dchs business career day 2014 - session 1
TRANSCRIPT
Schedule:• A Day in the Life
• I Wish High School Me Knew…
• Q & A
Attendance & Homework Boxes
#DCBizCareerDay
@DCHSBiz
Who am I?
O Mom of two DCHS graduatesgrandmother + wife + sister
O Free time – creative projects, social media + movies & some reality tv
Where have I worked?
O Sole Practitioner - 30 years
O Auditor, Mueller & Co 1982–85
O Municipal Finance Manager 1978-82
O Bank Teller + as a student
O Licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
O Added accounting hours while working
O Exam after Review Course from Northern IL Univ
O Bachelor of Science from Eastern Illinois University
O Accounting
O Economics –
O Concentration - International
O Minor in History
O Fellowship for a Masters in Finance at Univof Illinois
… to serve a large variety of clients
Tax
Understanding of tax code
applicable to individuals,
business entities and tax
exempt organizations
Ability to research
effectively with literal
comprehension
Pays attention to detail
Has a questioning mind-set
Thinks analytically
Small Business and
Organizations
Understanding of business
operations, finance, and
technology
Understanding of accounting
standards
A drive to organize
information
Adaptive and creative
An empathetic listener
Communicates effectively
with confidence
O Location – Cloud
O Duplicate offices - Usually home
O Appointments – My office or client's location
O Hours – Flexible Timing
O 40 hours/week– up to 80 in the Jan to Apr months
O Stress – a lot
O Deadlines and Details and Communications
O Salary – commensurate with size and responsibility of practice - $100+ per hour; 25% to expenses, not all hours billable
O Emails and Calendars and ListsO GOOGLE - SMARTSHEET
O Prepare and update Financial reportsO EXCEL - QUICKBOOKS
O Prepare compliance filings and paymentsO PROSERIES – SMARTVAULT - INTUIT OLP
O Research
O Set up new businesses and organizationsO GOVT SITES
O Meetings – 1 to 2 days/week
O Attention to volunteered responsibilitiesO Networking – Homeowners' Association – Theatre –
International
Perks
Flexible
Self Managed
Reliable
Technology Edge
Diverse Experience
Relationships
Impact
Challenges
Pressures
Technology Edge
Time Management
O An Accounting Career IS diverse, upward mobile, flexible, sustained
relevance, technology responsive, challenging
O Accountants have a passion for numbers, are organized and detail-
oriented and possess a high degree of integrity. Aside from tax
preparation for individuals, public accountants also perform
auditing, prepare taxes and provide consulting for corporations,
nonprofits and governments.
O Internal accountants create processes to find and eliminate waste
and fraud.
O Management accountants record and analyze financial and cost
information.
O Government accountants – at the federal, state or local level –
maintain records of government agencies and audit private
businesses or individuals whose activities fall under government
regulation or taxation.
O "The advance of technology has taken a lot of the executing of tasks
... out of the hands of accountants and into the hands of machines.
That has made accountants fit more into the role of trusted business
Accounting graduates are enjoying an "unprecedented" level of demand from public accounting firms. 41 percent of accounting graduates hired by public accounting firms have graduate degrees.
This position ranks high at No. 3 on
US News & World Report’s Best Business Jobs list.
Employment of accountants and auditors is expected to grow 16 percent from 2010 to 2020.
Minorities comprise 25 percent of employees at public accounting firms, up from 21 percent. Minority representation at the partner level increased to 10 percent, up from the 6 percent
At Home:
Married to my restaurant chef & partner
Parent of three D-CHS graduates
Current D-CHS Paraeducator
Duran’s of Dundee:
65 seats, fine dining, table cloths & candles
14 employees
Turned a profit in the first year
Owned 16 years
Currently “Benedict’s”
My father built the room around the tree.
Graduated from Dundee High School
Goucher College – BA in Political Science Elgin Community College - 2 years of
study in Restaurant Management
Restaurant Work:◦ Hostess, Bartender, Waitress◦ Cook at the Milk Pail Restaurant,
2 years
Food Sanitation Certificate Illinois BASSET Certification
Restaurant Owner/Operator
Understands the business:
Marketplace, Niche, Competition
Creative thinker
Not afraid to get your hands dirty
On Call 24/7
Good with people – respectful and responsive
Able to wear many hats
StaffingoHiring
oTraining
o Scheduling
Dining Room Management
Inventory & Ordering
Bookkeeping & Accounting
Planning & Development
Trouble-shooting
Small Business = Owned our own jobs
Hours – Nights, Weekends, Holidays
Few vacations – Hard to trust others with business
Flexible but difficult ◦ running a business and raising our children.
