A person of influence

Patti, thanks for sharing this article!



"Dear Patti,
I hope this note finds you well! Below is a new article on influence. Understanding influence and the aspects of disproportionate influence are critical to the success of any organization, individual or team. While it's truly a quality of great leaders, it's also one that is very applicable to each of our lives and careers.
I'd welcome your feedback here.
- Tim Irwin

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Being a Person of Disproportionate Influence: Trust


Several years ago my wife accompanied me to France when I spoke to a group of leaders who represented various organizations from around Europe. Anne had always wanted to visit Portugal, and since the cost of the additional stopover was minimal, it sounded fine to me. Our travel agent booked us into a beautiful hotel on the Lisbon coast. When the hotel confirmation arrived a few days before our departure, I went into shock when I realized how much those several nights in an ocean view room were going to cost. Anne anticipated my reaction and assured me that we were going to save money because she had packed an old suitcase with enough food for the three-day stay. The dry cereal with non-refrigerated milk, nuts and canned tuna fish on saltines were dreadful, particularly in light of the fabulous hotel dining room overlooking the blue Atlantic we passed by each day. The tables laden with food, flowers and ice swans reminded me of a lavish movie set and made our suitcase meals all the worse. The night before our departure I went to the hotel’s front desk to look over our bill, and as I turned to leave, the clerk asked if I had made our breakfast reservation for the following morning. When I expressed my confusion, she explained to me that all our breakfasts and dinners were included in the price of the hotel!

The implications of her words choked me like the dry bran flakes and warm milk I had for breakfast that morning. For three days, we ate some of the most marginal food imaginable out of an old suitcase when we could have enjoyed our already paid for gourmet meals in the beautiful hotel dining room!
Our experience captures the plight of many organizations that perpetually eat out of the suitcase of mediocre performance, when, in reality, an abundance of commitment, productivity and exceptional results lay unused in the hearts and minds of their employees.

Often leaders simply do not inspire the members of their organization or team to use their full capabilities and willingness to care deeply about customers and the overall success of the organization. How does a leader influence members of their organization to be emotionally invested in this way?
I often ask groups, “How many of you want to be a person of disproportionate influence?” I generally get a 90 to 100% “yes” answer to that question. We would likely answer “yes” as well. Being a person of disproportionate influence is the essence of leadership. Even when we do not have a formal leadership title, we can still seek to create a significant and lasting impact on others.

The essence of having disproportionate influence is to foster an individual’s inherent desire and readiness to bring passion and capability to any endeavor. While there are a number of important elements to influencing this exceptional performance, at the epicenter is trust, the first principle of disproportionate influence.

How do we inspire trust—let me suggest three ways.
First, we must keep our commitments—do what we say we’re going to do. While simple in one sense, it is quite profound in another. Our credibility, a basis for trust, emanates from this very important axiom. For example, returning calls and emails promptly, meeting deadlines, and following through on what we said we would do create trust. We know individuals who don’t keep their commitments, and the resulting loss of trust usually diminishes their influence on us. When a boss who we deem untrustworthy asks us to do something, we may comply, but we often do not bring our full commitment to the task.
Second, we must make our thinking visible. Most work is accomplished on the basis of influence, not power or position. If we want to influence someone, we must make it clear what we trying to do, why, how and when. This type of transparent communication raises trust in others, particularly in the turbulence that most organizations are experiencing today.

Third, we must run by the same rules we expect others to observe. One CEO I know always flies first class, but insists all the members of his organization fly coach. While it is his prerogative, it just does not set well with others. His working by a different set of rules fosters distrust on even more important issues in the company. His credibility is compromised.
I firmly believe nobody intends to be mediocre—most want to be great. I’ve never met anyone who got out of bed in the morning and said, “I wonder how I can be really average today?” Being a person of disproportionate influence fundamentally means that we encourage the best in others—we urge them toward the greatness that often lies untapped in each of us.

How do we get started? We begin by looking for ways to increase our trustworthiness and credibility among those we wish to influence. I will talk about other crucial ways to become a person of disproportionate in future newsletters, but this vital principle is the cornerstone. We can lay the cornerstone today."


Reprint permission granted with20author credit as listed below:
Article by Dr. Tim Irwin, author of Run with the Bulls Without Getting Trampled.

Update to church job lead

GEN-ers, we've been advised that the part-time opening at CrossRoads Church has been now filled by one of their members, so we've removed the post about it.

Good news!

GEN-ers, Janna emailed the church office this morning to say that she has been hired for a long-term temporary job at the Douglas County Sentinel. She'll take the place of their receptionist, who is on a leave.

