Professional Finances with Sami Kinnison

Are you having issues paying your current debts? Do you have issues visualizing how long it will take to pay something off? Well look no further than Sami's snowball method for debt pay-off! Click here for Sami's sample excel sheet.

LinkedIn Basics - Striving For Greater Professionals Series - Kat Howell

Are you a new professional, seasoned professional, or graduating senior and don't have a LinkedIn page? Well whether you're a LinkedIn pro or brand new to the platform, SWDAA member Kat Howell has everything you need to know in order to run a successful profile!

Getting Involved as an Alumni with Sami Kinnison

If you're looking for ways to get involved as an alumni of Kappa Kappa Psi or Tau Beta Sigma, then the Southwest District Alumni Association's first E-Workshop is the first stop to get ideas!

Inteviewing Best Practices

In this webinar, Brielle will take you through the interview process: Before the Interview: Focus on what you should do in order to prepare for the interview, such as research and prepare for potential questions. During the Interview: Discuss how to present yourself and your resume to the interviewer in the most effective way possible. After the Interview: How to follow up and create realistic expectations that land you the next interview or the job. Brielle is an alumna of the Psi Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma. Since graduating in 2016 with her Psychology degree from the University of Arkansas, she has worked as a technical recruiter, and she has now taken those skills into the corporate recruiting world. As a technical recruiter, she focused on combing through resumes and interviewing potential candidates for positions for clients. In her current position, she travels to college campuses to attend career fairs and recruit entry-level graduates to her company. She is passionate about mental health and helping others achieve their professional goals.

Networking for Millenials

In this webinar, learn tips and tricks on connecting with professionals in your field, creating relationships with mentors, and finding friendships within your profession! Connor is a life member of the Alpha chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi and currently lives in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He recently completed his Master’s degree in Educational Leadership Studies with an option in College Student Development. In his free time, he works for the Eurovision news site ESCUnited running their social media, traveling, and building playlists on Spotify!

Identifying and Working with a Mentor

When transitioning to adulthood, usually you're considered ready to take on the world, but what happens if you don't feel like the adult and are looking for the "real" adult? This webinar will have some insight to find the right mentor, or "real adult" for your career and life goals! Helen Capehart is a Life Member of the Eta Nu chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, an Honorary Member of the Southwest District of Kappa Kappa Psi and serves as a Curriculum Advisor. Helen is currently the Head MS Band Director and an Assistant HS Band Director at Bridgeport ISD. She resides in Bridgeport, Texas along with her husband, Chasen, and they are expecting their first child, Preston, in August 2019. In her freetime, Helen enjoys performing in community ensembles, spending time with friends and family and baking sweet treats.

Dress For Success

Got a big interview coming up and don’t know what to wear? Starting a new job and need to build out your work wardrobe? This webinar will help prepare you to Dress for Success in your professional life - with tips and tricks for building and maintaining a professional wardrobe! Siobhan Wilkes (Pronounced shiv + awn) is a Life Member of the Beta Zeta Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma at Stephen F. Austin State University. She graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a degree in Hospitality Management with a marketing minor, was a member of the Lumberjack Marching Band in the color guard, and a member of the University Concert Bands. She is a past Chapter President, and Vice President of Membership of Beta Zeta, and was very involved on the District Level as a student and an alumnus. Siobhan was appointed as a Chapter Visitation Assistant in 2015 where she visited chapters within the Southwest District of Tau Beta Sigma to assist with chapter operations, interpersonal relations, and membership concerns. In 2017, Siobhan was elected as the National Vice President for Communication and Recognition for Tau Beta Sigma with a focus to increase conversations amongst our members, as well as used recognition to increase member and chapter participation in National initiatives. Siobhan is a goal-driven hospitality professional with experience in customer relations, group sales, rooms management, and hotel revenue management. Currently, Siobhan works for Hilton Worldwide as a Hotel Revenue Manager where she supports eight hotels nationwide with growing revenue and impact over their competitors. In her free time, Siobhan likes to travel, watch college band performances, cook, and collect houseplants.

8 Relationships to Build as a Teacher

Have you just started working at a new school? Are you beginning your career as an educator? Do you just wish your life at work could run a bit smoother? This webinar will be walking you through important professional relationships every teacher should build and how they can assist you in the workplace! Brianna is a Life Member of the Alpha Omicron chapter of TBS at Sam Houston State University. She was initiated in the fall of 2009 and graduated in 2014 with her BM in Music Education. After graduation, she moved to Waco, Texas where she was an Assistant Band Director for three years at Tennyson Middle School. Brianna is now the Head Band Director for Sweeny Junior High and assists at Sweeny High School. She currently serves as a Chapter Visitation Assistant for the SWD and is also a member of TBSAA and SWDAA, where she serves on the Programs committee. She spends her free time playing the French horn, cuddling with her dogs, Seamus and Remus, and playing Overwatch with her boyfriend, Scott.

Self Care from Home: Surviving the Pandemic

During these uncertain times with the COVID-19 pandemic, many professionals have had to move to remote work. This brings its own challenges with motivation, self-care, and general workflow. Join SWD Counselor and practicing mental health professional, Ashlyn Simmons as she discusses best practices in self-care while working from home!