The new face of business executives. (Special Advertising Section).Warren B. Steele, FLMI FLMI Fellow, Life Management Institute (life insurance industry accreditation) FLMI Florida Labor Market Information Senior Vice President Assistant Director of US Marketing AFLAC AFLAC American Family Life Assurance Company AFLAC American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus AFLAC Apologies For Lack of Audi Content (Audi listservs) Responsible for AFLAC's U.S. Marketing Division, which boasts over $1 billion in new premium annually and over 8 million policies in force 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. . Emily Roberts Pitts Investment Representative Edward Jones Edward, Eddie, or Ed Jones is the name of: Edward Jones:
"As a black woman, I've been given the opportunity at Edward Jones to maximize my potential and fulfill my personal goal to help others without limitations." Toni L. Riccardi Partner and Chief Diversity Officer PricewaterhouseCoopers Responsible for driving the firms vision to recruit, retain and advance future business leaders. Michael Sneed Global President Personal Products Company Johnson & Johnson Responsible for worldwide oral re, women's health Women's Health Definition Women's health is the effect of gender on disease and health that encompasses a broad range of biological and psychosocial issues. , and sanitary sanitary /san·i·tary/ (san´i-tar?e) promoting or pertaining to health. san·i·tar·y adj. 1. Of or relating to health. 2. protection businesses including the leading Reach, Stayfree, and Monistat brands. Guenet Beshah Director, Associate General Counsel, Corporate Counsel Capital One Manages the company's Employment Law team and provides strategic employment law counsel to Capital One's North American operations North American operation Surgical oncology Radical surgery of a 'frozen pelvis', consisting of radical en bloc resection of the uterus and urinary bladder. See 'Frozen pelvis.'. Cf 'All-American' and 'South American' operations. . Marilyn Priestley Vice President of Human Resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. Personal Products Company Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation Responsible for the strategic Human Resources planning for the infrastructure and manufacturing organizations within Novartis. Patrick Stokes Patrick T Stokes is the former president and CEO of Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. He is now chairman of the Board of Directors of the Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. Leadership at Anheuser-Busch In 1990, Stokes became president of Anheuser-Busch, Inc. Director, Retail Distribution Philadelphia Tri-State Region For other tri-state regions, see . The Tri-State Region is commonly used in the area surrounding New York City to unambiguously refer to the greater metropolitan area. Sometimes the phrase is shortened to "the Tri-State," or "the Tri-State Area" is used instead. Verizon Wireless Cellco Partnership, doing business as Verizon Wireless, owns and operates the second largest wireless telecommunications network in the United States, based on total wireless customers. Responsible for developing, maintaining and strengthening relationships with over 600 3rd party retail locations in the Philadelphia tri-state region. Reggie Robinson Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer, Neurological neurological, neurologic pertaining to or emanating from the nervous system or from neurology. neurological assessment evaluation of the health status of a patient with a nervous system disorder or dysfunction. Business Medtronic "We are always seeking ways to make our products safer and to offer greater value for our customers." James A. Kenny Director, Executive Search and Diversity Recruiting FleetBoston Financial FleetBoston Financial was a Boston, Massachusetts-based bank created in 1999 by the merger of Fleet Financial Group and BankBoston. In 2004 it merged with Bank of America; all of its banks and branches were given the Bank of America logo. Responsible for the strategy, planning and execution of Fleet's diversity recruiting initiatives. Candi Castleberry-Singleton Director of Global Inclusion and Diversity Sun Microsystems Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAVA[3]) is an American vendor of computers, computer components, computer software, and information-technology services, founded on 24 February 1982. , Inc. Responsible for Sun's inclusion strategy, diversity initiatives, and compliance programs. Guillermo Hysaw Vice President of Diversity Lexus AFLAC As Senior Vice president, Mr. Steele lends AFLAC's U.S. Marketing Division, which boasts over $1 billion in new premium annually; 55,000 licensed agents; 260,000 businesses that offer AFLAC products; and over 8 million policies in force in the United States. AFLAC was branded on the principle of being in tune with the marketplace--and this principle applies to diversity in our field force and employees just as much as it does to our product development. We recognize and actively promote the need to be inclusive of inclusive of prep. Taking into consideration or account; including. our communities by having representation from various races, members of the both sexes, individuals with different religious, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and even differences in social interests. Diversity doesn't just happen. We actively support diversity through our Minority Mentoring Program and by publishing our own Diversify in Action newsletter. This