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SMC Business Councils Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Lauren Formato Lauren Formato Greater Pittsburgh Area Details
Lauren Formato's SMC Business Councils Experience September 2015 - Present
Job Marketing & Communications Manager
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
SMC Business Councils   September 2015 - Present
UPMC  November 2011 - October 2013
K&L Gates  July 2007 - January 2010
Reed Smith LLP  June 2005 - July 2007

Skills
Project Management, Event Planning, Market Analysis, Market Research, Marketing Communications, RFP Response, Website Development, Graphic Design, Event Management, Brand Awareness, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Webinar Management

Education
University of Pittsburgh   1998 — 2002
B.A., Communications

Paul J. Gough Paul J. Gough Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Details
Paul J. Gough's SMC Business Councils Experience February 2010 - May 2011
Job Digital Producer at Pittsburgh BusinessTimes
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Pittsburgh Business Times  May 2011 - Present
SMC Business Councils   February 2010 - May 2011
The Hollywood Reporter  July 2004 - February 2009
Mediapost  June 2002 - June 2004
The Times Herald Record  July 2001 - June 2002
Northeast Publishing   September 1996 - July 2001
The Hour  October 1994 - September 1996
Connecticut Post  January 1994 - September 1994
The Hour  October 1992 - January 1994
Waterbury Republican-American  May 1989 - October 1992

Skills
Writing, Business Reporting, Editing, Copy Editing, web producing, Web Content Production, Online Journalism, Business Journalism, Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Dreamweaver, social media strategy, social media education, News Writing, Grant Writing, Social Media Marketing, Content Development, Journalism, Social Media, Editorial, Social Networking, Report Writing, Breaking News, Public Relations, Photoshop, Multimedia, Newspapers, Social Media Education

Education
University of Connecticut   1986 — 1991
Bachelors

University of Southern Maine   1999 — 2001
Graduate

Karen Campbell Karen Campbell Greater Pittsburgh Area Details
Karen Campbell's SMC Business Councils Experience 1996 - 2006
Job HR/HRMS Director at Ellwood Group, Inc.
Industry Mining & Metals
Experience
Ellwood Group, Inc.   2013 - Present
Wesley Spectrum Services  2007 - 2013
Hamot Medical Center  2006 - 2007
LaRoche College  2004 - 2006
SMC Business Councils   1996 - 2006
RedZone Robotics  1995 - 1996

Skills
Deferred Compensation, Employee Relations, Workforce Planning, Performance Management, Employee Benefits, Total Rewards, Strategic Planning, Staff Retention, Succession Planning, Legal Compliance, Organizational..., Talent Management, Compensation & Benefit, Certified Compensation..., Employee Wellness, Workers Compensation, Variable Pay Design, Base Pay Administration, Employee Surveys, Employee Recognition, Continuous Improvement, HR Metrics, Benefits Administration, Leadership, Talent Acquisition, SPHR, HRIS, Human Resources, Personnel Management

Education
California University of Pennsylvania
MS, Business Administration

University of Pittsburgh
M.Ed., Foundation of Education

University of Pittsburgh
BA, Liberal/Studio Arts

Don Stewart Don Stewart Greater Pittsburgh Area Details
Don Stewart's SMC Business Councils Experience December 2012 - Present
Job Vice President, Business Development & Member Services at SMC Business Councils
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
SMC Business Councils   December 2012 - Present
Echo Strategies  October 2012 - Present
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh  September 2011 - October 2012
Priority Two  October 2009 - July 2012
New Market Ventures Inc.   April 2010 - September 2011
New Market Ventures Inc.   October 2010 - June 2011
New Market Ventures Inc.   June 2008 - January 2010
Pittsburgh Technology Council  2003 - 2008
Self-employed  2002 - 2003
FastForward, Inc. (Formerly, eToll, Inc.)   2000 - 2002

Skills
Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Career Counseling, Sales Process, Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, College Recruiting, Strategic Planning, Business Networking, New Business Development, Marketing, Executive Management, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneur, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Public Speaking, Business Strategy, Market Research, Strategy, Team Leadership, Nonprofits, Marketing Communications, Lead Generation, SaaS, CRM, Management, Recruiting, Budgets, Program Management, Social Media Marketing, Online Marketing, Sales Management, Team Building, Contract Negotiation, Analysis, Direct Sales, Training, Small Business, Customer Retention, Business Planning, Key Account Management, Management Consulting, Salesforce.com, Competitive Analysis, Time Management, Leadership Development, Selling, Mobile Devices

