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"I had the privilege of volunteering with you at the Hands on Atlanta Technology Service Day in May. Just wanted to let you know that a couple weeks after that, I landed a job with Cbeyond Communications as a NOC Engineer. Volunteering and meeting with you really encouraged me to work harder to find a job. I just wanted to give you the great news and wish you the best in all that you do. Thanks!" --Sophy Pal, NOC Engineer, Cbeyond Communications "I wanted to let you know how much I liked the [ RE:FOCUS ON CAREERS] event! One of my colleagues [at DBM outplacement] highly recommended your meeting and I am glad that I went…I felt that the most valuable time was the table rotation for networking. I plan to attend [RE:FOCUS ON CAREERS] on a regular basis." --Andrew Fleshner, Marketing & Sales"Thank you for noticing that I needed a little "nudge" at the RE:FOCUS ON CAREERS meeting last night. Your enthusiasm is infectious! I had a great time and made more than two great contacts last night. I see the importance of networking and although I’ve known it for years, I’m committed to it now. I’ll see you at the next meeting! Thanks again!" --LaWanda S. Wright, HR
"I enjoyed meeting everyone and thanks for having me. It was a good group." –Lisa Mayer, Black Belt Certified " It was a pleasure meeting you last night. I thought the event was very interesting and I know I met some great people. Thanks for all of the work you do!" --Damon Metz, Recruiter, Scientific Games
"I enjoyed last night’s [networking meeting and] met some interesting people --and the comedy show was terrific! See you at the next gathering!" –Debbie Houston, Executive Assistant "It was a pleasure talking with you last evening as well. I have really enjoyed the [ RE:FOCUS ON CAREERS networking] meetings I have attended and the speakers you have provided." –Kassie Greene, Client Services"Although I am employed now, I plan to continue coming to RE:FOCUS ON CAREERS." –Tracie Hawkins, HR, Lane Company" RE:FOCUS ON CAREERS is my favorite networking group. With 100 or so people at the meetings....and have excellent speakers." –Kalle Foxley, HR"Thank you for last night’s [ RE:FOCUS ON CAREERS] session. It is getting CROWDED in there! Congratulations on all your hard work." --Adeline Bramlett, Marketing Coordinator"I know that a lot of people attending your RE:FOCUS ON CAREERS seminars NEED a career coach....and I already directed some of my clients to your website, and I'm planning to include some information in my monthly newsletter--and place a link on my website to your group. Congratulations for the idea- job well done! You are really trying to help the people to find a job!" –Svetla Bankova, Professional Career Coach, Rainbow Coaching Services"It was such a pleasure to finally meet you last night. Your energy, enthusiasm and passion is contagious. This group is wonderful." –Penny Powers, HR"Each month’s meeting seems to be better than the last!!" –Jeff Haertel, Marketing & Client Relations "There were some interesting people there last night, and [it is] a valuable networking group for people… I also have really embraced the Netweaving ideas that Bob Littell has pioneered... so [when] I do [meet] individuals who I'll be able to help land a good position, I'll look forward to helping them out." –Matt Webster, Marketing Representative, John Hancock Life Insurance Company "I truly enjoyed the meeting and was impressed with the organization and professionalism. Great speaker; I wanted to mention that [the] name tag [is] awesome! [Also,] great idea of posting pictures." --Luis Herrera, Telecom/IT "Hello all I just joined the group and it has been a wonderful experience from the minute I joined." –Winston Clarke, PM and disaster recovery "I met you at your RE:FOCUS ON CAREERS group meeting last week. Out of all the networking events I've been to, yours seems to have the most potential. –Mark Henderson, programmer"I wanted to thank you for inviting me to the RE:FOCUS ON CAREERS meeting last night. I was impressed with the program as a whole! I made several networking contacts and plan to follow-up with them this morning." --Lorene Joynson, marketing manager"I truly enjoyed myself at last night’s meeting! I had a wonderful time. I was able to give some leads to some of your folks hopefully things will work out for them." --J. Whitted, Director of Training, TechNet Training Centers "It was great to see you last week [at the HOA AmeriCorps Career Fair]! Thank you again for all your hard work on making this project for Technology Service Day a great success!" --Rebecca DeYarman, Hands on Atlanta "[I recently found a position which was] just what I was looking for. I will continue networking, [as] I learned a big lesson--first time to look for a job in 18 years and I had to learn how [to network] all over again. Thanks so much for your help. " --Wayne Strayhorn, Controller, BeavEx "I understand that the RE:FOCUS ON CAREERS is very successful. Thank you for your tremendous effort to keep the networking alive. I will be coming back to your group." --Bob Dickens"The Tuesday networking meeting was great. Great job and your gust speaker was great." --Todd Sherman "Thanks for the session last night--I really enjoyed it, and had a great time networking." Jennifer Casado, Spanish Classes"Thank you for a great evening!! I thoroughly enjoyed myself and look forward to another session." –Adeline Bramlett, Marketing Director, US Planning Group "I was at the event last night and just wanted to say that it was very nice, and thank you for your efforts."