Presentation Online by Shavonne Moorer

Shavonne Moorer is the founder of a service-based business called Savvy Global Brands. Started her journey in radio which led to behind-the-scenes in television and conducting branding events. She attained her Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Oakland University. While also gaining a certification from Specs Howard School with a concentration in Broadcast Media Arts which led her a full-time role in media. She enjoys serving in Experiential Marketing for over 20 years representing major brands.

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Current students, recent graduates, business professionals, or any type of career seeker trying to find their purpose or passion, having a hard time picking a job or career to go into can be challenging at times. Learn some tips and tools to utilize to keep you on your toes and ahead of the game. Find a mentor, help with resume building, and gain methods to help you with networking and maintaining great relationships. What to do before you graduate or step into a career, change industry fields, and get equipped with some fundamentals to starting a business and other avenue such as freelancing, talent agencies, and paths to other career portals.

Career Path

Studying or working abroad, applying for internships, or even volunteering can help towards college credits and help you decide what career is best for you.

Volunteer within the community or school organization, find 3-5 things you like to do the most to discover what you are most passionate about as a career.

Join an organization to be amongst other professionals in your career path, hobby, or interest whether it’s painting, coding, writing, organizing events, or fitness.

Reference Tools: AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, City Year, etc.


Business Tips & Tools

Trade schools and online classes to build your skill set. Register an LLC, write a business plan, trademark/copyright, investing, and finance/accounting.

Reference Tools: MSU Business Bootcamp, Fearless Fund, MotorCity Match, Bamboo, Build Institute, ProsperUS Detroit, etc.


Resume Building

Outline your resume with your name, address, phone, email, experience, and skills. May find templates on a word document, go to a local job center or go to your school counselor or career services for assistance. See what your career guidelines are whether it's a portfolio, comp card, press kit, digital business card, hard copy professional resume and so on.

Always keep your resume precise, clear, and neat. Important to use keywords and phrases.

Reference Tools: Word Document, Canva, Michigan Works, OU Career Services, etc.

Networking

Join events, workshops, and seminars to network with other businesses and even the organizer of the event. Networking allows you to gain business contacts and may seek advice on certain career or business matters, and exchange business cards.

Reference Tools: Eventbrite, LinkedIn, Facebook Groups, etc.

*Reference Tools are general and may vary based upon career type (Tech, Health, Retail, Automotive, etc.) and state (NY, MI, AZ, TX, etc.)

Learn more about Shavonne at Shavonne Moorer Instagram: @savvygbofficially