S “Get Involved! Make a Difference”—Cynthia Osborne

“Get Involved! Make a Difference”—Cynthia Osborne
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ince relocating to Jackson in 2004, Cynthia Osborne has
devoted much of her time to organizations and causes that
are important to her.
“I feel fortunate to live and work in such a great city,” says
Osborne. “Helping others is a privilege and I see it as my
responsibility to assist others in making Jackson the best it
can be.” Osborne serves on the boards of the local and Regional
YMCA, Jackson Arts Council (Public Relations Chairperson)
and Jackson Chapter of the American Red Cross as well as
being a member of the Jackson Downtown Development events
committee. She truly believes in using her talents to make her
mark in her community.
She is a Vice President and Loan Officer for Commercial Bank
& Trust in Jackson. Osborne feels that she has been blessed
with a career that affords her the opportunity to meet new people every day. Apart from work and volunteering, she
has several hobbies, including skydiving.
Cynthia has 28 years of banking experience. She was recruited to Jackson from Augusta, Georgia by Union Planters
Bank and then joined the team at Commercial Bank & Trust two years ago. She is instrumental in developing and
continuing the bank’s business relationships.
Osborne’s hometown is Booneville, Mississippi. She received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from
Northwood University. She has one child, Rachel, who will be graduating this year with a master’s degree in Spanish.
How to Keep Your Job in a Down Economy
by Carolyn Nipp
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cross America, employers are looking to cut expenses. The bad news: after trimming all possible frills, layoffs are the next logical step.
The good news: you can take steps to help assure that you won’t be a statistic reported in tomorrow’s unemployment numbers.
Five steps you can take to solidify your employment security:
Be productive. Do your very best on your job at all times. This is no time to slack. Strive to do more than is expected of you in every situation.
Increasing your productivity will increase your value to your employer. The more value you bring, the more your employer will lose if you
leave.
Be marketable. Always keep yourself marketable for other jobs. Being marketable gives you a confidence that will spread to other areas of
your work. This is true in any economy, but is especially important in a downturn. Being marketable means not only are you trained for your
current job but you could also use the same skills to enter other employment arenas if you so choose. Assessing your marketability begins
with stepping back and looking at your skills objectively. Make a list of the skills you currently possess. Then, research jobs that require these
skills. If you need additional training, now may be the time to pursue it.
Be flexible. Your job duties may expand or change during this time. Be prepared to take on more responsibilities for the same pay or even
to shift your duties entirely. As your boss thinks about solutions to the problems he or she is facing, flexible employees will be precious
commodities not easily parted with.
Don’t be the exception. Be the well-oiled wheel. Do your job; ask for exceptions only when absolutely necessary. Turning up at your boss’s
door repeatedly to ask for special consideration or involving yourself in the office turmoil associates you with negativity. Even showing up too
much to let your boss know about good things can be seen as a negative if you frequently take up your boss’s time.
Get along with others and build relationships. The old saying goes “it’s not what you know but who you know that will get you a job.” I
add that how you are keeps the job for you. One of the most important things to do on your job is get along well with others. Have you ever
noticed that well-liked people stay around even if they are not the best at performing their jobs? Build relationships with your co-workers by
being a person they can count on. Stay away from the office gossip and make only positive comments about your co-workers. Keeping your
sense of humor in trying times also makes others enjoy being around you but be careful that your humor is not at the expense of others.
As you take these steps to make yourself more valuable to your employer, remember to take time daily to personally recharge. Give yourself
permission to do something that gives you joy and relaxation. You will reap benefits from even fifteen to thirty minutes spent on yourself.
Carolyn Nipp is a certified professional path coach specializing in career/personal life coaching and business team-building. She is a teacher
at Union City High School where she instructs students in Economics, Radio/TV, and Career Management Success. She can be contacted at
731-796-6723 or online at www.carolynnipp.com.
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American Family Radio ............................................................................ 36
Arthritis Clinic ............................................................................................... 9
Assured Mortgage ..................................................................................... 16
Beaver Creek Kennels .............................................................................. 35
Best One Tires ............................................................................................. 29
Bickerstaff Photography..................................................................... 23, 34
Boggy’s Dream Studio.............................................................................. 13
Cancer Care Center ................................................................................. 17
Crown Winery, The ..................................................................................... 14
Elmcroft Assisted Living ............................................................................. 38
Englewood Baptist Church ....................................................................... 37
Everclean ................................................................................................... 35
Farmers’ Market ......................................................................................... 35
First South Bank .......................................................................................... 14
Flower Patch............................................................................................... 14
Forever Communications ......................................................................... 21
Gateway Tire .............................................................................................. 39
Grace Broadcasting.................................................................................. 27
Greystone Medical Clinic ......................................................................... 16
Hardee, Martin & Donahoe ..................................................................... 26
Holt Podiatry ................................................................................................. 5
Jackson Clinic ........................................................................................... 15
Jackson Energy Authority ......................................................................... 38
Jackson-Madison County Hospital ........................................................... 3
Jackson Sport & Fitness ............................................................................... 7
Jamaica Me Tan ........................................................................................ 35
LifeLine ......................................................................................................... 7
Mam’selle ................................................................................................... 11
Maxwell, Jeany Byth, CPA ........................................................................ 27
Merry Maids ................................................................................................. 9
Micro Computer Center............................................................................ 35
Morningside Assisted Living...................................................................... 29
Nelda Davis Consultant Services ............................................................. 17
Ocean’s Salon & Day Spa .......................................................................... 7
Premier Dental ............................................................................................. 4
Regency Retirement Village .................................................................... 13
Region’s Bank .............................................................................................. 6
Robert’s Jewelry......................................................................................... 11
Sitters and More ........................................................................................... 6
Southern Rents .......................................................................................... 12
Sugar Creek ............................................................................................... 12
Sylvan Learning ......................................................................................... 31
Two Doors Down ........................................................................................ 11
West Tennessee Business College ........................................................... 27
Window World ............................................................................................ 40
Woman’s Clinic ............................................................................................ 2
Yarbro, George, MD .................................................................................. 13
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