New Opportunities

Are you looking for a new career opportunity? We are on the move! Take a look at the Volvo Group NA, where there are some awesome opportunities to collaborate Globally with your counterparts in Sweden, France and China.

The Volvo Group NA is one of the leading suppliers of commercial transport solutions providing products such as trucks, buses, construction equipment, engines and drive systems for boats and industrial applications as well as aircraft engine components. The Volvo Group also offers its customers financial solutions.

HOT JOBS OF THE WEEK

REQ#10371 VMT Quality Manager - CAB - Volvo 3P
Required Experience: BS Degree in Engineering
• BS Degree in Engineering with experience equivalent to 10 or more years of
progressive automotive experience, OR a minimum of 15 years of applicable
progressive automotive experience.
• Special Requirements: Minimum of 3 years heavy truck engineering or
aftermarket experience working with design/field problems solutions included
in progressive experience.
• Change Management experience
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering and sales

Volvo Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer
E.O.E./M/F/D/V


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REQ#10766 Embedded System Developer - Volvo Technolgy
Required Experience: Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience. Graduate degree preferred.
5 or more years of progressive programming experience.
UML Rapsody C++, RTOS preferred
Silverlight, .Net preferred

Volvo Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer
E.O.E./M/F/D/V

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Software Developer
Core Responsibilities:
· Responsible to deliver software development projects with exceptional quality, on time and with the proper features.

· Responsible for detailed documentation and generation of software specifications.
· Perform complex engineering tasks that support the mission of Volvo Technology.
· Perform all other duties as assigned.

Critical Competencies:
- Object Oriented design and development experience including .NET or Java experience.
- Microsoft .NET C# development experience
- Microsoft Silverlight/WPF or Adobe Flash development experience
- Good technical communications skills including technical writing and presentation.
- Able to work well with others in a team oriented environment.
- Knowledgeable in the commercial transportation industry.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
· Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or
equivalent experience. Graduate degree preferred.
· Travel Required (maximum) Occasional

Volvo Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer
E.O.E./M/F/D/V

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REQ#10042 LEAD ENGINEER - CAB EXTERIOR - Volvo 3P
Required Exeperience: Minimum Education and Years Experience Required
BS in Engineering with 12yrs progressive automotive experience
Required Competencies
• Requires proficiency in detailed engineering documentation.
• A strong understanding of design constraints of various manufacturing
processes is required, especially regarding plastics and sheet metal
stampings.
• Experience in one major CAD system preferably Catia V5.
• Experience in using a PDM system.
• Problem-Solving/Decision-Making: Taking a well-ordered approach to solving
problems and acting despite obstacles or resistance.
• Analytical Skills: Recognizing patterns in data, information, or events,
drawing logical conclusions, and making recommendations for action.
• Teamwork: Building cooperation among individuals and departments, sharing
information and resources, and working to achieve group goals and outcomes.
• Flexibility: Performing a wide range of tasks, responding to changes in
direction and priorities, and accepting new challenges, responsibilities,
and assignments.
• Ownership/Accountability: Taking the lead in getting the job done and
accepting responsibility for personal actions, costs, and results.

Volvo Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer
E.O.E./M/F/D/V


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REQ#10305 SENIOR ENGINEER - Volvo 3P
Required Experience: BS Degree in Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of automotive or truck HVAC engineering experience
• Experienced Engineer able to work independently and direct others in
specific areas
• Ability to perform complex engineering tasks independently
• Automotive/Truck HVAC Technical/Functional Expertise
• Good communication skills
• Catia V5 experience preferred
• Fluent English. Other language such as Swedish or French is a bonus.
• HVAC functional and component ownership
• Maintenance of functional area for maintained/improved cost and quality
• Assures compliance with all applicable vehicle regulations (FMVSS, FMCSR,
EPA,CARP, etc.) relating to his/her area of responsibility.

Volvo Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer
E.O.E./M/F/D/V

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To apply please click on the link on Volvo Careers listed on the right side of the screen.

