IABC Chicago

The Chicago Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators

Career Connect: Elevate Your Professional Path on May 8 – in person event!

Join us in person for our last official event of the program year before World Conference comes to Chicago in June!

On May 8 at Lil’ Ba Ba Reeba! (441 N Clark St) we will get together for an engaging and educational networking event tailored

specifically for communicators seeking to advance their careers and expand their professional networks. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, this event will provide youwith valuable insights, practical strategies, and meaningful connections to propel your career forward. IABC/Chicago is proud to welcome Raleigh Decker as our keynote speaker and workshop presenter.

Reserve your spot today and take the next step toward achieving your career goals.

Register Now.

What you can expect

5:00 PM – 5:45 PM: Networking Reception

 

Wind down the day with a networking reception where you can connect in a relaxed and informal setting. Enjoy refreshments and engage in meaningful conversations that could lead to new opportunities and collaborations.

5:45 PM – 6:45 PM: Skill-building Workshop

Participate in an informational and interactive workshop focused on honing essential communication skills such as personal branding, how to get noticed on LinkedIn, crafting an eye-catching resume and building a portfolio exemplifying your work and skillset. Acquire practical techniques and tools to excel in your role and stand out in the competitive job market.

 

About Raleigh

Raleigh graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with both Master’s and Bachelor’s Degrees in Advertising, and from Disney University with her Ducktorate in Management and Communications – Disney Style.

Raleigh is pretty sure that after 11 years of working for World’s Finest Chocolate, she has
chocolate in her veins. That’s even better than the ketchup that ran through her veins yearsago while starting her career on the McDonald’s client service team at marketing agency, Frankel.

Impressed by her project management skills and people instincts, Frankel’s Human
Resources department recruited Raleigh to a new career path. Her people operations experience includes recruiting, talent

development, performance management, leadership coaching, culture transformation, digital community building and lots and lots of employee communications.

Prior to agency life, her summer internship at Walt Disney World taught Raleigh the importance of exceeding expectations. And, while you can take this woman out of Disney, you can’t take Disney out of Raleigh. She’s drawn to fun work environments, and likes to spread a little magic wherever she goes.

Outside of work, Raleigh volunteers as a Board Member for Unique Sweets, a nonprofit that benefits autistic young adults by teaching them job skills through baking and offering safe spaces for socialization. As a proud hockey and lacrosse mom, you’ll often hear Raleigh cheering on her kids. She also loves cooking for family and friends, working out and getting lost in a book.