allows our minority agents to know we are committed to providing them an environment in which they can prosper and to providing focused support if they need it. These programs and others are managed by an in-house Multicultural Marketing Department dedicated to keeping the focus on our diversity initiatives. These initiatives are a commitment from AFLAC to be truly inclusive and to support and encourage diversity throughout our field force. As we grow together and learn more about the needs of our marketplace and the differences that we all represent, we continue to look at ways to make sure everyone feels comfortable and free to express their opinions and views while being recognized and respected for who they are. Because we rely heavily on our agents' input (from product development to system changes), diversity is the key to our future. PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS As Partner and Chief Diversity Officer of PricewaterhouseCoopers it is Toni Riccardi's job to drive the firm's vision to recruit, retain and advance our future business leaders, but it is also her passion. PricewaterhonseCoopers has grown an array of programs designed to nurture NURTURE. The act of taking care of children and educating them: the right to the nurture of children generally belongs to the father till the child shall arrive at the age of fourteen years, and not longer. Till then, he is guardian by nurture. Co. Litt. 38 b. the need of a diverse workforce. They embrace and build upon the critical importance of diversity and inclusion. Ever evolving, these programs have come to locus on a number of key areas--development, retention and rewards; recruiting; learning and education and worklife quality. One program is Minority Circles. Minority Circles, a firmwide-sponsored initiative in 13 major cities, focuses on advancement/career development, networking/mentoring, communications/connectivity, and recruiting/retention. PricewaterhonseCoopers' approach to Diversity and Inclusion aligns precisely with our business strategy and supports an inclusive work environment while respecting individual perspectives and diversity. Our firm is focused on sending a positive, forceful message to the marketplace about our people as our most valued asset. CAPITAL ONE People may have different backgrounds, cultures and styles. But at Capital One, the financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. leader and one of FORTUNE's "Most Admired Companies," they all have one thing in common. They're the best and brightest at what they do. Guenet Beshah is an excellent example. As Director, Associate General Counsel, she manages the Corporate Support Legal team that provides strategic counsel to the company with respect to employment, corporate real estate, supply chain management, and intellectual property issues. She also manages the business operations Business operations are those activities involved in the running of a business for the purpose of producing value for the stakeholders. Compare business processes. The outcome of business operations is the harvesting of value from assets function for the legal department. Ms. Beshah graduated with highest honors from Hampton University Hampton University, at Hampton, Va.; coeducational; founded 1868, chartered 1870 as a normal and agricultural school; known as Hampton Institute 1930–84. and earned her law degree from Duke University School of Law  The Duke University School of Law is the law school and a constituent academic unit of Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, United States. . Before joining Capital One in 1998, she was a litigator lit·i·gate v. lit·i·gat·ed, lit·i·gat·ing, lit·i·gates v.tr. To contest in legal proceedings. v.intr. To engage in legal proceedings. and lobbyist with the Virginia law firm of Christian & Barton. In Capital One, Beshah has found a company committed to hiring the most talented people and providing an open, teamwork-oriented environment with outstanding career growth opportunities. A FORTUNE 500 company, Capital One is a leading credit card issuer with 47 million customers and $59 billion in managed loans. For more information on careers at Capital One, visit us at: www.capitalone.com/careers KEYSPAN KeySpan is the largest distributor of natural gas in the Northeast, with 2.5 million gas customers and more than 12,000 employees. KeySpan is also the largest investor-owned electric generator in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of State and operates Long Island's electric system under contract with the Long Island Power Authority for its 1.1 million customers. As an energy company we know the power our employees bring to their jobs every day. It's a power that is based on the unique talents that each employee brings to his or her job. Respect for diversity is one of KeySpan's corporate values and one that recognizes diversity is needed to help serve the many residential and commercial customers in our service territory. Black Leadership at KeySpan (BLAK) is a resource for fostering leadership, excellence and community commitment among Black employees for the benefit of the corporation and all its stakeholders Stakeholders All parties that have an interest, financial or otherwise, in a firm-stockholders, creditors, bondholders, employees, customers, management, the community, and the government. . Formed over two years ago, BLAK seeks to provide professional development, training, communication and networking opportunities to its members at KeySpan. BLAK also