Education
University of North Carolina at Greensboro   1984 — 1986
MBA

High Point University   1980 — 1984
BS

Nam Khuu Nam Khuu Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Details
Nam Khuu's SMC Business Councils Experience January 2002 - October 2013
Job Sr. Systems Administrator at ABARTA, Inc.
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
ABARTA, Inc.   April 2015 - Present
ABARTA, Inc.   November 2013 - March 2015
SMC Business Councils   January 2002 - October 2013

Education
Robert Morris University
Master's degree, Information Technology

Robert Morris University
Bachelor's degree, Marketing

Rich Inman Rich Inman Greater Pittsburgh Area Details
Rich Inman's SMC Business Councils Experience July 2015 - Present
Job Membership Concierge Manager at SMC Business Councils
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
SMC Business Councils   July 2015 - Present
Rich Business Connections, LLC   October 2010 - Present
FranNet  December 2014 - July 2015
Regency Global Transportation Group, LTD   April 2011 - September 2014
BookSmarts   June 2009 - November 2010
In Community Magazines  2008 - 2009
HSA Home Warranty  October 2004 - March 2008
HouseMaster  2002 - 2004
Keller Williams Realty  February 2000 - March 2003
Northwood Realty  November 1996 - February 2000

Skills
Proficient Public..., Sales Trainer, Coaching, Public Speaking, Business Development, Sales, Selling, Marketing, Social Networking, Event Planning, Fundraising, Small Business, Management, Time Management, Sales Operations, Networking, Account Management, Recruiting, Negotiation, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Real Estate, Training, Marketing Communications, New Business Development, Leadership, Sales Management, Social Media Marketing, Selling Skills, Project Management, Public Relations, Hospitality, Entrepreneurship, Profit, Healthcare

Education
Robert Morris University   1986 — 1990
B.S. Bus Adm, Finance Major and a QBA Minor

Greenville H.S.   1981 — 1986

David Testa David Testa Cranberry Twp, Pennsylvania Details
David Testa's SMC Business Councils Experience December 2011 - May 2012
Job Freelance Writer and Videographer
Industry Consumer Services
Experience
Self-Employed  November 2012 - Present
Fusionmarx, Inc   October 2014 - February 2015
Hostel Takeover (Web Series)   May 2014 - November 2014
Duquesne University  September 2012 - August 2013
SMC Business Councils   December 2011 - May 2012
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital  June 2011 - January 2012
Duquesne University Law Clinic   August 2010 - May 2011

Skills
Microsoft Office, Sony Vegas, Final Cut Pro, Final Draft, Social Networking, Social Media, SAP, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Microsoft Excel, Writing

Education
Duquesne University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English & Political Science

Chris Heck Chris Heck Greater Pittsburgh Area Details
Chris Heck's SMC Business Councils Experience April 2013 - Present
Job SMC Business Councils: Where Pennsylvania Businesses Go to Grow
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
SMC Business Councils   April 2013 - Present
The Marcellus Network   November 2011 - April 2013
Marcellus Shale Coalition  January 2011 - June 2011
Fifth Third Bank  October 2009 - February 2011
Enterprise Forum Pittsburgh   2009 - 2010
K&L Gates  February 2002 - November 2009
Marsh Inc.  January 2000 - January 2002
Pittsburgh Technology Council  January 1990 - January 1999

Skills
Fundraising, Budget Management, Risk Management, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Customer Relations, Business Strategy, Strategy Development, Start-ups, Marketing Communications, Energy, Strategy, Budgets, Investments, Advertising, Venture Capital, Business Development, Customer Service

Education
Florida Atlantic University   1981 — 1983
Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Brookdale Community College   1979 — 1980
Associates Arts