Janna, we're happy for you (we may be the only group around that celebrates when we lose a member ;-) ). Please be sure of our prayers as you begin this new job. We all wish you success and happiness.

Lynn,
for the GEN team

Sites to check out

GEN-ers, here are a couple of Internet sites worth checking out:

Ruthie's List

Kijiji

Also, if you need free business cards, check Vista Print

Verizon needs a senior analyst - auditor

Verizon Wireless Job Requisition
Job Title: Senior Analyst- Audit
Contact: Gil Radford, Director
678 330 4565

Number of Job Openings: 1 Area/HQ: Finance/HQ Auditing services
Work Location: Alpharetta, GA
Building Address: Two Verizon Place
Alpharetta, GA 30004
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include the evaluation and performance of audit tests of business control system reviews as follow:
• Analyze business risks, identify mitigating controls, plan and perform on site testing, and determine effectiveness of control systems.
• Formulate independent and objective evaluations of operational, financial and legal compliance controls and report issues to senior management; follow-up is also performed to assure action is taken to resolve gaps in the Company’s system of internal controls.
• Provide clear, concise and accurate documentation supporting results.
• Maintain a constructive relationship with all clients and the project supervisor to facilitate development of an effective Company wide integrated business control system.
• Conduct risk assessments for upcoming audits included in Auditing Services annual plan.
• Keep current with requirements for VZW under Sarbanes-Oxley and ensure compliance are also part of the job description.
• Actively participate in the completion of department initiatives to support the development of a best-in-class Internal Audit function.


Candidate Qualifications:
• Requires a BA/BS in accounting, finance, computer science or related technical field
• Accounting/auditing certification recommended but not required (CPA, CIA)
• Three to five years public accounting or equivalent audit experience
• Network Finance Operations experience is a plus
• Business analysis experience, and/or an MBA
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Access
• Approximately 25% to 30% travel required

Maintenance tech wanted

According to today's DC Sentinel, Smurfit-Stone Container, a manufacturer of corrugated printed and packaging, is looking for an experienced maintenance technician. Must have multi-trade skills in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, welding and pneumatic troubleshooting and repairs; PLC and electronic AC & DC drives and equipment. This seems to be for 3rd shift, 11 pm to 7 am, with some weekends. To apply, send a resume to Smurfit-Stone Container-Preprint Operations, 65 Enterprise Blvd. SW, Atlanta, GA 30336 or fax to 404-691-2447.

Warehouse and admin assistant leads

GEN-ers, there are 2 new postings in today's DC Sentinel.

1) Warehouse: Carolina Logistics Services, an Inmar company and leader in providing reverse logistics services, seeks a customer service professional to work in their Atlanta warehouse location. Minimum HS diploma and one year experience serving the customer in the warehousing industry; also complete MS Office package required. Experience leading or coordinating project and QA experience is helpful.

Excellent documentation, technical and organizational skills and ability to multi-task and work under pressure in warehouse environment. Competitive compensation and benefits package. Must pass pre-employment backgrounc check and drug screen. Forward resumes to recruiting@inmar.com or fax to 336-631-2888.

2) Part-time administrative assistant to work 20 hrs per week. Hours are 9 am to 2 pm, 4 days/week at branch office at Fulton Ind./Camp Creek. Duties include customer service, invoicing, costing and A/P. Must have experience with phone skills, strong knowledge of Excel and Word. Fax resume to 404-696-3279 Attn: Tony or email tony.knost@jmfryinks.com. No Phone Calls.

Also, don't forget our meeting tomorrow, July 29 at noon.
Be blessed!
Lynn
FPC office/GEN team

Business After Hours - you're invited

Marsi, thanks for sending this:

"You are invited to join us this Thursday, July 30th from 4pm-6pm for the AT&T Business After Hours at the Douglasville Downtown Conference Center. This AT&T Business After Hours will be unlike any other that you have ever attended before! For the first time ever, we will showcase 12 Chamber Member Home-Based Businesses in a mini-Expo format, complete with delicious hors 'dourves catered by Contemporary Catering, Inc. and beverages compliments of Atlanta Beverage Company. As usual, you will still have extraordinary opportunities to network with attendees and the chance to win incredible prizes. Please note: there will be a special twist on the prize drawing…you will be given a Passport to Prizes when you arrive. In order to be eligible for the prize drawing at approximately 5:15pm, you must visit at least 6 of the participating Home-Based businesses and turn your passport in to the Chamber Diplomats at the check-in table.

