Howdy! I’m new to Jelecos and thus new to blogging with you.

Quick Intro: Sarah Tucker, Director of Sales & Marketing since May 19, 2010.  Book nerd, mom of a whole bunch of kids, Twitterer (@tuckersarah), professional chef wanna-be and food lover!

Statistics show that the average person between the ages of 18 and 38 changes jobs 10 times! That’s a lot of adjusting-learning to operate new telephone systems, scoping out close-by lunch spots, navigating parking arrangements and thousands of faces to learn. (The important things, right?!)

My first 6 weeks at Jelecos have reminded me of some pretty valuable tips to navigating the imminent career hop/skip/or jump.

Thankfully, I have a very valuable mentor in my life. He operates in a similar position at another company and has provided lots of guidance for me during this process. He recommended a book that’s braced me for a lot of what’s been thrown my way: The First 90 days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels, by Michael Watkins.

This author speaks my language:  quick hits of lists and tips.  I was reminded that the first few months in a new position are critical because you are proving yourself anew every day.   It's also important to be excited – you changed jobs because you wanted too, right?!

Here are the three tips to ease your transition:

1. Read and LISTEN. A new position often comes with a new industry, new philosophies, and a new culture. Learn everything you can about the organization. Watkins suggests building a Learning Plan template to keep you on track.
2. Identify. Determine quickly a need that you can address and secure yourself an early “win."  Whether it’s a process change or a new client you can add to the roster – your commitment to success can be proven with some quick action.
3. Balance. Watkins speaks often about avoiding vicious cycles; bad habits and patterns develop quickly. Determining priorities and finding the proper balance to achieving those goals are the keys to success!

Jelecos is pleased to announce their acquisition of iAppeal Media, an award-winning provider of interactive design services.  Jelecos has acquired all intellectual property, assets, and staff of iAppeal Media in a strategic effort to expand interactive media design and development services.
 
iAppeal Media has built a stellar reputation in Omaha and the surrounding region as a leading interactive media design studio. They have also won numerous awards including Small Business of the Month, AIGA Design Awards, American Design Awards, Diversity Business Award, and back to back ADDY awards.
 
This acquisition will enhance the interactive design offerings for current and prospective Jelecos clients, while providing a host of new online business optimization, integration and managed hosting offerings to the iAppeal Media client base. President and CEO of Jelecos, Leon Thomas states, “As we continue to grow, we are always looking for ways to deliver more business value to our clients.  This was a natural extension to our service offerings due to our shared philosophies and proven track records.”
 
As Jelecos relocates to the 450 Regency building this summer, iAppeal will join them under one roof. This newly renovated building will provide the optimal environment for creative collaboration. Tom Sailors, former owner of iAppeal, now Interactive Account Executive for Jelecos, states, “I can’t think of a place in Omaha that I’d rather go to work to each day.”
 
Jelecos is a consulting and services firm focused on helping businesses leverage and align technology to maximize business value.  They have been honored by INC magazine as one of the fastest growing private companies in the United States and named a Top 25 Company in Business Excellence by the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce. To learn more visit: www.jelecos.com

Our long search has come to an end... we have new office space!  We will be moving just a hop, skip and a jump away from where we are now and our entire team will be back under the same roof.  As soon as we can, we'll be posting photos of the construction progress.  For details, what follows is our press release about the new office.

Jelecos, Data Media Solutions, and Heimes Resources are pleased to announce their new and expanded office space. The owners recently signed a lease for the 450 building at Regency.

In 2005, the companies wrote a growth plan and leased office space accordingly. Fortunately, exponential growth has required the companies to lease multiple office spaces across the city.

The owners of the three companies attribute their success and growth to both hiring incredible talent and enforcing their employee motto; “Faith - Self - Family - Work.”

Their philanthropic involvement in the Omaha community has included work for the American Red Cross, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, United Way, Special Olympics, and the YWCA, just to name a few. Jeff Wilke a partner in all three companies states, “Tim Schmad told me years ago that the most successful companies in Omaha are the ones who are able to evolve into the total fabric of our community and thus we strive for that reputation.”

This new location will allow for all Jelecos, Data Media Solutions and Heimes Resource employees to collaborate again under one roof.

In addition to adding new space for all of the companies employees, the 450 building offers a unique, sophisticated and contemporary design featuring a 4 story atrium with skylights and a 40-foot waterfall.

The companies anticipate an August 1 moving date.

Jelecos, a technology consulting and services firm has been honored by INC magazine as one of the fastest growing private companies in the United States and named a Top 25 Company in Business Excellence by the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce.

Data Media Solutions provides custom IT procurement solutions for their clients. Focusing on superior customer service, this woman-owned company has served Omaha and all of the mid-west since 1999.

Heimes Resources, an IT staffing company, is the newest addition to the family of companies. Heimes Resources specializes in placing executive IT professionals in both short-term and permanent positions.