NEW JOB OPPORTUNITIES WITH VOLVO - A WORLD CLASS ORGANIZATION

Are you looking for a new career opportunity? We are on the move! Take a look at the Volvo Group NA, where there are some awesome opportunities to collaborate Globally with your counterparts in Sweden, France and China.

The Volvo Group NA is one of the leading suppliers of commercial transport solutions providing products such as trucks, buses, construction equipment, engines and drive systems for boats and industrial applications as well as aircraft engine components. The Volvo Group also offers its customers financial solutions.

HOT JOBS OF THE WEEK

REQ#10371 VMT Quality Manager - CAB - Volvo 3P
Required Experience: BS Degree in Engineering
• BS Degree in Engineering with experience equivalent to 10 or more years of
progressive automotive experience, OR a minimum of 15 years of applicable
progressive automotive experience.
• Special Requirements: Minimum of 3 years heavy truck engineering or
aftermarket experience working with design/field problems solutions included
in progressive experience.
• Change Management experience
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering and sales

Volvo Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer
E.O.E./M/F/D/V


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REQ# 9261BR SERVO HYDRAULIC TEST ENGINEER - Volvo 3P
Required Experience:
• BS Degree(Masters Degree preferred) in Engineering with, generally, experience
equivalent to 5 or more years of progressive automotive experience, OR a minimum
of 9 years of applicable progressive automotive experience.
• Experience in a laboratory environment or relevant design experience
• Attention to Detail: Monitoring adherence to standards and actively checking for
accuracy of data received or generated before passing it on.
• Communication: Listening effectively, transmitting information accurately and
understandably, and actively seeking feedback non-defensively.
• Flexibility: Performing a wide range of tasks, responding to changes in direction
and priorities, and accepting new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments.
• Ownership/Accountability: Taking the lead in getting the job done and accepting
responsibility for personal actions, costs, and results.
• Teamwork: Building cooperation among individuals and departments, sharing
information and resources, and working to achieve group goals and outcomes.

Volvo Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer
E.O.E./M/F/D/V


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REQ#8175 TOOL AUDITOR/COST WORKSHOP ENGINEER - Volvo 3P
Required Experience:Tooling inventory
• With the asset manager, contribute to definition of inventory process (full
audit / process audit + sample audit / supplier declaration)
• Prepare tooling inventory - clean tooling lists and tooling register
• Plan audits with suppliers
• Execute audits at the suppliers
• Write audit report
• Handout report to asset manager in order to update register
• Perform process analysis at suppliers
• Document potential savings (alternative production organizations, sourcing)
• Support in supplier development action follow up

Volvo Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer
E.O.E./M/F/D/V


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REQ#10042 LEAD ENGINEER - CAB EXTERIOR - Volvo 3P
Required Exeperience: Minimum Education and Years Experience Required
BS in Engineering with 12yrs progressive automotive experience
Required Competencies
• Requires proficiency in detailed engineering documentation.
• A strong understanding of design constraints of various manufacturing
processes is required, especially regarding plastics and sheet metal
stampings.
• Experience in one major CAD system preferably Catia V5.
• Experience in using a PDM system.
• Problem-Solving/Decision-Making: Taking a well-ordered approach to solving
problems and acting despite obstacles or resistance.
• Analytical Skills: Recognizing patterns in data, information, or events,
drawing logical conclusions, and making recommendations for action.
• Teamwork: Building cooperation among individuals and departments, sharing
information and resources, and working to achieve group goals and outcomes.
• Flexibility: Performing a wide range of tasks, responding to changes in
direction and priorities, and accepting new challenges, responsibilities,
and assignments.
• Ownership/Accountability: Taking the lead in getting the job done and
accepting responsibility for personal actions, costs, and results.

