q: What do you find most rewarding about your job?
A: As an auditor, the most rewarding aspect of my job is working with clients in various industries.
Q: Why did you join EMERGE Lakeland, and what part of being a member have you found most beneficial?
A: I wanted to meet other professionals in my age bracket. I have also enjoyed learning about the various nonprofit agencies serving the Lakeland community.
Q: Name one fact about you that people would be surprised to learn.
A: I love action movies.
Q: What is your favorite movie?
A: The Bourne Supremacy
Q: What is the lamest CD or movie that you own?
A: Totally 80’s CD
Q: Name one of your favorite Lakeland events and tell us why it's your favorite.
A: I love the Annual Christmas parade. I enjoy watching the parade with my kids. Two of my kids participated in the parade last year, which was a treat!
Q: Name one guilty pleasure.
A: Ice cream, I love it!!
Q: What is the worst job you've ever had?
A: I haven’t had a worst job. I’ve learned lessons and grown from each experience.
Q: Name one pet peeve.
A: People who talk loudly on their cell phone at a restaurant.
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September EMERGE Member Spotlight- Sonya Holland - September 2, 2010
Sonya Holland, audit supervisor at The NCT Group, CPAs
Q: What brought you to Lakeland?
A: I was hired by The NCT Group, CPAs and moved to Lakeland five years ago.
Q: What do you find most rewarding about your job?
A: As an auditor, the most rewarding aspect of my job is working with clients in various industries.
Q: Why did you join EMERGE Lakeland, and what part of being a member have you found most beneficial?
A: I wanted to meet other professionals in my age bracket. I have also enjoyed learning about the various nonprofit agencies serving the Lakeland community.
Q: Name one fact about you that people would be surprised to learn.
A: I love action movies.
Q: What is your favorite movie?
A: The Bourne Supremacy
Q: What is the lamest CD or movie that you own?
A: Totally 80’s CD
Q: Name one of your favorite Lakeland events and tell us why it's your favorite.
A: I love the Annual Christmas parade. I enjoy watching the parade with my kids. Two of my kids participated in the parade last year, which was a treat!
Q: Name one guilty pleasure.
A: Ice cream, I love it!!
Q: What is the worst job you've ever had?
A: I haven’t had a worst job. I’ve learned lessons and grown from each experience.
Q: Name one pet peeve.
A: People who talk loudly on their cell phone at a restaurant.
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Breakfast at Camp Fire USA - August 13, 2010
EMERGE Lakeland members are invited to a FREE breakfast on Wednesday, August 18th from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. at Camp Fire USA Sunshine Council, 2600 Buckingham Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33803-3109. The breakfast will highlight the impact that Camp Fire USA has in the lives of today’s children and teens. To attend, please RSVP to hollyl@campfireusa-sunshine.org.
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Director of Sales at Hilton Garden Inn Lakeland - August 13, 2010
Position Purpose: To be an essential leader of the sales team by: organizing the efforts of other Sales Team Members, call on key contacts, telemarketing, completing site tours, contracts, booking rooms and making contracts. To ensure each guess receives an Ultimate Customer Experience! Effectively communicating guests’ and team members needs to appropriate departments. Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and Ability include Communication with Excellent consultative skills with high degree of diplomacy. Must display strong written and oral communication skills; Leadership: Strong motivator with proven people skills and excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to execute strategic direction for the company and influence others in support of that strategy. Ability to direct multiple projects simultaneously; Problem Solving: Ability to assess any given situation, taking into account cost, time management, company resources and company integrity to make strong and valuable decisions. Initiative to ensure timely and efficient response to owners/managers request for assistance. Innovative and identify opportunities for improvement and problem resolution in a diverse and complex business environment; Experience: Previous experience in hotels preferred by not required. Bachelor’s degree or combination of advance education and equivalent work experience. Minimum of 3 years overall hotel experience required. Travel: To include necessary training, hotel support/operational coverage and company meetings as required.
Contact: Brian B. Berry at Email: brian.berry2@hilton.com or by phone or fax Direct: 863-513-1600 Fax: 863-646-5195
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August EMERGE Member Spotlight - July 26, 2010
Sheree Saulter - Community Relations Coordinator at Webster University
Q: What brought you to Lakeland originally?
A: I moved here from New York because of an opportunity with a family-owned
business.
Q: What do you find most rewarding about your job?
A: In my position, I have the opportunity to encourage people with hope that
they can accomplish anything they put their mind to.
Q: Why did you join Emerge Lakeland, and what part of being a member
have you found most beneficial?
A: I joined Emerge Lakeland because I wanted to connect with motivated young
people.
Q: Name one fact about you that people would be surprised to learn.
A: When I was much younger I was a double dutch. I did a McDonald's double
dutch commercial and traveled to Japan to perform.
Q: What is your favorite movie?
A: Love and Basketball
Q: What is the lamest CD or movie that you own?
A: All my CDs and movies are good. They may not be in the eyes of my children,
but they are to me. LOL
Q: Name one of your favorite Lakeland events and tell us why it's your
favorite.
A: My favorite event is the CommUnity Celebration because this increases
awareness of various cultures within our community.
Q: Name one guilty pleasure.
A: I love chocolate and can't get enough.
Q: What is the worst job you've ever had?
A: Telemarketing. I lasted two weeks. The people I had to call were really
obnoxious.
Q: Name one pet peeve.
A: One of my biggest pet peeves is when people complain about nothing to do
here in Lakeland or at their church, or any other organization. Why don't
they stop complaining and try to find ways to make things happen? Whining
never changes anything.
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Now Accepting applications for the EMERGE Lakeland Peer to Peer Program - July 19, 2010
EMERGE Lakeland is proud it announce its 3rd Annual P2P (Peer-To-Peer) Program. P2P was developed for young professionals that are new to Lakeland or have recently returned to Lakeland. Participants in the P2P program do not have to be current EMERGE members. P2P aims to enrich the professional development of Lakeland's young professionals by partnering them with existing EMERGE Lakeland members. Each event is aimed at connecting the participant with the Lakeland community, helping to retain good local talent and providing volunteer opportunities within the community.
Please pass this information on to your staff members that qualify and may benefit from this program. The 2010 class is limited to 25 participants. Attached is information about the program, the application and payment information.
Information is also available at www.emergelakeland.com/p2p/
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Back To School Blast...Volunteers Needed - July 9, 2010
Every child deserves a chance to succeed and the annual Back To School Blast is our way of ensuring as many as possible have all the necessary supplies, screenings and information for the new school year.
If you and your friends, family, neighbors or business associates would like to participate, please contact Cauney Bamberg and she will forward you a copy of the Volunteer Job Responsibilities. Your participation and help in this annual program is critical as it is one of Polk County's largest outreach activities sponsored by Family Fundamentals.
Thank you for considering your involvement.
Cauney B. Bamberg
Watson Clinic Foundation, Executive Director
100 S. Kentucky Ave., Ste. 255, Lkld., 33801
P: 863.802.6220
F: 863.688-3857
CBamberg@watsonclinic.com
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P2P Mentors Needed! - July 9, 2010
The 3rd annual P2P program is set to begin in August and we need our outstanding EMERGE members to participate as mentors. If you love Lakeland and have inherent leadership qualities then you are the perfect person to serve as a mentor for the program. The program begins in August 2010 and ends in May 2011. If you are interested, contact Cindy Green at cgreen@furrandwegman.com for more information regarding the mentor responsibilities.
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