Annette Testa Annette Testa Greater Pittsburgh Area Details
Annette Testa's SMC Business Councils Experience August 2011 - February 2014
Job AwardWinning Freelance Writer/Editor/Marketing Consultant
Industry Publishing
Experience
Self-Employed  October 2013 - Present
SMC Business Councils   August 2011 - February 2014
Legend Financial Advisors, Inc.   February 2008 - August 2011
Sail & Anchor Publishing, LLC   June 2003 - January 2008
TeKo Communications, LLC   April 1989 - June 2003
Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company   January 1988 - May 1990
International Brotherhood of Teamsters  October 1986 - January 1988
70001 Training & Employment Institute   June 1985 - October 1986

Skills
Blogging, Proofreading, Editorial, Magazines, Marketing Communications, Feature Articles, Speech Writing, Content Development, Journalism, Content Strategy, Public Speaking, Online Publishing, Newspapers, Nonprofits, Non-profits, Communication Training, Proposal Writing, Corporate Blogging, White Papers, Business Writing, Newspaper, Editing, Email Marketing, Facebook, Advertising, Books, Brochures, Newsletters, Press Releases, Public Relations, Social Media, Media Relations, Marketing, Web Content, Publications, Social Networking, Publishing, Writing, Strategic Planning

Education
Duquesne University   1981 — 1985
BA, Journalism

Elizabeth-Forward High School

Sharon Ventrice Sharon Ventrice Greater Pittsburgh Area Details
Sharon Ventrice's SMC Business Councils Experience May 1998 - Present
Job Director of Finance at SMC Business Councils
Industry Accounting
Experience
SMC Business Councils   May 1998 - Present
Thrift Drug Inc  1980 - 1998

Skills
Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Management, Fundraising, Leadership, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Finance, Accounting, Accounts Payable &...

Education
Community College of Allegheny County
Associate's degree, Accounting

Dennis Hamsher Dennis Hamsher York, Pennsylvania Area Details
Dennis Hamsher's SMC Business Councils Experience 2006 - 2010
Job Owner, AAdvantage Insurance Group Inc.
Industry Insurance
Experience
AAdvantage Insurance Group Inc.   December 1996 - Present
SMC Business Councils   2006 - 2010
Quantum Club   2002 - January 2009

Skills
Insurance, Commercial Insurance, Disability Insurance, Risk Management, General Insurance, Life Insurance, Umbrella Insurance, Liability, Legal Liability, Team Building, Professional Liability, Property & Casualty..., Underwriting, Marketing, Health Insurance, Casualty, Workers Compensation, Term Life Insurance, Renters, Universal Life, Homeowners, Fixed Annuities, Whole Life, Commercial Lines, Insurance Brokerage, D&O, Long-term Care, Long Term Care Insurance, Brokers, Casualty Insurance

Education
College for Financial Planning
CFP, Financial Planning and Services

Penn State University
Accounting

Steve Shivak Steve Shivak Greater Pittsburgh Area Details
Steve Shivak's SMC Business Councils Experience July 2012 - Present
Job President, SMC Business Councils
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
SMC Business Councils   July 2012 - Present
American Diabetes Assocation of Western Pennsylvania   February 2009 - June 2012
Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group (PCRG)   February 2006 - February 2009
Variety, the Children's Charity   2003 - 2008
Pittsburgh Technology Council  October 2001 - February 2006
American Productivity & Quality Center (APQC)   April 1998 - February 2001
National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE)   August 1996 - April 1998
Zeus Development Corp  January 1995 - April 1996
SAE International  July 1990 - January 1995

Skills
Fundraising, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Grants, Public Speaking, Budgets, Advertising, Program Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, Leadership Development, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Management, Business Development, Business Strategy, Training, Recruiting, Event Planning, Newsletters, Public Relations

Education
Robert Morris University   1992 — 1996
MS, Marketing

Illinois State University   1983 — 1987
BS, Public Relations

Lauren Galuska Lauren Galuska Greater Pittsburgh Area Details
Lauren Galuska's SMC Business Councils Experience September 2012 - December 2012
Job Brokerage Interviewing Specialist at PLS Logistics Services
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
PLS Logistics Services  May 2015 - Present
PLS Logistics Services  July 2013 - May 2015
PANDORA A/S  February 2011 - December 2014
WPXI-TV  January 2013 - April 2013
SMC Business Councils   September 2012 - December 2012