The Home-Based sponsoring businesses that you will have a chance to meet are:

5 LINX - Darbi Alexander & Nazarene Bell

Beigo Bags, Inc. - Diane Swofford

Corporate Associates Network - Lorrain Tully

Finishing Touch Solutions, Inc. - Terri Davidson

HireOrder Thinking, Inc. - Shana Sheets

Keene Designs, Inc. - Dawn Keene

Mary Kay - Pamela Davis

Orenzow Video Productions - Joe & Bess Orenzow

Rhonda Silvis, Marketing Consultant & Freelance Writer

TransAmerican Computer Consulting - John Lewis

U Design Jewelry - Pam Fox

Wenck Travel - Patricia & Stan Wenck

Event Catered by Contemporary Catering, Inc. - Jennifer Hannah

The Douglasville Downtown Conference Center is located at 6701 Church St. Douglasville, Ga. 30134

Buy Local Billboard Ribbon Cutting tomorrow! As you may have seen from our recent emails, the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the launch of a Buy Local program designed to support our community businesses and keep local tax dollars here at home. The Buy Local campaign will launch the end of July in conjunction with the Back to School Tax Free Holiday and will continue through the Christmas shopping season. The Chamber will be holding a ribbon cutting for the Buy Local Shop Chamber Member Billboard tomorrow (July 28th) at 11:30 a.m. across from the Olive Garden on Douglas Blvd.

In these challenging economic times, it is more essential now than ever that we all pull together as a community and support each other. Buy Local is a campaign designed to do exactly that and we are asking for your support by wearing red and joining us tomorrow! We are banding together as a community to encourage people to shop locally. As a local resident, consider where you spend your dollars each day, whether they be for gas, groceries or goods and services. When you buy local, you simultaneously create jobs, fund more community services through sales tax, invest in neighborhood improvement and promote community development. There are many ways you can get involved in this campaign. The Chamber is giving away FREE window clings & you can pick one up at any networking event or at the ribbon cutting.

After the ribbon cutting, please consider joining us for a taping of CITI TV's City Connector Show where Kali Boatright, our Chamber President, will be interviewed by hosts Monk & Kelly (from the J 93.3 morning show) about the Buy Local effort!

Come out and support this community wide effort if you are available. Learn more about Buy Local here: www.douglascountychamber.com

GEN group, Cheryl Henry, a recruiter for PawnMart, will join us this Wednesday, July 29, to talk about openings for full time entry level, and maybe some assistant manager level, positions for the PawnMart store on Fairburn Rd.

Requirements are High School or GED, strong communication skills and good with people.

To learn more, visit www.pawnmart.com

If you're interested, be sure to bring your resume and plan to stay after our meeting to interview with Cheryl.

Dunwoody UMC career meetings

From LinkedIn.com: "All are welcome to Dunwoody UMC's career ministry meetings. Here is information on upcoming meetings.

This Wednesday, July 22 we will meet at 8:00 p.m. for informal networking only! So come and join your fellow seekers for a strong hour of networking from 8:00-9:00 p.m.
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Make note of this change:
MOVE TO ASBURY ROOM ON Tuesday, July 28th. The Asbury Room is located on the first floor and there will be signage to direct you.

On that date we will begin the six week Explorer Course. - This is a faith-based approach to explore six steps through crossroads in your career, a path which thousands of people have already walked. The Guide is designed to be a simple and powerful combination of practical and spirtual instructions and exercises - intended to be used with other job search, career transition and Christian resources.

Preregistration for this course is required. To register and find out many more details, please visit http://www.dumc-crossroads.eventbrite.com/

July 28 - Introduction 'Maximimizing Your Career in Turbulent Times' - Gary Davis
August 4 - Step 1 - Attitude: Accepting Loss & Opportunity - Gary Davis
August 11 - Step 2 - Aptitude: Understanding Your Unique Qualities - Randy Lucius

Each presentation will be from 7:00-8:00 p.m. with networking following until 9:00 p.m."

Doctor's office - job leads

Thank you, Dr. Kaufman-Denton, for giving us these new job leads:

* Medical records assistant - duties include filing and other general office work
* Medical assistant

These are entry level jobs; while we don't have the salary range, we're told they offer good benefits. They're open at Creekside Pediatrics, which is located here in Douglasville.

To apply, go to www.Wellstar.org and then click on the careers link. Select the "facilities" box and then choose "specialty groups."

After you have applied online, call Creekside Pediatrics at 770-920-2255 and press * 0. Ask for Rose and tell her that you're a member of the GEN group at First Presbyterian Church, and that Dr. Denton told us about these positions.

Hope to see you tomorrow, 7/22, at our meeting at noon!
Lynn

Your toughest battle

Dave O'Farrell, who helps lead Jobseekers in Peachtree City , wrote a terrific
e-newsletter last week. He said, "...being unemployed is one of the toughest spiritual battles you will ever face."

