Conductor of Social Media Strategy - The song has changed forever!
Birmingham, Alabama Area
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- President at Network Birmingham, Inc.
- President Elect at Alabama Chapter National Speakers Association
- Founding Partner at BBSM (Beyond the Basics of Social Media)
- President at Rya Associates
- Keynote Speaker/Trainer/Voice Instructor at Rya Associates
- Past
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- Sales & Marketing Manager at Brookdale Senior Living
- Co-Owner at Urban Lumberjack Tree Service, Alabama & Tennessee
- Director/Founder at Rainbow City Music School - Rita Allen Studios
- Music Director at Churches
- Music/Drama Instructor for Public/Private Schools at Southside High, Wesbrook Christian, Hokes Bluff Middle, Coosa, Gadsden Christian, Big Oak Ranches
- VP of Public Relations at Cullman Athletic Club
- Education
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- Troy University
- Jacksonville State University
- Jacksonville State University
- Wallace State Community College
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Rita Young Allen, M.A.’s Summary
2009 National Speakers Asso. Alabama Member of the Year!
Rita Allen is an award-winning speaker, trainer and vocalist. Her clients include corporate leaders, celebrity speakers and housewives. Her presentations are absolutely unforgettable and absolutely life-changing!
The last three years have been spent in Corporate America and in earning a second Master's Degree, this one in the Science of Managment. If Corporate America is to run like a finely-tuned instrument, it must BE a finely-tuned instrument! The principles of harmony in music are the same as the principles of harmony in business.
Rita began her "stage" life at age three which developed into a full-time travel-performance life by age 19. After being awarded second place for female soloist in the Florida Gospel Music Awards, her performance career soared. She became a member of the movie cast, "Kent State Riot," starred in numerous TV commercials and made hundreds of TV appearances from news programs to full TV specials. Three years in a row, Rita was a finalist in the Mrs. Alabama Pageant resulting in a contract pageant judging position with a national pageant, judging pageants from Maine to Florida.
Since 1982 Rita has enjoyed her own, very successful, performing arts studio teaching private voice, public speaking, stage presence, leadership, personal development, wellness, motivation, and stress/anger management. She trained hundreds of students, from ages 6 to 90, and from all walks of life. She designed and directed yearly revues with casts of up to 120 including speaking, singing, dancing and drama! Numerous years she performed at Carnegie Hall in New York with her choirs. She has also been a popular columnist for over 30 years.
Rita is President of Network Birmingham, President Elect of the Alabama Speakers Association, member of the National Speakers Association and member of the National Federation of Music Clubs. She loves a challenge and cherishes adventure!
Rita Young Allen, M.A.’s Specialties:
Ability to reach the heart and render change, individually or corporately. Actions delivered by rote will soon dissipate; actions delivered from the abundance of passion and motivation can change the world.
Marketing: Grew Galleria Woods Retirement Commumity (Entry Fee CCRC) from 62.5% to over 95% occupancy in 2 years through speaking engagements, mass marketing and personal connections.
LifeStyle Leadership & Mastermind Facilitator.
1700+ connections on LinkedIn.
Rita Young Allen, M.A.’s Experience
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President
Network Birmingham, Inc.
(Non-Profit; Professional Training & Coaching industry)
July 2009 — Present (5 months)
Network Birmingham, Inc. was founded in 1985 to promote communication between career-oriented women.
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President Elect
Alabama Chapter National Speakers Association
(Professional Training & Coaching industry)
July 2009 — Present (5 months)
President Elect
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Founding Partner
BBSM (Beyond the Basics of Social Media)
(Internet industry)
July 2009 — Present (5 months)
Teaching the HOW TO of Social Media to promote your projects or business. Are you tired of walking away from seminars that promise to teach you about social media, with only the the basic set up? Let us take to deeper into the understanding and workings of social media.
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President
Rya Associates
(Non-Profit; Professional Training & Coaching industry)
1982 — Present (27 years )
Consultant for Guidepoint Global, a Standard & Poor's business as a member of SIL (Society of Industry Leaders).
With all engagements my goal is to enliven and motivate individuals toward excellence. To embody the giving of human resource to encourage, motivate and meet the needs of employee and consumer. I am best at assessing complex situations (understanding the management dilemma), helping managment form the key managment questions (research, investigative, measurement), bringing all the key players together, exploring all possible solutions, facilitating the the managment decisions, developing the plan of action and follow-up. As a communicator, I effectively express my thoughts in both the written and spoken word.
