July Career Development SIG: AI-Powered Career Mastery

When
28 Jul 2025
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location
Zoom
Spaces left
18

Registration

ATD Dallas Members Registration
Free to ATD Dallas members.
Non-Member Guest Registration – $10.00

ATD Dallas July Career Development SIG

Hosted by Cherron Castillo & Vincent Battles

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Unlock the future of job searching with "AI-Powered Career Mastery." Dive into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on career planning, resume optimization, and career communications. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, learn how to leverage AI for a competitive edge in the evolving job market. Explore the intersection of AI and career development, empowering you with the tools needed to navigate and succeed in the ever-changing landscape of job searching.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Discover how AI is reshaping the career landscape—from job search tools and resume optimization to personal branding and interview preparation—and how to strategically use these advancements whether you're job hunting now or preparing for future opportunities.

Learn how to integrate AI tools into your professional development, using platforms like ChatGPT, résumé analyzers, and LinkedIn enhancement tools to craft targeted, high-impact career materials and communications.

Develop a proactive career readiness plan that leverages AI to stay competitive and agile—ensuring you’re prepared to respond quickly to new roles, leadership opportunities, or unexpected shifts in the job market.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

Madelyn Mackie is the career activator! As a Certified Career Management Coach, member of the National Résumé Writers’ Association, and former board member of the National Speakers Association, Madelyn offers conference keynotes, professional development trainings, and career coaching to help her clients design unique, job-getting documents, build successful career plans, and create lifelong success. Her clients have landed positions at AAA of Northern California, American Red Cross, Autodesk, Contra Costa County, Kaiser Permanente, Mozilla, Safeway, Pacific Gas & Electric, TripIt.com, NFL Super Bowl Host Committee, Wells Fargo Bank NA, and several tech firms, health care agencies, and nonprofit organizations. In addition to her private clients, Madelyn is a lead trainer and senior consultant for the national outplacement firm Lee Hecht Harrison, where she has been assigned to work with VIP clients like the Oakland Raiders, Blue Shield of California, Chevron, Novartis International AG, and Twitter. A sample of Madelyn’s resume work can be found in Modernize Your Resume: Get Noticed … Get Hired (Emerald Publishing) by master resume writers Wendy Enelow and Louise Kursmark. She has been quoted in articles on Glassdoor.com, Ivy Exec, and A Great Days Work. Madelyn draws on her experience of navigating four high-profile careers – the lab (as a published biochemistry researcher), the stage (as a stage and production administrator at four Tony Award–winning theaters), the C-suite (as an officer with the American Red Cross), and the owner’s box (CEO of Madelyn Mackie & Associates, a career management and professional development firm) – to help individuals activate their career dreams.