works closely with senior management to develop plans and specific opportunities for participation on corporate projects and teams to help strengthen KeySpan's business position. "The formation of this group exemplifies our commitment to creating an environment in which diversity is valued and talents are fully utilized to achieve our mission to become the premier energy and services company in the Northeast," said Robert B Catell, chairman and chief executive officer of KeySpan. Respect for diversity is cornerstone of a strong and successful business and KeySpan is committed to empowering all of its employees. To learn more about KeySpan, visit our web site at www.keyspanenergy.com LEXUS At Lexus, diversity isn't an initiative it's a cause. For fourteen years we have worked to redefine Verb 1. redefine - give a new or different definition to; "She redefined his duties" define, delimit, delimitate, delineate, specify - determine the essential quality of 2. leadership in the automotive industry The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles. In 2006, more than 69 million motor vehicles, including cars and commercial vehicles were produced worldwide. by elevating the benchmarks for quality, luxury, corporate responsibility and best practices. Our comprehensive strategy is rooted in the Lexus principles of continuous improvement and treating each associate and consumer as we would a guest in our own home. Diversity empowers Lexus to fully participate in today's changing marketplace. It creates pathways for Lexus to make a difference and to earn the respect of all our communities. We are committed to making a significant impact in the areas of procurement The fancy word for "purchasing." The procurement department within an organization manages all the major purchases. , dealership development, management development, employment, education, and community support. Our internal diversity education programs are designed to reinforce this commitment while ensuring that associates have the awareness, skills, knowledge and ability to carry out their individual responsibilities. The emphasis on understanding, valuing and leveraging differences links directly to our ability to compete effectively in an ever-changing marketplace. SUN MICROSYSTEMS, INC. Genius. It can strike at any time. And you have to be ready for it. At Sun, we're committed to attaining our goals by following those inklings The Inklings was an informal literary discussion group associated with the University of Oxford, England, between the 1930s and the 1960s. Its most regular members (many of them academics at the University) included J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. we get as we're driving to the ballpark. Those ideas that wake us up at night. Those thoughts that suddenly turn into strokes of genius. It's a philosophy that has brought us to where we are today. And it keeps us guessing where we'll be headed tomorrow. Global thinking. Global company. From processors to servers, from Java[TM] to Solaris[TM], from Sun ONE to N1, The Network Is the Computer[TM]. Network computing Storing and/or running applications in servers in a network. See cloud computing and network computer. has been our vision since day one, and it continues to drive us now. Leading the innovation of our cutting edge technology are our people. We learn from and challenge each other. We leverage one another's strengths and value individual perspectives. We share a vision of network computing. While Sun's culture fosters an environment of open opportunity, it's the people who fuel the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. Explore the possibilities. sun.com/careers NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION At Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, a global healthcare leader, we put Diversity to work in new, unique ways each and every day. We are profoundly committed to ensuring that each employee is valued at every level and receives the full respect and support of our organization--we want their individual talents to shine. Marilyn Priestley, Vice President of Human Resources, and one of the highest ranking African American African American Multiculture A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. See Race. women at Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, is one of the special talents we celebrate. With a strong focus on Diversity, Marilyn provides support to multiple business partners, from developing creative business solutions, driving change and executive coaching Executive coaching basically refers to bringing about an improvement in the overall personality of an individual for a better outcome professionally. These are like any other coaching classes; the only difference is that they are meant for business executives, entrepreneurs, HR to ensuring the alignment of global policies and procedures Policies and Procedures are a set of documents that describe an organization's policies for operation and the procedures necessary to fulfill the policies. They are often initiated because of some external requirement, such as environmental compliance or other governmental . Within her vast responsibilities, she also influences decisions regarding the effective utilization of people, all while maintaining a positive work environment. As an active member of Novartis' African American Leaders networking group and a member of the Board of Directors for the Morris County Urban League, Marilyn is involved in many of Novartis' evolving Diversity enriched