Volvo Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer
E.O.E./M/F/D/V


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REQ#10305 SENIOR ENGINEER - Volvo 3P
Required Experience: BS Degree in Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of automotive or truck HVAC engineering experience
• Experienced Engineer able to work independently and direct others in
specific areas
• Ability to perform complex engineering tasks independently
• Automotive/Truck HVAC Technical/Functional Expertise
• Good communication skills
• Catia V5 experience preferred
• Fluent English. Other language such as Swedish or French is a bonus.
• HVAC functional and component ownership
• Maintenance of functional area for maintained/improved cost and quality
• Assures compliance with all applicable vehicle regulations (FMVSS, FMCSR,
EPA,CARP, etc.) relating to his/her area of responsibility.

Volvo Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer
E.O.E./M/F/D/V

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REQ#10766 Embedded System Developer - Volvo Technolgy
Required Experience: Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience. Graduate degree preferred.
5 or more years of progressive programming experience.
UML Rapsody C++, RTOS preferred
Silverlight, .Net preferred

Volvo Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer
E.O.E./M/F/D/V

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To apply please click on the link on Volvo Careers listed on the right side of the screen.

JOIN US AT VOLVO A WORLD CLASS ORGANIZATION

Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Had your share of work furloughs and uncertainty? Take a look at the Volvo Group NA, where there are some awesome opportunities to collaborate Globally with your counterparts in Sweden, France and China.

The Volvo Group NA is one of the leading suppliers of commercial transport solutions providing products such as trucks, buses, construction equipment, engines and drive systems for boats and industrial applications as well as aircraft engine components. The Volvo Group also offers its customers financial solutions.

HOT JOBS OF THE WEEK

REQ#7473 NVH TEST ENGINEER
REQ# 9261BR SERVO HYDRAULIC TEST ENGINEER
REQ#8175 TOOL AUDITOR/COST WORKSHOP ENGINEER
REQ#10042 LEAD ENGINEER - CAB EXTERIOR
REQ#10071 SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER - Analyst
REQ#10305 SENIOR ENGINEER
REQ#10006 SENIOR DHC ENGINEER -RT SPECIALIST
REQ#10070 SENIOR ENGINEER ANALYST

To apply please click on the link on Volvo Careers listed on the right side of the screen.

Career Opportunities with A World Class Organization

Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Had your share of work furloughs and uncertainty? Take a look at the Volvo Group NA, where there are some awesome opportunities to collaborate Globally with your counterparts in Sweden, France and China.

The Volvo Group NA is one of the leading suppliers of commercial transport solutions providing products such as trucks, buses, construction equipment, engines and drive systems for boats and industrial applications as well as aircraft engine components. The Volvo Group also offers its customers financial solutions.

HOT JOBS OF THE WEEK

REQ#7473 NVH TEST ENGINEER
REQ# 9261BR SERVO HYDRAULIC TEST ENGINEER
REQ#8175 TOOL AUDITOR/COST WORKSHOP ENGINEER
REQ#10006 SENIOR DHC ENGINEER -RT SPECIALIST
REQ#10070 SENIOR ENGINEER ANALYST

To apply please click on the link on Volvo Careers listed on the right side of the screen.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WITH A WORLD CLASS ORGANIZATION

Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Had your share of work furloughs and uncertainty? Take a look at the Volvo Group NA, where there are some awesome opportunities to collaborate Globally with your counterparts in Sweden, France and China.

The Volvo Group is one of the leading suppliers of commercial transport solutions providing products such as trucks, buses, construction equipment, engines and drive systems for boats and industrial applications as well as aircraft engine components. The Volvo Group also offers its customers financial solutions.