It's true. When you're between jobs, you can lose your sense of identity and purpose. You may struggle financially; lose contact with the co-workers you once saw and talked to every day; and and feel uncertain and fearful about the future.

One well-known test ranks the most stressful events you can experience. With apologies to David Letterman, here are the "top ten" life-changing events:

1. Death of a child

2. Death of a spouse

3. Death of parent or sibling

4. Divorce

5. Separation from spouse due to marital difficulties or work

6. Being held in jail

7. Loss of your job

8. An illness or injury that was very serious

9. Death of a close friend

10. Pregnancy (Okay, this can be a good life-changing event--but it can still be a challenge.)

So what can you do to cope during difficult times? O'Farrell recommends 3 things.

First,
Remember that this is temporary. You WILL find a new job. In the meantime, O'Farrell says, "There is a purpose in your suffering. I am reminded of James' words, 'Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.'" -- James 1:2-4

Second, You still have choices, so choose to be proactive. Get out of bed every morning and make a plan. Then work that plan. Remember, you are also on a spiritual journey, so talk to God often. As the Bible says, "Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." -- Matthew 6:33

Finally, remember that God loves you. No matter what happens in our lives, God can use it for good. You know those beautiful stained glass windows in our sanctuary? Once they were just pieces of broken glass; it took an artist's hand to turn them into works of art. Even when our hearts are broken, God--the one true Artist--can put the pieces back together in an altogether new and beautiful form. He won't waste what you're experiencing, if you'll seek His will.

Join us this week at GEN. We're praying for you!
Lynn

Sara Lee hiring for maintenance and production

Thank you, Phil, an FPC member, for the following job leads at Sara Lee:

Maintenance supervisor (Probably 2nd or 3rd shift)

Production supervisor (2nd or 3rd shift)

Maintenance Technicians


Be sure to say you heard about this job lead through GEN and send your resume to:

Sara Lee Co
273 Central Ave.
Forest Park, Ga. 30297
ATTN: Phil Schillinger

Entry level dental assistant

Per today's DC Sentinel: "A busy Carrollton dental practice is seeking an energetic and fast worker that learns quickly. Entry level position. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including paid holidays, 401K, and bonus system. Fax resume to: 252-208-7095 OR email stuart.raney@affordablecare.com . No phones calls please."

Office mgr/receptionist needed

GEN members, there's an ad in today's DC Sentinel for an office manager/receptionist at the A-1 Driving School on Fairburn Road. The ad says the company will train you, and the salary range is $18-24K/year. No experience is necessary. To apply, call 770-489-2676 from 11 am to 5 pm.

The newspaper also has an ad today for a news reporter. A journalisn or degree or equivalent experience is required. They prefer reporting/writing experience on a weekly or small daily paper but say they will train the right person. The beat includes city government, police dept., fire dept. and courts. Saturdays and some evenings are required. Photography skills are a plus. To apply, send a resume and clips to: Managing Editor, DC Sentinel, PO Box 1586, Douglasville, GA 30134 OR email news@douglascountysentinel.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE, the ad says.

Business director wanted at Brighten Academy

GEN sends our thanks to FPC members Lynn and Joe, who left a note in the church office over the weekend to say that Brighten Academy is looking for a Business Director. If you are interested, please send your resume to dhultquiste@brightenacademy.com . We don't have details on the requirements or salary for this job, so you may also want to call Brighten and ask for more information.

www.BrightenAcademy.com

Part-time tax/accounting assistant needed in Hiram

Thank you, Lois, for this new lead:

"(W)e are looking for a part time assistant to work about 20 hours a week. We are paying $8.00 an hour. We are located in Hiram and have a homebased office.

We use Quickbooks for our accounting...We are also looking for someone to work commission sales going out to local businesses to increase our accounting clientele.

If you are interested in these positions please give our office a call.

Thank you


Dottie Henriksen
Ironclad Tax Accounting & Legal, LLC
770-222-0881
770-222-7066 (fax)
www.ironcladfinancial.com"

Word computer class--free!

The Carrollton Public Library is offering a free, one-session class in Word. The July classes are already full (classes are limited to 5 people at a time), but you can call the library and ask for Sarah, at 770-831-6711, starting on Monday, July 20. That's when she'll have the dates and times for the August classes.

New job lead for Bunzl Distribution

Thank you, Jennifer, a member at FPC, for calling to tell our GEN group that Bunzl Distribution, in Lithia Springs, is hiring for a warehouse associate. Jennifer says the sign has just gone up.

The contact info is:

Bunzl Distribution
825 Maxim Rd.
Suite 400
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
http://www.bunzldistribution.com/
Phone: (770) 745-6445
Fax: (770) 745-3443

A cure for bad news

GEN-ers, the news you may have heard on the radio or TV this morning was grim. Georgia's unemployment rate has hit double digits. It's easy to feel discouraged when you're looking for a job.

