“Get Back to Work with Career Counseling & Botox” Workshop held Friday October 15th, 2010 was a successful experience for all attendees!

Dr. Lee Robinson

This special “give back to the community” event was sponsored by Dr. Lee Robinson, Barbara Barde, Barde Career Solutions and Valerie Berset-Price, Valerie Antoinette.

Seminar Qualifications

Who qualified for the seminar and free-trial

BOTOX Process

The first 20 unemployed qualifying people actively looking for a job were selected to participate. Each participant was asked to come dressed as they would for a job interview, bring a current resume´ and agree to come back in 3 months for a follow-up review.

Dr. Lee Robinson started the event with a BOTOX® information presentation, how it works and what a Botox treatment will do. He agreed to an actual BOTOX® injection demonstration with our nurse Deb-ee Jones performing glabella injections.

The Presenters

A panel of qualified professions: Barbara Barde, Valerie Berest-Price, and Dorothy Ryan

Barbara

Barbara Barde, President of Barde Career Solutions provided information on the three “P’s” of job interviewing, Preparation, Preparation, Preparation. All attendees learned phone interview tips, body language during an interview and how to prepare for a particular job interview.

Valarie

Valerie Berset-Price, President of Valerie Antoinette, provided valuable information on the importance of the “first impression”. How to dress for your body type, proper fitting attire and color, acceptable accessories, shoe condition, grooming, hair style and perfume were just a few of the topics she covered.

Dorothy

Dorothy Ryan, Esthetician for Oswego Spa & Laser, talked about the dos and don’ts of proper job interview make-up application. From lip gloss and foundation to well groomed eyebrows, she presented “eye opening” information.

One-on-One Professional Help

Individual feedback from industry professionals

Following the presentations each attendee was treated to individual sessions with Barbara Barde, Valerie Berset-Price and Dorothy Ryan, Deb-ee Jones and Staci Bronson. Barbara provided resume’ critique and advice along with overall job placement information.

Valerie Berset-Price evaluated the attire of each participant to include information on proper fit, color and style. Dorothy Ryan provided make-up color analysis and make up application. Deb-ee Jones, RN and Staci Bronson, RN injected Botox where needed for each attendee.

Networking, Connecting, and Sharing

Positive reactions and individual opportunities

The day started at 9:00 and wrapped up around 3:00 and during this time it was great to see the bonding and comradery between these wonderful women who had never met. I saw women exchanging phone numbers and email addresses as well as sharing informational websites. I was humbled by their stories and honored that we could provide information that will help them move onto employment and a good feeling about themselves.

Expressions of thanks and gratitude were abound! I am including a few notes that we have received so far. Due to the overwhelming interest and success of this event we look forward to offering it again in 2011!

Kudos to Dr. Robinson’s staff for a job well done! Their enthusiasm and organization helped make the event a special day for each attendee. Thank you Joyce, Monica, Deb-ee, Staci, Dorothy and Julie!

Until next time, my best to you,
Leslie