—Aaron Mandelbaum, Financial Services "I understand that the RE:FOCUS ON CAREERS is very successful. Thank you for your tremendous effort to keep the networking alive. I will be coming back to your group and I hope to be there in May." –Bob Dickens"…Everyone appreciates how much work you put into RE:FOCUS ON CAREERS!" --Gina Elke"Let me tell you that your work is stupendous, I am getting a lot out of RE:FOCUS ON CAREERS." --Luis Herrera"I was very impressed with your group at the last meeting and see that it could be a very good source of quality candidates." –Don Cole, Recruiter, RTT Associates, Inc "I introduced myself at your last RE:FOCUS ON CAREERS [networking meeting]. I wanted to let you know that the session was very good and I certainly plan to be at the next [one]. I learned about other networking [events] around town, as well. I also attended the Mastering Executive Change workshop this week. It was extremely good. The first half is good for anyone, working or not. Thanks for all that you do to help those like me who are searching for a new career!" --Nancy Prossick, Marketing/Product Manager" RE:FOCUS ON CAREERS: It is a networking group that meets once a month. There is always a great speaker and then structured networking for people looking for a new job-either having been laid-off or a career change. It is focused towards people with experience. It is a great organization!" –Jamie Parker, Realtor"I wanted to thank you very much for taking the time out to speak with me over the weekend." –Justin Elliott "I talked to you on the phone a little over a month ago seeking advice on cold calling. Since then I have been to two of your networking meetings as well as many of the other networking meetings around town. I have to tell you that there is no comparison between yours and the other ones. I get more accomplished in your one meeting than I do in all the other meetings during the month combined. Thank you very much for having them. Hopefully I will get a chance some time to formally introduce myself to you. I will keep coming back to your meetings even after I find a new job to replace my current one just because it is so productive and valuable." --Chris Bertelsen "I met you on Tuesday at the RE:FOCUS ON CAREERS meeting. Great meeting!" --Rich von Biberstein"I want to thank you, Debbie, and Charlotte Janis (Careers@Work) and the two fabulous Raymond James professionals for that informative workshop. There was much to be learned and I highly recommend it. Thank you." --Elise Kurian "I enjoyed the RE:FOCUS ON CAREERS seminar last Tuesday. The March networking event was fantastic and now I am looking forward to the April event " --Raihan Khan"Just wanted to pass on some kudos about your 3/22 meeting from two of my clients who attended their first RE:FOCUS ON CAREERS meeting. They were very pleased and I know will be attending future meetings. Good job!" --Bob Chaet, Consultant with DBM"You do a terrific job at managing this group!" --Carol Gray "I rarely say this to anyone, however, I will with you--"I admire you, Debbie". I respect and admire how you are "helping" others, enjoy your communication and dialogue and how you interact with others ~ it shows!! Personally, the way you come across to people is attractive ~ meaning, you captivate the listener and make them want to listen to you. Your gestures are also appealing. You may not see or know this, but I see it and appreciate it. I met many interesting and informative people and hope that you will drive " RE:FOCUS ON CAREERS" to new levels (I have many ideas for you). You're a great presenter and speaker and, as usual, I thoroughly enjoyed seeing and listening to you." --Stephen Patrick"I attended the networking meeting at the DoubleTree on 3/22 and was very impressed with the things that are going on out here." --Jonathan Thayer, International Business Management "I am so impressed at how quickly you operate [posting
our job opening]. I too am very efficient and I so appreciate your returning
my call!! You are truly dynamic." --Laura Newman, Academy Administrator