But with God, there is always hope! Here's a short devotional taken from Max Lucado's book, Grace for the Moment:

"I am the LORD, the God of every person on the earth. Nothing is impossible for me." Jeremiah 32:27

Lucado writes, "We need to hear that God is still in control. We need to hear that it's not over until he says so. We need to hear that life's mishaps and tragedies are not a reason to bail out. They are simply a reason to sit tight.

"Corrie ten Boom used to say, 'When the train goes through a tunnel and the world gets dark, do you jump out? Of course not. You sit still and trust the engineer to get you through....'

"The way to deal with discouragement?...(R)ead the story of God....Be reminded that you aren't the first person to weep. And you aren't the first person to be helped.
Read the story and remember, (the) story is yours!"

Technical Ops tech wanted

This lead was posted on www.douglasjobs.com on July 15th:

Technical Operations Technician wanted. This position requires an extensive electronics background, PC repair, high mechanical aptitude and personal computing skills, including DOS and Windows NT, 2000 and XP based applications. This key position will also have responsibilities in RMAs and disc image management. Motivated and self-starting person required-team player attitude. Your knowledge of customer service and track record of outstanding performance will be vital to this position.

Avalon Vision Solutions, LLC is a small, dynamic company, and is the machine vision market leader in the Plastics Industry. Competitive salary & full benefits are all included. No phone calls, please. Check our website for information about our company: www.avalonvisionsolutions.com


Contact Information
Business Name: Avalon Vision Solutions, LLC
Contact: Larry Scarbrough
Street: 422 Thornton Road
City/State/Zip: Lithia Springs, GA 30122
Local Phone: (770) 944-8445
Fax: (770) 941-7299
Email: lscarbrough@avalonvision.com
Website Address: http://www.avalonvisionsolutions.com

Business Development Manager needed

One of our members here at FPC, Dan Sparrow, is looking for a business development manager for his software company. Dan says that this position is not a standard sales job--that is, it's not just about making a high volume of calls. Instead, the ideal candidate would contact potential customers and set up meetings; then another sales person would take over to close the deal. This job involves virtually no travel, he says, and someone could work remotely from their home with web-based tools. The pay is a base salary plus commission, with a range of $60-80K per year.

If you're interested, Dan would like to speak to you and pre-interview you, before setting up an appointment with his employer. For Dan's phone number, please contact Lynn in the FPC office at 770-942-0710.

Carrollton church seeks office manager

Carrollton Presbyterian is looking for a church office manager. This is a full-time position, 9-5 Monday through Friday, with paid vacation, sick leave, and an insurance stipend. Here are the other requirements:

a minimum of three years experience in office management (college credit may be substituted for experience),

superior knowledge of Microsoft, Word, Publisher, and Excel

proficiency in accounting principles, payroll, & accounts receivable

willingness to learn ACS – Automated Church Software, Phonetree, and other
tools specific to church administration.

Administrative duties include:

Prepare bulletin and bulletin insert, Sort & distribute mail, Answer phone calls, Respond to e-mail, Tally Wed. PM dinner reservations, Meet with Pastor re: calendar, sickness and routine administrative matters, Prepare & mail monthly Newsletter, Maintain church calendar, Prepare and distribute Session packets, Maintain Session minutes

Other Duties:
Pick up bank bag, Make weekly deposits, Enter deposits in ACS, Pay routine bills as needed, Prepare payroll checks, Make federal payroll deposit, Reconcile bank accounts and savings accounts, Prepare monthly Financial Statements, Prepare and mail quarterly giving statements, Prepare federal and state payroll tax report, Update balance of PCUSA Endowments and make information available to Endowment Committee, Prepare and mail W-2 and 1099 forms.

The salary range is $22,000 to $23,500.
To apply, email your resume to: cpc_pastor@hotmail.com

OR send your resume by U.S. mail to:

Rev. Jan Tolbert
Carrollton Presbyterian Church
14 Maple St.
Carrollton, GA 30117

Outside sales jobs

New today in the Douglas County Sentinel:

"Associates needed for local low voltage contractor with a minimum of 5 yrs experience. Candidates must have knowledge of camera, access control, security and fire alarm systems. Please fax resume with salary requirements to 770.947.6036 or email carrie@kninetechnologies.com ."

Knine Technologies handles the fire and security alarm systems for FPC, so you may want to mention that you're from GEN.

