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How to Use CREWbiz & CREW Network

A GUIDE FOR MEMBERS IN JOB TRANSITION

 

 

CREW Network’s Career Center provides access to careers and employers across all sectors and levels of commercial real estate. Create a job seeker account to post your résumé, receive job alerts and tap into valuable career resources at Career Center.

 

 

You can also post that you are looking for a new position in Open Forum Discussion on CREWbiz.

 

CREWbiz is the premier resource and referral tool for commercial real estate professionals. It provides a platform to interact and communicate online and via email to facilitate business networking, job sourcing/searching and deal making among CREW Network’s multidisciplinary membership.

Members can search the membership directory across locations, commercial real estate specialties, certifications and more; and join discussion groups to exchange ideas, experience, knowledge and wisdom with fellow professionals around the globe.

 

Below are some direct links that may be helpful in navigating through CREWbiz and increasing your visibility to fellow CREW members.

 

Career Center – FIND A JOB

Member Directory – FIND FELLOW CREW MEMBERS

Follow Discussions

Start a Discussion

Job Seekers – OVERVIEW

Job Seekers – JOBS

Your Profile

Increase Your Profile’s Visibility

Upload Your Resume

Career Center Resources – Coaching, Resume Writing

CREWBiz App – Download Today

 

CREWBiz FAQs – General information

Q: What is my username/password?

A: Your CREWbiz login credentials are the same username and password that you use to log in to this site. If you have forgotten your login credentials or need assistance with your login information, contact CREW Network headquarters at +1 (785) 832-1808 or crewnetwork@crewnetwork.org.

Q: How do I update my contact information?

A: While on your CREWbiz profile page, select the pencil icon next to “Contact Details” in the left column. This will take you to your My Account page on the CREW Network public website. Changes will appear on your CREWbiz profile within 30 minutes of saving.

Q: Can I control the frequency of emails I receive?

A: While on your CREWbiz profile page click on the “My Account” tab. Choose “Community Notifications” from the drop-down menu. On that page, there are subscription options for each discussion. Your options are:

Real Time: sends an email every time a message is posted.
Daily Digest: sends one email to you each day, consolidating all of the posts from the previous day.
No Email: allows you to be part of the group without having emails sent to you. You can still post and read others’ messages by logging into the community site.

Q: How do I find other members?

A: While on the CREWbiz Community, click the “Directories” dropdown found in the main navigation bar. Then click on “Member Directory”. The member directory lets you search for other members based on name/company/specialty/location, etc…

Q: Why should I add contacts to my contact list?

A: Creating this virtual address book makes it easy to send your contacts messages through the community site to stay in touch, ask questions or even build a referral network. Additionally, when you view another member’s profile, you’ll be able to see any contacts you have in common. You can also choose to let your contacts view certain demographics in your profile that others can’t.

Q: How do I respond to others’ posts?

A: To respond to a discussion post, navigate to the discussion post and click “Reply to Discussion” to send your message to the entire community. To send a message toa the only author of the post, please send them an email.  We recommend emaling the sender directly for simple comments like “thanks” or “me, too” that add little value to the overall discussion; and replying to the entire community when you are sharing knowledge, experience or resources that others could benefit from.

Q: How do I start a new discussion thread?

A: While on the CREWbiz Community, click the “Participate” dropdown found in the main navagaion bar. Then click “Post a Message.” You can also use the “Post Message” link located at the top of every community notification email.

Q: Can I see a list of all posts to the Open Forum?

A: While on the CREWbiz Community, click the “Participate” dropdown found in the main navagaion bar. Then click “Browse Discussion Posts.” If you see a post you’re interested in, click the subject line which will take you to the entire thread.

 

 

For CREW Charlotte, Philanthropy Is Part Of The Mission

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 27, 2018

For CREW Charlotte, Philanthropy Is Part Of The Mission
26 local college students have benefitted from scholarships; application deadline is April 30

CHARLOTTE — In an era when women are using their voices to impact everything from pay structure to politics, CREW Charlotte is well-positioned to be part of the dialogue. The local chapter of the global networking organization that supports women in commercial real estate has always been about women helping women. The group does that, in part, through fundraising efforts that benefit real estate education for women.  

CREW Charlotte’s long-time partnerships with two local universities have resulted in more than $65,000 being donated to UNC Charlotte since 2006 and more than $30,000 going to Queens University of Charlotte since 2014. In addition, the chapter has donated over $65,000 to CREW Network Foundation, the philanthropic arm of CREW Network that has given 760,000 in scholarships to 106 recipients since its inception.

To read the full press release, please click here.

 

CREW Charlotte Ups The Ante For 12th Annual Casino and Gaming Night

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBURARY 23, 2018

CREW Charlotte Ups The Ante For 12th Annual Casino and Gaming Night
All funds raised at March 21 event go toward scholarships in commercial real estate

CHARLOTTE — CREW Charlotte – the local chapter of the global networking organization that
supports women in commercial real estate – is preparing for its 12th Annual Casino and Gaming Night.
The fun happens on Wednesday, March 21 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at LaCa Projects. As always, the
event raises funds for scholarships for students interested in pursuing a career in commercial real
estate. All the casino games (think: Blackjack) people love will return. But new this year are interactive
games such as skeeball, Pop-A-Shot, air hockey, Jenga® Giant™ and more.

