Announcing new job posting:  Ascend West Coast Regional Executive Director

The ideal candidate must have proven track record of consistently delivering successful results by working with and through other people. Strong communication, sound leadership and efficient execution skills are required. The preferred candidate should have prior experiences as project manager, program manager, people manager, or small team leader.

As mentioned above, you want to discern whether you look best in the following types of color resonance:

     Pure/saturated

     Tinted (white is added to tone it down)

     Toasted

     Muted.

See attached example of saturated vs. muted colors. You may have different items in your closet that fit each of these categories. Hold them up under your face in natural light and see which ones complement you the most. Then, stick with colors in these categories as a general rule.

Squeeze the end of your finger until the blood comes into it. This is a version of your red. Imagine wearing this color or a darker version of it when you want to be persuasive and bring out either your femininity or masculinity (depending on your gender). 

Dramatic colors:

These are based on the color of your veins (blues, greens, and purples). Depending on whether you look better in fully saturated colors (gem tones), muted colors, toasty ones, or pastels, wear these version of your colors when you want to be noticed. Great for a job interview or when giving a presentation.

Look at both the rim of the eye as well as the middle of the iris and try to notice the different colors that you see. Are there flecks of a color showing up? An undertone of green, blue, violet? If you can't tell, hold up those colors by your eyes and see if you notice them or not. Look very closely in the mirror with natural light around you. If your eyes are brown, wear your brown with the white color in the whites of your eyes. It will make your eyes shine and stand out. Wearing your eye color will make you appear credible and trustworthy.

These colors come from your hair color. Be sure to look at the lightest and darkest parts of your hair, including your eyebrows. You may notice your hair is off black, brownish black, or even a blue black. Maybe it's mahogany, cool dark brown, or charcoal brown. Notice if the tone is warm or cool and match this tone in your basic colors. These basic colors act as a background and need touches of other colors or metals to give them vitality. Wear these when you want to appear relatively quiet, understated, and stable.

A2Q2 - Proactive Accounting and Audit Intern

Great Expectations and Empowerment

A2Q2 is like the Special Ops Team for finance and accounting departments. Whenever our clients have important projects that need to be done right, they call us. We give our employees the power to create their career experiences, the tools they need to excel, and the opportunity to grow and achieve. We foster a collaborative and open environment.

You are eager to take on challenges and learn about accounting, auditing, business processes, IT and project management. You enjoy working with smart people and collaborate to meet team deadlines. You like learning new technologies and thrive on discovering new ways to "wow” clients. You take pride in your work, pay attention to details, and take ownership of your responsibilities.

What you will do

Challenging accounting projects like

• internal audit and business process reviews
• ERP system design and implementations
• IPO readiness,
• SOX compliance
• Process re-engineering
• M&A integration projects

What we will give you

• An opportunity to be part of a fast-paced and smart team
• Colleagues whose energetic focus is to ensure your success
• A fun and fulfilling work environment
• Practical work experience and potentially permanent employment

What you will need

• An undergraduate or graduate major with an emphasis in accounting and a GPA of 3.0 and above
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• A strong dedication to teamwork and an eagerness to meet deadlines
• Ability to think critically and act proactively
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Capability to work independently as well as in a team environment

Next Steps

• Check out our website at www.a2q2.com to see if you are a good fit

• Submit your resume to Amy Grigsby at agrigsby@a2q2.com

The attached McKinsey report recommends:  Leaders who are serious about getting more women into senior management need a hard-edged approach to overcome the invisible barriers holding them back.

https://www.mckinseyquarterly.com/Organization/Talent/Changing_companies_minds_about_women_2858

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/09/where-are-the-women-executives-in-silicon-valley/?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha26

People hung around well past 9 pm. Many complimented us as the "most friendly group in town".

I believe we delivered on the brand promise of Ascend in the following ways:

1. Twenty eight of you showed up last night to spread the spirit of Ascend volunteers; we were very contagious last night.
2. The Wharton venue was beautifully decorated for the holidays, and exuded high class.
3. The hors d'oeuvres, desserts, wine and beverages were displayed beautifully; and served by a friendly staff.
4. President of SF Board of Supervisors David Chiu presented himself as a close friend of Ascend and a strong supporter of our mission.
5. The invited officers from other Asian professional organizations experienced first hand the camaraderie of Ascend.
6. We welcomed newcomers, introduced them to many people, and encouraged them to attend Ascend events.
7. Our SFSU and Cal Berkeley students displayed a strong sense of leadership, showcasing the Youth of Ascend.
8. We were very generous and donated five boxes full of school supplies to Tools 4 Schools.

Happy Holidays!!

I think we have a winner with this combined format!!
Regards, Larry

Ascend won; the Giants won.

Ascend! 

Ascend Giants!!"  

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the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself.

Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man."     George Bernard Shaw

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