HOT JOBS OF THE WEEK

Position Servo Hydraulic Test Engineer 9261BR
Position Description

The purpose of this job is to provide professional service as a fully competent test engineer within a formal engineering process or a major project. Performs routine and less complex engineering tasks that support the mission of the unit, department and/or VTNA. Serves in a resource or support capacity for more complex assignments.
· Serves as full-performance test engineer in one or two responsibility areas with limited responsibility requiring ingenuity or originality.
· Performs design, testing/validation and/or development projects within area of assignment: Emphasis is placed on accuracy; accountability/ownership; adherence to formal internal and external standards, procedures and processes; and accurate, acceptable documentation and report writing.
Department: (Those noted as specific to the department assigned.)
· Perform measurements on and/or administer tests of components or systems using established processes and methodologies.
· Utilize personal computers and other instrumentation as defined by assignment to process and analyze data and communicate results of laboratory activities.
· Document results in technical report format.
· Apply experimental methodology in order to acquire acceleration, force, displacement, or strain data to support analysis and testing of heavy truck componentry. Such activities can occur in the laboratory, in the field, and on the Volvo Accelerated Endurance Test Track
· Analyze acceleration, force, and displacement or strain data relative to relevant standard or specification e.g. VTNA durability demand, VTNA Dept. 18423 ISO processes, FMVSS or others. In the case of a measurement/analysis activity this requires signal processing that can include, but is not limited to, amplitude analysis, level crossing spectra, and PSDs and results in drawn conclusions. In the case of rig test development the signal processing will result in a signal that can drive a test rig. Specify force controlled fatigue tests or displacement controlled vibration environment simulation rig tests and load history that is correlated to a heavy truck service environment. This includes selecting actuators and controllers appropriate for the job as well as design or specification of fixturing.
· Coordinate fabrication and calibration of custom transducers from established designs as directed.
· Keep design engineering aware of the progress of the activity from both technical and timing perspective. Design engineers should also take part in any significant decisions.
· Demonstrated understanding of laboratory procedures combined with a willingness to develop required competencies.
· Ability to use instrumentation.
· Ability to conform to departmental processes and established methodologies.
· Application of Fatigue Damage concepts.
· Application of accelerometers, strain gages, load cells, string potentiometers.
· Preparation and interpretation of engineering diagrams employed for the preceding instrumentation.
· Understanding of structures for experimental test rigs.
· Operation of servo-hydraulic controllers

· BS Degree(Masters Degree preferred) in Engineering with, generally, experience equivalent to 3 or more years of progressive automotive experience, OR a minimum of 9 years of applicable progressive automotive experience.
· Experience in a laboratory environment or relevant design experience

· Attention to Detail: Monitoring adherence to standards and actively checking for accuracy of data received or generated before passing it on.
· Communication: Listening effectively, transmitting information accurately and understandably, and actively seeking feedback non-defensively.
· Dependability/Reliability: Following through on commitments, producing timely work to required -- or higher -- standards, pitching in to get the job done.
· Flexibility: Performing a wide range of tasks, responding to changes in direction and priorities, and accepting new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments.
· Ownership/Accountability: Taking the lead in getting the job done and accepting responsibility for personal actions, costs, and results.
· Teamwork: Building cooperation among individuals and departments, sharing information and resources, and working to achieve group goals and outcomes.


Volvo Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer
E.O.E./M/F/D/V
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Position: Senior DHC Engineer - RT Specialist 10006BR
Position Description

A global hydraulic, dynamic and control system expert for the business of complete machine/vehicle simulations and with an expertise within RT (Real Time Modeling) at complete vehicle level. Responsible for modeling, simulation and analysis of mobile hydraulic, mobile machinery dynamics and mobile machinery control system. This position reports directly to the Manager the Manager DHC at VPD/AE.

Position Title: Senior RT-DHC Expert
Responsibilities:

• Acts as a global expert consultant to the business on topics related to mobile hydraulics.
o Advanced Engineering (AE)
o New Product Development (NPD)
• Advanced Engineering and New Product Development Support.
o Work as a global expert supporting projects world wide
o Understanding, specifying, and applying current and/or new technologies.
o Work with NPD design team(s)
 Common platforms, components, and systems are desirable.
 Participates in FMEA teams and design review teams, etc.
o Work with Purchasing and Supply Management (P&SM)
 Interact with suppliers as new technologies are developed. Ensures that supplier’s components meet current and future needs.
o Interact directly with project customers as new products are being developed.
• Mostly supports regional engineering activities on road machinery, but will be called upon to operate Globally in order to drive global practices and commonality across VCE.

