J a nua r y 2015 T L S N EW S L ET T ER : B EYOND T H E C LA S SROO M TLS Kick-Off Meeting PEER REVIEW Inside scoop on internships, jobs and careers! Wed. January 21, 9 - 10:30 p.m. 42/1020 Funded by Student Government Upcoming Events January 21: TLS Meeting – Kick Off @ 9:00 p.m. January 23: Propeller Club Networking Social @ 5:30 p.m. January 26 and 27: Career Day Information Sessions (see TLS website for times) January 28: Medtronic Facility Tour @ 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. January 30: TLS Summit 2015 @ 9:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m. February 27: Transportation & Logistics Spring Career Day (Career Day Registration Deadline Jan. 16, Resume Deadline Jan. 23) TLS President’s Corner Welcome back! I hope everyone enjoyed a fun-filled winter break. I would like to invite all UNF students to take advantage of networking events, facility tours, guest speakers, Career Day, fun meetings and socials organized by TLS. There are many benefits that may surprise you when you get out of your comfort zone and become an active member. An exciting event planned for the spring semester is the 2nd Annual TLS Summit. The topic is Port City Projects: Jacksonville’s Journey from Good to Great. Industry leaders will discuss current and future projects that will make Jax an East Coast hub for import, export and distribution, and an economic engine for the region. Students from all majors are encouraged to attend because there is a good chance that economic progress in Jacksonville will impact job prospects for everyone. The event is open to UNF alumni and the business community so it will also be great for networking . James Flannagan Executive Board Spring 2015 President Vice President Treasurer Secretary James Flannagan Valerie Seaman Gil Namur Lisa Nguyen Directors: Marketing Recruitment Social Philanthropy Ana Mendez Delaney Robinson Zachary Monger Chris Kyburz Assistant Directors: Marketing Maria Bosque David Acevedo Recruitment Blake Ehlers David Jones Social Nick Lamantia Chelsea Howard Philanthropy Addie Ward Newsletter: Editor Staff Dakota Dusold Gil Namur Advisor: Lynn Brown www.unf.edu/groups/logistics Get to Know: Guilherme Namur, TLS Treasurer Guilherme “Gil” Namur was born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil and moved to Orlando at the age of 13. His majors are Transportation and Logistics and Business Management, and he plans to graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in December 2015. Gil started out at UCF as an engineering major and soon changed to marketing. He quickly realized it was not the career path he wanted so he researched state universities for a program that would be exciting, challenging and offer excellent career opportunities. Gil transferred to UNF a year ago especially for the Transportation & Logistics Flagship Program! “I would have never imagined I would end up in this industry, but it is my new found passion.” He has always worked full-time while in college, but is now focused on coursework and industry-related internships, most recently at Horizon Lines. Gil joined TLS the first week of his first semester at UNF and says he owes a lot to the society. In Gil’s opinion, “networking, getting involved and getting out of your comfort zone is the key to success.” After graduation he would like to work in the maritime industry and believes that TLS is the perfect path towards his goal. Now as a senior and TLS board member he offers a bit of advice: “Attend as many TLS meetings, tours and events as possible. Get involved because you never know who you are going to meet or what impact they will have on your future. I look forward to meeting current and new TLS members this spring!” By Guilherme Namur Organized by: Guilherme Namur & Dakota Dusold [email protected] P age 2 J a nua r y 2015 TLS on Tour—Medtronic Wednesday, January 28, 2015 Depart UNF 8:30 a.m. Return to UNF 12:00 p.m. Medtronic is the world’s largest medical technology company with 49,000+ employees in more than 140 countries. The Surgical Technologies division in Jacksonville designs, develops, manufactures and supports healthcare providers with advanced surgical navigation and imaging solutions, powered surgical tools and systems. UNF Students only. Transportation is provided but space is limited. [email protected] by Jan. 21. TLS Philanthropy: 14th Annual Hubbard House Holiday Drive Since 2002 TLS and the Propeller Club of Jacksonville have been making the holidays happier for the residents of Hubbard House, the oldest full service shelter in the state of Florida for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. TLS collected new toys, books, hygiene items, clothes, gift cards and much-needed items such as strollers/car seats, and diapers. Phil Gore, TLS Director of Philanthropy said, “It is always gratifying to give back to the community.” This drive is just one example of how TLS reaches out to the community! TLS invites all students to participate in philanthropy. Together we can make a real difference! By Guilherme Namur In the Know: The Propeller Club of Jacksonville The Propeller Club of Jacksonville is part of the International Propeller Club of the United States, a business network dedicated to the promotion of commerce, global trade and the maritime industry. Currently there are 80 Ports with 30 located internationally. The Port of Jacksonville is one of the original Ports chartered in 1930. Through the establishment of Student Ports, the Propeller Club educates students about opportunities in the maritime profession and its impact on national security and the economy. In 2000 the Transportation and Logistics Society at UNF became one of only 27 Student Ports in the U.S. and all TLS members enjoy dual membership in TLS and the Propeller Club Student Port. The Propeller Club of Jacksonville supports many TLS/Student Port annual activities throughout the year including the Hubbard House Holiday Drive, a networking reception on January 23 so students can meet maritime professionals and learn about the industry, and Big Sea Day on March 27, which is a comprehensive tour of JAXPORT. Members are sponsored to attend the CEO Spotlight, State of the Port luncheon, and Change of Command Ceremony. The Propeller Club will sponsor the 2 nd annual TLS UNF Summit on January 30 and awards an annual academic scholarship. The commitment and generosity demonstrated by the Propeller Club through scholarships, sponsorships, and mentoring makes a tremendous impact and we appreciate the support! By Lynn Brown, CTL Life After Graduation: Aerial Gallagher Aerial Gallagher graduated from UNF in April 2012 with a Bachelor’s degree in Transportation and Logistics along with CTL certification from AST&L. During her time at UNF Aerial was involved in TLS and participated in many facility tours as well as Big Sea Day. “The tours give you the opportunity to see different aspects of the supply chain and how different companies operate.” She also participated in the T&L Career Day and believes it was a significant experience because of the interview practice and the opportunity to network with logistics companies. Aerial is currently a Supply Chain Analyst for Winn-Dixie / Bi-Lo. She works about 40 hours a week on various projects to reduce costs within the supply chain and increase efficiency and accuracy of the supply chain in regards to weekly advertisements. Aerial had a few words of wisdom for students in the T&L program: “Networking is extremely important and today’s technology and business oriented social media like LinkedIn can make it easier than ever. Definitely take advantage of this technology to stay connected because recruiters are using it as a tool to search for new talent which could offer many opportunities for career development. After working at my job for more two years I felt very comfortable, but I wasn't afraid to see what was out there. I thought about where I wanted to be in 5 years and how I could get there faster. Since I had a job, I could apply and interview for positions without pressure until I found a position that would help me reach my goals!” By Dakota Dusold www.unf.edu/groups/logistics [email protected]