BDPA iRadio Show: November 12, 2013 (Janice Coleman, William Flowers, Carmen Giles)

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The guests on the November 12th show:

Carmen Giles - Chapter President, BDPA Milwaukee - Carmen Giles is BDPA Milwaukee chapter president. Carmen has numerous years in managing diverse engagements, program management, and technical initiatives for enterprise level Information Technology (IT). Carmen has a diverse background which include; management, interpersonal skills, program and environment management, teaching and training of ERP software applications, main frame operations, systems/business analysis and design, and computer programming. Carmen is a certified Project Manager and has experience in managing various projects across multiple platforms using a number of tools and methodologies. She came on board earlier this year as the 'corporate champion' for MillerCoors where she has worked for the past 24 years. She learned that the local BDPA chapter was inactive ... and she immediately stepped in to serve as the chapter president. BDPA iRadio Show listeners learn about her perspective as a new chapter president and also her thoughts about creating a powerful leadership team for a nonprofit organization.

William Flowers - Chief Information Officer, DFW International Airport - William has been the chief information officer for one of the world's largest airports for over 12 years. He has been a leader in BDPA for even longer ... serving as both BDPA Dallas chapter president (1991-1993) and national Outside Director (2012-2013). He has a unique perspective to offer BDPA iRadio Show listeners about the power of BDPA as it relates to your career in the IT industry as well as to workforce development in our community. In fact, William attributes his experiences in BDPA for his success as one of the most powerful IT executives in the nation. DFW Airport twitter handle is @DFWAirport


Janice Coleman - President/CEO, Janice Coleman Corporation (JCC) - Janice is a master communicator. Her action-provoking presentations are sought out and tremendously well-received by all audiences. She has held many strategic roles in the corporate and non-profit sectors for over 20 years during which time she has had the pleasure of leading teams to great success in their respective industry segments. She is a regular contributor to BDPA, having presented to at several chapters in the Northeast Region including Philadelphia, North Delaware and North Jersey. Janice hosts a monthly Career Triage© webinar for all BDPA supporters and she was a recent conference workshop presenter on multiple topics that included: 'Stand Up. Stand Out. The Science of Executive Presence.' and 'Resume Review: Maximize Your Experience.' BDPA iRadio Show listeners will enjoy the insights shared by Janice Coleman. The National BDPA twitter handle is @JaniceMColeman.

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We hope you enjoy the insights and commentary on the show from each of these guests. Please take a moment to post a comment to let us know that you care!

President Profile: Carmen Giles (BDPA Milwaukee)

BDPA Milwaukee was founded in 2006. It is a chapter that has struggled to get traction for most of its existence. However, all of that may be changing in 2013 under the leadership of its current president -- Carmen Giles.

Carmen Giles, President
BDPA Milwaukee Chapter

Address:6631 W. Glenbrook Road
Milwaukee, WI 43223
(414) 460-2542

Carmen Giles is the 'corporate champion' for BDPA with MillerCoors. During sponsorship discussions Carmen realized that BDPA Milwaukee chapter was dormant. Carmen believes that technology should be accessible to a broad number of people in our community. She recognized that BDPA could be a vehicle to advance provide greater opportunities in the information technology industry for the greater Milwaukee area. As such, she agreed to take the lead in reviving the local chapter.

Carmen volunteered to be the chapter president until the chapter can conduct proper elections and install a full body of officers. Carmen’s leadership will be instrumental in taking the BDPA through a business transformation that will elevate and sustain the local chapter in Milwaukee. A major challenge facing BDPA Milwaukee chapter will be in attracting and retaining members. That challenge is being met head-on by the business and community leaders recruited by Carmen to grow the chapter.

Carmen’s vision and mission for the BDPA Milwaukee Chapter is simple:

• Transform to an efficient and effective chapter
• Bring awareness of the National BDPA organization
• Build membership and sponsor relationships
• Partner with community school systems ensuring students explore BDPA and its offerings.

