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Leaders in Asset Management
Advancing Your Career inProperty Management
Career Development Panel
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The Panel
Cindy Thrailkill- Director, DCMA Property Division
Wayne Norman- Director, Northrop Grumman AS- Property
Richard Russillo- Manager, Aerovironment Inc
Rick Shultz- Manager, John Hopkins University, Enterprise Asset
Management
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Topics
• Tips from Each Panel Member on Career Advancement
• Developing Leadership Skills ideas• Discussion amongst Panel about how career
advancement worked for them• Open Q &A
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Professional Growth and Development
Revision #, Date (of revision)
Cindy Thrailkill
Director
DCMA Property Division
July 26, 2011
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On-The- Job
What I look for when promoting employees: Employees that raise their hand
• Keep up with your work!
Demonstrated technical expertise
Problem Solvers• Elevate issues when you can’t resolve
Life long “learners”
Sharing knowledge
Active in professional organizations
Team Players
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ResumesSuggestions:
DO write in first person
DO provide data/numbers
DO enter ALL pertinent information
DO keep information provided pertinent to job
DO have someone critique your resume
Red Flags:
Using position description as a resume
Bad grammar; misspelled words
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The InterviewBe enthusiastic!
Sell yourself – provide examples• We’ve already got the resume!
Be prepared • Do research if possible
Ask questions
Practice the Interview• Role Play• Use Web for possible questions
Apply for positions and interview whenever possible
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What Does it Take to Get Ahead in Your Career?
July 26, 2011
Rick Shultz, CPPM CFJohns Hopkins University Applied Physics
LaboratoryEnterprise Asset Manager
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Career Path
1981 – 1984 US Navy
1985 – 1996 AlliedSignal•Warehouse Worker (1985 – 1987)•Supply Specialist (1987 – 1989)•Fiscal Clerk (1989 -1992)
• Certified CPPS•Property Administrator (1992 - 1995)•Corporate Property Administrator (1995 – 1996)
• Certified CPPA
1996 – 2001 Computer Sciences Corporation•Manager – Property Management
• Certified CPPM
2001 – Present•Section Supervisor – Enterprise Asset Management
• Received CF
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JHU/APLEnterprise Asset Management
Section
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Derek Rush
Asset MgmtCoordinator
Shayne Twigg
Warehouse Coordinator
Jayne Wines
Disposition Coordinator
Drew Beach
Department Administrator
Steve McKenzie
Subcontract Administrator
Roger Grace
Inventory Control Administrator
Titsa Bronstein
APL Asset Management Specialist
Allen Parrish
Gov’t Property Specialist
Rick Shultz
Enterprise Asset Manager
Rob Gaither
Database Administrator
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What I look for in an Employee
General knowledge of Asset Management and/or Government Regulations
Certified through the NPMA as a Certified Property Professional Specialist or Administrator
Ability to resolve property related issues
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work independently, self motivated
Team Player
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TIPS
Certification can’t hurt
Never present a problem without a solution
Get involved
Have a career plan
Always ask: “what can I do for you today”
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Career Tips
Richard Russillo
Manager
Aerovironment Inc.
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Tips for getting ahead
• Be passionate about your work• Take pride in your abilities• Establish Goals and Objectives• Find a mentor• Build Positive Relationships• Never stop improving yourself• Welcome challenges• No task is too little• Learn from mistakes
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How I got ahead
• Knew my duties and responsibilities• Kept up-to-date on requirements• Took advantage of learning opportunities• Knew my customers (internal and external)• Established professional social networks• Sold my capabilities• Was Patient
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Career Development
Wayne Norman
Director, Property
Northrop Grumman- Aerospace Systems
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Top Skills/ Attributes
1. Align with your organization’s strategic objectives (Do you know what is regarded as important within your company and organization). Develop your vision of the big picture !
2. Self Motivation a must
3. Be known task completer, go-to person
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Important Actions
4. Don’t just do your job, Stand out, do over and above. Make a difference by offering new ideas, process improvements.
5. Continuously evaluate your progress and take new actions with discussion with your management and your mentors
7. Build relationships with other organization/ business leaders
8. Expand your ability to work issues in as many property outcomes as possible (plus NPMA certification)
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Key Attributes
9. Become a mentor for junior personnel
10.Demonstrate leadership principles via assignments or projects
11.Communicate your value upwards- don’t assume your accomplishments are seen
12.Don’t overstep your knowledge. Seek help or guidance when you are not sure.
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Leadership Skills
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Building Leadership Skills• There are many opportunities for developing our
leadership skills: Formal Training
– Leadership Development– Understanding and Managing Personalities– Communications Classes– Classes within your company/organization– NPMA classes, webinars, seminars
Find a Mentor(s) Volunteer/Take on lead assignments on work
projects
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Building Leadership Skills
• There are also opportunities to build and apply these skills within the industry
NPMA Chapter, Regional, National Leadership Positions
Committee /SIG Chairing Conference/Event Planning Presentations, White Papers, Articles Participate or lead a team to write a new
standard (ASTM or other)
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Open Panel Discussion
How did you get ahead?
How did your career development happen?
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