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FloridaACE 2026

Heather Rainville

Fastenal Co.

Regional Recruiter

Orlando, FL

https://careers.fastenal.com

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1:00pm EDT

First-Time Attendee Orientation Longboat KeyAlexandra Minnick

2:00pm EDT

Opening Session & Keynote by Patricia Rossi Sand Key Ballroom (Belleair/Redington)Patricia Rossi • Lesa Shouse

3:30pm EDT

TABLE 1: Echoes of Innovation in Action: Creating Care Spotters to Transform the Career Fair Experience Sand Key Ballroom (Belleair/Redington)Lizz Giordano TABLE 2: From Classroom to Interview Room: What Early Career Talent Is Doing Right (and Wrong) in Today's Hiring Process Sand Key Ballroom (Belleair/Redington)Amy Kavanaugh TABLE 7: From Paychecks to Pathways: Reimagining Student Employment as a Career Development Strategy Sand Key Ballroom (Belleair/Redington)Edson O'Neale

6:00pm EDT

Opening Reception - Exhibitors Ballroom Foyer

7:00pm EDT

Evening Meet-Ups: 4 Events Available See Description For LocationsAmy Casari • Kevin Stevens • Alexandra Minnick • Sara Sabourin

9:00pm EDT

Poolside Nightcaps with the FloridaACE Board Pool BarLesa Shouse • Megan Blanco • Amy Kavanaugh • Amy Casari • Alexandra Minnick • Dwayne Peterson

8:00am EDT

Breakfast & Annual Business Meeting Sand Key Ballroom (Belleair/Redington)Lesa Shouse

9:45am EDT

From Idea to Impact: Career Weeks That Resonate MadieraEllie Mobley • Ryan Hughes

10:45am EDT

Morning Break - Grab a Snack Exhibitor Foyer

11:00am EDT

Closing the Gap: Coaching Supervisors to Become Career Mentors MadieraLashay Vazquez, SHRM-CP

12:15pm EDT

Lunch & Awards Reception Sponsored by RAIN Careers Sand Key Ballroom (Belleair/Redington)Sonia Hernandez • Lesa Shouse

1:30pm EDT

TABLE 5: Transactional to Transformational: Building Employer Partnerships That Last Sand Key Ballroom (Belleair/Redington)Megan Blanco TABLE 7: From Classroom to Community: How Employer-Led Mentoring Builds Student Confidence, Career Readiness, and Community Connection Sand Key Ballroom (Belleair/Redington)Dr. Harris Ambush

6:45pm EDT

Dinner sponsored by Fastenal Sand Key Ballroom (Belleair/Redington)Lesa Shouse • Amy Casari

8:00pm EDT

The Shoreside Swing & Beach After Party Longboat KeyLesa Shouse • Amy Casari

8:30am EDT

Breakfast Sand Key Ballroom (Belleair/Redington)

9:15am EDT

Opening Announcements and Affinity Group Information Sand Key Ballroom (Belleair/Redington)Lesa Shouse

9:30am EDT

Affinity Group - Employer Engagement MadieraLizz Giordano • Amy Casari

10:30am EDT

Closing Session with Keynote by Laura Hine Sand Key Ballroom (Belleair/Redington)Laura Hine • Lesa Shouse