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Jarrett Ballard

By Naomi K. Bonman

As a Journalist, I get to do many exciting interviews and meet tons of people. There are some people who you’ll interview, and it will be just that an interview, but then there are those in a ‘select’ bunch that you just stay connected with and you watch their progress and growth over time. 

In 2011, I interviewed an up and coming boy band out of Chicago, Illinois but at the time had relocated to Los Angeles, California. Real Estate Agent, Jarret Ballard was apart of that group. So, to watch his journey from there to where he is now is inspiring and I know others will be blessed upon hearing his story on how he got started in the music business and how it prepared him in his current career as an entrepreneur in Real Estate and Finance. Ballard is on a mission in building wealth not only for himself, but in helping others, especially other minorities and millennials to build wealth as well. 

Check out and listen to the interview below and make sure to grab a pen and paper because I’m sure you will want to take notes to the advice that he is about to give you. 

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Do you want to work in entertainment? Do you love and believe in the work of the indie artists out there? If so you may be a perfect fit for the LUE Productions team. They are currently hiring for the following positions: Coordinator of Special Events, Assistant Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, Street Team Coordinator, Artist Development Manager, Manager of  Sales and Merchandise, and Promotion Manager.

There will be open interviews held on Monday, December 29 from 1 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 114 S. Arrowhead in San Bernardino (92408). To lock in your interview, please send your resume over to Lue.info@yahoo.com.

Coordinator of Special Events

• Planning must be able to negotiate pricing
• Pre-selecting options to present to the client and maintaining budgets for the event.
• Must provide outstanding customer service
• Be an enthusiastic professional
• Be able to build relationships with internal and external customers.

Assistant Coordinator of Special Events

• Responsible for coordinating events, including planning menus, booking musicians, putting up decorations, ordering flowers, hiring bartenders, and ensuring the event runs smoothly.
• Works directly under Coordinator of Special Events

Administrative Assistant

• Provides office services by implementing administrative systems, procedures, and policies, and monitoring administrative projects.
• Works directly under Administrative Supervisor

Street Team Coordinator

• Ability to manage and schedule a team of volunteers
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to do job duties with minimal direct supervision
• Excellent communication skills

Artist Development Manager

• Works directly with LUE Productions artists
• Provide classes for other upcoming artists to help develop, polish, and/or enhance their performance skills

Manager of Sales and Merchandise

• Oversees the day to day sales and inventory of all LUE P apparel and merchandise as well as recruitment of clients for LUE Productions referral services

Promotion Manager

• Oversees the day to day promotion on all social media sites, of all LUE Productions artists, events, and clients

LOS ANGELES, CA- The National Association of Black Female Executives in Music & Entertainment, Inc. (NABFEME), an interactive women’s networking and empowerment association, will launch a series of professional networking events in the Greater Los Angeles area.

The inaugural premier networking event, The NABFEME Executive Suite will be held at the Wilshire Beverly Center Thursday, October 2 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 9465 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 300 in Beverly Hills. The mixer themed event expects to attract a number of music and entertainment industry elite. The entertainment for the evening will include Verses and Flow poets Tanya Ingram, Treesje “Treh-Zhay” Powers and Jasmine Williams.

Recognized as the nation’s most respected professional organization for women of color in entertainment, the women of NABFEME share a common desire to learn, educate and collaborate to deliver meaningful and powerful results.  The organization makes a difference through five (5) areas of service – education, mentorship, networking, sisterhood and faith.

“Networking is a critical part of building meaningful relationships in entertainment, as well as in our personal lives,” said Johnnie Walker, founder and CEO of NABFEME. “Membership in NABFEME offers opportunities for networking with some of the most successful leaders in the sports, fashion, music and entertainment industry.”

Sponsored by Healthy Fit Cuisine, Moreno BHLV and Lynn Allen Jeter & Associates, attendees will enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. There is no admission.  However, all attendees are requested to RSVP to nabfemelosangeles@gmail.com. Two-hour free parking will be available at 240 Beverly Drive. For more information about NABFEME or to become a member, please visit www.nabfememember.org.

Kohl’s Department Stores’ San Bernardino EFC, located at 825 East Central Ave., and San Bernardino DC, located at 890 E Mill St., are hiring for the holidays! The facility plans to hire approximately 2,200 associates at the San Bernardino EFC and approximately 90 associates at the San Bernardino DC over the next few months for seasonal positions.