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Carmen's Favorite Quote: "Nothing great is every accomplished alone." ~ Nina Crawford (1906-1975)

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Carmen has over 20 year of managing diverse engagements, program management, and technical initiatives for enterprise level Information Technology. She has qualifications which include: portfolio and environment management, teaching and training of ERP software applications, business analysis and design, and software programming. She has held leadership positions such as Release, Integration, Application, and Information, and Program Manager.

Currently, Carmen is the SAP Center of Excellence (COE) Manager for America’s Best Beer Company, MillerCoors. In this role, she is responsible for overall SAP functional and technical design, environment management, and integration within the SAP COE along with identifying and developing process and solution improvement opportunities, and most importantly, attracting, developing, and retaining the best diverse employee talent. Carmen also oversees the tutoring program at MillerCoors.

Carmen graduated with honors and earned a Master of Business Administration in Global Management and she earned her Bachelor in Science in Mathematics. She has numerous certifications in SAP, DB2, Sarbanes-Oxley, leadership development, and project management. Carmen is a certified Project Manager and has experience in managing various projects across multiple platforms using a number of tools and methodologies.

Carmen is an active member of many organizations, including: National BDPA, National Black MBA Association, Project Management Institute (PMI), PMI Milwaukee Chapter, Dallas Texas Chamber of Commerce, SAP America User Group, American Management Association, National Association for Professional Women and MillerCoors Employee Affinity groups.

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Message from the BDPA Milwaukee Chapter President

Carmen Giles

Carmen Giles (MillerCoors) agreed to work with others to rejuvenate the BDPA Milwaukee chapter. She shared an update on the process with us recently.

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We had an informational meeting last month with 14 people. Everyone was very interested in the organization. Adonica Randall (Abaxent) shared a wealth of knowledge and lesson learned regarding the past Milwaukee Chapter.

Meeting Agenda:

• NBDPA Overview
• NBDPA Technology Conference Experience
• Corporate Sponsorship overview
• Milwaukee Chapter:
1. History of the past Milwaukee Chapter and Lesson Learned from the past chapter
2. Officer positions tentatively assigned:
• President – Carmen Giles (MillerCoors)
• Vice President – Allen Baylor (MillerCoors)
• Vice President of Finance – Open (Confirm at next meeting)
• Vice President of Membership Management – Sandi Scott (Scott Institute of Learning)
• Vice President Member Services – Nicole Jackson (MillerCoors)
• Vice President Strategy and Planning – Albert Thomas (GE Healthcare)
• Local Chapter Administrator - Open (Confirm at next meeting)
• Goal is to have all open officer positions filled by end of April
3. BDPA Milwaukee open enrollment - Goal is  to have at least 6 individuals join by the end of April
• Next Steps:
1. Next meeting scheduled for April 18
2. Meeting every two weeks
3. Chapter Planning
4. Membership Drive
5. Networking Event at the Milwaukee MillerCoors Pub (Confirm a date at the next meeting)
• Q&A

I will provide another update after the April 18th meeting. Please let me know if you have any further questions or would like to discuss in further detail.

Sincerely,
Carmen Giles, president
BDPA Milwaukee Chapter

MillerCoors Renews Its Sponsorship of BDPA

We are proud to share that MillerCoors took the steps necessary to become a Gold-Level corporate sponsor of BDPA programs and services.  In addition, we are proud to announce that MillerCoors is also the 'Official Beverage Distributor of the 2013 BDPA Technology Conference'!

You can expect to see MillerCoors with a prominent location in the career fair as well as a corporate hospitality reception that will feature some great MillerCoors adult beverages (what is your favorite?). The company is also supporting BDPA Milwaukee and BDPA Chicago with in-kind facilities donations in CY-2013. Very cool!

Much props to Carmen Giles (MillerCoors corporate champion and the new president of our BDPA Milwaukee chapter) as well as ITSMF member and long-time BDPA leader and supporter Norman Fleming for working with BDPA to grow this mutually-beneficial corporate partnership!