Consultant of the Month

Our July Consultant of the Month, Jason White, has done a phenomenal job working for Kavaliro. He came all the way from Colorado to work on an emergency project on a few days’ notice and has put in substantial overtime each week since. He best represents the Kavaliro Pillars of Agility and Commitment. We know we can count on Jason to represent us well and we look forward to a positive and long lasting relationship!

My First Real Photo

If you are in an industry that is active in social media the time will come that you will need a professional photo of yourself. That time came for me about 6 months ago. I’d been using a picture taken on a cruise back in 2007 and I realized that every other professional that I connected with on LinkedIn or Twitter had a great looking photo. My photo was, well, unprofessional to say the least.

The final push was when I heard about a promotion that a studio called Macbeth Photography does called “First Friday.” Jim Hobart, Photographer and Owner of Macbeth Photography, cuts a deal for a professional photo that to be edited and sent to you electronically. This was an experience unlike any other I have had. The photographers moved me around and put me in positions that would photograph best; I was told “if it feels weird, then you’re doing it right!” In the end, there were about ten pictures of about fifty that were really good, and they chose the perfect picture to clean up and make final edits to. A couple of days later, I was pleased to add my first real professional photo to my social media profiles. I feel much more legitimate already!

In the current era of information, everyone should have a photo that they’re proud of to represent them while online. It can be even more important if you’re on the hunt for a new job because it is more common today that your potential employer will do a search on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter to see if you’ll be a fit with their corporate culture and represent their organization well. I am not saying you have to dress up like a CEO for your photo; but a quality picture that wasn’t cropped from a group photo in college can set you apart from all of those other applicants in a positive way. If you can’t afford a private session, take advantage of student photographers that are willing to take your picture to use for school projects, or as practice using editing software. I was happy to find a studio that ran promotions to reach out to new partners in the community. In the end, just make sure the person you are presenting online sends the right message!

-Stephanie Bruha, Operations Manager at Kavaliro

Consultant of the Month

We are proud to announce the June Consultant of the Month: Michael Coots. Michael has been with us since December 2011 and continues to be an excellent resource for us. Leading a team or getting hands on during a project, Michael has always been the go-to technician on multiple projects. He best represents the Kavaliro Pillar of Commitment with over 6 months of continued excellence in consulting. Thank you Michael!

Bill Peppler on unemployment in Orlando 2012

Bill Peppler from Kavaliro speaks regarding the high unemployment rates in Orlando and the ways to find a job. He recognizes specific industries that aren’t hurting and the importance of hitting those markets now.

John Mahony Places Top 5 for the Orlando Business Journal C Level Award

We would like to congratulate John Mahony, Kavaliro’s chief operations officer (COO), on being named a finalist in the Orlando Business Journal’s C Level Awards!

With this award, Mahony will be recognized as one of the top COOs in the Central Florida business community.

“I feel so grateful to be a C Level Award recipient,” Mahony said. “Being acknowledged as a leader in the business industry is an incredible honor. I strive to find new ways to motivate my staff at Kavaliro and will continue to challenge them.”

With more than 14 years of experience in the technical services, engineering, telecommunications, information technology, manufacturing and government contracting industries, Mahony partnered with Mark Moore to establish the Orlando and Charlotte offices of Kavaliro.

As COO, Mahony has pushed Kavaliro to become a major player in the nationwide staffing industry. He believes in focusing not only on results, but incentivizing employees to focus on the tasks and duties that are required on the front end that leads to future success.

Mahony is a big believer in mixing it up with positive reinforcement as well as tough love when needed. It is important for him to understand every member of his staff. He knows some thrive on being challenged and continuously want to know where they are falling short. Others react much better to feedback with more of a positive spin.

Mahony not only educates his employees on how to make money, but also to be responsible with that money. He uses conversation to open up the door where they feel comfortable to approach him for an opinion or advice.

Mahony has previously been honored with many awards during his career. These include, the 2010 Charlotte Mover and Shaker, 2010 Orlando Business Journal Top 10 Businessmen to Watch, 2008 Orlando Business Journal 40 Under 40 award winner, Top Performer awards (for 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2004), 2006 Governor’s Entrepreneurship Award in the Mega Category, Three President’s Club awards (in 2001, 1999 and 1998), Top Recruiter of the Southeast Division award in 1999 and Top Salesperson of the Southeast Division award in 1999.

Why You Should Encourage Your Employees to be Active

In business, it is becoming increasingly more important to stay ahead of your competition. To remain competitive in the market and to continuously see growth within your company, your employees should be comfortable in the workplace and be able to convey their ideas effectively on a daily basis. This is one reason that employers should promote their employees to remain active within their personal lives, in their career and in the community.

Employers should always promote exercise and healthy ways to promote a healthy mind. Exercise helps relieve stress and allows time for you to think about the day at hand or the day that has passed. With most professionals working longer hours, taking an hour out of your day to be active will only make you more effective in mind and body while at the workplace.

Depending on where you work, there are many ways to be active. Employers should always promote their employees to be active within their professional and social networks. This allows for the opportunity to achieve more business or garner connections to help you in the future. A connection you make today may not come of anything, but it shows others that you are making an effort to meet people within your industry or community. When employers promote this activity to their employees, it enables the company to reach out beyond their original connections and grow.

When companies encourage their employees to be active in the community, it allows the entire employee base to contribute to community causes. This shows that the company does more than send their CEO to make a speech at a community event or to kiss babies. It demonstrates that the company makes an energetic effort to reach out with all employees. Having active employees allows for a larger base, promotes the image of the company and sets employers apart from those who are not promoting employee activity.

Whether it is exercise to relieve stress from normal office woes, staying connected within your networks or even remaining active within the community, these activities will boost employee attitudes and performance. Promoting your employee base to be active will help your company grow while making it a team effort.

-Andrew Johnson, Resource Manager at Kavaliro