Leveraging Your PR Experience in a Tough Economy
Whether out of choice or necessity, changing careers presents significant personal and professional challenges. In this special educational session, attendees will learn how to leverage their public relations experience during difficult economic times. - 2/27/2009
Portland, ME— The Maine Public Relations Council (MPRC), a non-profit professional association committed to its member’s professional growth, will hold a Professional Development seminar on Friday, February 27th at the Holiday Inn West in Portland from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Whether out of choice or necessity, changing careers presents significant personal and professional challenges. In this special educational session, attendees will learn how to leverage their public relations experience during difficult economic times. The event includes a continental breakfast and presentations from:
- Barbara Sirois Babkirk, owner of Heart at Work, a career counseling practice located in Portland- www.barbarababkirk.com
- Jessica Smart Feinstein, senior consultant at Pemberton Swift, Inc., a national search firm with a New England client base- www.pembertonswift.com
- Maureen Duggan, moderator, PR professional and MPRC member
“With Maine’s unemployment at a 16-year record high at 7 percent, it’s important to address an issue so many Mainers are faced with,” says Tami Kennedy, President of Maine Public Relations Council. “During Friday’s event, a panel of experts will answer questions and provide important information on career counseling and leveraging professional experience.”
Through MPRC’s monthly events and online resources, members continue education while strengthening skills and developing new relationships with Maine professionals.
About MPRC Professional Development Event:
When: Friday, February 27, 2009
Where: Holiday Inn West- 81 Riverside Street
Portland, Maine
Schedule:
Registration: 8-00-8:30a.m.
Program: 8:30-10:00a.m.
Cost:
$20 MPRC & Ad Club members
$35 non members
Now in its 34th year, the Maine Public Relations Council is a professional association of Maine public relations practitioners. MPRC is dedicated to the professional development of its members and a greater awareness of the role of public relations in the world today.