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Soundings Thrive Talent Showcase


Exclusive to Soundings Thrive Members

At Soundings, we believe in authentic connections and take the time to really get to know any freelancers we match with clients.  

We are excited to launch our second Soundings Thrive Talent Showcase virtual event to give our Customer Success Team the opportunity to get to know even more members of our talented community and provide more interactive ways to stay involved with Soundings Thrive! 

Join us for the opportunity to:

  • Meet 1:1 with the Soundings Customer Success team and get matched with potential opportunities that match with your skillset and expertise

  • Take part in educational seminars led by industry leaders from Notified

  • Network with other Soundings Thrive freelancers and partner representatives

Hosted on a variety of technology platforms, these events also provide the opportunity to a team of freelancers to assist in the various parts of the planning process, giving our community sought out virtual hands-on experience! 

Register today for our next event sponsored by Notified (formerly Intrado Digital Media), focusing on the skills and roles that have emerged in this new phase of omni channel event planning, production, and marketing.  

Featured Speakers:

  • Matt Pycock: Director of Talent Acquisition, Global - Notified

  • Brian Salt: Sr. Director, Streaming Enablement - Notified

  • Maureen Brunell: Director of Global & Virtual Events - Notified

  • Kelly Lustig: Manager, Solutions Onboarding - Notified

  • Tracy Judge: Founder & CEO - Soundings

  • Heather Black Cosgrave: Director of Customer Success & Operations

Register for the event through the link below! You must be a Soundings Thrive member to join.

 
 

Event Agenda

Day 1: Monday, October 25, 2021

12:00-12:45PM EST - A Conversation with Matt Pycock

  • Matt Pycock: Director of Talent Acquisition - Global, Notified

  • Tracy Judge: Founder & CEO, Soundings

Join us for the kickoff session of the entire showcase! Hear from Matt Pycock, Director of Talent Acquisition – Global for Notified and Tracy Judge, Soundings Founder & CEO, on the state of the industry, the current talent situation, and the future of events.

1:00-1:45 ET- Reskill & Revive Session – Selling Yourself as a Freelancer

  • Tracy Judge, Founder & CEO – Soundings

Whether you are a veteran freelancer or just getting started, understanding how to speak to your service offerings and expertise is key in closing business and finding new projects. How do you set yourself up for success?

Learn how to understand and speak to your strengths as a professional with Soundings Founder & CEO, Tracy Judge, as she addresses key points to keep in mind to help you put your best foot forward and close business as a freelancer.

Topics Include:

  • Interview and Client Call Skills

  • Pricing Tips & Considerations

  • Understanding and Leveraging Your Strengths  

1:00-4:00PM ET - 1:1 Appointments with Soundings Customer Success Team

1:00-4:00PM ET - Open House Booths

 

Day 2: Tuesday, October 26, 2021

12:00-12:45PM ET - The Great Talent Shakeup – Panel Session

  • Tracy Judge: Founder & CEO, Soundings

  • Heather Black Cosgrave: Dir. Customer Success & Operations, Soundings

  • Brian Salt: Sr. Director of Streaming Enablement, Notified

  • Marueen Brunell: Director of Global & Virtual Events, Notified

  • Kelly Lustig: Manager, Solutions Onboarding, Notified

The roles that are needed today look different than the past and soft skills are just as important as specific work experience. In the midst of all these changes, this is an exciting time for event professionals. By aligning soft skills with demand, considering talent exchanges, and leveraging talent networks, companies are evolving and thriving in the new world of events.

Join us for a conversation about the skills and roles that are in demand for this new phase of virtual, hybrid, and live events!

1:00-4:00PM ET - 1:1 Appointments

1:00-1:45PM ET - Behind the Event – Notified Event Buildout Tell All

This showcase event was created for freelancers and (literally) by freelancers! Meet the team of freelancers who were involved in the planning and buildout of this event as they take you through their experience building in the Notified platform.

1:00-4:00PM ET - Open House Booths

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