at Dunwoody FasTracKids "Thank you for the connection and your support. This is such a wonderful gift that you are giving us jobseekers! Much appreciation." Kalle Foxley, HR "I have been job hunting for about five months now. I have been to many seminars on job interviewing and networking. Wayne Luke's ideas were out of the box! I can attest that they worked for me this past week…in three phone interviews for three different companies. Each company representative was impressed. I have follow up…interviews with [all three]. (in the past I would not have been called back). Thank you for your help and leadership." --Chuck Stout "Thank you for a fabulous meeting this week. It is very obvious that you are working very hard to make RE:FOCUS ON CAREERS a huge success. THANK YOU Debbie for all that you do to help the Seekers here in Atlanta. You are one in a million." –Bill Marriott, Process Improvement"A recruiter at [a large Atlanta firm] agreed to consider my resume because she is so impressed with you and your efforts to help others. Debbie, you are a truly unselfish person who deserves to be recognized and rewarded." --Dennis Fuller, Technical Writer "This was my first meeting and a new experience for me. [A friend] encouraged me to attend the meeting so I went with a lot of reservations. YOU WERE GREAT and so was the content of the meeting. Congratulations on a job well done. Your enthusiasm was contagious among the group. I feel this format creates a great forum for networking and a positive environment for everyone who attends. Thank you for your efforts, for there are a lot of folks who feel the power of your sincere interest in everyone's personal success at the meetings. Keep up the good job!!!!!! I am looking forward to the next meeting." --Joe Kinker "I enjoyed hearing Wayne Luke of the Atlanta Falcons speak Tuesday night, as well as the opportunity to interact with other individuals. It was a pleasure meeting you and I look forward to participating in upcoming networking seminars." –April Bowman "It was a pleasure to meet you this past Tuesday evening
and I thoroughly enjoyed myself! You're doing a fantastic job and
everyone appreciates your efforts. Please sign me up to attend the
March meeting! Thanks again!" --Brenda Young Haithco "How do you keep up with all the names? You have definitely found your space! Nice job!" --Bill Marriott, Process Improvement/CRM "First let me congratulate you for pulling it all together and having a very successful meeting and great turn-out. I am really glad that it went so well and I am happy that I can refer my clients and others who I come in contact with to attend your group. Looking forward to continuing to work with you." --Charlotte Janis, Career Counselor/Employment Specialist, Careers@Work "I just wanted to let you know how great the RE:FOCUS ON CAREERS meeting was last night! So energized, wonderful speaker and great networking. I only wish I had realized it started earlier (it did, didn't it?). I got there at 6:50 pm with the understanding that it started at 6:30 per the flyer I had, and it seemed like everyone was well into networking by then! Great meeting though, and I will plan to attend again and bring others." –Deborah Lareau"Just wanted to tell you I really enjoyed the meeting last night! It was my first networking meeting…I can’t wait until next month’s meeting and getting the chance to do some [more] real networking." –Tim Towers "Just a quick note to state how impressed I was with the turnout at last night's meeting. Yours is obviously a motivated group to stay connected." –Mark Malis, Director of Client Relations, Banta Immigration Law "Great event last night. Wayne Luke was an outstanding speaker with good points to take home. I will definitely be spreading the word about your group." –Joe Wagner "Tonight's speaker was great"—Susan Asher, PR "It was a fantastic session and I really enjoyed Wayne Luke's top 10 points. Thanks for organizing RE:FOCUS ON CAREERS and keep me posted on the next event. It was great." --Mr. Jamie Smith"You had an amazing turnout and the talk was fabulous!" –Sheri Chazen, Physician’s Assistant "Thanks for the invite to your networking meeting this evening. I must say that you've done a wonderful job putting the group together and I would like to be added to your email list of upcoming events. Everyone I met was very professional and I am confident that they will be more than successful in their job search!" --Gabrielle Gibson, Life Agent "GREAT meeting tonite...best network meeting and best speaker that I've encountered during my search. And thanks for sending network contacts to me during the meeting." --Kalle Foxley, HR "I wanted to say I think you are doing a great job." --Michael Lindsey, VP Sales "I truly appreciate your taking your lunch time to meet with me. I found our meeting to be most valuable. You have a lot of information and can exchange it in a very short period of time. If I can be of any assistance, please let me know." --Kalle Foxley, HR |
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