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Description:
QuoteCenter, located in Vancouver, Washington, was a $0 sales channel upon its acquisition by The Home Depot in 2013. By 2016, QuoteCenter drove more than $650 million in pro contractor sales to the world's fourth largest retailer, The Home Depot. However, with the growth in online marketplaces and the professional contractor market, QuoteCenter is fast becoming the confluence of products and services that pro contractors need to purchase the materials they need to serve their customers. Although their history lies in the in-store buying experience, QuoteCenter finds itself on the doorstep of a new age in commerce that blends technology innovation with the agility of a most talented retail workforce. Join us in learning how The Home Depot QuoteCenter is leading the way into an exciting new commerce age.
QuoteCenter has become a model for employers in the Portland area for how to build a strong, diverse team. An original Clark County rural startup, they struggled early to build a diverse team of professionals. In the last 9 months, however, 40% of their 51 new hires have been women.
Agenda:
Welcome
“How we turned the QuoteCenter diversity trend around” by Mike Lee, Talent Acquisition
“Where I fit in at the Quote Center” by Kelly Smith, Senior Reporting Analyst
“The only one in the room: success and failure on the way to diversity" by Whitney Williams, Front End Developer
Q & A
Event FAQ:
Q. What is the parking situation?
A. Paid street parking is available.
Q. Is there secure bike parking?
A. The secure bike parking is in the parking garage and requires a FOB for the building. However, there are racks in front of the building.
Q. Should I consider using public transportation?
A. We are close to the street and not far from bus routes. However, we would recommend driving and plenty of street parking is available.
Purpose:
PDXWIT is a community-based non-profit organization. Our purpose is to strengthen the Portland women in tech community by offering educational programs, partnerships, mentorships, resources and opportunities. We are unifying a supportive environment for current and potential women in tech, all of whom are committed to helping each other. Our goal is to bring together and empower women in tech and to encourage others to pursue tech careers. This is our step towards reducing the gender imbalance in the industry and addressing the current negative effects of that imbalance on women.
Trans and non-binary people are always welcome at our events.
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***Registration through Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pdx-women-in-tech-pdxwit-driving-retail-growth-through-technology-innovation-tickets-38715540223) is required to avoid having to manually check-in at the event ***
Description:
QuoteCenter, located in Vancouver, Washington, was a $0 sales channel upon its acquisition by The Home Depot in 2013. By 2016, QuoteCenter drove more than $650 million in pro contractor sales to the world's fourth largest retailer, The Home Depot. However, with the growth in online marketplaces and the professional contractor market, QuoteCenter is fast becoming the confluence of products and services that pro contractors need to purchase the materials they need to serve their customers. Although their history lies in the in-store buying experience, QuoteCenter finds itself on the doorstep of a new age in commerce that blends technology innovation with the agility of a most talented retail workforce. Join us in learning how The Home Depot QuoteCenter is leading the way into an exciting new commerce age.
QuoteCenter has become a model for employers in the Portland area for how to build a strong, diverse team. An original Clark County rural startup, they struggled early to build a diverse team of professionals. In the last 9 months, however, 40% of their 51 new hires have been women.
Agenda:
Welcome
“How we turned the QuoteCenter diversity trend around” by Mike Lee, Talent Acquisition
“Where I fit in at the Quote Center” by Kelly Smith, Senior Reporting Analyst
“The only one in the room: success and failure on the way to diversity" by Whitney Williams, Front End Developer
Q & A
Event FAQ:
Q. What is the parking situation?
A. Paid street parking is available.
Q. Is there secure bike parking?
A. The secure bike parking is in the parking garage and requires a FOB for the building. However, there are racks in front of the building.
Q. Should I consider using public transportation?
A. We are close to the street and not far from bus routes. However, we would recommend driving and plenty of street parking is available.
Purpose:
PDXWIT is a community-based non-profit organization. Our purpose is to strengthen the Portland women in tech community by offering educational programs, partnerships, mentorships, resources and opportunities. We are unifying a supportive environment for current and potential women in tech, all of whom are committed to helping each other. Our goal is to bring together and empower women in tech and to encourage others to pursue tech careers. This is our step towards reducing the gender imbalance in the industry and addressing the current negative effects of that imbalance on women.
Our events are inclusive. ALL people who support our purpose are welcome.
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