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Expansion LifestylesCrisis Coach
Jan. 2022
EXPANSION LifestylesCEO
Jan. 2016Roanoke, Virginia Area
The United States Veteran's, Inc. Chamber of CommerceBoard of Directors
Aug. 2014
Sh*t Creek StrategiesOwner/Operator
Jun. 2011 - Jan. 2014When you find your business up here - we've got your paddle! Professional Speaker and consultant services for businesses who are looking for strategies to handle inopportune situations, be they media related, personnel related, financial related, reputation related or related to some other unexpected situation that can adversely affect your business or personal reputation.
You don't have to actually be in trouble to benefit from our service either. We offer advice and information in the form of speeches, workshops, seminars, conferences and one-on-one education to help businesses be prepared before the worst happens in order to keep it from becoming a disaster.
Our services and expertise are all offered in an interesting, personal manner, with enough humor to help heal and enough concern to help strengthen.
Contact us today to see what we can do for your next conference, executive retreat, employee education training, or immediate needs.
the B.A.G. ITFounder. Chairman, CEO
Sep. 2010 - Sep. 2013New River Valley, VirginiaAn exciting new business model that brings all of a company's technology needs together to simplify and demystify their needs - saving each company a great deal of time, confusion, and expense. Providing the greenest, easiest, most secure and trouble free technology environment for any company or concern from hospitals, to schools, to manufacturing to those who works solely with independent contractors.
the Business Advocacy GroupPresident/CEO
Mar. 2010As a corporate image consultant and branding strategist I take existing or start up companies and help them create a business plan with vision and action steps to make them players in their chosen field within months instead of years. I show business people how to leverage their knowledge and experience to make meaningful connections and teach them how to create a community of thriving businesses to assure their immediate and future growth and positioning as leaders in their individual business communities.
Expansion LifestylesMotivational Speaker
Jan. 2010
New River Valley Convention and Visitors BureauChairman/CEO
Dec. 2009 - Jan. 2014Starting up a brand new convention and visitors bureau to promote tourism in the Blacksburg, Christiansburg and Montgomery County Virginia area. I hope to be able to work closely with all of the other tourism initiatives and organizations throughout the New River Valley region of Southwestern Virginia. We have such a vast wealth of recreation, history and scenic beauty for people to enjoy that by working together it won't be long before we are able to make the New River Valley a vacation mecca!
Author / SpeakerLeadership
Jan. 2009Current book -Trials and Tribulations- with a release date coming soon, is about the trials in life both large and small and how we can use them to learn and overcome and become victorious individuals. Speaks at university campuses, conferences, workshops, etc.
Montgomery County Chamber of CommerceActing President/CEO
Sep. 2005 - Dec. 2009
Arizona StateArizona State Education Commissioner
Jan. 1997 - Dec. 1999Represented education issues in a variety of committees, coalitions and state congressional meetings. Highlights include arranging for Governor Jane Hull to give the welcome at the 1998 Arizona State PTA Convention, arranging and facilitating the exhibitors /exhibit hall for the 1998 state convention, representing AZ State at a series of stake holders meetings with congress members concerning the public school equity in financing lawsuit, attending the national legislative conference in Washington D.C. and serving as a lobbyist for childrens issues while there.
National Newsletter InkCo-Owner/Operator
Jan. 1995 - Dec. 2005A company that produced, or was involved with, more than two dozen different newsletters across the country and in the Phoenix Valley for professional, corporate, non-profit and individual clients. Provided Research, writing, editing, layout, design, and interview services. Including such clients as Tyson Foods, Motay Electronics, IKON office supply, Arizona State PTA and more.
The VoiceEditor/Publisher
Jan. 1988 - Dec. 1995Served as editor implementing its start-up, design, layout and publicity. Wrote a regular (humorous) newspaper column. Edited several small affiliated newsletters, also provided research, interviews, proofing and writing services. Developed conference materials for a variety of clients. Produced thematic materials for fund raising efforts (for a local museum, a retreat center, churches, community college and social club). Continued to develop mascots, logos, etc. for a variety of clients.
Images InkedOwner/Operator
Jan. 1978 - Dec. 2005An advertising agency that grew into an image consulting business concerned with promoting an overall 'image' for business, non-profit and individual clients. As part of these services I was a sought after speaker and traveled to many different communities throughout the area giving workshops, classes and speeches on various aspects of developing a professional image. I also taught a consistently “filled to capacity” college level course on dressing for success.
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