New Member Spotlight: Christin Menendez

Christin Menendez
STG Design

Christin is the Marketing Coordinator for STG Design, which is an architecture, interior design and planning firm. Christin grew up in Tampa, Florida and went to school at Florida State University, having graduated with a BS in Interior Design.

Christin is one of two lead singers in a rock and roll cover band, so between gigs and practices, that occupies the majority of her time outside of the office. She also plays in a sand volleyball league and enjoys getting outdoors on a nice day.

Christin finds that SMPS is not only a great resource for networking, but also for accessing many different tools and workshops to help marketing professionals grow in their careers.

New Member Spotlight: Hillary Dye

Hillary Dye
Chamberlin Roofing and Waterproofing

Chamberlin Roofing and Waterproofing is an established commercial specialty subcontractor that provides roofing and sheet metal, waterproofing and caulking, building and garage restoration services as well as related maintenance and leak repair. Hillary serves as the firm's Marketing Administrator.

Hillary grew up in Sweeney, Texas and graduated from Texas State University in 2010. In her free time, Hillary likes to restore and refinish furniture - she finds turning a cheap chair or table into something new and unique very exciting! She also likes to spend time with friends, read, play volleyball and watch football.

Hillary recently moved to Austin from Houston and hopes to gain valuable information from the SMPS Austin Chapter by taking advantage of education opportunities.

Holiday Networking Lunch and Communications Awards

Come celebrate the holidays with the SMPS Austin Chapter at our annual holiday networking event. Along with extended networking time over a delicious lunch, we will be presenting our chapter's annual Communications Awards. Come view the impressive entries, thank the jurors and congratulate the winners.

WHEN
Tuesday, December 10th
11:30 - 1:00

WHERE
Carmelos Restaurant
504 East 5th Street

COST
Members: Free
Non-Members: $35

Please note that the event dining room is stair access only.

Parking: The restaurant has a surface lot, if it is full, there is street parking and a city garage at the southeast intersection of 5th and Red River.

New Member Spotlight: Marisa Jarmon

Marisa Jarmon
American Constructors, Inc.

Marisa is the marketing coordinator for American Constructors, Inc., a general contractor and construction management company that has been building innovative, high-quality projects in Central Texas for over 30 years. Marisa is responsible for creating written and electronic marketing collateral and communications, developing RFQ/RFP responses, coordinating the firm's annual charity event and updating and maintaining the company's website.

Marisa is originally from Honolulu, Hawaii and moved to Austin in 2006. She is a graduate of Texas State University, with a BA in English and an emphasis on professional writing.

Marisa spends her free time cooking and entertaining, going to movies (especially at Alamo Drafthouse), reading, trying new restaurants, exploring Austin with her husband, traveling and spending time with family, friends and her two cats.

Marisa joined SMPS to expand her marketing knowledge and design skills by connecting with other professionals in the industry, attending meetings and workshops and getting involved with the chapter's committees and events.

November Mix and Learn: The Art and Science of Effective Negotiating

Join the SMPS Austin Chapter and UT McCombs School of Business' Texas Executive Education (TEE) Program as we present our November Mix and Learn Event - The Art and Science of Effective Negotiation Skills. This special educational event is an abbreviated version of UT's intensive, two-day program offered by TEE. This program is designed for anyone involved in business negotiation proceedings, including owners, principals, project managers, architects, engineers, contractors and marketing professionals.

Immediately following the UT TEE presentation, SMPS invites all participants to network with friends and colleagues at an SMPS Happy Hour to be held in the III Forks main bar area. Each registered attendee will receive a complimentary drink ticket and light hors d'oeuvres.

SMPS extends a special thank you to our Educational Sponsor, UT Texas Executive Education, for facilitating this special event.

PRESENTER
Dr. Gaylen D. Paulson
The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business

AGENDA
4:00 PM - 4:20 PM   Attendee Check-in
4:20 PM - 4:30 PM   Announcements
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM   The Art and Science of Effective Negotiation Skills
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM   Networking Happy Hour

OBJECTIVE
Negotiation is a part of our daily lives. Whether it is internally with a colleague or externally with a business partner, you need to be prepared. The ability to prepare for the negotiation process and discover optimal solutions is critical to success. This program facilitates developing the approach to negotiating that works for you. You will chart your best possible outcomes, then analyze with strategies work to your advantage with the negotiation style of your partners and the opposition. Finally, you will put it all together to negotiate high-quality deals and receive feedback on your approach.

REGISTER HERE

New Member Spotlight: Amanda Retallack

Amanda Retallack
Lord Aeck & Sargent

Amanda is the marketing and business development coordinator at Lord Aeck and Sargent (LAS). LAS is an Architecture, Urban Design and Planning firm that focuses on six practice areas: science and technology, higher education, housing and mixed-use, arts and culture, historic preservation and urban and campus planning.

Amanda grew up in Longview, Texas and graduated from Pine Tree High School, then attended Texas State University in San Marcos and double majored in English and Mass Communications.

She loves photography and joined a photo group that travels all around the hill country taking photos and enjoying adventures. She is also an avid reader, concert goer and hiker and enjoys spending time on the greenbelt.

Amanda is looking forward to get to know other people in the AEC industry through SMPS and welcomes the opportunity for networking and professional development through educational resources.