Episode 34: How this Latina is Connecting Top Technical Talent to Thriving Careers

On this episode, Stephanie Hurtado Lonard, the founder and CEO of Technically Minded Talents shares her rocky career story and how she turned the volatility she faced in the oil and gas industry into opportunities. In her business, she goes beyond recruiting for commission to coaching clients for best results. Her wholesome strategy provides the necessary resources to drive representation in STEM, especially for people of all races. She is also an avid advocate for STEM education, believing that “you have to start the talent pipeline really early.”

From her decade long experience as a professional engineer, career coach and recruiter, you will learn:
· The psychological impact of layoffs. 13:12
· How to write a modern professional resume. 21:20
· What to do when you have just been laid off. 23:41
· The power of small talk to foster thriving professional relationships. 30: 40
· The role of talent in building a company. 10:10
· How (and why it is necessary) to announce your lay off. 08:45

Stephanie was born in New York City. Ecuadorian Heritage. Fluent in English and Spanish. Graduated from University of Missouri-Rolla with a bachelor’s in chemical engineering. Worked in Oil & Gas for various Fortune 500 companies as an Engineer Intern, Field Engineer, Process Design Engineer and Project Manager since 2007. Managed capital projects over $12M. Then in 2017, I founded Technically Minded Talent, a recruitment firm to connect Engineers with careers opportunities. Heavily involved in Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) for 14 years and serving on FIRST Robotics as a Mentor. I am married to another Chemical Engineer and have 2 boys, ages 4 and 1.5 years old, now reside in Huntsville, Alabama.

Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn and her email, slonard@techmindedtalent.com and website: www.technicallymindedtalent.com

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