FORUMS (NETWORK OF INTERACTION)
External:
o Suppliers
o Customers (Projects)
o Operators
Internal:
o Other specialists in the global DHC organization
o Project Teams
o Purchasing
o CST
o OTD
o Internal Experts

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Education/Professional Qualifications required for the position:
• M.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering with experience 5+ years experience in construction equipment industry focusing on areas of mobile hydraulic, electro-hydraulic control system, machine dynamic and other RT applications. PhD in mechanical engineering is preferred.
• Earlier experience from construction industry preferred
• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics and physics.
• Capability and working experience in virtual machine modeling and analysis including hydraulic systems, open/closed-loop control system, and mechanical dynamic system.
• Capability and working experience using multiple virtual environments such as Adams, AmeSIM and Matlab/Simulink etc. to do multi-domain modeling/simulation of mobile machine.
• Proven record in control system development and solution proposal.
• Working experience on vehicle Hardware-in-the-Loop(HIL) simulator development.
• Develop/recommend appropriate test plans for systems/sub-systems to determine reliability, durability, and performance characteristics.
• Strong trouble shooting / problems solving skills and strong analytical skills in virtual product development.
• Willingness to be hands-on with people development and expert-level fault detection.

Additional Important Requirements (e.g. language, mobility):
Needs to speak English fluent
Possibility to travel to Europe and Asia

Volvo Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer

E.O.E./M/F/D/V

Career Opportunities with A World Class Organization

Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Had your share of work furloughs and uncertainty? Take a look at the Volvo Group NA, where there are some awesome opportunities to collaborate Globally with your counterparts in Sweden, France and China.

The Volvo Group is one of the leading suppliers of commercial transport solutions providing products such as trucks, buses, construction equipment, engines and drive systems for boats and industrial applications as well as aircraft engine components. The Volvo Group also offers its customers financial solutions.

HOT JOB OF THE WEEK

Volvo Construction Equipment Group (VCE)

Technical Support “Asphalt Paving/ Paver”
Looking for an experienced person with extensive Technical knowledge of asphalt pavers; preferably experienced with Blaw Knox. Candidate must be willing to work in office environment assisting a dealer network on a helpdesk along with being a liaison between the helpdesk, field personnel and engineering.
• Provide technical support and/or customer visits concerning “Paving / Paver” products.
• Handle problem resolution and dealer technical training.
• Also troubleshoot and support customer’s technical inquiries from the Volvo Construction Equipment dealer network; this includes: development, testing of field fixes and updates, and implementing these solutions with the agreement of the responsible product platform.
• This role acts as the technical liaison between the dealers and the Global Service Team, which requires the role to assist in the development or update of technical publications and training aids/materials as needed.
• Assisting with planning and participate as a training instructor with the annual technical service training plan and schedule, this includes providing written communications to the dealer network concerning product updates and repair procedures as required via the internal case management system.
Job Requirements: Know and follow all aspects of ISO 9001/14000 documentation and record keeping requirements,
• Problem solving and analysis,
• Must have proficient computer skills,
• Asphalt Paving Product knowledge,
• Team player and achievement driven.
• Must have good communication and writing skills and can work with all aspects of paving and compaction.
• Must have actual paving experience and paving techniques.
• Must be willing to relocate to North Carolina and be able to travel.
Education:
• Some college and/or technical degree with application toward the construction equipment industry and experience in with concentration on Asphalt Paving maintaining customer satisfaction in both a high pace and technical environment
• Technical degree with concentration in diesel engines, hydraulics, or electrical systems

Volvo Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer
E.O.E./M/F/D/V

Career Opportunities with A World Class Organization

Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Had your share of work furloughs and uncertainty? Take a look at the Volvo Group NA, where there are some awesome opportunities to collaborate Globally with your counterparts in Sweden, France and China.