Past Testimonial:
Rita Allen exhibits the highest level of professionalism in everything she does. She never stops learning. Rita has continued to build on the gifts and abilities she has by continuing her education and expanding her skills. She is always reaching and achieving and she instills these same characteristics in the ones she mentors. She is loyal and hard working, and she has a reputation of excellence which is well known in the community. ~Myron Allenstein, Attorney at Law
Allenstein & Allenstein, LLC, Gadsden, AL -
Keynote Speaker/Trainer/Voice Instructor
Rya Associates
(Non-Profit; Professional Training & Coaching industry)
June 1982 — Present (27 years 6 months)
Rita works with a wide range of individuals and organizations teaching them the value of Theory Y Leadership. A former executive in the corporate world, Rita understands the limitations. She helps leaders understand that discipline doesn’t have to be negative and that leadership can always be positive…even in negative situations!
Leadership has been a subject of great controversy for over a century. Some have spent their lives in search of the most productive method to lead the masses. We have run the gambit of the very tightest controls, such as timing bathroom breaks, to no control at all. Because leadership will affect another person’s life forever, either negatively or positively, it should never be taken lightly.
Businesses are faced with leadership decisions continuously, many times because they are not able to efficiently evaluate and hire leaders that can lead people to maturity.
Rita's multiple careers in speaking, business, music and education have brought her many rewards. After eleven years in the corporate business world, she established her own professional performance studio consisting of private students as well as numerous choirs with performances from small, intimate gatherings to Carnegie Hall!
Her exceptional gift as a storyteller allows her to captivate an audience while sharing life-changing direction for a successful business, an entertaining social event, or an inspirational gathering. Her exceptional gift in drama allows her to "take" the audience past where they are today and "be" where they have dreamed. Her exceptional gift in music allows her to "bridge gaps in the psyche" that can be connected no other way. Rita has a 30-year track record as a Speaker, Performer, Speech Coach, Drama Coach and Columnist! Her presentations are powerful because she does her homework, designing each presentation to fit your particular needs. Rita does more than motivate; she moves your heart!" -
Sales & Marketing Manager
Brookdale Senior Living
(Public Company; BKD; Hospital & Health Care industry)
July 2006 — August 2009 (3 years 2 months)
Marketing Director, Retirement Counselor, Business Development Coordinator - Grew Galleria Woods Retirement Commumity (Entry Fee CCRC) from 62.5% to over 95% occupancy in 2 years through speaking engagements, mass marketing and personal connections. LifeStyle Leadership and LifeStyle Retirement Choices
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Co-Owner
Urban Lumberjack Tree Service, Alabama & Tennessee
(Executive Office industry)
July 1985 — July 2006 (21 years 1 month)
•Tree Surgeon business servicing hundreds of both commercial and private accounts, including all sales, customer service and administrative functions.
•Hiring, Firing, Marketing, Bids, Training, Budgeting, Scheduling, Supervision.
•Large Equipment Purchases, Maintenance, Planning, Evaluations, and Safety. -
Director/Founder
Rainbow City Music School - Rita Allen Studios
(Music industry)
January 1982 — June 2006 (24 years 6 months)
•Owner/Director of very successful Music School for 24 years.
•Grew from ground up to full roster of students (ages 5 to 90) for 20 years. Educational classes, vocal development, wellness, music, public speaking, motivation, stage presence, stress and anger management. Multicultural emphasis. Extensive Sales, Marketing and Networking. Elementary Choirs, Middle School Choirs, High School Choirs and Adult Choirs.
•Planned and supervised six trips (40+) to Carnegie Hall for Honors Chorale Performance.
•Planned and supervised Educational trip (40+) to London, England.
•Design and direct large productions managing casts of up to 120.
Past Testimonial:
Due to Mrs. Rita’s guidance, I have been awarded a full vocal scholarship to Jacksonville State University. Mrs. Rita, it’s hard to believe that seven years have gone by. You will always consume a large amount of my heart. I love you and wish the best for your future. ~Emily Quinn, Southside, AL -
Music Director
Churches
(Executive Office industry)
1982 — 2005 (23 years )
Music Director with seven different churches implementing the following:
Plan and lead worship services and events.
Set vision for worship ministry to compliment the vision of Pastor.
Assist those with music ministry talent helping them to understand how to develop their gifts.
Teach the beauty of true worship.
Manage all music staff and volunteers including: Sound Director, Video Director, Band Director, Choral and Ensemble Directors, Drama Director, Recording Team, and Creative Dance Director.
Conflict/Crisis Management
Maximize the talents of the music worship team creating venues for the combined display of that talent.
Execution of all branches of media
Goal Setting for each individual in the Music Ministry
Stage Presence, Drama implementation and follow-through.
Physiological and Psychosocial aspects of Music for Health
Recruit members for all extensions of the music ministry
Minister by example to create cooperative, forebearing camaraderie. -
Music/Drama Instructor for Public/Private Schools
Southside High, Wesbrook Christian, Hokes Bluff Middle, Coosa, Gadsden Christian, Big Oak Ranches
(Executive Office industry)
1985 — 2003 (18 years )
Music and Drama Instructor for seven schools teaching the value of music in every aspect of life! Full musical and drama productions with choirs of over 60.