Skills
Ability to present..., Excellent written and..., Ability to explain..., Strong interest in..., Visual Merchandising, Fashion, Management, Merchandising, Marketing, Luxury Goods, Social Media, Retail, Marketing Communications, Facebook, Broadcast Journalism, Communication, High Organizational..., Technology, Media, Interviewing Skills, Teamwork, Research, Public Relations, Sales, Customer Service, Leadership, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel

Education
La Roche College   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Communication, Media and Technology, 3.9

Deer Lakes High School   2004 — 2008
Diploma, General Studies

Jennifer Sizemore Jennifer Sizemore Greater Pittsburgh Area Details
Jennifer Sizemore's SMC Business Councils Experience April 2013 - April 2014
Job Director, Recruitment & Retention
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania  August 2014 - Present
American Society of Military Comptrollers  April 2013 - Present
SMC Business Councils   April 2013 - April 2014
American Society of Military Comptrollers  March 1991 - April 2013
American Society of Military Comptrollers  March 1991 - December 1993

Skills
Program Management, Leadership, Strategy, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Nonprofits, Training, Contract Negotiation, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Event Management, Government, Social Media, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Workshop Facilitation, Management, Military, Team Leadership, Project Planning, Publications, Recruiting, Public Policy, Database Admin, Customer Service, Proposal Writing, Leadership Development, Analysis, Process Improvement, National Security, Federal Government, Policy, Change Management, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Team Building, Research, Project Management, Community Outreach, Management Consulting, Time Management, Program Development, Organizational..., Association Management, Membership Development, Creative Solutions, Sponsorship Generation

Education
Clarion University of Pennsylvania   1987 — 1990
Bachelor of Science

Clarion University of Pennsylvania   1987 — 1990
Bachelor's degree

Rosann Linza Rosann Linza Greater Pittsburgh Area Details
Rosann Linza's SMC Business Councils Experience September 2014 - October 2015
Job Director, Human Resources at Bolttech Mannings Inc
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Bolttech Mannings Inc  October 2015 - Present
SMC Business Councils   September 2014 - October 2015
SMC Business Councils   May 2006 - September 2014
Oglevee Ltd.   2004 - 2006
American Dental Partners, LLC   2000 - 2004
Transitional Services, Inc.   1999 - 2000
Crown American Hotels  1992 - 1998

Skills
Employee Relations, FMLA, Interviewing, Payroll, Performance Management, Workers Compensation, HR Policies, Hiring, Customer Service, Employment Law, Mergers, Policy, Management Consulting, COBRA, PowerPoint, Interviews, Recruiting, Human Resources, Mergers & Acquisitions, College Recruiting, Training, Deferred Compensation, Employee Benefits, Labor Relations, Succession Planning, Workforce Planning, Benefits Administration

Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania   1997 — 1999
Masters, Industrial and Labor Relations

California University of Pennsylvania   1987 — 1991
BS, Bus Adm and Specialized in HR

Development Dimensions International (DDI) - Certified Facilitator

Gretchen Stokes Gretchen Stokes Greater Pittsburgh Area Details
Gretchen Stokes's SMC Business Councils Experience June 2010 - January 2013
Job Sr. Project Manager at SAE International
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
SAE International  January 2013 - Present
Pittsburgh Cares  2011 - Present
Sales Solutions  May 2010 - Present
SMC Business Councils   June 2010 - January 2013
Medrad  February 2010 - May 2010
University of Pittsburgh Alumni Association   September 2009 - November 2009
Leed's  October 2002 - August 2009
SAE International, Society of Automotive and Aerospace Engineers   May 1998 - October 2002
SAE International, Society of Automotive and Aerospace Engineers   May 1997 - May 1998
SAE International, Society of Automotive and Aerospace Engineers   May 1995 - May 1997

Skills
Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Sales Management, Government Advocacy, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Six Sigma, Social Networking, Publishing, Analytical Skills, Government, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Project Management, Trade Shows, Leadership, Advertising, Entrepreneurship, Social Media, Business Development, Event Management, Public Relations, Market Research, Team Building, Product Development, Nonprofits, Project Planning, Sales, Recruiting, Strategic Communications, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Sales Operations, Media Relations, Negotiation, Fundraising, Leadership Development, Customer Service, Program Management, Email Marketing

Education
University of Pittsburgh   2005 — 2005
MBA Certificate Program, MBA Essentials