The Volvo Group is one of the leading suppliers of commercial transport solutions providing products such as trucks, buses, construction equipment, engines and drive systems for boats and industrial applications as well as aircraft engine components. The Volvo Group also offers its customers financial solutions.

HOT JOB OF THE WEEK

Sr. Buyer Raw Material (RM) & Commodities: 9551BR Greensboro, NC

Responsible for overall execution and development of the RM purchasing plans and strategy. As well as develop supplier relationships/steel service center and mills as required, manage RM strategies with suppliers, supplier negotiations, analysis and reporting of current RM market and rates.

Minimum Education and Experience
MBA in Commodity Management preferred, OR a BA/BS degree in Business or Engineering.
• 5 years experience in a Global business providing purchasing/sourcing and strategic analysis and program development
• Maintain a regular update on cost in an excel based database data and manage the overall reconciliation of the global tool
• Manage full cycle all process and deliverables of steel procurement programs
• Driver and deliverer of Chassis purchasing for all RM/commodity information and networking with the market
• Conduct meetings covering analysis and reporting with buyers, other department heads related to RM/Commodity and pricing.
• Implement best practices across the continent with Global RM team and network
• Review, analyze, challenge and approve RM pricing, material cost level tags, and support buyers during negotiations;
• Develop and implement commodity hedging and other innovative programs related to RM/Commodity as well as conduct training programs and drive tech innovation that will provide cost/weight benefits and introduce material standardization

To apply please go to the following URL: http://www.volvogroup.com/group/global/en-gb/career/Available%20positions%20in%20Sweden%20US%20France%20and%20China/Pages/positions_us.aspx

New Beginnings

Well I believe we are approaching new beginnings. There is buzz in the air for new opportunities with great companies. It's time to dust off the resume, polish up the shoes and get ready to tell your story.

Here are a few companies that are currently looking for people:

IBM
Cisco
WFL
TSA
Volvo
Google
Microsoft
Apple, and lots more...

Know your areas of strengths, weakness and improvement. Target companies that you would love to work for. Remember the unspoken rules of interviewing:

1. be 15 minutes early
2. dress professionally
3. body language is important
4. answer questions directly
5. show how you can be an asset

HOW DID YOU PAY IT FORWARD TODAY?

The world we live in today is ever evolving, becoming more complex in maintaining our economic status, and our simple will be happy.

I ask the question, "How did you pay it forward today" because the only way we can survive the challenges of today is to put in practice the wisdom that was used yesterday.

In the time of the Great Depression of the 1930's the bottom line is: They did the best they could with what they had. Neighbors pitched in, everyone was in the same position. Kids & husbands ate what was available, moms & grandmoms did without.

So many of us don't want to ask for help, don't feel that we can be helped because our needs are so great. However I want to encourage you to put your pride aside, accept the help and then "Pay It Forward". Because 9-10 times there will be someone just like you in a similar position feeling the same and in need of help.

Help can come in many forms. Remember when someone helped you? Here is a few ideas how you can "Pay It Forward" :

If you are a Coupon Queen, take 2 hours out of your day, invite them to go Grocery shopping with you and give them coupons to show them how they can save.

If you can go through your pantry and get a few things out that will fill up a grocery bag do that and deliver them to that neighbor you know is struggling

If you have a job and can give a gift card (gas card, walmart, harris teeter) for $10-25.00 you would be surprised how much that will help the couple that can't feed their children.

Most people don't know who to help because they avoid these type of conversations. Start tomorrow, talk with someone you wouldn't normally talk with, share a word of encouragement, be a mentor, go on a walk with a friend, watch and see if you won't be the richer for it!

WHAT DO YOU DREAM ABOUT?