New hires will help support Kohl’s commitment to providing excellent service to customers throughout the year.

Seasonal associates will enjoy an immediate associate discount, climate controlled facilities, shift pay premiums and a comfortable, friendly work environment.

Kohl’s is hiring for all shifts from now through November. Applicants must be at least 18-years-old and be able to lift 30 pounds. Prospective employees are asked to visit KohlsCareers.com/dc to apply for open positions.

New interactive science museum will use Sept. 24 and 27 job fairs to fill 100 full- and part-time positions in the Valley

LOS ANGELES, CA- Come November 13, there will be 71,000 square feet of new reasons for L.A. residents to visit the Hansen Dam Recreational Area of the San  Fernando Valley.

That’s the date Discovery Cube Los Angeles officially opens to the public – and to  host and inspire the 180,000 visitors expected during the first year, the Discovery Science  Foundation is partnering with the local America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) to host two  job fairs designed to fill more than 100 new job positions in the Valley.

The new positions will staff the Discovery Cube Los Angeles, a new interactive science  center taking shape on the site of the former Children’s Museum of Los Angeles in the Lake  View Terrace neighborhood. In partnership with the local AJCC, Discovery Cube LA will host  job fairs on Wednesday, Sept. 24, and Saturday, Sept, 27, in search of qualified employees  for the two-story, state-of-the-art museum facility.

“Since the San Fernando Valley is the new home of Discovery Cube LA, we are  delighted to be able to bring exciting new employment opportunities to our neighborhood,”  said Discovery Cube LA Executive Director Kafi Blumenfield. “We’re confident that we can  find local talent here in the Valley and candidates who share our passion for hospitality,  science and hands-on learning.”

Interviews will be for both full- and part-time positions, which will vary in daily duties,  required skills, and experience. In addition to hosting the job fairs, the local AJCC will offer  resources, expertise, and community network to applicants. For more information on the  Discovery Cube Los Angeles job fairs, please visit www.discoverycube.org.

HIGH DESERT, CA- There is a part-time position available as an Administrative Assistant for a marketing company. Potential candidate must be willing to work weekends and have reliable transportation and flexibility. Duties may require some traveling of up to approximately a 60 miles radius. Computer skills are a plus. Candidate must be personable and have a professional appearance. The salary is negotiable. For more information and those that are interested, please call (760) 298-1787

1-on-1 Learning with Laptops Tutoring Company is hiring for an Enrollment Representative. 1-on-1 Learning provides free tutoring services to eligible K-12 students, funded through the No Child Left Behind Act and we are looking for people who are passionate about improving children’s lives through education.

The role of the Enrollment Representative is to promote awareness and educate parents about the laptop tutoring program by going door to door in order to inform them about the resources.  Responsibilities include working as a team, distributing flyers, collecting contact information, increasing public awareness, attending local community activities and district events on behalf of the company, administrative duties, and typing/data entry. The requirements for the position includes someone who is bilingual (fluent in Spanish and English a plus), reliable transportation with valid insurance, a smart phone with camera and picture messaging, and sales background experience is a plus.

This is a full-time, seasonal position (40 hours per week), approximately three to four weeks with opportunities available for future projects.  The pay rate is $11 per hour with a monthly cell phone stipend of $25 and bonuses.

For more information, please contact Daniel Flores at (310) 473-0404 or by email at danielf@1on1laptops.com.

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LOS ANGELES , CA— This presentation on retirement planning will be held on Thursday, July 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m..  Topics and discussions will cover what steps business owners should take both pre and post-retirement.  It combines investment strategies with non-registered strategies and products. Includes strategies on how to plan for the future; Fundamentals of Asset Allocation, shifting from Asset Accumulation to Asset Distribution, and financial concepts every business owner needs to consider for retirement.  The presentation will be held at New York Life Insurance Company, a co-sponsor of the event, located at 6300 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048. FREE for GLAAAC members FREE: $10 for Non Members. Expedite registration by pre-paying online at http://glaaaccnylseminar.eventbrite.com/.  RSVP by emailing to info@glaaacc.org by Tuesday, July 16, 2013. . Information: 323-292-1297| www.glaaacc.org. [GLAAC is located at 5100 W. Goldleaf Circle, Suite 203, Los Angeles, CA 90056]