M.O.D. Success

On Tuesday, December 18, 2012, MOD Success will be hosting their first annual Toys 4 Tots Happy Hour Toy Drive event at Hudson Grille, located at 128 Bedford Street, Stamford, CT from 7pm-9pm.

Toys for Tots is an organization that was created to play an active role in the development of children. Their mission is to help less fortunate children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas. Every year, between the months of October, November and December, Toys for Tots collects new and unwrapped toys for infants to twelve year old children. All toy donations are then sorted by age and gender and distributed as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children within the communities where the campaigns are conducted.

We invite you to join us on this evening as we take part in touching the lives of the children within our community. Feel free to extend the invitation to your friends, family and coworkers. As the year is coming to an end, this will serve as a time to gather with old friends, network with other young professionals and meeting new friends.

If you will be attending, please RSVP via e-mail at info@modsuccess.org. If you are unable to attend the event but would like to send toy donations, please let us know and we will make provisions for pick up.

The First Annual SHU Connect Networking Event, which was held on Thursday April 12th at Sacred Heart University, was a great night of networking and learning. Talking Finger, a CT Social Media Company, presented ”The Do’s and Don’ts of Social Media for College Students and Alumni”.

Erik Granato stressed the importance of having a clean Facebook page. He showed examples of unflattering photos that people had posted on their pages and expressed that even if these pictures are of friends of friends that it still can reflect negatively on you. He also mentioned that if you are looking for a job you should establish a presence on multiple social media sites such as Twitter, Blogs, YouTube, and Pinterest.

MOD Success, YEP and Pulse, were all in attendance. A representative from each Young Professional Group spoke about what their organization had to offer and shared some helpful tips, that were beneficial to them, with the future graduates. The key to future job hunting is learning the in’s and out’s of networking and social media before you have to look for a job. Lindsey Ault Authier, of MOD Success, stated “Make sure you have a Linkedin Profile. Two out of my four jobs came from my Linkedin connections”.

The “Building Your Financial Future” panel discussion with guest panelists Terence Floyd, Vice President and Affordable Lending Manager of the Residential Lending Department of People’s United Bank, Douglas Shackles, Investment Advisor Representative of Equity Services, Inc. Securities and Delila Forehand, Senior Loan Officer for the Housing Development Fund of Stamford, CT on Tuesday, March 20 at Butterfield 8 Lounge & Restaurant. The panel provided young professionals an in-depth view of financial milestones and planning for their future.

Terence Floyd and Delila Forehand spoke about the home buying process and programs available to assist first time home buyers including how long the process takes, what to expect and how to prepare. Floyd stated, “The process takes about 6-12 months from the time you prepare the work, get a lender, and find the right house and close. Be sure to have all your finances in order, know your credit score and credit history.” Forehand added, “HDF provides programs and will work with individuals throughout the entire home buying process.”