Perks
Meet a lot of people
Flexibility
Exciting/fast pace
Pride in providing jobs
for others
Challenges
Always exposed in public
The work is never done
Hard to take vacations
Self limiting – you are only as good as you choose to be
Introduction
0Originally from Roscoe, IL
0Oldest of three (3) children (Ryan -32, Audra – 18)
0Attended Hononegah High School (1995 – 1998)
0Played Basketball, Baseball – 4 yr. Letterman
0NHS Member and several Clubs in High School
0Graduated at 17 years old
College
0Worked all six (6) years at the Campus Recreation Center
0 Front Desk, Intramural Sports, GA, etc.
0Member of the Recreational Sports Society
0Volunteer with Campus Orientation Team
Attended Western Illinois University
B.S. – Business (2002)
*M.S. – Kinesiology (Sports Mngt.) (2004)
*Worked as a Graduate Assistant with Campus Recreation, to pay for my Masters Degree.
Work History
0 Intern, Auburn University -(Athletic Dept. 2003)
0Assistant Athletic Director
-(Athletic Dept. 2003 – 2005)
0Marketing Director – YMCA
-(2005 – 2006)
0Director of Special Events / Annual Giving
-(2006 – 2008)
Present Position
0 President & CEOBoys & Girls Clubs of Dundee Township
(2008 – Present)
0Manage / oversee 70 employees
0 1.2M operating budget
0Eight (8) Club locations, serving CUSD 300 / Barrington 220
0 27 Board of Directors
Skills / Traits
0Management
0 Passion for the Mission
0Accounting / Budgeting
0Verbal Communication
0Written Communication
0 Creativity
0Business “Mind”
0 People Person
0 Confident, not cocky
0Appreciative
0 Perceptive
0Driven
0Accountable
0 Inner drive
0 Self motivated
0 “Gatherer”
My Day
0 “Rise & Grind”
0 First one in the office at 7:15am, stop by Starbucks first!
0Morning meetings / conference calls
0 Staff “check-in”
0Daily “To-Do” list
0 COMMUNICATION!!!
0Emails, emails, emails
0 Lunch (Quick)
0Executive Team check-in
0 Community work
0Grant writing, budget work, tasks, follow-up, etc.
0 Leave for home at 5:30ish
0Enjoy my family 6 – 9pm
Basic Job Info
0Minimal Travel
0 9 – 10 hour days, 5 days a week, rare weekends
0 Stress level…..
0Great work –life balance
0Holidays are home, not working
0 Summer are BUSY, not slow
0 Upper Level Mngt. =Greater Responsibility
0 Phone is always “on”
0Door is always “open”
0Accountable to Staff, Board, but most importantly the kids, our product, our mission.
0Always look ahead, always busy
Things I love
0My family
0The Packers
0The Badgers
0 Pizza
0 Coffee
0 7:15am – 8:15am
0 Sundays
0ESPN
0Mowing my lawn, landscaping
0 Leadership books, seminars
0Working out, running
0 Coffee, again
0 Pizza, again
Last Thoughts…
0 Subjects I loved in school?
-English, Psychology
0Did I always want to be CEO?
-Yes, I can honestly say yes
0What would I do, if not this?
- Athletic Director, HS
0 Projected Job Market?
-Strong, but be patient
0Quick Advice?
-Research the position,
ask questions and go with your gut.
Who am I?
Father of two
Music Enthusiast – Currently play in two bands
Where have I worked? The Drive WDRV – May 2014-present as Account Executive
Walt Disney Company – April 2006-May 2014 as:
Account Executive at Radio Disney
Station Manager at Radio Disney
Account Executive at ABC 7 – WLS-TV
Graduated from Arizona State University– 1998
Bachelor of Arts (Cum Laude)
Majored in Communications and Emphasis in Broadcast Management from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Telecommunications
Received Foreign Language Certificate as part of a study aboard program in Florence, Italy for one semester.
What skills are needed to be successful in my career?
Account Executive Drive Impeccable Follow-up Good People Skills Media Knowledge Self-Starter Presentation Skill Understands the media business Attention to detail Communicates effectively
Station Manager
Understands ALL operations of station (sales, promotions, traffic, FCC rules, etc.)
Leadership qualities
P/L Reporting
Revenue forecasting
Solves issues both qualitatively and quantitatively
What does a typical day in my job look like? 60-80 Minute Commute to city
Place follow-up and cold calls
Go to on-site meetings with clients that can be client needs analysis meetings, presentation meetings, or logistics meetings
Finish up follow-up paperwork, input orders, write/finish presentations.
Constant communication throughout on email and phone management and clients.