The secret history of credit cards

Want to know more about credit cards and how to control debt? First Presbyterian Church of Douglasville is showing a one-hour PBS documentary on the subject this Wed., July 15, at 7 p.m. in room 203 (where the GEN meetings are held). The video reveals how the credit card industry gets consumers to take on more debt. Learn how to protect yourself and join us for "Frontline: The Secret History of the Credit Card."

GA Highlands College is hiring

From today's Douglas County Sentinel:

Georgia Highlands College, in Paulding/Douglas counties, is seeking part-time tutors in math and English. They also have openings posted on their website for an administrative assistant and other positions.

For application information, visit Georgia Highlands jobs.

Link up with LinkedIn

GEN members, Marsi has created a group for us on at LinkedIn.com.

If you're not familiar with LinkedIn, it's an online networking resource that allows you to post a profile describing your work history, interests, education, group affiliations, and much more. It can be a great way to network, so be sure to check it out.

Here is the web address:

LinkedIn

If you're a first-timer, you'll need to set up a profile. Then just join our group at:
GEN - God's Employment Network

Also, there's a career networking meeting coming up tomorrow, July 14. It's hosted by Tony Crowe at Simpsonwood United Methodist Church,from 7 - 9 pm . If we get more details about this meeting, we'll post them here

Have a great week.
Lynn

GEN-ers, if you haven't already joined LinkedIn, be sure to check it out at www.LinkedIn.com. LinkedIn is a website that allows you to share information and network, and it's often used by employers seeking candidates to fill an open position.

Marsi, one of our members, recommends that you join a group on LinkedIn called C3G, which stands for Christ Centered Career Groups. Here is its mission statement:

"C3G’s purpose is to provide support to members through meetings, prayer, relationship development, encouragement, individual & group accountability."

When you visit LinkedIn, be sure to also explore other groups that you might join. For example, you can join groups that focus on engineering, communications careers, project management, and much more.

Accountant wanted at Avalon Vision

From douglasvjobs.com:

Avalon Vision Solutions is a leading manufacturer in inspection systems located In Lithia Springs, Georgia. Currently there is a job opening for an Accountant. Avalon currently provides products and services in the USA, Mexico, Europe, and China.

The successful candidate will have an excellent working knowledge of QuickBooks in a manufacturing environment. They will be responsible for A/P, A/R, Inventory Control and Procurement. Experience with international business transactions is a must as the candidate will be interfacing with our foriegn associates.

Experience/Other Requirements:

Need to be proficient in Microsoft Office products, Windows computer environment, and Goldmine. Position requires good written communication skills and ability to work in office environment with other disciplines

Required Education:
B.S. Degree in Accounting with 3-5 years experience.

Please email resume to ekachnic@avalonvision.com

Sitter/companion needed

From today's Douglas County Sentinel: "Sitter/companion needed for elderly parent. 4 to 5 days a week, 10 am to 2 pm. Drivers license required. $12.00/hour. Call 404-509-8653."

See you at today's meeting at noon!

Don't let the wrong words kill your resume!

The Savvy Networker
10 Boilerplate Phrases That Kill Resumes
by: Liz Ryan


The 2009 job market is very different from job markets of the past. If you haven't job-hunted in a while, the changes in the landscape can throw you for a loop.
One of the biggest changes is the shift in what constitutes a strong resume. Years ago, we could dig into the Resume Boilerplate grab-bag and pull out a phrase to fill out a sentence or bullet point on our resume. Everybody used the same boilerplate phrases, so we knew we couldn't go wrong choosing one of them -- or many -- to throw into your resume.
Things have changed. Stodgy boilerplate phrases in your resume today mark you as uncreative and "vocabulary challenged." You can make your resume more compelling and human-sounding by rooting out and replacing the boring corporate-speak phrases that litter it, and replacing them with human language -- things that people like you or me would actually say.
Here are the worst 10 boilerplate phrases -- the ones to seek out and destroy in your resume as soon as possible:
Results-oriented professional
Cross-functional teams
More than [x] years of progressively responsible experience
Superior (or excellent) communication skills
Strong work ethic
Met or exceeded expectations
Proven track record of success
Works well with all levels of staff
Team player
Bottom-line orientation
You can do better. What about adding a human voice to your resume? Here's an example:
"I'm a Marketing Researcher who's driven by curiosity about why people buy what they do. At XYZ Industries, I used consumer surveys and online-forum analysis to uncover the reasons why consumers chose our competitors over us; our sales grew twenty percent over the next six months as a result. I'm equally at home on sales calls or analyzing data in seclusion, and up to speed on traditional and new-millennium research tools and approaches. I'm fanatical about understanding our marketplace better every day, week and month -- and have helped my employers' brands grow dramatically as a result."
You don't have to write resumes that sound like robots wrote them. A human-voiced resume is the new black -- try it!

