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Hello Ms. Perfect: Navigating the Path of Perfection and Claiming Your Identity Book Release
Hi Everyone - Wanted to share that my latest book Hello Ms. Perfect: Navigating the Path of Perfection and Claiming Your Identity will officially be released on Jan. 14, 2025 and will be available at www.thewomencollective.com and Amazon. Here's a snippet and I have attached a speaker sheet as we are now booking into 2025 around WIC Week, International Women's Day and Women's History Month. You Don’t Need to be Perfect. You Need to be YOU! Societal and patriarchal expectations, and even self-induced pressure, for women are sky-high. In every setting, we face scrutiny. Are we setting our kids up for success? Being a team player at work? Taking care of the household? Being a good wife? Staying energized? Maintaining our figure? The pressure to be perfect is real and many of us feel an immense amount of pressure to be perfect in everything we do, but perfect is subjective and means different things to different people. Perfection comes from many places -society, family, friends and even ourselves. It’s exhausting, far less impactful than we may think and is also makes it challenging to be truly happy when we are constantly striving for perfection. So, how do we navigate the path of perfection in the pursuit of happiness to ignite more purposeful living? Dr. Amelia Reigstad, PhD, seeks to change the narrative for women in the workplace, social situations, and the home through her latest book Hello Ms. Perfect. With wry humor, she celebrates living authentically and shedding the pressure of perfectionism through her keynote and perfectionism workshops. Participants will be guided on a journey to quiet our internal voice and put perfectionism on the back burner. Learn what perfectionism is and where it comes from, what the difference is between excellence and perfectionism, how perfectionism can lead to paralysis analysis, why the fear of risk-taking plays such a critical role in our happiness and strategies for overcoming perfectionism to live a more happy, purposeful, and fulfilling life. Hello Ms. Perfect leverages her expertise to say goodbye to the burden that society, patriarchy, and even ourselves place on womanhood. If interested, please reach out at amelia@ameliareigstad.com www.ameliareigstad.com -
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Seeking Career Opportunities in the Construction Industry
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Seeking Career Opportunities in the Construction Industry
Myself Madhuri Thammali recently graduated from Clemson University with my Master’s degree in Construction Management. Iam seeking for Project/Field Engineer - Full Time opportunities in the Project/ Field Management. Attached is my resume. If you know of any openings or could provide a referral, i would deeply appreciate your guidance or any advice you might have. Thankyou!- 3
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The Tapestry of Perspectives
untilJoin us for an insightful panel discussion titled "Tapestry of Perspectives: Women's Voices in Leadership," where we'll explore the multifaceted journeys of women in various leadership roles across different sectors. This event aims to highlight the diverse experiences, challenges, and triumphs of women leaders, providing a platform for dialogue that fosters understanding, empowerment, and inspiration. Event Highlights: Diverse Panel: Featuring accomplished women from different fields each bringing a unique perspective on leadership. Interactive Q&A: Opportunity for attendees to engage directly with panelists, asking questions that delve into personal leadership philosophies, overcoming gender-specific barriers, and strategies for success. Networking: Connect with like-minded professionals, women in business, and students interested in leadership and industry studies. Intimate event with only a few seats available. RSVP NOW! $35/ticket -
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Construction Project Manager for grocery stores - Northern California
Location: Northern CA, California, US Company: Bureau Veritas A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics. This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions. City: Northern CA State: California Responsible for leading the overall direction, completion, and outcome of all assigned projects as contracted by the client. Monitor project progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met. This role needs to have experience specifically with grocery stores. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other job-related duties may be assigned in conformance with state and federal regulations. Responsible for leading the overall direction, completion, program management, and financial outcome of multiple retail projects within the construction services realm. Projects may range from retail, restaurant, big-box store, convenient stores, gas stations, distribution centers, electric vehicle charging stations, etc. Project scope may include tenant improvements, building renovation, building expansions, and ground up work. Direct and manage project development from beginning to end, including managing consultants, general contractors, vendors, specialty contractors, budgets, internal departments, and developers for each project, ensuring the project delivery is on time per the scope and within budget. Manage each phase of the project including entitlement, design, permitting, bidding, contracting, construction, store start up, store turnover, and project close out. Knowledge of buildings, construction, and technical standards with ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex project documents. Must be able to discuss the project site with site contact and municipal facilities. Navigate and oversee contract administration, change orders, budgets, schedules, and client delivery of each project. Provide project management for multiple sites and states concurrently with stellar organization across multiple initiatives. Experience with proposal preparation, budget development, forecasting, and financial management. Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation. Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring proactive problem-solving throughout the project lifecycle. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, implementing feedback loops to enhance team efficiency and productivity. Ability to identify, navigate and forecast the needs of the project/client. Required to travel by Plane, Motor Vehicle, Train (may be up to 90% of workweek) to client sites across the U.S. Responsible for leading the overall direction, completion, and outcome of all assigned projects as contracted by the client. Projects will vary in complexity due to the scope of work, project location, budget, schedule, facility type, local regulations and code, climate and site conditions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables. Ability to communicate clearly with team members and client representatives, providing project updates, and setting and managing stakeholder expectations, both internally and externally. Monitor project milestones and deliverables providing regular status reports to leadership and stakeholders. Create and maintain detailed project documentation. Perform regular assessments of project execution to identify areas for improvement. Serve as a liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment of goals. Encourage a collaborative and transparent working environment that promotes interdepartmental accountability and ownership to ensure smooth project execution. Aware of industry best practices, techniques, and standards for effective project execution. Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying new and existing legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on necessary action. Delivers outstanding customer service through timely response and proactive solutions to clients’ needs. Protects operations by keeping company information confidential. Use of professional discretion and judgement is mandatory. Demonstrates BV’s guiding principles in support of the company's strategic goals. Follows all documented policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and Work Instructions applicable to the position and support of BV's quality standards and strategic initiatives. Maintains safe and clean work area by complying with all procedures, rules, and regulations. Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university in related field; minimum of three years of related experience. In lieu of degree, five years or more of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid driver's license required with no significant MVA points/violations (clean driving record). Personal credit sufficient to charge business travel expenses of up to $3,000 required. Current PMP preferred. Language Ability: Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and standard operating procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, peers, and technical field staff. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Professional discretion and the ability to clearly communicate the aforementioned both externally and internally are paramount to this role. Technology Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in operating a computer, having knowledge of word processing software, spreadsheet software, and web-based project management software. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to operate an electronic tablet in the field for live data collection. Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities: Knowledge of project components, process, and methodologies. Time management skills Active listening skills Critical thinking skills Problem solving skills Oral and written communication skills Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment. Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Ability to successfully work from remote location. Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Must have a cell phone and supply your own internet service. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the onsite/field duties, the employee is required to: Walk (material part of an 8-hour workday, up to 3 to 4 continuous hours at one time.) Stand (material part of an 8-hour workday, up to 3 to 4 continuous hours at one time. ) Sit, Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to observe basement and grade-level crawl spaces, and/or to read equipment data plates when necessary (at least once for each building assessed) Climb and balance Stairs (at least once for each building assessed) Climb and balance various types of ladders to access flat roofs/hatch access (at least once for each building assessed) Repetitive use of hands/fingers for keyboard interaction (frequently) Reach with hands and arms Talking (communicate with onsite contact) Vision (close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus) Lift and or move (occasionally up to 40 pounds) Operate an electronic tablet in the field for live data collection. Operate a computer (up to 100% of workweek) Operating a motor vehicle Travel by Plane, Motor Vehicle, Train to client sites across the U.S. Onsite visits can occur up to one continuous week at a time. As a general expectation, for approximately 2 to 3 days of the workweek, travel and onsite work is anticipated and expected. Overnight stays away from home may be required. Work Environment: The employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions, moving mechanical components and assemblies, frequently exposed to work near energized electrical components and assemblies. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold (non-weather), extreme heat (non-weather), and risk of electrical shock. The noise level at the project site is usually moderate. While performing the office/offsite duties of this job: The employee is regularly required to use hands. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the home or company office environment is usually quiet. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Benefits: At Bureau Veritas, we are dedicated to ensuring our employees receive fair and competitive pay, accompanied by comprehensive health and wellness benefits. Here's a breakdown of what we provide: Salary range: $90,000 to $120,000 Annual Incentive Bonus Plan Base Pay is adjusted based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. Our Health and Welfare Benefits are designed to meet your needs, eligible on your first day of employment: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage Company-matched Retirement plan Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holidays Life Insurance and AD&D coverage Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Tuition Assistance, along with optional life and pet insurance Access to Corporate Discounts This information is transparently provided in adherence to several state and local Equal Pay and Pay Transparency Laws, with our base pay determined by market location. Join us at Bureau Veritas, where your well-being and professional growth are our top priorities. Construction Project Manager for grocery stores - Northern California (BVNA) Job Details | Bureau Veritas
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We have had so many owners asking for resources to buy the correct fitting apparel for their female teams. I have been sending this email to our connections and we wanted to share this with everyone on our platform for your use as well.
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Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas Construction Convention
ABCC-Jonna Turner posted an event in Community Calendar,
ABC of the Carolinas is celebrating 25 years with this year's convention entitled "Building Success Together since 1998." This two-day event will encompass speakers, panelists, group discussions and talks based on what we are all facing in the industry. From economic and political updates to hearing from sought-after authors and nationally renowned speakers, there is value for everyone.
