America's Next Top Administrative Professional Awarded at APC Conference.Karen Gardner of the Children's Museum Children's museums are institutions that provide exhibits and programs that stimulate informal learning experiences for children. In contrast with traditional museums that typically have a hands-off policy regarding exhibits, children's museums feature interactive exhibits that are of Indianapolis Recipient of Adecco-Sponsored Award MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Adecco, the world leader in workforce solutions, announced yesterday that Karen Gardner, Administrative and Events Coordinator for the Children's Museum of Indianapolis, was named America's Next Top Administrative Professional at the 14th annual Administrative Professionals Conference (APC (1) (American Power Conversion Corporation, West Kingston, RI, www.apcc.com) The leading manufacturer of UPS systems and surge suppressors, founded in 1981 by Rodger Dowdell, Neil Rasmussen and Emanual Landsman, three electronic power engineers who had worked at MIT. ) in Orlando, FL. The award, founded by Adecco, celebrates corporate America's most valuable employees - its administrative professional staff. In addition to national recognition, Gardner received a $3,000 scholarship for ongoing professional development and education, an all-expense paid trip to the 2006 APC event and an extended stay for two in Florida. Additionally, two runner-ups, Peggy Vasquez and Renee Adams, each received $1,000 scholarships and all-expense paid trips to the APC Conference. Nominations for America's Next Top Administrative Professional were judged against several key criteria, including: * Making a key contribution to the team * Exhibiting a high level of dedication to both colleagues and clients * Using efficiency and multi-tasking abilities to advance the goals of the company * Displaying strong values and character * Acting as a role model and mentor In her role as Administrative and Events Coordinator for the Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Gardner is responsible for the day-to-day execution and management of the organization's daily activities, special events, and partnerships. Central to the museum's mission, Gardner's projects involve the relationship management and coordination of local, regional, national, and international artists and presenters. Her co-workers say that she embodies the museum's powerful mission "to create extraordinary learning experiences that have the power to transform the lives of children and families." "As an employer of top talent, our organization is closely aligned with APC's ongoing commitment to helping administrative professionals improve their skills and enhance their careers," said Joyce Russell, chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of Adecco North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . "We're thrilled to have partnered with the APC to recognize individuals in the workforce that have made outstanding contributions and want to congratulate Karen for standing out from the impressive list of nominees." For information about the Administrative Professionals Conference, call 1-800-873-1272 or go to www.APCevent.com. ADECCO WORLDWIDE: Adecco S.A. is a Fortune Global 500 company and the world leader in workforce solutions. The Adecco Group network connects over 700,000 associates with business clients each day through its network of over 33,000 employees and 6,600 offices in over 70 countries and territories around the world. Registered in Switzerland, and managed by a multinational team with expertise in markets spanning the globe, the Adecco Group delivers an unparalleled range of flexible staffing and career resources to corporate clients and qualified associates. ADECCO NORTH AMERICA: Adecco is the workforce solutions leader in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and Canada, with a comprehensive service offering that includes temporary & contract staffing, permanent recruitment, outplacement out·place·ment n. The process of facilitating a terminated employee's search for a new job by provision of professional services, such as counseling, paid for by the former employer. and career services, training and consulting. In addition to its established Office & Industrial business, Adecco operates six professional business lines, including Engineering & Technical, Information Technology, Finance & Legal, Human Capital Solutions, Medical & Science, and Sales, Marketing & Events. Adecco S.A. is registered in Switzerland (ISIN Isin (ĭs`ĭn), capital of an ancient Semitic kingdom of N Babylonia. The city became important after the third dynasty of Ur fell to the Elamites and the Amorites (c.2025 B.C.). The phase from c.2025–c.1763 B.C. : CH001213860) and listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange with trading on virt-x (SWX/VIRT-X: ADEN), the New York Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) World's largest marketplace for securities. The exchange began as an informal meeting of 24 men in 1792 on what is now Wall Street in New York City. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : ADO) and Euronext Paris Euronext Paris is France's securities market, formerly known as the Paris Bourse, which merged with the Amsterdam and Brussels exchanges in September 2000 to form Euronext NV, which is the second largest exchange in Europe behind the London Stock Exchange. - Premier MarchE[umlaut umlaut (  m`lout) [Ger.,=transformed sound], in inflection, variation of vowels of the type of English man to men. ] (EURONEXT: ADE). Additional information is available at the company's website at www.adeccousa.com. |
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