Liz Ryan is a 25-year HR veteran, former Fortune 500 VP and an internationally recognized expert on careers and the new millennium workplace. Contact Liz at liz@asklizryan.com or join the Ask Liz Ryan online community at www.asklizryan/group.
The opinions expressed in this column are solely the author's.

Six Flags needs ticket office supervisor

Thanks, Marsi, for this job lead:

"Six Flags Atlanta Properties is looking for a talented and motivated individual to fill the full-time position of Ticket Office Supervisor. This position is designed to oversee the efficient operation of the Ticket Office.


Organizational Structure:

· Reports to Controller

Duties & Responsibilities:

· Oversee ticketing operations for Six Flags Over Georgia & White Water.
· Review consignment and outing contracts for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies.
· Coordinate the timely fulfillment of consignment, cash groups, season pass, and special ticket orders.
· Responsible for ticket ordering, printing, distribution, and maintaining accurate and adequate ticket inventory.
· Maintain the integrity and accuracy of information in the Six Flags’ Ticketing and Group Sales systems, including setting up ticket styles, sequencing, and program codes.
· Work with Controller to determine credit limit or pre-pay requirement for new accounts.
· Track, forecast and scheduling of monthly seasonal labor expenses.
· Track and forecast monthly ticketing and various miscellaneous expenses.
· Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate Ticket Office staff.
· Provide support to Marketing and Group Sales programs.
· Work with Group Sales representatives to close out group accounts and prepare customer invoicing.
· Other tasks and projects as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate Must Possess:

· Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance is preferred.

· Prior supervisory experience.

· Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

· Two or more years of progressive experience in a customer service oriented field.

· Candidate should be detail oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.

· Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.

· Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.


Six Flags offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Interested candidates need to submit a resume and salary requirements by July 6, 2009 to:


Six Flags Over Georgia

Attn: Robin Hill, Controller

275 Riverside Parkway SW

Austell, Georgia 30134

Fax: (770) 732-3066

E-mail: rhill@sftp.com

Jobs from Chapel Hill News and Views

GEN-ers, here are some leads that are running in this month's edition of the Chapel Hill News and Views:

Director and experienced teachers needed for Joshua Generation Summer Camp. Please send resume to JoshuaGeneration@bellsouth.net

Farmer's Gourmet Catering & Restaurant is hiring cashier, line servers, food prep. Experience and great personality a plus. Drug testing and background check. No phone calls; apply in person at 6405 Fairburn Rd., Suite 400.

Important: meeting place changed for card exchange

Marsi, thanks for sending in this update from the DC Chamber of Commerce:

"Due to an unexpected emergency with our July Georgia Power Coffee Card Exchange host sponsor, we have been forced to change locations for our event on July 9th. The Georgia Power Coffee Card Exchange will now be held at Sweet Teresa Dessert Shop in conjunction with their grand opening celebration on Thursday, July 9th from 8am-9am.

Sweet Teresa Dessert Shop is located at 7475 Douglas Boulevard, Douglasville 30135. The Georgia Power Coffee Card Exchange is an excellent opportunity for you to make valuable networking contacts while enjoying a delicious breakfast from Sweet Teresa Desert Shop. The Georgia Power Coffee Card Exchange is free for Chamber members and
pre-approved guests and $30 for non-members.

GreyStone Power Luncheon Reminder:

Don't forget, real estate guru John Adams will be our guest speaker on Tuesday, July 21st from noon-1pm at the GreyStone Power Luncheon sponsored by Douglas County Bank Mortgage. John Adams visit couldn't come at a better time as we are all wondering about questions like: Is now the time to buy? Do I need to wait to sell? Is real estate still a good investment? Does the recent increase in home sales mean that the market is starting to rebound? John Adams is very qualified to answer all of these questions- he is often referred to "as Atlanta's most trusted voice in real estate." He speaks from experience as he has bought, sold, brokered, leased or managed residential real estate valued at well over fifty million dollars. His investment seminars at Emory University in Atlanta have attracted overflow crowds every quarter, and his call-in radio program on News-Talk Radio 920amWGKA is listened to by thousands of Atlantans every Saturday at noon. In addition to his radio career that has covered nearly two decades, John Adams is also the author of a real estate column in the AJC each Sunday. The GreyStone Power Luncheon is $15 for Chamber members and $30 for non-members. You can pay at the door via cash, check, Visa, MC & AMEX, but you must RSVP in advance. This luncheon is already more than half way full and it will sell out..If you have not already, Please RSVP by responding to this e-mail or calling the Chamber office at 770-942-5022 with your number of attendees and their names."

Douglas County is now on Facebook!

