Trying Something New

Short version:

I am going to use my SLEWS of friends, associates and acquaintances to help me find a new job. I am looking in every avenue I can find. Now, there was a time when just using the Internet was not effective (and to an extent, it probably still isn't), but given that 1 out of every 10 newly married couples meets online, I think the possibilities are opening up.

I am going to post here my contacts, resumes, experiences, searches, etc. I am going to remain positive and professional (David!), because the primary goal is to find a new job.

Here's the situation:

I do employee and organizational development - teaching, consulting, developing, coaching, curricula creation, program auditing, and administration - I do it all basically.

My contract with my major client is ending as of June 28th. I have worked with Lockheed Martin in some capacity or other for 13 1/2 years (over 6 as a Consultant Liaison) But they have gone through some significant changes, and in order to meet corporate requirements, have to let me go. So, I will be jobless, basically. Although my consulting firm (De La Porte & Associates @ www.delaporte.com) is working their assets off to keep me and keep me busy, I am still heading up the search. I feel I have a LOT of contacts at Lockheed who will also help me any way they can, but I am still taking primary responsibility, because it is MY job search, so....

I’ll posted the short version of the details later. Nothing negative, so don't come back looking for drama. ;-) Sometimes, corporate business just works out this way.

Here’s the thing I would like to try. I want to use ALL the people I know to help me in whatever little way they can to get a new job. So, if you think you can help – or you know someone who knows someone who is related to someone’s uncle twice removed – and you want, post your contact here and I will send you my email.

Actually, I would like to stay in central Florida (Orlando area). But if I have to move – and if there is a GREAT employee development/organizational development job out there – I’ll take it. I don’t require exorbitant amounts of cash/bonus/perks, but I am certainly not making minimum wage, so…

If you need to know my requirements or references, just leave me a message.

Here is my resume on yousendit till Monday the 7th of May:

http://www.yousendit.com/download/WUJhQmtkNmNPSHcwTVE9PQ