Past testimonials:
Rita invests more than technical ability into our girls. She invests love and interest as well. Rita shares herself, lock, stock and barrel and the results are multiplied talent, ability and a love for singing. ~Larry and Bev Elliott, Houseparents at Big Oak Girl’s Ranch, Springville, AL
Mrs. Allen, You have been such a blessing to me these past few years and I’ve loved every second of it! It has been a wonderful journey. Your support and confidence in me, and your beautiful spirit are impeccable. Thank you for blessing my life in so many ways. ~Heather Simechak, Southside, AL -
VP of Public Relations
Cullman Athletic Club
(Executive Office industry)
July 1983 — October 1985 (2 years 4 months)
Sales, Marketing and Public Relations. Implemented proposals for Group memberships i.e. Wal-Mart Distribution Center. Implement joint advertising campaigns with McDonald’s and Coca Cola in the Cullman area. Along with owners, organized Cullman’s first Health Symposium featuring local and national speakers. Public Relations creating Good Will.
Rita Young Allen, M.A.’s Education
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Troy University
Master of Science , Management , 2007 — 2009
Master of Science in Management
Organizational Behavior
Leadership and Motivation
Management Strategy
Specialized Study of Management
Financial Analysis
Advanced Concepts and Topics in Management
Business Research Design
Legal & Social Issues
Healthcare Planning and Management
Managed Care: Origins and Operations
Health Services Administration and Policy -
Jacksonville State University
Master of Arts , Liberal Studies (Concentrations: Emergency Management, Public Administration, Counseling) , 2004 — 2006
College Course Work 2006 – 2008
Master of Arts in Liberal Studies
Foundations of Emergency Management
Emergency Preparedness
Terror/Homeland Security
Introduction to Counseling
Counseling Children and Adolescents
Group Process in Counseling
LifeSpan Development
Multicultural Issues
Crisis Counseling
Theory and Process
Consultation and Intervention
Research in Education
Counseling Practicum
Skills Development
Diagnosis/Treatment of DSM Disorders
Career Development
Legal and Ethical Issues
Tests and Measurements
Modern Political Theory
Inter-Governmental Relations
Constitutional Law -
Jacksonville State University
Bachelor of Science , Sociology/Music , 2000 — 2004
- Activities and Societies:
- Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, Gospel Choir
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Wallace State Community College
Associate's Degree , Music Education (Vocal Performance) , 1980 — 1982
Additional Information
Rita Young Allen, M.A.’s Websites:
Rita Young Allen, M.A.’s Interests:
Vocal Performance, Keynote Speaker, Marketing, Corporate Culture, Writing, Baby Boom Generation, and Options of Retirement Living.
Rita Young Allen, M.A.’s Groups:
425 videos on YouTube www.YouTube.com/RitaYAllen
National Speakers Association - Member
Alabama Speakers Association - 2009-2010 President Elect
Network Birmingham - 2009-2010 President
Alabama Federation of Music Clubs
Selected City Planning Committee, Cooperation and Collaboration group for arts and culture for an Alabama County.
Advisory Board for City Wellness Program.
President of Cultural Arts Foundation League.
Music Club Representative to the Metropolitan Arts Council.
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Learning, Education and Training Professionals Group -
National Speakers Association (NSA) -
Professional Speakers and Seminar Leaders -
eMarketing Association Network -
Speakers and Panelists -
Sales & Marketing Executives International, Inc., SMEI -
Public Speaking Network -
Motivational Speaking Network -
Web Ministry -
Sales Management Association -
Professional Keynote Speakers - by Jorge Olson -
Motivation Nation -
Marketers on twitter -
NetworkAL -
The Society of Successful Women -
Make Your Best Impression -
OSBO - Jefferson/Shelby Co. -
Alabama Top Sales People -
Celebritize Yourself! -
Professional Speakers on Philanthropy -
The Exceptional Speakers & Communicators Group -
Professional Women in Social Media (Men welcome too!) -
Presidents Council -
Purple Cow Training -
Presenting Women -
VoiceAmerica Talk Radio Network -
Beyond the Basics of Social Media -
Central Alabama Women's Business Center -
Women of Web 3.0 -
Journey to a Million -
Training Live Online
Rita Young Allen, M.A.’s Honors:
Second Place for Female Soloist at Florida Gospel Music Awards
Mrs. Alabama Pageant Finalist
Performed at Carnegie Hall, New York!
Member of Crisis/Trauma Team at Mercedes Benz in Vance, AL for Hurricane Katrina victims, 2006.
TV Movie Cast "Kent State Riot" filmed at Gadsden State Community College!
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