GEN-ers, if you're on Facebook, you can now "friend" the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce. You can find them by using the search function. The Chamber plans to list networking events and other useful information for county residents.

Chase Bank is hiring on Hwy 5

Thank you, Darlene, one of our FPC members, for sharing this new job lead:

Washington Mutual Bank has been taken over by Chase. The branch on Highway 5 in Douglasville, located near the Publix grocery store, is now hiring.

And to update yesterday's good news about former GEN member Darlene, she got the position posted on our blog for a receptionist at Brighton Academy. Congratulations again, Darlene! We're praying for your success and joy as you take the first steps on your new career.

Hilton Garden Hotel in Lithia Springs needs help

More leads: the Hilton Garden Hotel in Lithia Springs, which is set to open this month (July), is looking for various positions, including housekeepers, a night auditor, servers, banquet servers, etc. They are NOT taking phone calls, but you can apply online at www.hershacareers.com , or see Lynn in the FPC office to use one of the church computers.

Good News and More Local Job Leads!

Thanks to GEN leader/member Debbie, who sent the leads shown below---and GOOD NEWS! We are celebrating today with Darlene, who emailed this morning to say that she found a job through one of our posts. We wish her many blessings!!

Lynn and the GEN team at First Presbyterian Church

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Auditor / PackerMedline Industries - Lithia Springs, GA Miscellaneous warehouse duties (shipping, replenishments, picking, etc.) Associate will be responsible for auditing and packing in the Split Case Area. The main... From Medline Industries - 9:07 AM - save job, email, block, more...

Loss Prevention Associate Sears Roebuck and Co. - Douglasville, GASears, Roebuck and Co., a member of the Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD) family of companies, is a leading full-line retailer providing merchandise... From Lpjobs.com - 4:12 PM - save job, email, block, more...

Sales Associate Sears, Roebuck and Co. - Douglasville, GA Job Description: Sears Logistics Services, Inc., a member of the Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD) family of companies, is responsible for all... From AllRetailJobs - 12:46 PM - save job, email, block, more...

Receptionist / Registrar Take Care Health System - Carrollton, GA
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Security Officer/MUST HAVE ACTIVE MILITARY SECRET CLEARANCE Allied Barton Security Services - Smyrna, GA SECURITY OFFICER-$10.00 12AM-8AM MON-FRI. MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE MILITARY SECRET CLEARANCE Apply Here From Allied Barton Security Services - 11:13 PM - save job, email, block, more...

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MHE Mechanic Medline Industries, Inc. - Lithia Springs, GA MHE Mechanic Tracking Code 302204-797 Job Description Applicant should be a Certified Technician with at least 5-7 years expierence working on Raymond equipment... From Medline Industries, Inc. - 7:10 AM - save job, email, block, more...

Make Ready Technician Gables Residential - Atlanta, GA ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Perform turnkey work as required. This includes, but is not limited to: taking out all trash, filling in nail holes, and or repairing... From Gables Residential - 11:45 PM - save job, email, block, more...

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Security Officer FT FR 6AM-4PM SAT/SUN 7AM -3PM MON/TUES 3PM-11PM Allied Barton Security Services - Atlanta, GA At AlliedBarton, quality starts and ends with our Security Officers. It's their professionalism; competence and commitment that make the difference... From Allied Barton Security Services - 11:13 PM - save job, email, block, more...

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Development Database Administration Qualcomm - Atlanta, GAThe Development Database Administrator is responsible for: Performance Tuning - Analyze Schema - Run Explain Plans - Recommend Performance Changes Assist in... From Qualcomm - 8:57 PM - save job, email, block, more...

Lead EngineerGE Energy Infrastructure - Atlanta, GA The Hardware Design Engineering Team is responsible for the design and technical support of the product lines for several businesses: Substation Automation... From GE Careers - 7:56 PM - save job, email, block, more...

T&D Hardware Engineer GE Energy Infrastructure - Atlanta, GA
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Gift Wrap Associate, Part Time/Flexible Nights and Weekends: Greenbriar
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Local company seeks installers

From today's Douglas County Sentinel (7/1/09):

"Local low voltage contractor is seeking qualified candidates for installation positions. Exp with access control, cameras, security & fire alarm a must. Please fax resume: 770-947-6036 or email to carrie@kninetechnologies.com. NO PHONE CALLS."

Knine Technologies is the company that our church, First Presbyterian of Douglasville, uses for its security and alarm systems, so if you are qualified and decide to apply, be sure to mention your connection.

Here's another lead from today's local paper:

"Front office position. Duties include order entry, customer support. Computer Excel a plus. FT, Fulton Industrial area. Call Rick, 404-696-8087."