programs including our most recently developed Diversity Council. www.joinnovartis.com. MEDTRONIC Medtronic's New Diversity Initiative Tells Employees: "You Make The Difference" At Medtronic, diversity refers not only to our product lines but also to complex demographic shifts that make personal differences vitally important in the workplace. "We recognize that in order to achieve the kind of growth we have projected of 15 percent per year," says Janet Fiola, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, "we must actively pursue a variety of talented employees wherever they may be." Thus, Medtronic teaches employees to view diversity as an intentional business strategy. This means doing business that is inclusive and respectful of others as well as highly productive. As a global, mission-driven company with a changing customer base, Medtronic is aggressively educating employees about diversity through an enterprise-wide learning initiative called, "You Make the Difference." The new program begins with a play, "Lazarus," written specifically for Medtronic, that explores diversity issues in a personal way. It continues with eight hours of mandatory classroom training for all employees. Later, e-learning modules will he developed to ensure diversity competencies are communicated throughout the corporation. "Diversity is an important part of our overall business strategy," notes Art Collins, Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "It positions Medtronic as a company that stands for quality and equality both within our workforce and in dealing with our customers." With the "You Make the Difference" program, Medtronic hopes to reinforce its stated mission of "restoring full life," not only to patients but also to employees. VERIZON WIRELESS Verizon Wireless Means Business When it Comes to Diversity. We're the nation's leading provider of wireless communications wireless communications System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data. , with more than 30 million customers and 40,000 employees. Consistently recognized for high quality service, Verizon Wireless seeks the best employees and suppliers to continue delivering innovative, competitively priced voice and data services to businesses and consumers. Diversity is a competitive imperative. The Verizon Wireless supplier selection team works to maximize the use of qualified minority vendors, creating easy entry points for entrepreneurs, such as our Web-based Supplier Registration program at verizonwireless.com/jsp/aboutus/supplier div/supplier div.jsp. Our national employee recruitment campaign reaches out through diversity career fairs and job boards such as IMDiversity.com. And we don't stop there: Training Magazine this year again named Verizon Wireless as one of the nation's top 100 companies for its commitment to employee development. And Verizon Wireless was the only wireless company included in Working Mother Magazine's October 2002 list of companies that value the needs of working families. Our commitment to diversity is also reflected in our multi-cultural advertising campaigns. In fact, at Verizon Wireless, diversity is an integral part of our culture, powering every aspect of our business. Want to learn more about us? Check out our website, www.verizonwireless.com. To submit your resume or for additional information on exciting opportunities within our organization, visit our website: verizonwireless.com/careers. Please reference "BLACK ENTERPRISE Magazine" when applying online. We are an equal opportunity employer equal opportunity employer An employer or enterprise that does not discriminate against a job candidate, or subject him/her to adverse exclusionary criteria, based on race, sex, religion, or national origin. See Equal employment opportunity. , m/f/d/v. EDWARD JONES "At Edward Jones, Managing Partner John Bachmann John Bachmann, Sr. (1814 – 1896), was a Swiss-born lithographer and artist best known for his birds eye views, especially of New York City. He was a journeyman lithographic artist in Switzerland and Paris until 1847. has said, It's easy to do the right thing when you're making money. It's not as easy when your belt is tightened." Despite the recent market downturn and significant layoffs afflicting af·flict tr.v. af·flict·ed, af·flict·ing, af·flicts To inflict grievous physical or mental suffering on. [Middle English afflighten, from afflight, the industry, Edward Jones not only continued to grow its sales force by 7 percent last year, it also forged ahead on its Inclusion Initiative. "There are some things we simply must not trim, Bachmann said." Inclusion continues to be one of the firm's top three initiatives with growth being #1. Extensive efforts are underway to recruit and retain talented diverse professionals at all levels within the organization, particularly in leadership and sales roles. While still in the early stages of its initiative, the firm has seen solid results over the past 3 years. The number of people of color Noun 1. people of color - a race with skin pigmentation different from the white race (especially Blacks) people of colour, colour, color race - people who are believed to belong to the same genetic stock; "some biologists doubt that there are important in leadership positions has more than doubled and the number of sales professionals has increased by almost 65%. