Meet the Speakers: HRTS Virtual – Career Fair (6/20/2024)

FEATURED SPEAKERS

JOR’DYNN BELL

Sr. Account Executive
Apple One (Thousand Oaks Branch)

Jor’Dynn Bell is an experienced recruiter since 2017. She has worked specifically in the staffing world for AppleOne, helping many companies staff for their departments. The departments range from Human Resources, Accounting, Administrative, IT and more! Whether on a temporary or permanent basis, Jor’Dynn is here to help. Although it is not guaranteed for every registered candidate to get placed through her company, she offers tips that can be helpful for your job search.

Jor’Dynn’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordynn-bell-21299b140/

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TAMIKA HILL

Owner
The Prepped Professional

Tamika Hill, hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio, is the esteemed owner of The Prepped Professional specializing in Resume Writing and Career Prep. Tamika has over nine years of immersion in the staffing industry and armed with a degree in Business Administration specializing in Marketing, Tamika has honed her skills in effectively promoting individuals and opportunities. Her profound insight underscores a fundamental truth: irrespective of industry or job title, the ability to market oneself is paramount in securing opportunities. Throughout her illustrious career, Tamika’s nurturing spirit has shone through in her roles as a Caregiver and self-proclaimed Therapist, fostering an environment of empowerment and confidence-building. Having conducted over 1000 interviews, prepared more than 500 candidates, and meticulously crafted numerous resumes and cover letters, Tamika’s hands-on experience has endowed her with a comprehensive understanding of the recruitment process and the critical importance of effective self presentation. Through her unwavering commitment to giving back and her innate ability to instill confidence in others, Tamika continues to make a profound impact, both within the staffing industry and in the lives of those she serves.

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LAVERNE MCKINNON

Career & Executive Leadership Coach
Laverne McKinnon Coaching

Laverne is a Career Coach and Certified Grief Recovery Specialist who draws upon her diverse background in entertainment and academia to help individuals and organizations overcome loss and setbacks in order to rediscover their capacity for impact and creativity. She believes that understanding and addressing failure and grief are crucial for building resilience and going the distance.

With over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry as a senior executive and film & television producer, and a unique skill set in creativity and leadership, Laverne’s helped clients achieve their wildest dreams, from writing business plans and starting companies to building creative portfolios and launching directing careers to landing promotions to pivoting careers. Her clients come from a range of backgrounds, from C-suite executives to visionary creatives who have secured VC funding, created tv series, published novels, produced movies, and directed films and Broadway shows.

As a certified cognitive behavioral therapy and neuro-linguistics practitioner, and Reiki master-in-training, Laverne offers a holistic approach that takes into account each client’s unique needs and challenges. She’s passionate about empowering her clients to achieve their personal and professional goals in an authentic and fulfilling manner.

Laverne’s commitment to helping others achieve their moonshot goes beyond coaching. She’s a former Co-President of the Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (CAPE) and continues to mentor in their New Writers and Leadership Fellowship programs.

She’s also a sought-after speaker and teacher, having presented at universities, industry events, the WGA, Humanitas and many other organizations. Laverne also holds an MBA from Pepperdine and a BS in Radio-Television-Film from Northwestern University.

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JOANNA SUCHERMAN

Owner
JLS Media

Sucherman is the owner of JLS Media, a full-service media consulting agency, where she specializes in high-end executive placement and executive coaching. Through the explosive growth of JLS Media, Joanna has placed senior executives in multiple sectors, specifically focusing on entertainment. Her clients have included global media companies, including Disney, FOX, A&E, Lionsgate, Starz, Blumhouse, NBC, Fremantle,BBC Studios, MarVista Entertainment, 72andSunny, ITV Studios, HRTS, Sobini Films, and River Road Entertainment.

As a highly visible and seasoned media executive with diverse experience, Joanna Sucherman has simultaneously excelled in both the creative and business ends of the entertainment world. She has spent her career analyzing consumer and industry trends and is respected by clients as both a strategic and innovative thinker.

Prior to launching her own company, Joanna was an SVP at Sucherman Group, a leading adviser for media organizations. While there, Joanna worked closely with companies on organizational design and development of programming functions within broadcast and cable news organizations. Prior to joining SG, Joanna spent over a decade in the television broadcast and cable industry, producing a variety of cable television shows. Most notably, Joanna served as Executive Producer on several series at E! Entertainment. Joanna launched JLS Media in 2015 with the goal of creating a synergistic company that offers both executive placement and executive coaching. She feels that coaching allows her to work closely with her clients, utilizing experience from her previous roles, thus helping clients to shape their careers and focus on long term goals. In addition to being featured in articles for The Ankler and Business Insider, Joanna has
been a popular speaker for numerous organizations, including: The UCLA Entertainment Symposium, Chapman University, The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and Women in Film. Sucherman and her husband Scott Saltzburg live in Los Angeles.

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MODERATOR

CRISTINA DIGIOIA

Development Executive
Global Genesis Group

Cristina DiGioia is an LA and Las Vegas-based film development executive at production company/distribution company, Global Genesis Group. She is also a community activist and comedy writer who is committed to advancing equality, equity, and inclusion in her community. She serves on the board of the Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Steering Committee, the Unique Woman’s Coalition, as well as the Junior Hollywood Radio & Television Society. When she isn’t working or serving the community, she is using her multifaceted talents to make people laugh and to build a more inclusive future for all.

Cristina’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristinadigioia/

Meet the Speakers: HRTS Virtual – Career Fair (6/20/2024)

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