Penn State University   1979 — 1983
BA, Communications

Churchill Area High School   1976 — 1979

Carol Winterhalter Carol Winterhalter Greater Pittsburgh Area Details
Carol Winterhalter's SMC Business Councils Experience 2001 - 2009
Job Independent Marketing & Advertising Sales Consultant
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Winterhalter Sales   1980 - Present
SMC Business Councils   2001 - 2009
Visit Pittsburgh  July 1996 - January 2001
Carnegie Magazine   1983 - 1996
Winterhalter Sales   1980 - 1996

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Non-profits, Marketing, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Media Relations, Online Marketing, Strategic Planning, Email Marketing, Social Networking, Management, Blogging, Leadership, Market Research, Small Business, Online Advertising, Sales, Entrepreneurship, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Team Building, New Business Development, Social Media, Brand Development, Sales Management, Trade Shows, Event Management, Lead Generation, Copywriting, Social Marketing, Direct Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Advertising Sales

Education
Bethany College

Robert Morris University

Cookie Driscoll Cookie Driscoll Baltimore, Maryland Area Details
Cookie Driscoll's SMC Business Councils Experience 2009 - Present
Job Chairman of the Board of Directors at National Smaill Business Association Leadership Council
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
National Smaill Business Association Leadership Council   January 2015 - Present
SMC Business Councils   2009 - Present
SMC Business Councils   1998 - Present
C. Cookie Driscoll, Inc.   1990 - Present
SMC Business Council   2009 - 2010
National Small Business Association  2004 - 2010

Skills
Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Non-profits, Time Management, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Building, Program Management, Public Relations, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Start-ups, Marketing Communications, Management, Social Media, New Business Development, Event Planning

Education
Northern Arizona University   1969 — 1972
Never Submitted, Social Psychology

University of Arizona   1969 — 1971
Psychology

Judy Wojanis Judy Wojanis Greater Pittsburgh Area Details
Judy Wojanis's SMC Business Councils Experience 1999 - Present
Job President at Wojanis Supply Company Inc.
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Catalyst Connections   February 2013 - Present
National Fluid Power Association  2009 - Present
Wojanis Supply Company, Inc.   2004 - Present
SMC Business Councils   1999 - Present
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden  1997 - Present
Wojanis Supply Company Inc.   May 2004 - July 2014
Board Member Pittsburgh Botanic Garden   1997 - 2011

Skills
New Business Development, Management, Sales Management, Hydraulics, Manufacturing, Team Building, Sales, Leadership, Fluid Power, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Key Account Management, Product Development, Purchasing, Pricing, Operations Management, Account Management, Sales Operations, Inventory Management, Contract Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Direct Sales, Negotiation, Sales Process, Product Marketing, Trade Shows, Selling, P&L Management, Product Management, Forecasting, B2B, Competitive Analysis, Budgets, Business Planning, Business Development

Education
University of Pittsburgh   1987 — 1990
dietetics

CCAC
3 years, Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services

Brian J. Stein Brian J. Stein Greater Pittsburgh Area Details
Brian J. Stein's SMC Business Councils Experience 2009 - Present
Job President S&S Intersource, LLC
Industry Mining & Metals
Experience
ISM Inc.   1998 - Present
S&S Refractories   1999 - Present
ClearScape Industries LP   2008 - Present
SMC Business Councils   2009 - Present
North American Refractories  1988 - 1998

Skills
Factory, Materials, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Steel, Continuous Improvement, Metallurgy, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Aluminum, Business Development, Product Development, Sales

Education
Penn State University   1984 — 1987
BS, Petroleum and Natural Gas Eng.

Patti McFarland Patti McFarland Murrysville, Pennsylvania Details
Patti McFarland's SMC Business Councils Experience February 2008 - April 2008
Job Individual & Family Services Professional
Industry Individual & Family Services
Experience
Golden Living at Home LLC   2009 - 2011
Turtle Creek MHMR   May 2008 - July 2009
SMC Business Councils   February 2008 - April 2008
First Choice Auto Transport, LLC   January 2002 - October 2006
Gordon Health Ventures   September 1997 - June 2001
Psychiatric Associates of Western Pennsylvania   August 1993 - August 1997

Education
Community College of Allegheny County   1979 — 1982
Associate's degree, RN

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