Leaders in Asset Management

Advancing Your Career inProperty Management

Career Development Panel

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The Panel

Cindy Thrailkill- Director, DCMA Property Division

Wayne Norman- Director, Northrop Grumman AS- Property

Richard Russillo- Manager, Aerovironment Inc

Rick Shultz- Manager, John Hopkins University, Enterprise Asset

Management

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Topics

• Tips from Each Panel Member on Career Advancement

• Developing Leadership Skills ideas• Discussion amongst Panel about how career

advancement worked for them• Open Q &A

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Professional Growth and Development

Revision #, Date (of revision)

Cindy Thrailkill

Director

DCMA Property Division

July 26, 2011

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On-The- Job

What I look for when promoting employees: Employees that raise their hand

• Keep up with your work!

Demonstrated technical expertise

Problem Solvers• Elevate issues when you can’t resolve

Life long “learners”

Sharing knowledge

Active in professional organizations

Team Players

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ResumesSuggestions:

DO write in first person

DO provide data/numbers

DO enter ALL pertinent information

DO keep information provided pertinent to job

DO have someone critique your resume

Red Flags:

Using position description as a resume

Bad grammar; misspelled words

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The InterviewBe enthusiastic!

Sell yourself – provide examples• We’ve already got the resume!

Be prepared • Do research if possible

Ask questions

Practice the Interview• Role Play• Use Web for possible questions

Apply for positions and interview whenever possible

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What Does it Take to Get Ahead in Your Career?

July 26, 2011

Rick Shultz, CPPM CFJohns Hopkins University Applied Physics

LaboratoryEnterprise Asset Manager

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Career Path

1981 – 1984 US Navy

1985 – 1996 AlliedSignal•Warehouse Worker (1985 – 1987)•Supply Specialist (1987 – 1989)•Fiscal Clerk (1989 -1992)

• Certified CPPS•Property Administrator (1992 - 1995)•Corporate Property Administrator (1995 – 1996)

• Certified CPPA

1996 – 2001 Computer Sciences Corporation•Manager – Property Management

• Certified CPPM

2001 – Present•Section Supervisor – Enterprise Asset Management

• Received CF

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JHU/APLEnterprise Asset Management

Section

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Derek Rush

Asset MgmtCoordinator

Shayne Twigg

Warehouse Coordinator

Jayne Wines

Disposition Coordinator

Drew Beach

Department Administrator

Steve McKenzie

Subcontract Administrator

Roger Grace

Inventory Control Administrator

Titsa Bronstein

APL Asset Management Specialist

Allen Parrish

Gov’t Property Specialist

Rick Shultz

Enterprise Asset Manager

Rob Gaither

Database Administrator

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What I look for in an Employee

General knowledge of Asset Management and/or Government Regulations

Certified through the NPMA as a Certified Property Professional Specialist or Administrator

Ability to resolve property related issues

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work independently, self motivated

Team Player

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TIPS

Certification can’t hurt

Never present a problem without a solution

Get involved

Have a career plan

Always ask: “what can I do for you today”

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Career Tips

Richard Russillo

Manager

Aerovironment Inc.

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Tips for getting ahead

• Be passionate about your work• Take pride in your abilities• Establish Goals and Objectives• Find a mentor• Build Positive Relationships• Never stop improving yourself• Welcome challenges• No task is too little• Learn from mistakes

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How I got ahead

• Knew my duties and responsibilities• Kept up-to-date on requirements• Took advantage of learning opportunities• Knew my customers (internal and external)• Established professional social networks• Sold my capabilities• Was Patient

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Career Development

Wayne Norman

Director, Property

Northrop Grumman- Aerospace Systems

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Top Skills/ Attributes

1. Align with your organization’s strategic objectives (Do you know what is regarded as important within your company and organization). Develop your vision of the big picture !

2. Self Motivation a must

3. Be known task completer, go-to person

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Important Actions

4. Don’t just do your job, Stand out, do over and above. Make a difference by offering new ideas, process improvements.

5. Continuously evaluate your progress and take new actions with discussion with your management and your mentors

7. Build relationships with other organization/ business leaders

8. Expand your ability to work issues in as many property outcomes as possible (plus NPMA certification)

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Key Attributes

9. Become a mentor for junior personnel

10.Demonstrate leadership principles via assignments or projects

11.Communicate your value upwards- don’t assume your accomplishments are seen

12.Don’t overstep your knowledge. Seek help or guidance when you are not sure.

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Leadership Skills

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Building Leadership Skills• There are many opportunities for developing our

leadership skills: Formal Training

– Leadership Development– Understanding and Managing Personalities– Communications Classes– Classes within your company/organization– NPMA classes, webinars, seminars

Find a Mentor(s) Volunteer/Take on lead assignments on work

projects

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Building Leadership Skills

• There are also opportunities to build and apply these skills within the industry

NPMA Chapter, Regional, National Leadership Positions

Committee /SIG Chairing Conference/Event Planning Presentations, White Papers, Articles Participate or lead a team to write a new

standard (ASTM or other)

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Open Panel Discussion

How did you get ahead?

How did your career development happen?