Little League International’s Post

Opportunity

🙃 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗺𝗲... It may obvious, but I was just sitting back, thinking of what to say to my LinkedIn network today, and the thought went through my head... I've never met, talked to, or interacted with most of you. I am here to network, build relationships, and hopefully help facilitate a connection between companies and the talent they are seeking. So, today I will share a little about myself! 1. My career was mostly in operations. I worked my way up from an Assistant Manager at SuperAmerica (Speedway), to eventually become a District Manager, a role I then held for roughly 6 years and through 4 acquisitions. I stayed in operations as an Association Manager for a little under 5 years with FirstService Residential, where I picked up some additional skills. 2. I have an entreprenurial streak... I always have had an itch to make something of my own. I was approached to take over the ownership of an adult recreational kickball league (MUSA - Twin Cities) back in 2022 aftwr participating in the league for some time. That ignited my streak and motivated me to become a parter at EHS Recruiting Company, along with my life partner, Lauren Hodges, and our business partner, Vanessa Coates. 3. I like being creative, but was never that artistically gifted, so I dabble in photography, social media, and some other areas that have served as outlets. Now I get to flex those muscles a bit, running the social media accounts for our office, EHS Recruiting Company - Southern California. 𝗜 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄!? Feel free to drop questions in the comments for a little Q&A! #QandA #gettoknowme #bio #biography #aboutme #askme

So proud of my sister-in-law, Nicole Soares for making a decision about working and motherhood that feels right for her. I'm also sad that it takes this level of courage to share that message with a professional world that enjoys the optics of honoring women and motherhood when it's convenient (see: International Women's Day! Mother's Day! Every marketing campaign for a product geared towards Moms!) but falls short of implementing programs, policies and common sense flexibility that would go much further in actually supporting them and championing their rights. The change that could be brought about if we started honoring the duality of the burden AND privilege that is Motherhood and worked to make it possible for women to choose both in a way that didn't break them, would be the ultimate equity move. The answer is NOT better/more childcare, which only separates mothers and children more efficiently across more hours, leaving our mothers burnt out and our children disconnected. Rather, we should be rethinking what we prioritize as a society and taking a fresh approach to what work looks like and how we can provide a bridge to these women during what is essentially, a season (and perhaps the most impactful one, at that). We have a collective responsibility as a society to ensure a healthy, nurturing and connected upbringing for all children in which Mothers are as present as they'd like to be. I am in awe of all the Moms who have chosen this path while trying to keep themselves involved in the professional work that has also been an important part of their lives. *If you know of any professional/working Mothers in this situation who need guidance or support in thinking about how to navigate this tricky time, I offer informal and free of charge support/coaching on this topic/for women. Please feel free to share my information with them.*

Being new to LinkedIn I’m inclined to experiment: I applied to Auburn Racquet & Fitness Club via another website regarding a position I’m entirely qualified for (Aquatics Director/Manager). I wanted to follow up, but can’t because I’m not close enough to their network on this site, and they don’t have any open postings here. My impulse is to just show up at their facility, but I’m fully aware that is frowned upon in the current era, and having been in their shoes, I entirely respect why that’s the case. Process of elimination steals a second option. Do any more experienced individuals have any advice for connecting with them? (I tried calling, but there seemed to be many degrees of separation between the front desk and the individuals who would be involved with hiring the position I qualified for.) (Also, if I use the company name, does it increase their employees’ chances of seeing this post? And if I used their names would it help? I won’t, because I don’t hinge toward doxing, just curious how it all works on a more technical level…)

Great opportunity in Colorado

No Director-level role in sports should be paying less than six-figures. Period. Full stop. 🛑 I don't care what your organization is or does. Anything less than $100K (USD) for a Director-level title means you are either 1) woefully below market rate or 2) over-titling the job and this is actually a manager-level role.

Opportunity is knocking.

Post-game coverage of the recruiting desk here at OBE earlier this week. Me- Working. Businessing. Hiring Manager 1- "I know of an internal candidate that is awesome. I'd like to promote her into a job that doesn't exist today". Me- Well that's awesome :) Hiring Manager 2, like 30 minutes later- "I know of 4 internal candidates that are awesome. I'd like to promote them into jobs that don't exist today". Me- Hang on. Did you say 4?! This "promoting-you-into-a-job-that-doesn't-exist-today" seriously happened to 5 employees in like 30 minutes?! So, so, so very awesome. I guess I'm saying happy Friday and OBE is awesome. The end :) #nowhiring #OBE #recruiting #recruitinglife #companyculture #recruitingdifferently #internalmobility #promotions

Three jobs in different cities

Hey YOU! You're up. Play a bigger game. Empty Suits. Everywhere I look: empty suits trying to repurpose a strategy, rinse and repeat, lean on existing relationships, "fake it till you makers"... If you're in a junior role and love licensing/ merchandising/ negotiating partnerships + "lucky" enough to be 'over-worked & under-paid' = it's time to shift. Lots of positions are opening up and the industry desperately needs clever hard-working professionals to STEP UP now. You're up; its your turn! Dont let the empty-suits scare you. Go for it. Here are just a few listings: Check out this job at The Walt Disney Company: https://lnkd.in/ekhAntcs Check out this job at SpaceX:  https://lnkd.in/ee3rP8Jc Check out this job at Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.:  https://lnkd.in/euDPJBvW Check out this job at Paramount:  https://lnkd.in/ewQzD6cH Check out this job at JAKKS Pacific: Manager, Licensing https://lnkd.in/eWMwcW-N Check out this job at Sony Pictures Entertainment: https://lnkd.in/ebkq72Gr Check out this job at Sega of America, Inc.: Lifestyle & Partnerships Manager https://lnkd.in/eYn_F5BC Check out this job at Sega of America, Inc.: Associate LATAM Licensing Manager: Hardlines https://lnkd.in/ebvYnSQ9 Check out this job at WildBrain: Licensing Manager https://lnkd.in/ekd5S34h Check out this job at Children's Apparel Network: Licensing Coordinator https://lnkd.in/eHNA8sSs Check out this job at Jay Franco and Sons Inc.: https://lnkd.in/em5WRkRd Check out this job at VIZ Media: https://lnkd.in/egCiMMUi Check out this job at Ultimate Fighting Championship: Licensing Director https://lnkd.in/ek9C3eE7 Check out this job at ARTESTAR: Director of Brand Partnerships https://lnkd.in/eTf7zS45 Add job descriptions in the comments in case I missed anything and help grow our #community #licensing #merch #consumerproducts #retail #brandlicensing #jobs #recruitment #strategicpartnerships