To read the full press release, please click here.

CREW Charlotte Turns the Queen City Pink

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCTOBER 5, 2017

CREW Charlotte Turns the Queen City Pink
Everywhere you look, commercial real estate is the color of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

CHARLOTTE — Women helping women – in business, in the community and in matters of health
and wellness – is at the heart of CREW Charlotte. The local chapter of the national networking
organization dedicated to advancing women in commercial real estate partners with the business
community every October to turn the city pink. Queen City in Pink is CREW’s contribution to Breast
Cancer Awareness Month.

To read the full press release, please click here.

CREW Charlotte Raises Funds, Builds Community

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

CREW Charlotte Raises Funds, Builds Community
Providing scholarships to women in commercial real estate is one of the group’s top priorities
 

CHARLOTTE — CREW Charlotte, the local chapter of the national networking organization dedicated
to advancing women in commercial real estate (CRE), is a community of women supporting women. Its
300 members (about 30 of whom are men) share advice, contacts and support – and all are committed
to seeing more women make careers in their male-dominated industry. Offering scholarship dollars is
one of the most important ways CREW impacts the community and their industry.

This year, CREW members have raised $20,000 for scholarships – $12,000 from the seventh annual
ABC Networking on Sept. 6 and another $8,000 from Casino Night held earlier in the year. Since 2004,
CREW Charlotte has donated more than $140,000 to CREW Network Foundation, UNC Charlotte and
Queens University.

To read the full press release, please click here.

CREW Charlotte Knows The ABCs Of Networking

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AUGUST 16, 2017

CREW Charlotte Knows The ABCs Of Networking
Seventh annual ABC networking event, the biggest of the year, set for Sept. 6

CHARLOTTE — It’s not what you know, the saying goes, it’s who you know.
And one local non-profit has organized an event aimed at making sure attendees know more
people in commercial real estate. CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) Charlotte’s annual
networking bash, The ABC Networking Event, features 12 partner organizations in one place for a
night of philanthropy and fun.

To read the full press release, please click here.

CREW Charlotte Relaunches Mentor Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 13, 2017

CREW Charlotte Relaunches Mentor Program
For Women In Commercial Real Estate

12-Month Program Focuses On Shared Benefits, Career Gains, Network Building
CHARLOTTE — Madeleine Albright, the first female U.S. Secretary of State, famously said “There is
a special place in hell for women who don't help other women."

She wasn’t talking about CREW Charlotte, but she could have been. Women helping women — in
commercial real estate — is the reason the chapter exists.

The local chapter, founded in 1990, is taking that sentiment to heart with extra vigor by reframing
and relaunching its successful mentor program. The new 12-month program will debut in 2018; applications
for mentors and mentees will be accepted starting Aug. 1.

To read the full press release, please click here.

Get Ready To Roll The Dice At 11th Annual Casino Night

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: APRIL 4, 2017

Get Ready To Roll The Dice At 11th Annual Casino Night
April 27 event helps CREW Charlotte raise funds for scholarships in commercial real estate

CHARLOTTE — CREW Charlotte – the local chapter of the national networking organization dedicated
to advancing the achievements of women in commercial real estate – is preparing for its 11th annual
Casino Night. The event is set for Thursday, April 27 at LACA Projects from
5:30 until 9:30 p.m.

The event promises to be an exciting, entertaining night of casino-themed
fun, including thousands of dollars in play money vouchers, food, drink and
networking, says CREW Charlotte Executive Director Patty Drummond.

To read the full press release, please click here.

Primax Properties Announces New CEO

William G. Seymour announced today that he has passed the Chief Executive title of Primax Properties, LLC to Phil C. Lanning, the current President of Primax. Seymour will retain the title of Chairman and continue to be active in the company. As CEO, Lanning will have executive management responsibility for Primax Properties, Primax Construction, Inc. and Primax Services, LLC.

To read the full press release, please click here.

CREW Charlotte Members Honored with 2015 Charlotte Women in Business Achievement Awards

CHARLOTTE, NC – Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Charlotte is proud to announce five members have been selected as recipients of Charlotte Business Journal’s (CBJ) 19th Annual Women in Business Achievement Awards program.

This signature and prestigious CBJ awards program, now in its 19th year, honors 25 outstanding business women from our region who have made significant contributions to their professions and communities during the past year.

CREW Charlotte congratulates five of its members for their recognition in the Women in Business Awards program: Adrienne Bain, Wells Fargo, Amy Davis, Odell Associates, Kimberly Kendall, The Bissell Company, Becky Lindahl, Katten Muchin Rosenman, and Barbara Meeks, Wells Fargo.

To read the full press release, please click here.