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Changing Jobs and Gaining Financial Workshop

Speakers: Mr. Andrews: Mr. Andrews is Managing Partner of Andrews & Associates, LLC, a consulting firm specializing in Emergency Planning, Continuity of Operations, Business Resumption Planning, and Operational Readiness for business, schools, and government entities.

He is also the Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Sound & Optics Systems, a corporation responsible for developing products that support public and private entities, police and security organizations, fire fighters, and first response units to reduce criminal acts or to support emergency response. The product mix includes systems that incorporate neural-based acoustical detection systems, chemical and biological signature recognition, optical tracking, and seismic sensors.

Mr. Andrews is responsible for developing and implementing the Continuity of Operations (COOP) program offered by the GSA to the Executive Branch. The COOP materials have been used by over than 40 Executive Branch agencies including: FEMA, the Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget, the IRS, the Social Security Administration, the Departments of Commerce, Education, Energy, Justice, and Transportation. In addition, Mr. Andrews was the primary resource in the development of the Senate Emergency Preparedness Program. He developed the program for the U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms and the Secretary of the Senate for the US Senate offices and Committees. He has been affiliated with domestic and national security GSA Office of Emergency Management and Department of Homeland Security programs.

Mr. Andrews is very involved in community activities including serving as the Arizona Region Coordinator for the Engineers Week Future City Competition, Chair of the National Advisory Board for the Future City Competition, and co-Chair for the annual Salvation Army Christmas Dinner. He is also a consulting team member of Arizona LeaderForce providing assistance to Helping Hands for Single Moms, a regional social service agency. He was awarded an IEEE Millennium Medal for outstanding achievements and contributions to IEEE and was given the IEEE-USA Robert S. Walleigh Award for Distinguished Contributions to Engineering Professionalism Award. He is an honoree of the Hon Kachina award for his volunteerism and a recipient of the AIA-Arizona Award of Distinction for promoting architecture and city design to pre-college students. He was also honored with the National Engineers Week Chairman's Award for engineering professionalism.

He is the former Vice President and Managing Partner of a consulting firm that specialized in operational assessments and quality programs, and General Manager of Training and Development for Nissan. He also co-founded a consulting firm specializing in electronics research and development. He served 10 years as Dean of Accounting and Computer Information Systems at DeVry Institute of Technology. Prior to becoming Dean, he served for 12 years in progressively responsible academic roles to Senior Professor of Technology.

Kenneth Broman, CFE: As a life long resident of Lincoln and graduating from the University of Nebraska Lincoln, Ken has developed a discipline for hard work, conservative values, and attention to detail. Beginning in 1992, Ken started his financial service career with a local bank and quickly moved into a trust department with an emphasis in investment management, employee benefit administration, and client education. He is an Investment Advisor Representative and has received the designation of Certified Financial Educator. He is licensed with FINRA completing the series 7, 63, & 66 licenses and is licensed with the State of Nebraska Department of Insurance completing the life & health insurance licenses.

In 2004, Ken started Financial IQ, an independent financial services firm that is focused on serving clients with unbiased solutions. Being independent allows Financial IQ to provide clients with strategies that are tailored to meet their unique needs with solid financial fundamentals. A successful financial plan is the marriage of services that allows clients to realize their goals.

Todd Kelley, CFE: Todd is a life-long Lincoln resident and has been working with individuals and businesses for more than 10 years. He enjoys teaching and understands that education is the only way individuals can make smart decisions regarding their finances. He is an Investment Advisor Representative and has received the designation of Certified Financial Educator. He is licensed with FINRA completing the series 7 & 66 licenses and is licensed with the State of Nebraska Department of Insurance completing the life & health insurance licenses.

Workshop Overview: Changes in the job market have provided numerous opportunities for the experienced engineer. There are companies downsizing, discontinuing, or relocating product lines, re-engineering their organization, or being acquired by other companies. The challenge for the displaced individual or person in a career transition is how to effectively identify/qualify job leads and hiring organizations, develop an effective resume/job application package, and have a successful interview. In addition, it's important to carefully manage personal finances and investments to assure a "normal" family lifestyle during the transition period.

If time permits and participants bring their current resume and laptop, we can:

  1. Identify and analyze individual attributes, interests, skills and accomplishments and the impact the individual can make on an organization
  2. Develop a competency based resume and companion introduction letter
  3. Determine methods for making effective contacts and distributing your materials
  4. Identify of the different resources and personal networks that can be used in your job search
  5. Discuss elements of effective interviewing, including competency-based interviews, technical interviews and interview scoring
  6. Identify personal improvement opportunities and options
  7. Develop a marketing and tracking plan for all applications, interviews and feedback

Who should attend: This workshop is intended for engineers, technical leads, project leaders, and functional managers who want to practice the Fundamentals of Personal Financial Planning to help themselves and their groups accomplish their endeavors -- whether at work, in IEEE, at home, or in the community.

Details: Break refreshments will be provided.

Registration: Contact Debbie Swanson to reserve a seat at (402) 464-3833, ext 2114. Mail your check to Deb at:
   MEG attn. Debbie Swanson
   2820 N. 48th Street.
   Lincoln NE 68504-2613

Note: Class size is limited. Registration must be made by September 30th, 2008

Location: The room is Georgian Suite at Nebraska Union (Student Union) at City Campus (14th & R Streets in Lincoln, NE)

Time: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (Registration: 12:30-1:00)

Parking: Parking Garages at 17 & R street and at 11th & Q streets, Lincoln, NE

Cost: Student: $25; Member: $75; Non-Member: $100 Cheap!!!!

PDH: This presentation is worth Four (4.0) Professional Development Hours

Questions: Contact Ron Ostendorf, P.E. (402) 464-3833