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RE-EMPLOYMENT NETWORKING GROUP
Holy Family Catholic Church
4401Highcrest Rd, Rockford, IL 61107
815-398-4287

This faith based networking\outplacement group was established in the fall of 2001. A group of human resource professionals\volunteers came together to assist individuals who found themselves unemployed and who were interested in developing a network to help locate new employment. 

Since 2001 we have had over 2200 individuals participate in our meetings.  Those individuals have represented all industries and all types of skill sets, from President’s of companies to people just entering the work environment.

There is no cost to participants for this service and it is open to the public.

Networking with other professionals still proves to be the most effective way to jump-start, build and manage a person’s career.  Our program offers a unique opportunity in a small group setting to interact with other individuals to:

• Learn new networking and job search strategies
• Expand your professional network
• Increase your ability to use the Internet effectively in your job search
• Hear about job leads and what’s happening in the marketplace
• Get feedback and share ideas, resources and information

As a participant in this meeting, individuals will develop networking and interviewing skills that will more readily help them achieve their career objectives.  During the meetings, there will be an opportunity to do both open and structured networking and learn ways to increase their networking skills.

Once each month a more formal presentation is offered to participants on topics important to the job search. We invite in speakers to talk about a number of topics or issues that may be relevant to an individual’s job search.  We also have special workshop programs such as mock interviewing, skills assessment, computer resource training, etc. 

Networking and interactive dialog are an integral part of each Wednesday morning meeting. Facilitators are available to review participant’s current resumes and answer job search questions.

Meetings are held every Wednesday at 7:00 a.m. in the lower level (basement) of Holy Family Church. Holy Family is located at the corner of Highcrest and Alpine Roads. 

For more information feel free to call any of the following facilitators

Ted Bowen - has 30+ years of Human Resource management experience, much of it with large multi-national manufacturing and contracting companies. He is currently the Northern Illinois Representative for the Employers' Association (EA). The EA provides a wide variety of human resource services to its 650 employer members. He also does independent HR consulting. His phone number is (815) 742-9008.  t_bowen@att.net

Sue Buckwalter – has over 20 years of Human Resource generalist experience most of which has been in healthcare and is now a Human Resource consultant with her own business, HR Concepts, Inc. Her phone number is (815) 397-1416. sue@hrconceptsinc.com

Bill Callahan - Bill is the President/CEO of CG Groups, Inc., which is a management consulting firm. His phone number is (815) 387-7954. wacgrp@aol.com

Tom Dufault –has over 20 years of experience in providing career management services. He is with the Park District and prior to this current role he led the local office of two career services companies and has owned and operated his own firm. His phone number is (815)987-8870. TomDufault@rockfordparkdistrict.org

Jodi Gruhn- Jodi Gruhn spent about 6 years working in the Mechanical Engineering field prior to moving into sales/recruiting roles.  Recently, Jodi was a Technical Recruiter for QPS Technical specializing in the manufacturing field for Engineering, Clerical, and Professional opportunities.  Her phone number is 815-540-5634; jodigruhn@yahoo.com

Dave Hammes - has been self-employed for over 20 years and has provided 7 years of outplacement and career development services. Currently, Dave has developed and manages an e-commerce web site (Baysideproducts.com) along with a sales & marketing business. His phone number is (815) 218-3462.  Dave@Baysideproducts.com        

Mark Kendall - has 11 years experience as a hospital executive and 5 years as Vice President of Human Resources at a small manufacturing company.  He serves as a leadership and organizational development consultant, coach and trainer through his company, Strategic Leadership Consulting.  His phone number is (815) 226-9903.  MarkDKendall@msn.com

Bob Roller - has over 25 years experience as a Human Resources professional in the manufacturing sector. He subsequently worked with a leading outplacement/career management firm for several years. His phone number is (815) 248-3545. rfroller@yahoo.com.

Brian Vogrinc – has over 30 years in executive recruitment and is a partner in the executive search firm Vogrinc & Short. His phone number is (815) 394-1001. brianv@vogshort.com

Wednesday Mornings beginning at 7:00am in the lower level of Holy Family Church.

Holy Family Catholic Church
4411 Highcrest Ave.
Rockford, IL 61107

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