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Bachmann, "to be stronger and more competitive, we have to be an organization that excels at including capable people of different backgrounds and perspectives." Edward Jones, which was ranked as the Best Company to Work for in America for the second year in a row by Fortune magazine--the firm's fifth consecutive appearance on the list--is among the fastest growing financial-services firms in the nation. For more information about career opportunities in sales visit our Web site at www.jonesopportunity.com or contact us at 1-800-999-5650. For more information about investing visit www.edwardjones.com or contact us at 1-800-441-2357. FLEETBOSTON FINANCIAL Diversity recruiting within a large financial services institution, particularly at the senior level, requires bold leadership. It doesn't just happen. Leadership makes it happen. It is an integral part of the corporation's growth strategy and is a driver to help achieve and maintain competitive edge. In short, it's a business imperative and no longer an option. Companies that embrace diversity and diversity recruiting as a core value tend to experience a healthier bottom line. But without proper execution and measurable outcomes, catchy slogans such as "diversity is good for business", are reduced to polite intellectual fare at cocktail receptions. Furthermore, companies whose diversity initiatives are defensively based miss out on tremendous business opportunities. Building a successful diversity recruiting platform means being in it for the long haul Long distance. Long haul implies traversing a state or a country. Contrast with short haul. . This type of initiative is not seasonal. It has to be sustainable. By building a business case for diversity, initiatives are less vulnerable to cuts or elimination-especially during challenging economic times. At Fleet, we've hired and continue to seek out leaders from a wide range of professional organizations, such as the National Association of Black Accountants, Urban Bankers, National Society for Hispanic MBA's, The Black Data Processing Associates See BDPA. (body) Black Data Processing Associates - (BDPA) A non-profit professional association, founded in 1975 to promote positive influence in the information technology (IT) industry and how it affects African Americans. , and others. This gives our recruiting team huge credibility with their membership. These partnerships continue to grow because all parties benefit. At the senior level, our strong in-house executive search capability has allowed us to recruit many of the leading executives from a wide range of industries. Finally, we believe that diversity recruiting at every level is not number or quota driven; it's business and quality driven. Using these benchmarks, the numbers take care of themselves. To learn more about career opportunities at Fleet, please visit us at http://www.fleet.com/careers. STATE FARM Delivering top-notch, "good neighbor" service takes a dedicated and diverse workforce of almost 80,000 employees located throughout the United States and in three Canadian provinces Noun 1. Canadian province - Canada is divided into 12 provinces for administrative purposes province, state - the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation; "his state is in the deep south" . Having one of the largest privately owned computer networks in the world, we need technical analysts, business analysts, and administrative support workers to maintain our systems network, which is primarily located at our Corporate Headquarters. We also have company-wide opportunities that include claims, underwriting Underwriting 1. The process by which investment bankers raise investment capital from investors on behalf of corporations and governments that are issuing securities (both equity and debt). 2. The process of issuing insurance policies. , and administrative/clerical positions. Along with our many career choices, we offer a strong benefits and salary package. We currently need candidates to fill positions in our actuarial ac·tu·ar·y n. pl. ac·tu·ar·ies A statistician who computes insurance risks and premiums. [Latin , accounting, investments and systems technology departments located at our Corporate Headquarters in Bloomington, Illinois Bloomington is a city in McLean County, Illinois, United States that is its county seat as well. A 2006 special census indicated that the population was 74,975 [1]. . For more information, visit our website at www.statefarm.com. Come see what it means to be a "good neighbor." JOHNSON & JOHNSON At Johnson & Johnson, our vision is to be the employer of choice in a dynamic global environment. We recognize the important role diversity plays in the competitive global marketplace and our goal is to meet these demands with a diverse workforce that further supports our commitment to be a leader in health care. We strive to maintain a workforce throughout our family of companies that is skilled, diverse, motivated and committed to dynamic leadership. We believe that as a result, on r workforce will continue to reflect the diversity of our customers and will be knowledgeable of the markets we serve. Johnson & Johnson, with approximately 110,500 employees, is the world's most comprehensive and broadly based manufacturer of health care products, as well as a provider of related services for the consumer, pharmaceutical, and medical device and diagnostics markets. Johnson & Johnson has more than 200 operating companies operating company A business that engages in transactions with outsiders. in 54 countries around the world, selling products in more than 175 countries. |
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