
High Energy Speaker & Engaging Seminar Leader "Think Big Picture and Embrace The Possible"
Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

High Energy Speaker & Engaging Seminar Leader "Think Big Picture and Embrace The Possible"
Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
Welcome to the Big Picture!
As a high energy guest speaker and facilitator, I motivate college students and professionals to think big picture, embrace "the possible," manage change with enthusiasm, persevere through adversity, and take inspired action. I love what I do!
Big Picture Topics:
** Career Transition
** Customer Service
** Online/Social Networking
Big Picture Audiences:
** Colleges & Universities
** Conferences
Big Picture Formats:
** Keynotes & Breakouts
** Half-day & One-day seminars
First book:
** Customer Service - Thinking Big Picture
Second book in progress:
** Your Career Transition - Beyond the Resume
Certification:
**The Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI®)
Passion!
I love what I do!
(Self-Employed; Professional Training & Coaching industry)
2002 — Present (7 years )
As a guest speaker and facilitator, I have the pleasure of inspiring college students and professionals to embrace the big picture of career management/transition, Linkedin®, customer service, and team building. I welcome the chance to incorporate the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI®) into my seminars and coaching.
Past speaking engagements include the following: Duke University, North Carolina State University, WRAL Job Link, Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau, NC Purchasing Association, Orlando College, Raleigh Convention & Visitors Bureau, Raleigh Regional Realtors Association, Seminole Community College, SWEP, TISQA, Valencia Community College, and the YMCA.
Did I mention I love what I do?
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
2000 — Present (9 years )
In this role, my creativity and energy is put to good use. I have developed, and presently deliver seminars that focus on the big picture of career transition and customer service. My classes are attended by college students, business owners, professionals presently employed, and others in career transition.
(Privately Held; Management Consulting industry)
1996 — Present (13 years )
As a consultant with Right Management, I make a difference in the lives of those in career transition through workshop facilitation and individual coaching. I teach the finer points of self marketing, networking, interviewing, negotiation strategies, and Linkedin®. The professionals I service are of varying backgrounds and industries, including engineering, manufacturing, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, and retail. It's very rewarding work!
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
1990 — 1994 (4 years )
This was the turning point in my career as I discovered my passion for motivating others through seminar facilitations and coaching. In addition to coaching students and using my high energy style to deliver seminars at events on campus, I collaborated with the career center team to coordinate recruiting events with more than 100 employers.
(Hospitality industry)
1989 — 1990 (1 year )
It was an honor to work for this 813-room resort as the Employment Manager. A contribution I am proud of was the enhancement of the resort's new-hire orientation integrating an "exemplary guest service" component. I also represented the resort at job fairs and college recruiting events.
(Public Company; Entertainment industry)
1986 — 1989 (3 years )
In this exhilarating human resources position with the world's largest marine life park, I interfaced regularly with hiring managers while recruiting for non-exempt and exempt positions. I found new-hire orientations to be an absolute blast! Another fun component of this position was representing the attraction at recruitment events.
Bachelor of Arts , Public Communication and Human Relations , 1982 — 1985
Earned degree in three years!
I enjoy the music of Bruce Hornsby, Genesis, Peter Frampton, Kansas, Marillion, Neal Morse, and Jason Upton. I love playing basketball and tennis, as well as swimming laps. These physical activities balance out my strong desire for enjoying pizza, cheeseburgers, sweet & sour chicken and strawberry waffles.