AWARE Launches New Leadership Series in Texas
TAMPA, Fla. -- AWARE (Advancing Women in Automotive Retail Enterprises, Ltd.) announces the launch of its new Leadership Series Events in Colleyville, Texas on July 18, 2006, October 17, 2006, January 16, 2007, April 17, 2007, and July 17, 2007.
TAMPA, Fla. -- AWARE (Advancing Women in Automotive Retail Enterprises, Ltd.) announces the launch of its new Leadership Series Events in Colleyville, Texas on July 18, 2006, October 17, 2006, January 16, 2007, April 17, 2007, and July 17, 2007.
“AWARE’s mission is to bring AWARE members and guests together to promote a place of power and influence. These events will allow women in the retail automotive industry to network with others in the industry and advance in their career goals,” said AWARE Founder and President, Caryl Herschman.
This launch has been formed by a brand new AWARE member team in Texas, spearheaded by Maria L. Longnecker, Director of Financial Services, Saturn of Lewisville and her leadership team Sherry A. Miller, Vice President of Human Resources, Park Place Dealerships and Robbie Addison, Mechanical Division Manager of the Automotive Service Association (ASA).
During AWARE’s July 18, 2006 event “Mentorship To Move Your Career Forward,” Maria L. Longnecker will provide the opening remarks, Caryl Herschman will present “Take the Lead and Be a Developer!” and Sherry A. Miller will present “Lean on Me – The Art of Mentoring.” For more information, visit www.awareforwomen.org.
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