Kelly Williams ⋅ Newark , DE Stars to Stripes Military Transition Assistance ⋅ 10 years experience

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Richard Buck ⋅ Patterson , NY EY ⋅ 25 years experience

Good evening Carlos,

First thank you for your service.

If you still need help please email me your resume. It would be an honor to hep.

Richard Buck
76warrior85@gmail.com
914 391 3375
www.linkedin.com/in/ribuck/

Bill Felice ⋅ Springfield , PA Tokio Marine North America ⋅ 25 years experience

Hi Carlos, congratulations on your graduation, what a wonderful achievement! I'd be very happy to review your resume. Have you set up a LinkedIn profile? Feel free to message me privately. Best regards, Bill

Carlos Roman ⋅ Houston , TX U.S. Army, Sergeant ⋅ 4 years served

Mr. Cal,
I am sorry for the delayed response. I will definitely report what I have learned and how I am progressing. I will be sure to contact ACP so I can be aligned with a Supply Management professional who can provide me insight and firsthand experience in my field.
Once again Mr. Cal Thank you for your help and insight!
C Roman

Tom Cal, CFA ⋅ San Francisco , CA Army Veteran, Investment Manager ⋅ 25 years experience

Carlos,
* Great job interacting. Report back everything you learn, so we can understand your progress and what you have done and what you know. I can then provide further questions (i.e. work) for you.

* Consider requesting anther mentor from ACP. Wait until you are specifically matched with a mentor who works in the supply chain or logistics role and who is well suited to assist you reach your career goals.

Please review the tasks and questions above and ensure you have reply to each.

In regards to professional organizations, yes, don't merely join, GET INVOLVED!
* find locals chapters
* If there is no local chapter, contact national leaders and ask if you can help start a local chapter,
* reach out to leadership of local chapters by email AND phone and introduce yourself
* Ask how you can help.
* Request informational interviews and request advice for launching your career.
* Request formal and informal mentoring.
* How else can you get involved?

Carlos Roman ⋅ Houston , TX U.S. Army, Sergeant ⋅ 4 years served

Mr. Cal,

The ACIS formally now the (ISM) I attend quarterly meetings I have not yet offered to volunteer with them yet. Do you think that will help? With the CSCMP I am connected through LinkedIn because my ACP Mentor advise me to join them. They have yearly conventions and will be attending hopefully this August.
With these organizations I have not requested a formal or informal mentor. I maybe should do that. To advance my networking.
Are you also familiar with APICS? No Sir, I have not heard of this organization, but I will do my homework on them.
Have you researched the various mentoring programs CSCMP and APICS offer, and have you applied to any of the programs? I have not researched their mentoring programs as of yet, but I will research them as of today.

Thank you for your information,

C Roman

Tom Cal, CFA ⋅ San Francisco , CA Army Veteran, Investment Manager ⋅ 25 years experience

Carlos,
If any of this repeats advice you have received during your prior mentorships, I apologize.

There is a plethora of assistance available to Veterans. And let's be clear, most of the work is up to you

How are you getting involved with the organizations you mentioned (CSCMP, ACIS) ? Have you offered to volunteer and attended events? Have you requested a formal or informal mentor?

Are you also familiar with APICS?

Have you researched the various mentoring programs CSCMP and APICS offer, and have you applied to any of the programs?

CSCMP Mentoring
http://cscmp.org/search/node/mentor

http://cscmp.org/career/mentorship-program-young-professionals

http://www.cscmp.org/sites/default/files/user_uploads/educational/downloads/mentorship-program-application-information.pdf

APICS Mentoring
http://www.apics.org/gsa-main-search#mentor|allResults

http://www.apics.org/benefits/apics-e-mentor-program

http://www.supplychainchannel.org/communities/viewcommunities/communitydetails/?CommunityKey=21fa9feb-9323-4935-be8b-fd962220fe8c

http://www.apics.org/community/volunteer-with-apics/mentor-an-apics-scholar

* How are you networking? Have you thought about crafting a typed career networking plan that you can share with us?

Carlos Roman ⋅ Houston , TX U.S. Army, Sergeant ⋅ 4 years served

Hi Ms. Arnold,

Thank you for reaching out and I appreciate your help.

Carlos Roman ⋅ Houston , TX U.S. Army, Sergeant ⋅ 4 years served

Hello Mr. Cal,
Great information you have provided. Thank you for your help. On my resume I did go to my school resume workshops as well as veteran resume workshops.

I have looked into certifications, I am currently working on my Six Sigma Certification. I also have joined organizations with my university and have joined various supply chain organizations. CSCMP, ACIS to name a few.

I was fortunate to pair up with a mentor one-on-one last year through ACP. He provided me with great information and insight in supply chain.

Once again thank you,

Carlos Roman

Tom Cal, CFA ⋅ San Francisco , CA Army Veteran, Investment Manager ⋅ 25 years experience

Carlos,
And also...

* Your college should be able to help you learn how to effectively write your resume. How are you actively utilizing your school's resources (e.g. career planning center, alumni network, local alumni clubs, mentoring opportunities and programs, professors, staff, etc.)?
http://www.uh.edu/CareerServices/

* Have you researched professional organizations and professional certifications relevant to your career goals? Professional organizations offer formal and informal mentoring programs, networking opportunities, and skills-development opportunities. Which professional organizations and certifications are relevant to your career goals?
e.g.
https://www.google.com/search?q=supply+chain+certification

Over 7,000 supply chain jobs that mention "certification":
http://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=%22supply+chain%22+certification&l=

* VCTP Syracuse can help you earn some of the certifications mentioned in the job listings above. (e.g. Six Sigma) See this article and answer the questions posed.
https://acp-advisornet.org/articles/23/vctp-syracuse-offers-free-certification-training-paid-exam-f

* Have you researched professional organizations and professional certifications relevant to your career goals? Professional organizations offer formal and informal mentoring programs, networking opportunities, and skills-development opportunities. Which professional organizations and certifications are relevant to your career goals? See: """" Force-Multipliers: Which professional organizations, trade groups and/or certifications align with your career goals? Let us know.""""
See: https://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?view=&gid=4466143&type=member&item=5799688601138638849&trk=groups_search_item_list-0-b-ttl&goback=%2Egna_4466143#!""";

* Have you requested a "one-on-one" assigned mentor from American Corporate Partners (ACP, acp-usa.org)? Have you been matched with an ACP mentor? What clear, specific, achievable and measurable goals have you established for your mentorship (e.g. "effectively communicate an introductory 30-second elevator speech")? Note: ACP attempts to match you with a mentor from a large corporation or other large organization. Be as specific as possible with ACP, and consider waiting and passing on proposed matches until you feel that ACP has matched you with a mentor well-suited to help you meet your specific and personal career goals.

Stephanie Arnold ⋅ Lake Odessa , MI Cargill ⋅ 10 years experience

Hi Carlos,

I'd be happy to look at your resume and provide some feedback. Feel free to either send me a private message on ACP or just email me directly at Stephanie.Arnold23@gmail.com. I might also be able to suggest some companies who might be looking for Supply Chain candidates, depending on where you're looking (location-wise).

Either way, thank you for your service and congratulations on your recent graduation!

- Stephanie