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2-day Summit & Career Fair for Young Professionals Under 35

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WHY ATTEND #NSNECDLIVE

ECD Live, a 2-day summit and career fair hosted by the National Sales Network, tailored for young professionals under 35 in sales and marketing. This dynamic summit will feature industry-leading speakers, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities designed to accelerate your career growth and development in the competitive landscape of sales and marketing.

Mignon Blanc

Board Chair
Maternal Infant Care Sales Specialist
– GE Healthcare

As someone whose career has been accelerated by the support and network provided by NSN, I can’t recommend the NSN ECD Live Summit enough. This summit is more than just an event—it’s a career-transforming experience tailored for young professionals in sales and marketing. NSN has helped me grow my network, elevate my brand, and secure leadership opportunities, and the ECD Live Summit is designed to offer those same powerful tools to you. From  career coaching and on-site interviews to panels on tech sales and career acceleration, every session is crafted to equip you with the skills and connections to reach your goals. Plus, with Yara Shahidi as our keynote speaker and limited spots available, this is the place to jumpstart your journey to success.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of it!

WORKSHOPS

  • Resume Rehab: Transforming Your Resume in a Quarter Hour
  • Master Class #1: Tech Sales Mastery: From Cloud Concepts to Customer Conquest
  • Master Class #2: 60 Minutes to LinkedIn Stardom: Optimize, Attract, Succeed
  • Session 1: AI: The Game-Changer for Your Career
  • Session 2: Navigating the Unspoken Rules of the Workplace
  • Session 3: Taking Control of Your Life – Goal Setting and Financial Planning

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Your ECD Live Ticket Includes:

  • Full Access: Two full days of interactive sessions with top speakers & trainers, inspiring keynotes, and hands-on workshops.
  • Career Lounge & Networking: Exclusive one-on-one access with recruiters, networking events, hospitality suites, and receptions to further build connections.
  • Skill-Building Opportunities: Tech Sales MasterClass ($800 value), LinkedIn Optimization ($250 value), Resume Rehab ($150 value), and a professional headshot ($250 value).
  • Exclusive Extras: Photo Opportunity with Actress and Activist, Yara Shahidi, a Forbes book signing ($35 value) and our signature NSN ECD Live Awards ($100 value) to celebrate excellence in sales!

Total Value: $1,585
Ticket Price: $299

With over $1,585 in professional development value, your ticket price practically pays for itself—unlocking invaluable experiences and networking that can transform your career! Register early! Space is limited.

$299

Until 12/31/2024

$399

1/2/25 – 2/28/25

$499

3/1/25 – 3/31/25

Meet Our Special Guest: Yara Shahidi

Yara Sayeh Shahidi is an American actress and producer. She began her career as a child, appearing in the films Imagine That, Butter and Alex Cross. Shahidi gained recognition for her starring role as the oldest daughter Zoey Johnson in the ABC sitcom Black-ish and its spin-off series Grown-ish.

BOOK YOUR HOTEL

Attendees have access to exclusive discounts to stay at our preferred hotel partner.

Located in the heart of Midtown – the vibrant epicenter of Atlanta arts and culture – Loews Atlanta Hotel fuses southern hospitality, luxury and style to deliver superior guest experiences.

Rooms are $199. Book by March 21, 2025 to get the special rate.

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Durelle & Samantha Bailey

Social Media Influencers, Business Owners & Podcast Hosts

Durrelle and Samantha Bailey are a dynamic couple known for their transparent approach to goal-setting, budgeting, and personal growth. Through their viral social media presence and “The Bailey Way Podcast,” they inspire others by sharing insights on marriage, business, faith, and life planning. Join them as they discuss their journey, lessons learned, and strategies for balancing life and career together.

Kayla Burke

Enterprise Sales Specialist at Microsoft | Founder- The Tech Level | Helping new tech sellers land and accelerate | Top 100 Powerful Women In Sales 2024

My name is Kayla Burke, and I am always looking for an opportunity to learn and grow! I currently work for Microsoft as a dedicated Enterprise Specialist for the Frontline Worker brand. I am to be a trusted advisor to clients and collaborate to ensure growth around frontline operations. I have found great interest in problem-solving and helping others solve technical problems. My interest lies in understanding changing business models that so greatly affect companies’ technological ecosystem.

Generra Ingram

Professional Resume Writer & Career Coach

CEO / Founder UrResumeUrFuture, LLC

Generra is an Award-winning Professional Resume Writer, Job Search Strategist, LinkedIn Optimization Guru, and Career Coach with over 10+ years of experience assisting clients with gaining meaningful employment, transitioning careers, and re-entering the workforce. Generra holds a Bachelor of English which reinforces her innate ability to create clear and concise content free of grammatical errors. She has had the pleasure of writing professional resumes for Monster.com and Indeed.com, and Career Coaching for Quintrix Solutions and The Impact Group. Her goal is to provide 100% client satisfaction in every interaction.

Andrew Melton

Account Director, LinkedIn

Results-driven sales professional

I’ve honed my skills selling employee engagement SaaS solutions as an Account Director at LinkedIn and in marketing strategy and customer experience honed via my time consulting over 60 Automotive dealers with Stellantis (Chrysler, Dodge JEEP, RAM). My sales experience is amplified by my time on the “other side of the table” as an automotive buyer, working with cross functional partners to navigate deals through the organizations purchasing process and successfully negotiating strategic, multi-year parts contracts. I have a proven track record and enjoy helping Individuals and businesses solve their highest priority challenges.

Bethanie Nonami

Chairwoman

I am the CEO and founder of Marley Nonami. I have proven record as an incredible sales strategist with a brain and love for all thing tech. Bethanie is passionate about empowering organization to lead and shape their industry.

We help ambitious sales team harness the power of AI to improve efficiencies, revenue, and customer connection.

I am a foodie that loves fast and loud cars (muscle and performance cars). Yes, I am a gearhead.  Ask me about how I made $$ in high school.

Yara Shahidi

Award-winning actor and producer, and the breakout star of the ABC series “black-ish” and “grown-ish.”

Yara Sayeh Shahidi is an American actress and producer. She began her career as a child, appearing in the films Imagine That, Butter and Alex Cross. Shahidi gained recognition for her starring role as the oldest daughter Zoey Johnson in the ABC sitcom Black-ish and its spin-off series Grown-ish. Beyond her on-screen endeavors, Shahidi has emerged as a steadfast advocate for the advancement of inclusive media programming and a passionate champion of equity and education.

Dr. Ella Washington

Best Selling Author of Unspoken, Organizational Psychologist, Keynote Speaker, Professor

I am passionate about creating workplaces where everyone can thrive. I help organizations reach closer towards #workplaceutopia through creating inclusive and equitable workplaces.

I speak to audiences around the world about diversity, equity and inclusion and how to skillfully navigate the workplace from a position of power, no matter who you are or where you sit in the organization.

As an award-winning professor at Georgetown’s McDonough School of business I take pride in educating the future business leaders of the world.

Philanthropy is close to my heart which is why I started the non-profit Ellavate Charity Foundation (ECF) which seeks to financially empower and educate communities of color and other historically marginalized groups.