I've been asking that question for weeks now. "What do you dream about?" I can't seem to get a healthy number of responses. Which tells me folks aren't dreamin'! Why is that. Is it the economy, is it the employment situation, is it the infidelity that is running wild in folks relationships.....what is it?

It's time to wake up, go to your bathroom mirror and ask yourself the question, Insert name _____________, what do you dream about?

I am interested in finding out if:
1. you don't know the answer
2. are working on it now
3. you think it's too late

PLEASE ANSWER MY POLL!!!

I have loved Theatre and Entertainment since I was a child. I have always loved how you could transform yourself into something new, transport yourself somewhere else and treat yourself to something lovely and nice. I'm on a quest and journey to do what I love and develop the gifts that I've been given. I'm on a 3 year plan and you are free to explore the journey with me or began your own.

Start today, it's not hard, post 5 things you'd like to do before the end of the year and make them as reachable or unthinkable as you can. And let's explore our dreams together.

JUGGLING TO KEEP THE DREAM ALIVE!

Well we are coming to a close on February 2010 and I'm excited! "I'm juggling lots of things to keep the Dream Alive!" After being laid off I gave much consideration to what did I enjoy the most, and it's none other than developing others, programs and publications.

I've developed a great afterschool program, I'm mentoring and life coaching right now and lastly I'm working on helping my son build an online magazine; However none of these things are big money makers nor give me the ability to maintain the lifestyle I am accustom too when I was working in Corporate America.

So what do I do, "I juggle!" I'm taking the things I'm passionate about and tapping into those things. Some folks say, "you work to much", "you are doing too much" but I say, do what you have to do to keep the "Dream Alive".

Juggling Pin #1 -I'm so excited about my new venture with Princess House, bringing awareness to all women but especially women of color about Healthy Cookware to help in the fight against Heart disease and Alzheimers.

Juggling Pin #2 - I'm also thrilled with the outcome of the life coaching I've been doing; a few of my clients have gone on to get awesome jobs in this time of recession, stability in their personal lives and set some fabulous goals to help relieve stress and build the longevity of their health.

Juggling Pin #3 - Again I'm overjoyed being a mom and wife today (Lord knows this was not always the case lol) My son is being awarded the opportunity to participate in a prestigious leadership conference and I couldn't be more happy.

Why juggle all these things for one simple "Dream" to work independently for myself, developing people, publications and programs. Here is one of the realized dreams that I'm driving now http://dreamafterschool.blogspot.com

SO I ASK YOU....WHAT DO YOU DREAM ABOUT? IS IT WORK JUGGLING A FEW THINGS TO KEEP THE DREAM ALIVE?

DID YOU KNOW!

Hello Blog readers, I thought I would start with a Valentine, "Did You Know".

Question: Did you know that todays Valentine's Day celebration has evolved into one
of the most celebrated holidays on the calendar. This Holiday spending
equals approximately $14 Billion dollars in revenue.

Thought: If we showed are love for one another daily, would we really have to spend
this much money on one day?

Question: Did you know according to the 1 Corithians Chapter 10:13 it states that
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is
not proud. 5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not
easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It
always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
8Love never fails.

Thought: As we say to our family, friends, and significant others, "I Love You," do
we mean it like the above scripture? Do we actually feel and think these
things in our heart? Or are we really not living Love at all?

Question: Did you know, we say we love ourselves but don't act it out? Children,
the elderly and those with heart disease are at special risk. As people
age, their ability to maintain a normal internal body temperature often
decreases. Because elderly people seem to be relatively insensitive to
moderately cold conditions, they can suffer hypothermia without knowing
they're in danger.

Thought: If you are young or old with insurance or none, could you do some internet
research to gain more information on how to care for yourself?

Question: Did you know that Alzheimer's disease is the #7 leading cause of death in
the U.S., it's a progressive, degenerative disorder that attacks the
brain's nerve cells, or neurons, resulting in loss of memory, thinking and
language skills, and behavioral changes.

