Who's on First
Grant Thornton, Vienna, Va., selected Amy Amos as an assurance manager for the government contracts business services practice. Before joining Grant Thornton, she was the government contracting compliance officer for Computer Technology Associates. Grant Thornton is an international accounting and consulting firm that provides professional services to middle-market entrepreneurial organizations.
Taking the Reins: Mark Badger
Public sector Internet business development manager for Cisco Systems Inc., San Jose, Calif., responsible for the development and implementation of Internet and networked solutions within the state and local government sector.
Forget Raises
When employees give notice that they are leaving a company, the most important question a manager should ask is not, "Why are you leaving?" The answer ? always "More pay," said Beth Frechette, manger of human resources and corporate diversity at United Technologies Corp. in Hartford, Conn. ? does not tell companies what they need to know.
Who's on First
Mark Badger was named public-sector Internet business development manager for Cisco Systems Inc., San Jose, Calif. Badger will be responsible for developing and implementing Internet and network solutions to business process problems within the state and local government sector.
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The NSA/OPS1 Information Assurance Expo will take place at Fort Meade, Md. Call Melissa Moxley (800) 878-2940 ext. 239, e-mail melissam@fbcdb.com or visit www.fbcinc.com.
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The NSA/OPS1 Information Assurance Expo will take place at Fort Meade, Md. Call Melissa Moxley (800) 878-2940 ext. 239, e-mail melissam@fbcdb.com or visit www.fbcinc.com.
On The Job
Positive Support Review of Santa Monica, Calif., has launched a new Web site, EjobDescription.com, that is designed to be a one-stop shop for human resources and recruiting professionals and includes posting descriptions of government jobs.
Taking the Reins: Joe Dickhudt
Name: Joe Dickhudt "The last name is pronounced 'Dick~hoot.' As with so many things, it's easy when you know the secret."
Social Security Widens Employee Sexual Harassment Education to Intranet
A new program that offers employees at the Social Security Administration sexual harassment training via the agency's intranet marks the first time the agency has offered its workers online professional development training in human resources.
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"Discovery Days" is a free mobile and embedded software seminar to be hosted by Sybase at the Lowes L'Enfant Plaza Hotel in Washington. Call Patty Watson (301) 896-1083, e-mail pwatson@sybase.com or visit www.sybase.com/discovery.
Taking the Reins: Anne Thomson Reed
Vice president of industry relations, Electronic Data Systems Corp.'s Government Global Industry Group, Herndon, Va.
IT Training Means Everyone In Today's Offices
In the modern and often frenzied world of the information technology contractor, one of the great ironies facing high-tech companies is that their administrative staffs often have trouble keeping up with the latest innovations.
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Washington Technology and Intelisys Electronic Commerce Optimal Networks host an "Executive Breakfast" briefing on e-business technologies at the Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Corner, Va. Call the breakfast briefing hotline (703) 848-2800, ext. 400, or e-mail: marketing@pnbi.com.
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Washington Technology and Intelisys Electronic Commerce Optimal Networks host an "Executive Breakfast" briefing on e-business technologies at the Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Corner, Va. Call the breakfast briefing hotline (703) 848-2800, ext. 400, or e-mail: marketing@pnbi.com.
Who's on First
Bradford Brown was named chairman of the National Center for Technology & Law at The George Mason University School of Law. The center's goal is to analyze legal and technology issues affecting the business community. Brown was executive vice president of technology affairs and deputy managing director of Shandwick in Washington. He also has been president of Western Strategies, the government relations division of Nelson Communications Group.
Who's on First
Bradford Brown was named chairman of the National Center for Technology & Law at The George Mason University School of Law. The center's goal is to analyze legal and technology issues affecting the business community. Brown was executive vice president of technology affairs and deputy managing director of Shandwick in Washington. He also has been president of Western Strategies, the government relations division of Nelson Communications Group.
Taking the Reins
President, Local Government Division, National Information Consortium, Overland Park, Kan.
On The Job
Robert Knowling, chairman, president and chief executive of Covad Communications Co., will be the headliner at the Information Technology Association of America's April 11 IT Workforce Convocation 2000 in Chicago.
Taking the Reins: Anne Altman
Vice president of U.S. federal sales, IBM Public Sector, Bethesda, Md.
Who's On First
Christine Ramsey was hired as executive vice president of sales and marketing at Net2000 Communications, Herndon, Va., a provider of business telecommunications services. She will direct the company's entry into new markets nationwide and shape the corporate strategy. Previously, she was a senior vice president for Statoil Energy.
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