New York Auto Retailers to Recruit More Women; Automotive Career Forum AnnouncedJoin City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn and AskPatty.com's Jody DeVere for a Discussion on Careers in the...
NEW YORK, Oct. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- To break down stereotype and encourage women entering, or re-entering, the workforce to look at careers in the retail automotive industry, the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association (GNYADA) has planned an automotive career networking event for women. The free program, which includes a panel discussion by women who have excelled in the industry and workshops that focus on safety and car care, will take place at the Center for Automotive Education & Training, at 15-30 Petracca Place, Whitestone, Queens, on Saturday, November 3rd from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. "This is a great way to learn about the many rewarding automotive careers now available to women. Responsible, hard-working individuals will find great opportunities and a myriad of careers available at area auto dealerships," said Sheila Meyer, GNYADA Chairwomen. Special guests include City Council Speaker Christine Quinn and AskPatty.com's Jody DeVere who will be joined by representatives from automobile dealerships for a panel discussion about jobs in the industry. Special Guest Speaker: Christine C. Quinn - New York City Council Speaker. Rated one of the fifty most powerful women in New York City by the New York Post, and one of the most influential New Yorkers by New York Magazine, City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn has been a long time pioneer for equal rights, comprehensive health care, improved schools, job creation initiatives and affordable housing. She became Speaker in January 2006. Keynote Speaker: Jody DeVere - President, AskPatty.com. A successful entrepreneur and automotive expert, Jody DeVere is president of AskPatty.com, Inc., a website and blog that is a safe place for women to get advice on car purchases, maintenance and other automotive related topics. She is also the President of the Woman's Automotive Association International, the premier women's organization for women automotive professionals and a member of the Car Care Council Women's Board. Panel Moderator: Linda Hall - Automotive Consultant, LLH Enterprises. Linda L. Hall has spent over 30 years in the automobile industry. She has consulted and trained personnel from new car dealerships across the country and has designed numerous courses designed to specifically for administrative staff that work in automobile dealerships.
Panelists:
Suzanne Cochrane, General Manager - Helms Bros., Bayside, NY.
Christine DeMartino, Service Manager - Millennium Hyundai, Hempstead, NY.
Geri Gecevich, Controller - Biener Nissan-Audi, Inc., Great Neck, NY.
Joann Gecevich, Service Advisor - Stevens Ford-Kia-Lincoln-Mercury,
Patchogue, NY.
Cara Schiener, Sales Manager - Land Rover Glen Cove, Glen Cove, NY.
Sharon Taylor, Controller -- Rye Chrysler-Jeep, Rye, NY.
Heather Wilkerson, Service Technician - Meyer Chevrolet, Inc., Middle
Village, NY.
The informal program includes the following workshops:
* How to Properly Install a Child Safety Seat - Marjorie Marciano, NYC DOT
* Routine Vehicle Maintenance for Safety - Alice DeCristo, Toyota
* Vehicle Safety - Peter Ruiz, NYS DMV
The retail automobile industry offers a wide variety of unique and challenging careers. In addition to competitive salaries, great benefits and opportunity for advancement, today's dealerships are modern, clean, air- conditioned and safe. Dealerships in our area need billers, sales professionals, department managers, receptionists, technicians, and administrators. The Center for Automotive Education & Training is located at 15-30 Petracca Place, Whitestone, NY 11357. Tel: 718-640-2000. For more information or to reserve a complimentary place at this event, email: diana@gnyada.com. About GNYADA The Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association, a not-for-profit organization represents 650 franchised automobile dealerships in the metro area of New York, which sells more than 700,000 cars each year. Its members generate over $1 billion for state and local governments and employ approximately 52,000 (directly and indirectly) individuals in metro New York. GNYADA owns and operates the Center for Automotive Education & Training.
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