Thought: If we were loving ourselves the right way, would we really carry so much
stress? A key factor in triggering Alzheimers is "Stress". It produces an
overproduction of a hormone called cortisol. These elevated levels of
cortisol may damage the brain cells in our memory center. To eleviate
stress here are some of my favorite tips offered by Alzheimer's Foundation
of America http://www.alzfdn.org/BrainHealth/stressmanagement.html: pray,
deep breathing, classical music and massage.

To all my friends, family and network, love yourself then you can love others.

Happy Valentines,

Tangil

AN UNBELIEVABLE DEAL!

Hope you all enjoyed January, it's coming to an end. Everyone has set their goals for the year and are off and running; joining exercise groups, new gym memberships and even investing in healthy cookware.

I'm so excited to offer healthy cooking alternatives to all who care about their health. Please do the research on teflon, aluminum and learn more about Stainless Steel and how it benefits you and your family.

Princess House has some of the most exceptional Stainless Steel you will find, with unbelievable prices, ways to shop for free and save lots and lots of money.

As a Princess House Consultant, I am going to give you an unbelievable deal! If you host a qualifying show with me between the dates of Feb 1-Feb 9 you will get the opportunity for free shopping with Princess House, and the Oval Roaster with Lid and Rack below for only .99 cents plus shipping and tax. BOOK TODAY AND ASK ME HOW!
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Oval shape is perfect for larger cuts of meat and large one-pot recipes.
Roasting rack allows fat and oils to drain away for healthier cooking.
Cook on stovetop, warm in the oven and bring right to the table for ultimate convenience.
Made from the highest quality 18/10 stainless steel.
Base and corners feature 5mm aluminum encapsulated in 18/10 stainless steel for fast, even heating to prevent "hot spots" where food may stick or burn.
Tempered glass lid is handcut with our signature Princess Heritage design.
12"L. 9 1/4"W. 5"H.

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE TRIAD

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY! Well the New Year is bringing a lot of good vibrations! As mentioned in my previous post, as I evolve so will this page. I am happy to announce that in addition to my other endeavors I am adding one of the Top 100 Places to Work according to the Boston Globe, "Princess House."


Princess House is a company that cares and is committed to "Enhancing Your Life!" Princess House has been enhancing lives for almost 50 years! Ultimately , Princess House is committed to helping all women live healthier, happier, more fulfilling lives through a superior product offering and outstanding income opportunity. I am excited to join these African American top performers, who are "Building a Legacy" and enhancing their lives and their family's future as independent Princess House Consultants.

DID YOU KNOW
African-American women face a greater threat of death from heart disease than women of other races. In 2002, their death rate from coronary heart disease was 169.7 compared to 131.2 for white women. These statistics show that heart-health education among African-American women is crucial. In these pages, the American Heart Association gives the information to understand why your risks as an African-American woman are higher and what you can do to stay heart healthy.

"There is a critical need for greater awareness about the risk of heart disease among African-American women," said Anne L. Taylor, M.D., professor of medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis and an AHA volunteer. "All women need to be conscious of their own personal health risk, and the statistics for African-American women are staggering."

Providing health education to such high-risk people is a high priority for the American Heart Association. http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=2222


Because of this I have joined Princess House and am committed to working with them and their partnership American Heart Association local Greensboro chapter. We as African American, Black women must take our ambition, education, business savvy and take action providing and protecting our families. We can do this by leaving a legacy through Princess House. The focus is simple: healthy eating, healthy cooking and healthy living!

If you are interested in learning more about additional income opportunities or want to get quality cookware at a great cost savings please contact me directly at 336-510-6678! Join me for the first "Go Red" event in the Triad Feburary 5th!

In the mean-time remember these 5 things AHA shares on how to Love Your Heart:
1. Get a Checkup
2. Get up off your seat
3. Quit smoking
4. Drop a pound or two
5. Become a salt detective