Abstract:

Feeling burnt out in your current role? Ready for a change in your daily routine? It may be time to transition into a new career role, whether that be Project Management or another growing industry - the same rules apply! Career transitions can be complex and in some cases require a lot of upfront planning. The first step to any career change is to lay the foundation for the journey you will embark upon. During this session, we will discuss how to map out your career transition, transform it into a real project, and the steps to take before you click the “apply” button.

Session Highlights:

• Building a career transition map
• Self-assessment and career goal setting
• How networking and connections play a pivotal role in career transitions

About the Presenter:

Alison Hooks is a Senior Project Manager for Subnation - a pioneer Metaverse marketing agency, production house and Web3 media and technology venture studio. Alison is a marketing professional holding a Project Management Professional Certification (PMP), Disciplined Agile Scrum Master Certification (DASM), and Disciplined Agile Senior Scrum Master (DASSM) with a successful track record in various business areas such as demand generation, brand development, digital marketing, and social media.

She has years of experience managing projects in a vast array of industries including gaming/eSports, Web3, software development, government contracts, hospitality, entertainment, casino marketing, professional associations, environmental engineering, real estate, and nonprofit. Her goal is to launch her own project management consultation business and in her free time, she mentors other professionals with their career transition goals.

When she’s not turning every family function into a project, she loves to attend music festivals and go on foodie adventures in search of the most “Instagram worthy” meal!

Meeting Details:

Pre-registration Expires:  Day of event @1P. Registration is capped at 100 attendees.

Cancellation Policy: Event will be cancelled if we do not have a minimum of (6) or for other reasons out of control. All attempts will be made to re-schedule it.

PDUs: 1.0 (Power Skills)

Meeting Agenda and Times: 

• Networking - 5:30 PM CST
• Announcements- 6 PM CST
• Presentation and Q&A - 6:05 PM -7 PM CST

Note:  Registrants will receive Zoom link via confirmation email after registration.  Those using employer issued machines at home and connecting VPN may need to use phone for audio and a Smart device (table, PC or Smartphone) to view slides and video.  To increase engagement on an online event, we sincerely encourage you to enable your camera.  Use a Smartphone if your PC or MacBook does not have a camera.  With the permission of our speaker/presenter, the Chapter reserves the right to stream this to our Facebook Chapter Page, Facebook Group or YouTube Channel 4-8 weeks after the event. 

Substitution Policy: 

Substitutions will be allowed. Alternate Attendee will need to notify us who they are replacing. Contact [email protected] for any cancellations or Substitutions.

Video/Photo Release:

By registering/attending this event, I understand the PMI Central Illinois Chapter or its representatives may take video/photographs of attendees at the above-identified event. I agree that the PMI Central Illinois Chapter may use such video/photographs of me with or without my name and for any lawful purpose, including, for example, such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, and Web content. (Note: "If I do not wish to be photographed, I understand it is my responsibility to notify chapter representatives at the event.")

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