Topic:  How AI is Changing the Game in Job Search

Speaker: Anna Tiomina, Founder Blend2balance and Houston Chapter Co-Chair

Agenda:
- 4:00-4:45 Informal networking
- 4:45-5:00 Introductions
- 5:00-6:00 Presentation

Presentation: 
AI is redefining how recruiters receive and evaluate applications. Intelligent algorithms now sift through resumes, rank candidates, and even predict cultural fit—all before a human gets involved. 

This shift demands a new level of awareness from job seekers. Understanding how AI shapes recruitment processes is crucial to staying competitive. In this session, we'll discuss these changes and explore how you can leverage AI to navigate this evolving landscape.

Speaker's bio:  
Anna Tiomina has been a practicing CFO for over 10 years, most recently founding Blend2balance, a Fractional CFO services company, and Balanced AI, a platform dedicated to empowering finance professionals with AI knowledge. Her prior roles include CFO at Softeq and market/cluster CFO at Sandoz Pharmaceuticals.

Through her innovative 'AI-first' approach, Anna identifies optimal opportunities for AI implementation, balancing technological advancements with human expertise in financial operations. She regularly conducts webinars and workshops on the topic.

Anna holds an MBA in Finance from the Vienna University of Economics and Business (with Harvard University). She resides in Houston and is raising two teenagers, believing that balancing work and family life is as crucial as balancing AI and human input in finance.

Sponsor: USI will provide refreshments
 

All members and prospective members are welcome!