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January 2003 event
Freelance Workers: Individual & Corporate Perspectives
| Event Summary | |
| Date: | Wednesday, 15 January 2003 |
| Time: |
6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Registration 7:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Dinner and networking 7:45 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Program |
| Location: |
America Online, HQ Building 22000 AOL Way Dulles, VA 20166 Phone: 703-265-1000 Directions are below |
| Cost: | Fees are listed below. |
| RSVP: | To register, complete the online reservation form. Speakesr' Handouts and Presentations Don't forget your business cards for networking! |
About the Event
In this presentation, Gene highlights his perspectives on working as a freelancer. Gene will discuss the following points:
- The contingent workforce and the corporate appeal
- Why the time is right for an independent career, and how to make the shift
- Marketing yourself "directly" to companies
- How to handle legal and financial concerns
About the Speaker
Gene Zaino is Chairman and CEO of MBO Partners (formerly MyBizOffice, Inc.). Mr. Zaino acquired MyBizOffice (formerly Contractors Resources, Inc.) in 1996 as a building block towards his vision of a business that would re-invent the way consultants and organizations work together.
Early on, he recognized the accelerated growth trends of knowledge-workers, consultants, and freelancers, as well as the increased demand by organizations to deploy a contingent, flexible workforce. Under Mr. Zaino's direction, MBO Partners brought its consultant-specific services online (https://www.mbopartners.com), formed a co-branding partnership with Monster.com, and, in 2001, launched the company's business-to-business Consultant Service Center offering.
By spearheading the evolution of the innovative MBO Partners employment model, Mr. Zaino has become a major force in legitimizing and advocating the trend toward workplace independence.
Mr. Zaino began his career at KPMG Peat Marwick where he spent four years as a CPA and management consultant before he was a founding principal of Evernet Systems, a Kliener Perkins-sponsored venture that was sold in 1993.
Mr. Zaino has discussed the MBO Partners approach in several recent television and radio interviews, including CNNfn, USA Today, CNET, The Jim Bohannon Show, TechTV, Washington DC's NewsChannel 8, and WBIS Radio. He has also been quoted in several publications including the Washington Business Journal, Internet Week, and the Potomac Tech Journal. Mr. Zaino was graduated cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business, receiving a Bachelor and Masters of Science in Economics (MSE). He resides in Great Falls, Va., with his wife and two children.
Food
Choose one of the following (all items are served with salad and fruit):
- Portabella wrap — Marinated portabellas, red peppers, spinach, onions, provolone, feta cheese in pita bread.
- Capri sandwich — Fresh plum tomatoes and mozzarella cheese sprinkled with fresh basil and balsamic vinegar.
- Chicken salad — All white meat chicken salad with herbed mayonnaise on a croissant.
- Turkey club sandwich — Turkey, bacon, lettuce, and tomato on sourdough bread.
Fees
$15 — STC members **
$10 — Administrative Council members
$10 — Students (member or nonmember)
$20 — Nonmembers
$ 5 — Nonmember first timer (Print discount admission coupon))
$25 — Walk-ins (Dinner is not available unless you RSVP and pay in advance)
** Each STC member may bring one guest at the member rate. Members and guests must register and pay together.
Directions
22000 AOL Way
Dulles, VA 20166
Phone: 703-265-1000
Map and directions to America Online on AOL Way in Dulles, VA.