Time commitment, working conditions, level of stress, work-life balance Hours – Not necessarily a 9-5pm job. Working, prospecting,
presenting, and communications is an on-going job
Upside is being able to control your income
Salary – Starting salary is approximately $35-40K but can be as high as $200k depending on skill level and success
Definitely can be stressful, but is suited for a person that likes to meet new people, help their businesses, and “win”
Everyday is something new with new places to meet people
Cannot be afraid of rejection and objections by prospective and current clients
Top Media Companies
Hubbard Broadcasting – Hubbard Interactive – where I work
CBS Radio/Television
Clear Channel
Disney
NBC-Universal
…and MANY more depending on area of focus
Top firms/companies in my field
What do I like about your career /job?
What are the typical challenges?
Perks Making your own schedule Being able to work harder that
results in more income Exciting/ fast pace Helping businesses succeed Being at the forefront of
marketing and technology Entertainment Industry
Challenges
Pressure to produce
Commute
Time Management
Environment/Professional Relationships – some factors that are out of your control
Who are you (personal)?
Carol Vargas
Mom to 13 year son - Jacob
Love fashion, shopping, reading
Where have you worked (professional)?
US Foods – (2012-current)
Previous employers, JC Penney, Claires, Sears
Where did you go to school?
Elk Grove High School
Eastern Illinois University
Family and Consumer Science
Concentration Fashion Merchandising
What skills are needed to be successful in your career?
Creative and Analytical skills (math math math math)
Forward thinker – constantly thinking out of the box
Pays attention to detail
Efficient. Direct with all forms of communication
Communicates with confidence
Adaptable – always having to adjust schedule
Listen – always be open to feedback, positive and constructive
What does a typical day in your job look like?
Review previous day sales – top level - to plan & to LY Typical Structure: VP/GMM/Director/Buyer/Associate/Assistant
Review orders/review sales at detail level. Review what orders need to be placed daily/weekly/monthly. Closed up CNY orders.
Communication – emails – all day – have to respond within 30 minutes of receiving email
Meet with team – update on projects. Review performance Conference calls/Video conference calls Improvement process team
GET INVOLVED – GET NOTICED. FIND SOMETHING DIFFERENT THAN WHAT EVERYONE IS DOING
Time commitment, working conditions, level of stress, work-life balance, pay?
Current job – O’Hare area. 1 hour commute
Typical hours – 8-5:00. 2-3 times a week until 5:30
Work/life balance – not always found in retail. Stores are open and so are offices. Depending on role – impacts level of communication outside business hours.
Salary – Completely depends on size of company and role. Claire’s Assistant starting low 40’s. Sears Assistant starting 50’s.
Travel – current job no travel involved. Previous job, every other month – NY, LA, China
US Foods
Sysco – current Merger
Performance Food Group
Gordon Food Service
Claire’s
Forever 21
Justice
H&M
Charming Charlie
Things I have learned….
Shadow
Watch – listen
Schedule meetings with management
Take the risk – you will get noticed
Never stop learning – always be open to educating yourself.
Top firms/companies in field:
What do you like about your career /job?
What are the typical challenges?
Perks
Travel – Claires/JC Penney
Never a dull moment
Fast pace – making the customer happy
Volunteering
Seeing someone carrying/wearing your product
Challenges
Pressure
Competition
Time Management
Everything is your fault
Controlling yourself from falling into the negative rut/group.
1. What subjects did you like to study in school? Foreign Language. Took French and Japanese. I always thought I would be doing something with international business.
2. Did you always know what you wanted to do, if not how did you decide? I knew I wanted to be in business and I loved math. Did not realize my career path until Junior year college.
3. Was your path into this career typical? I started at WoodfieldMall, retail at a women’s clothing store. Knew someone who knew someone – NETWORKING.
4. What is the projected job market? Always a need for buyers. Retail, Food, Industrial. Competitive. Depending on what career path you choose – you may need to re-locate. Companies continue to merge, buy out. The market is always evolving.
