SE Troy Affinity Group (virtual)

Tips on a Successful Career Transition

During our working years, we all face at least one career transition. Whether it’s planned or unplanned, a successful transition to a new job, a new role, or an entirely new career requires some serious effort.

Our featured presenter is Cheryl Carr, Outreach Coordinator/Career Services Advisor at Walsh College and one of this affinity group’s co-leaders. She will be joined by Angela Zangarola, MBA, CDFA, and founder of Quantum Wealth Strategies, LLC, who will be sharing her own first-hand experiences.

Cheryl Carr began her career working in Human Resources for Creative Industries and Modern Engineering after graduating from Oakland University. Cheryl graduated from Walsh College with her Master of Science degree in Management. She is a certified Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDFF) and Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW). After working in the automotive industry, she changed her career focus to higher education. She joined Walsh College Career Services department where she counsels with students and alumni to be successful in attaining their career goals. Cheryl’s position as Outreach Coordinator/Career Services Advisor includes conducting workshops on job search related topics, meeting with employers, attending networking events, and marketing the services the college offers to businesses. Cheryl is a member of MCEEA and NACE professional organizations. In addition, Cheryl volunteers her career coaching services to several non-profit organizations.

Angela Zangarola has over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, including several years of providing education, marketing support, and analysis to hundreds of financial advisors exploring comprehensive insurance solutions to meet the needs of their clients. Having personally experienced the challenges of divorce, she understands how daunting life can feel during this difficult time. As a business owner, she also understands the unique challenges business owners face. Angela is a member of Institute of Divorce Financial Analysts and former co-director for the Women’s Divorce Resource Center (WDRC) in Oakland County. As an Advisory Board member of the SheHive women’s leadership development program, she volunteers her time educating women facing life-changing events on financial matters. After earning an MBA from Walsh College, she continues to be active in the Walsh College community.

The mission of the Inforum Troy Morning Networking Group is to be the one meeting you look forward to attending each month. We are committed to an “apology-free” zone so do not apologize if you’re a few minutes late, or if you need to leave a few minutes early (we’ve ALL been there). Our goal is to be a welcoming, supporting networking group for professional women.

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The mission of the Inforum Troy Morning Networking Group is to be the one meeting you look forward to attending each month. We are committed to an “apology-free” zone so do not apologize if you’re a few minutes late, or if you need to leave a few minutes early (we’ve ALL been there). Our goal is to be a welcoming, supporting networking group for professional women. The group meets monthly on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. at Walsh College.  Doors open at 7:45 a.m. 

Please contact Brenda Meller at mellerbrenda@gmail.com for information or questions associated with the Troy Affinity Group, or if you are a member of Inforum interested in speaking at this group.

The Troy Affinity Group encourages members to Pay-It-Forward by paying half of a nw member’s membership fee.  

Group Leadership

Andrea Wright awright@ctpsolutionsllc.com

Deb Mourray TallDebb@gmail.com
Brenda Meller brenda@mellermarketing.com

Stella Woitulewicz  stella@stella-w.com

Cheryl Carr ccarr@walshcollege.com