DIVERSANT News
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May 2013
A Winning Team
DIVERSANT is pleased to be a participant in Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno's initiative to promote business and businesses in New Jersey. As part of the Program, a photography team visited our corporate offices to take pictures for an upcoming ad campaign by the state.
 Principal John Goullet and CEO Gene Waddy prepare for their photo shoot |
Young at Heart…
We are honored to announce that Gene Waddy has been nominated as a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2013 Award in the New Jersey Region. The award recognizes high-growth entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance, and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Award winners will be announced June 13, 2013.
April 2013
Puttin' on the Ritz
DIVERSANT's Achievers Club for outstanding performers celebrated its inaugural meeting at the Ritz in Naples Florida this month. Members of the 2012 Achievers Club enjoyed sunny days on the beach and warmer nights on the dance floor. Congratulations to all the Members!
 Members of the 2012 Achievers Club alongside DIVERSANT Leadership at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples |
Another Satisfied Customer
We'd like to congratulate Jason Lundsford, a DIVERSANT consultant and recipient of Duke Energy's "Best Customer Service" award for the year for Jason's work with the Charlotte helpdesk team. Well done, Jason!
 Jason Lundsford (center) with DIVERSANT's Amanda Webb and Joe Majors |
March 2013
Profile for STARS
Check out the latest issue of Profile Magazine for a conversation with Gene Waddy about our STAR Program. STAR was created by DIVERSANT to give US Veterans a way to build a long lasting career in the IT field. We're already on our third successful program implementation with many more in the pipeline!!
You can view the article as a PDF here.
For more information about STAR, please visit the STAR Program webpage.
Shining Stars
We're proud to announce six new members of our STAR Program, an initiative designed to provide US Veterans with rewarding career opportunities in IT. Graduates from the latest class will be starting their careers at AIG and Merck in areas such as Quality Assurance and Java Testing. For more information, please visit the STAR Program webpage.
 Members of the STAR@Merck program with DIVERSANT CEO Gene Waddy |
January 2013
Happy New Year!
From all of us at DIVERSANT to all of you: we wish you a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2013!
December 2012
Giving Thanks
We wish to thank all our clients, consultants, partners, friends, and families for all their support throughout the year. We couldn't have done it without you!
Holiday Wishes…
November 2012
Lucky Number 3…
We are very pleased to announce that NJBIZ has recognized DIVERSANT as one of the Fastest-Growing Companies in New Jersey for the third consecutive year! Thank you to all our clients, consultants, colleagues, and staff for having made this all possible.
Flying High
At this year's NMSDC Gala in Denver DIVERSANT was represented by Charlotte DeStefano (Marketing Manager) and Gene Waddy. In addition to meeting old friends and making new ones, a reception at the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum afforded Gene the opportunity to "pilot" a vintage F-111 jet.
Please click on a thumbnail image below for a larger image.
 Among Friends |
 Ready for takeoff |
 Charlotte and Gene |
Our heartfelt wishes…
Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who has suffered due to hurricane Sandy. We hope that your losses were few and your return to normal life comes quickly.
Celebrating Service
Please join us in marking Veterans Day and in remembering the commitment to service, duty, and sacrifice so many have made on our behalf. If you are a U.S. Veteran or a company seeking to hire U.S. Veterans for your IT needs, please contact us about our innovative STAR Program which helps build careers in IT by providing both training and a job to qualified applicants.
September 2012
Top 50 (and climbing)…
DIVERSANT has been recognized by NJBIZ as one of the 50 Fastest-Growing Companies in New Jersey. This is our second consecutive year on NJBIZ Fastest-Growing Companies list. We are very grateful to all our clients, consultants, and partners for having contributed to our award-winning growth.
STAR Pupils…
Our latest round of STAR Program classes is underway with candidates studying software quality assurance and JavaScript testing as they work towards a position at one of our premier Fortune 500 clients. We are pleased to welcome them as they enter into the IT field.
DIVERSANT's STAR Program was created as a way for qualified US Veterans to develop career paths in IT and for our client companies to hire those who have served us all.
 Candidates in the STAR Program learning QA testing at the Avtech Institute of Technology |
August 2012
With a little help from our friends…
The August/September issue of Diversity Careers features a substantive article on Merck's commitment to diversity and the team that helps make the vision a reality. It also covers DIVERSANT's partnership with the pharmaceutical giant and the benefits it has conferred for both companies. We're both grateful and proud to be a part of Merck's diversity and American job creation initiatives.
You may read the full article here.
