2012 Empowerment Schedule
Theme: “Innovating Your Career Strategies: Moving In, Moving Up and Moving On”
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Speakers/Panelists |
8:00 – 8:45 (45 minutes) |
Registration & Continental Breakfast |
Faculty Lounge | Please sign in and obtain program agenda and information. |
8:45 – 9:00 (15 min) |
Review of Agenda Welcome Remarks |
Main Room 750 |
Master of Ceremony: ![]() |
9:00 – 10:00 (1 hr.) | General Session |
Main Room 750 |
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9:00 – 9:10 (10 min.) |
Introduction |
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9:10 – 9:15 (5 min.) | Welcome |
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9:15 – 9:45 (30 min.) |
Introduction of Key Note Speaker “What Makes an Ideal Employer for Today’s Students: The Latino Perspective”. |
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9:45 – 10:00 (15 min.) |
Presentation: “Power Dressing for Success” |
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10:00 – 11:00 |
Session Topic: All Aboard! ![]() |
Main Room 750 |
Brief Description: The topic discussion will focus on National Grid's career life cycle, from onboarding to retirement. Workshop Facilitator: Margaret Gordon Lead Program Manager, Inclusion & Diversity for National Grid |
11:00 – 11:15 |
Break |
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11:15 – 12:15 |
Session Topic: "The Science of a Career in Consumer Products" ![]() |
Brief Description: This presentation will cover the following areas
Workshop Facilitator: Joe Vazquez, Scientist,of Global Technology Early Research & Development for Colgate-Palmolive Company. |
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12:15 – 1:30 | Lunch & Learn Panel discussion with Q&A during lunch.Panel Title: This luncheon panel will have participants discuss the secrets to career success. They will provide insights which enable those in the world of work and those seeking to go into the workplace with the key elements which determine career success. Special attention will be paid to competencies required; abilities sought; and leadership mandates in a global and increasingly technology laden world. |
Main Room 750 |
Moderator: Philip Berry, President National Hispanic Corporate Achievers CEO Philip Berry Associates, Vice Chair, CUNY Board of Trustees Panelist: Camille C. Kelly, Vice President of Employer Branding and Global Account Director at Universum Group Panelist: Aubrey Bridges, Owner of Style or NOT - A Personal Shopping and Imaging Consultant Panelist: Eugene Kelly, Worldwide Director Global Diversity of Colgate-Palmolive Company Panelist: Jill Corsi, Assistant Vice President, Talent Management, MetLife |
1:40 – 2:40 | Session Topic: “Critical value drivers at Pfizer: Developing the next generation of leaders” Discover the role of a great leader:
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Main Room 750 |
Speaker: Karla Martinez, Sr. Manager Talent Organization Capability, Pfizer Brief Description: Pfizer leaders are entrusted to run a part of the business and are therefore critical to drive value. They are accountable for achieving current and future business objectives by leading highly engaged teams and working with the colleagues on their team to ensure their behaviors are aligned to our culture and values. At Pfizer, leaders have a range of tools available to help them discover with their teams new ways to learn, perform and grow together. |
2:40 - 3:00 |
Closing Remarks: "Rebranding Your Leadership"Networking and Refreshments |
Main Room 750 |
Philip Berry, President National Hispanic Corporate Achievers CEO Philip Berry Associates Vice Chair, CUNY Board of Trustees |