You can expect to learn about upcoming regulations, policies, procedures, and the future economic landscape directly from dynamic speakers at ABC's National Office in Washington, DC. In addition, hear from a panel of industry experts explaining how to navigate the challenges of VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity). Walk away with valuable and meaningful information to initiate with your team from world renowned best-selling authors and sought-after speakers in Jon Gordon, who's written 28 books including "the Power of a Positive Team," and Karen Barefoot, best known as "The Lady of Firsts" from early days in the college basketball world where she was the first person in NCAA history, male or female, to record 2,000 points and 1,000 assists in a career and the only player in NCAA history to lead the nation for four years in assists. And finally, interact and engage with contractors, suppliers, and associates over golf, meals, breakout sessions, and other activities.
This event allows you the opportunity to sit in a room with decision makers and influencers. So, join us for this great two-day convention where we can continue to build success together! Register here: ABCC 2023 Construction Convention - Charleston - Associated Builders and Contractors - Carolinas Chapter (abccarolinas.org)
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Third Annual SC Women's Executive Leadership Luncheon
ChristiPowell posted an event in Community Calendar,
https://www.womenconfidencebuilders.com/events
August 28th 2023
SC Women’s Executive Luncheon
Greenville Convention Center
Ticket Details
$65 Early Bird single Tickets - through 7/31/23 - Eventbrite Open in April
$150 Galleria Tickets - includes 1 table and 1 lunch - Eventbrite Open in April
$75 After early bird tickets - After 8/1/23 - Eventbrite Open August 1st
$60 Early Bird single tickets - Partner/WCB member single tickets - through 7/31/23 - Eventbrite Open in April
$70 After early bird tickets - Partner/WCB member single tickets - after 8/1/23 - Eventbrite Open on August 1st-
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Women Talk Construction Forum is now Breaking Barriers Forum
Michael Powell posted an article in Articles,
Women Talk Construction Forum is undergoing a name change to Breaking Barriers Forum.
The forum is over a year old now and since its creation, many things have changed. We have grown as a company and now the forum has two parent websites (womentalkcaonstruction.com) & (womenconfidencebuilders.com)
Both of our parent websites contribute to the forum such as providing accessibility, giving the forum exposure, providing resources, etc. Initially, the forum was designed after the Women Talk Construction website as it was created first. The colors, styles, etc of Women Talk Construction were deliberately mimicked while designing the forum to provide a fluid, recognizable experience across both platforms. Since then, Women Confidence Builders has been created as a non-profit organization that, by design, was created with its own unique style and character. In order to make the most sense coming from either website, we decided to give the forum its own identity starting with renaming the forum to something that still represented our mission while separating itself from only the Women Talk Construction website alone.
Hence, we introduce ... the Breaking Barriers Forum!
Now that you have been introduced, we have provided a couple of different themes that you can choose from. Each theme's style takes its personality from our respective parent website (it's basically a cosmetic preference and does not affect any content that you are able to see).
Light Theme - Women Talk Construction
Dark Theme - Women Confidence Builders
You can change your theme preference at the bottom of any page within the forum. Simply click on the 'Theme' drop-down menu in the footer of the page to see your choices. See the image below
Light Theme (Women Talk Construction)
Dark Theme (Women Confidence Builders)
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CERTIFICATION GUIDE "Why to get certified"
ChristiPowell posted a topic in Welcome!,
Hey there!!!
Wondering "Why to get Certified" and "Where to find FREE resources to Build your business". This information could be the difference between you having little success and A LOT of success. These tools and free resources are not always easy to find! Let us know if you use them and if they helped you!! Shout out to us on SOCIAL MEDIA, please. Tag Angela and Christi and of Course, Women Talk Construction.
https://www.messer.com/subcontractors/diverse-suppliers/ [messer.com]
The link above is one of the largest companies in construction who require WBE/MBE participation. Every customer has their own unique need.
This link below is the office that will show you step by step how to get certified. It will take 1/10th of the time going through here if they're as good as other states. Let me know how they do for you in NC.
https://www.sba.gov/offices/district
(there is an office in every area to assist and make your certification process very easily)
When it comes to federal government contracts, you may want to contact your APTAC…there are many workshops included on this website as well.
https://www.aptac-us.org/ [aptacus.org]
Also, this training is free this year for the first time. [https://ascent.sba.gov/ [ascent.sba.gov]? The women in our area who are successfully winning government bids have used this website to gain valuable insight into operating their businesses in government purchasing.
We are here to provide you with a starting point and to make connections for small businesses with resources and government officials who are qualified as well as make introductions to customers and connections, when they are working on projects in a particular area.
Please check out all of the other resources on our website at Resources — Women Talk Construction Podcast
Your friends, Angela & Christi
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