Biography
Mark Seigle – President/Owner
Seigle’s Cabinet Center
Born and raised in Elgin
Graduated Elgin High School
Children attended Dundee-Crown High School
Graduated University of MichiganRoss School of Business
Started in Elgin in 1881
Originally handled all building materials
Sold in 2005 – Bought back in 2009
Today handle cabinets/countertops
Locations: Chicago & Suburbs
Lessons I should have learned in high school….. (a/k/a: My Typical day)
Finance
Income Statement
Balance Sheet
Asset/Liabilities/Equity
Borrowing Base
Capital Sources
Banking:
Cash Management
Covenant Compliance
Traditional Marketing
Broadcast
TV: Network v. Cable
Radio: Ratings/Demographics
Print:
Newspaper: ROP/FSI
Magazines/Yellow Pages
Billboards
Digital Marketing
Social Media
FacebookLinkedInTwitterYou TubePinterest/Houzz
Web Marking
SEO/SEMPPC: Text and Display“E” Lists and Letters
Human Resources
Hiring:
RecruitingApplication/InterviewPre-employment screening
Criminal Drug screenReference checks
Firing:
Progressive disciplineWrongful dismissalSeverance/Release
Information Technology
Cloud Computing v. On Site
Mainframe v. Personal Computers
Security
Redundancy
Phones
Business Law
Uniform Commercial Code
Parole Evidence Rule
Business structure:
“S” v. “C” Corporation
Limited Liability Corp
Sole Proprietor
Real Estate
Lease v. Own:
Flexibility: Size and Site
Capital conservation
Lease Terms:
Gross v. Triple Net
Duration: Early termination
Covenants: Insurance/Deposits
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<p>My name is Kiley Little, I’m 23 years old, and I am a web developer.</p>
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<p>Who am I?</p>
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<p>Where have I worked?</p>
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IntroductionMy name is Kiley Little, I’m 23 years old, and I am a web developer.
Who am I?
• A total movie buff• A lover of all things zebra print• A professional nerd
Where have I worked?
• Ace Hardware• Echo Valley Meats• Sage Products LLC
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Education
• Graduated from Dundee-Crown – 2009o Student Council - 2005 – 2009
Class Officer - 2005 – 2009 Treasurer - 2008 - 2009
o Beta Club 2005 – 2009o NHS 2005 – 2009o Cheerleader 2005 – 2009o Business Student of the Year - 2009
• Attended Bradley University 2009 – 2013o Bachelor of Science in Interactive Media with a focus
on Web Development and Social Media Marketingo Gamma Phi Beta Sororityo Web & Design Club o Design Editor & Advertising Graphics Editor of
Bradley Scout Newspaper
Necessary Skills
• Fluency in multiple scripting languages, i.e. HTML, CSS,JavaScript, PHP, etc.
• Creativity• Think analytically but has
an eye for design• Ability to problem solve• Love of learning• Perfectionism • Time and stress management• Being able to communicate
with others• Perspective• Patience
Typical Day• Check website validation to make sure there aren’t any errors
• Check website analytics and record them in database
• Check email marketing campaign analytics and record them in their database
• Create web page for current marketing campaign
• Add content for the new website redesign
• Update presentation software, troubleshoot any problems for sales reps forpresentation software, call company in London, England for tech support
• Troubleshoot website issues for clinicians in hospitals all over the country
• Distribute in service videos to clinicians in hospitals all over the country
• Create/update monthly newsletter to go out to 20,000 people all over the world
• Meet with my boss to discuss all the new changes and report newest analytics report
General Information
• Location – usually work in corporate office or home office, travel is minimal
• Hours – During “busy season”, typically when redesigning web pages, I work50 – 60 hours per week, 40 hours per typical work week
• Salary – Starting salary approximately $50k + bonus
Industry Options
• Web Development Firm• Everyone typically has their job, their purpose, they
bring their skill set to the table• Every client is a different scenario, but you can learn
different things from each project
• Web Developer at a company• More of a jack of all trades – you end up wearing a lot
of different hats • Working with the same product, same brands
• Freelance Web Developer• Create your own hours, but staying up to date with
scripting languages and current styles is a little moredifficult
• Harder to find clients
Perks & ChallengesPerks –
• Role is very important, you controlhow the world views your clientor company
• Typically get to play with the mostup to date technology
• Fast paced• Always changing • Instant gratification
Challenges –
• Patience is definitely a virtue inthis field
• Relevant scripting languages andtechniques are always changing
• Cross browser compatibility is veryimportant, the need to make sureyour websites look the sameacross all browsers is challengingand very important
Job Market
According to US News…
• Number of Web Developer jobs in 2013: 28,500• Median Salary for experienced web developer: $62,500• Unemployment Rate: 4.2%
Source: http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/web-developer
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)…
The total employment in this field is projected to grow 20% by 2020, faster than the average for all occupations.
Source: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/web-developers.htm
This is my other job…You don’t always have to do just one thing
Secure work experience early and look for opportunities as
soon as you enter college (i.e. Internships!!)
Why did I choose this profession? I love music and media!
When applying for jobs, an actual thank you letter always
helps and is always necessary – not just an email.
Your boss may not communicate like you do.
1. Capitalization - Money for lean years.
2. Courage – willingness of deal with problems.
3. Character – relationships with clients and
vendors.
4. Current – stay informed in your industry.
“Just keep swimming!”