July 2012
Watch Gene on NJ Today…
NJ Today Managing Editor Mike Schneider recently interviewed Gene Waddy for a spot on the economy and the IT industry. You can read an article about the PBS program here or see a video of the
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Read all about it…
Whatever the medium, the message is that at DIVERSANT things are hot! We are pleased to share with you a story published by the Asbury Park Press discussing how DIVERSANT helps supply needed workers to key American industries. Our own John Goullet (Principal) and Gene Waddy (CEO) are featured prominently in the story. You may read the article here.
Dignitaries at DIVERSANT!
DIVERSANT is honored to have hosted both Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno and Red Bank Mayor Pat Menna at our corporate offices this month. Our visiting dignitaries were here as part of the Governor's focus on successful business in New Jersey. We are very pleased to be a contributor to growth and opportunity for the people of New Jersey and our state's economy.
 Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno (left) and Red Bank Mayor Pat Menna (far right) join DIVERSANT Principal John Goullet (right) and CEO Gene Waddy (far left). |
Oops, we did it again!
For the second consecutive year, Staffing Industry Analysis has ranked DIVERSANT among the country's fastest-growing staffing firms. In a field of thousands, DIVERSANT was ranked 52nd in the nation! Thank you to all of our clients, consultants, and staff who helped us achieve this distinction.
Wait 'til next year…
We are honored to announce that Gene Waddy was selected as a finalist for the Ernst & Young 2012 Entrepreneur Of The Year Award. Gene's video entry vignette may be seen here. Regrettably, Gene did not advance to the next stage of competition, but wait until next year! Thank you to all of those who supported Gene and his nomination.
 Gene accepting his finalist award |
June 2012
US Veterans, the real STARS…
We want to thank all those who came to visit us at the Rutgers Job and GI Bill Fair on June 14th. If you are a US Veteran interested in starting a career in the IT field, please contact us about our STAR Program. The DIVERSANT STAR Program provides training and placement services for entry-level IT opportunities with Fortune 500 companies.
May 2012
Workin' It…
At the How to Work a Trade Show event sponsored by Pfizer, the PA/NJ/DE Chapter of the MSDC, and DIVERSANT, Gene Waddy shared some of his tips for leveraging trade show attendance to grow your business. You can read all of Gene's sage advice here.
 How to Work a Trade Show Panelists |
Diversity(is our)Business…
We were pleased to have attended the 12th Annual Multicultural Business Conference at Foxwoods this year where Gene participated in the Growing a Multi-Million Dollar Company panel. Also at the conference, we learned of our rankings on the regional and national levels. DIVERSANT is…
- Number 11 in the Top 100 Diversity Owned Businesses in New Jersey
- Number 70 in the Top 500 African American Owned Businesses in the U.S.
You can see more of our accolades and rankings on our Recognition Page.
 Growing a Multi-Million Dollar Company Panelists |
Gene does it again…
Back in February we mentioned that CEO Gene Waddy was nominated for the prestigious Ernst & Young 2012 Entrepreneur Of The Year Award. We can now happily report that Gene has been selected as a finalist in the New Jersey region. The award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.
For the Community…
We want you to know what we stand for when it comes to our values and our commitment to diversity and the causes in which we believe. That's why we've created three new web pages to better explain our principles. Please check out our new Values, Diversity, and Community pages and join us in supporting some important organizations with laudable goals.
April 2012
Happy Birthday (to us)!!
This April DIVERSANT celebrates its seventh year in business! We're looking forward to the next seven years of growth and service — check out our Staff Positions and Employment pages for opportunities to share in our success.
March 2012
We're attending the Governor's Conference!
Our very own Colleen McCullough (Sr. Business Development Director) has been asked to participate in the prestigious NJ Governor's Conference for Women: 2012 It's All about You! The conference will be held at the Atlantic City Convention Center from May 7th to 8th where Colleen will be participating in the panel discussion, Polishing Your Crystal Ball: An Insider's Guide to Where the Jobs Are. Register to join the conference and learn what pearls of wisdom Colleen has to share!
DIVERSANT is hiring!
Do you want to join one of the fastest-growing IT staffing firms in the US? Interested in starting or continuing a career in the dynamic staffing industry? DIVERSANT is looking for motivated people to join our team. We have positions open for entry-level beginners as well as for seasoned sales and recruiting pros. Visit our Staff Positions page for more information.
February 2012
And the nominee is…
We're honored to announce that our CEO Gene Waddy has been nominated for Ernst & Young's prestigious 2012 Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Nominees for this highly-coveted award first compete regionally, then nationally, and finally on a global stage, spanning some 140 cities and 50 countries. Please join us in wishing Gene the best of luck in this very competitive contest.
Celebrate!
February is Black History Month! Celebrate with us as we recognize the pivotal contributions that Black American women and men have made to our culture, our society, and our lives.
