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Beyoncé’s “Best Thing She Never Had”: An Accessible Website — How Website Owners Can Learn from Beyoncé
Beyoncé’s “Best Thing She Never Had”: An Accessible Website — How Website Owners Can Learn from Beyoncé
By Valerie Blau
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This week, we’re back at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity! Cannes is always an annual highlight for our team at Mars, and I look…
This week, we’re back at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity! Cannes is always an annual highlight for our team at Mars, and I look…
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Celebrating the kickoff of the Horizon Sounds of the City / Prudential presents North to Shore festival in Newark at New Jersey Performing Arts…
Celebrating the kickoff of the Horizon Sounds of the City / Prudential presents North to Shore festival in Newark at New Jersey Performing Arts…
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Volunteer Experience
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Development Coach
All Stars Project, Inc.
- Present 4 years 2 months
Children
Acted as a mentor to a recent high school graduate who has also recently graduated from the All Stars Project's Development School for Youth (DSY) program, business and leadership training program focused on exposure to the professional world and learning the skills to succeed in it. Met with student each week for 4 weeks to support them in continuing to grow and navigate the professional world.
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Coach
Girls on the Run of New Jersey East
- Present 6 years 5 months
Children
I work with a team of coaches in Montclair to facilitate the Girls on the Run curriculum to the participants in our program: 24 girls in grades 3 - 5. I serve as a role model for program participants, organize and supervise weekly lessons and collaborate with other coaches for successful lesson delivery. The end of the program includes participation the Girls on the Run 5K. The program "inspires girls to recognize their inner strength and celebrate what makes them one of a kind". I love being a…
I work with a team of coaches in Montclair to facilitate the Girls on the Run curriculum to the participants in our program: 24 girls in grades 3 - 5. I serve as a role model for program participants, organize and supervise weekly lessons and collaborate with other coaches for successful lesson delivery. The end of the program includes participation the Girls on the Run 5K. The program "inspires girls to recognize their inner strength and celebrate what makes them one of a kind". I love being a coach here, as it's not just about running, but development of life skills, personal growth and an appreciation of health and fitness that stays with these girls the rest of their lives.
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Ambassador
Morris County Chamber of Commerce
- Present 7 years
Economic Empowerment
I support the recruitment, retention and member experience of business people in the Morris County Chamber of Commerce. In this role, I meet with new members to learn about their business and support them in getting the most value out of their chamber membership.
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Chairman, Business Technology Committee
Morris County Chamber of Commerce
- 2 years
Science and Technology
Create events and facilitate meetings on a monthly basis that provide all members with information about emerging trends in technology and how they can leverage technology to grow their business. Also, foster the growth of a network of professionals working in or interested in the field of technology.
Publications
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Tranquility in Midtown Manhattan
New York Resident
The article is about my experience of taking Ariel & Shya Kane’s workshops and the powerful results I’ve experienced (and continue to experience) in my life.
Projects
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Presentation: Cyber Security – A Comprehensive Approach
Jim Mottola, Partner and Managing Director of Risk Mitigation Services for Creative Solutions Investigative Services, discussed the importance of Security Awareness for businesses of all sizes to protect themselves from internal and external threats. This includes an integrated approach of physical, technical and information security elements. In addition, he addressed the impacts of processes, rules and procedures to institute the effective implementation of corporate governance and risk…
Jim Mottola, Partner and Managing Director of Risk Mitigation Services for Creative Solutions Investigative Services, discussed the importance of Security Awareness for businesses of all sizes to protect themselves from internal and external threats. This includes an integrated approach of physical, technical and information security elements. In addition, he addressed the impacts of processes, rules and procedures to institute the effective implementation of corporate governance and risk transference.
Languages
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French
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