Albany Networking – February 29, 2012

Join WICE for a Happy Hour & Networking Event to meet fellow members and learn more about the programs and opportunities offered through WICE.

Appetizers provided by WICE

74 State, Upstairs Lounge
74 State Street, Albany, NY
http://www.74state.com/

Wednesday, February 29, 2012
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

RSVP

 

Mentoring Program Information Session at Marist College

Attend this information session to learn about mentoring opportunities between students and WICE members. WICE currently works with Columbia University and is expanding its program to Marist College to pair professionals with students to mentor their professional growth and share experiences. 

Date: Monday, January 30, 2012
Location: Hancock Center, Room HC 2023, 2nd Floor, Kondysar Presentation Room
Time:  7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

WICE plans to identify mentor/mentee pairings in the Spring of 2012 at Marist College and launch a new program in the Fall of 2012. Interested mentees can download and complete the one-page program form.

Light refreshments will be served.

WICE Fall Conference: October 4, 2011

Branding Yourself

On Tuesday, October 4, 2011, from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. in Columbia University’s Low Memorial Library Rotunda, over 150 women from across New York State attended WICE’s Fall Conference centered on “Branding Yourself.” WICE members summarized the presentations and handouts are posted:

 


Opening remarks at the WICE Fall 2011 Conference

DETAILED AGENDA

9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Breakfast and Networking

10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Welcome & Introduction
    Jill Anderson, President of WICE and Director, Business Integration, New York Power Authority

10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Keynote Speaker
   
Kathy Boden, Vice President, Gas Operations, Con Edison Company of New York

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 
Presenting Yourself
Skills for public speaking and presentations.
    Suzie Sims-Fletcher, Communications Consultant 

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.    Lunch

1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Negotiating Advances
Tools for navigating everyday conflicts as well as promotions and raises.
    Valia Glytsis, Executive Leadership Coach

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Career Path Retrospectives
A panel will discuss their own career paths, decisions made, and how they arrived at their current positions.
    Elizabeth Katz, Panel Moderator, Office of Consumer Policy, NYS Department of Public Service
    Judith Lee, Executive Deputy to the Chairman, NYS Department of Public Service
    Carol Murphy, Executive Director, Alliance for Clean Energy New York (ACE NY)
    Val Washington, Former Deputy Commissioner, Solid and Hazardous Materials, Environmental Remediation and Mineral Resources the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)

4: 00p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Mentoring with WICE
Information on how to join WICE’s Fall 2011 mentoring program 
    Mary Cahill, Manager Program Evaluation, New York Power Authority
    Daniella Piper, Engineer, New York Power Authority

4:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wrap-up and Adjourn
Raffle drawing

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5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
After-conference Happy Hour
Vareli, 2869 Broadway (at 111 St. near Columbia University), New York, NY 10025


WICE members checking in at the registration table, Fall 2011 Conference

Mentoring Mixer – November 3, 2011, New York City

This informal mixer near Columbia University was for current and potential future program participants to learn more about WICE and mentoring opportunities. WICE provided appetizers.

Date: Thursday, November 3, 2011 Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Where: Amsterdam Restaurant, 1207 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10027

. . . → Read More: Mentoring Mixer – November 3, 2011, New York City

New York City Networking: November 17, 2011

WICE hosted a Happy Hour & Networking Event for members to meet each other and learn more about the programs and opportunities offered through WICE.

Thursday, November 17, 2011 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Appetizers provided by WICE Happy hour: $2 off all glasses of wine

Brooklyn Winery 213 North 8th Street, Brooklyn NY

Directions: First . . . → Read More: New York City Networking: November 17, 2011

Kristen Barone promoted to Lead Project Engineer, NYPA

Posted November 2, 2011

Kristen Barone was recently promoted to Lead Project Engineer, where she is responsible for leading a team of project managers in the Energy Services and Technology Department at the New York Power Authority (NYPA).

Kristen has several years experience with NYPA, working in positions . . . → Read More: Kristen Barone promoted to Lead Project Engineer, NYPA

Con Edison – Substation Shift Manager

Consolidated Edison Company of New York

Substation Operations Shift Manager

The shift manager is the chief operational Control Center supervisor delegated to manage the department’s resources to safely, reliably, and efficiently operate and maintain all Substation Operations transmission and distribution equipment. Designs and manages the department’s response to both planned and emergency situations involving . . . → Read More: Con Edison – Substation Shift Manager

Con Edison – Substation Planning Analyst

Consolidated Edison Company of New York

Substation Operations Senior Planning Analyst

The senior planning analyst is responsible for supporting various aspects of outage-scheduling and capital- program-management functions. Tracks status of outage requests and identifies opportunities to consolidate work into the minimum number of equipment outages. Creates and processes outage requests on the Outage Scheduling . . . → Read More: Con Edison – Substation Planning Analyst

Con Edison – Substation Supervisor (various)

Consolidated Edison Company of New York

Substation Operations Electrical Construction Supervisor

The electrical construction supervisor is responsible for directly supervising mechanics and ensuring that all personnel comply with company and departmental rules and regulations. Ensures that all work functions within substations are in compliance with safety procedures, OSHA laws, and general environmental instructions. Plans, . . . → Read More: Con Edison – Substation Supervisor (various)

Con Edison – Steam Project Manager

Consolidated Edison Company of New York

Steam Operations Project Manager — Steam Generating Stations

The project manager will be responsible for managing the design, funding, scheduling, and construction of capital/major-expense projects. Provides continual customer service, including off-hour project support and last-minute requests for on-site, hands-on technical guidance. Ensures all project-scoping documents are detailed to . . . → Read More: Con Edison – Steam Project Manager