Communication and Leadership speaker, coach and trainer helping companies get the most productivity from their employees
Greater Chicago Area
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- Adjunct Professor Business Programs at Roosevelt University - Walter E. Heller College of Business Administration
- Faculty at American Management Association
- Chief Empowerment Officer at JAD Communications International
- Owner at Ball of Gold Corporation
- Past
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- Speaker at NCAA
- Adjunct Professor at College of DuPage
- Adjunct Professor at University of Illinois at Chicago
- Education
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- College of DuPage
- DePaul University
- Loyola University
- University of Illinois at Chicago
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Yvonne F. Brown’s Summary
Yvonne Brown is a communications expert, professional speaker & author of five books including "Understanding and Working Effectively with Five Generations in the Workplace.”
I get your people to work well together, end conflict, and change from being difficult to cooperate more.
Difficult people ruining your day? Contact me to get strategies that help you.
From Social Media, to Diplomatic Communications, to Personality Diversity, Gender Diversity, and Generational Diversity, I help you say what you mean and get what you want easily and confidently.
My websites http://www.jadcommunications.com and http://www.yvonnefbrown.com have more information about how I can help you, your organization, and your people.
Visit my YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/YvonneFBrown for clips on some of my topics.
Interested in:
- Consulting & contracting opportunities
- Providing Career & Executive Coaching
- Employee performance management training
- Speaking opportunities
- Helping women
Yvonne F. Brown’s Specialties:
Social Media, Video Creation, Leadership, Diplomacy, Women's Issues, Corporate Training, Executive Coaching, Public Speaking, Keynote Presentations, International speaking, Freelance Writer
Yvonne F. Brown’s Experience
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Adjunct Professor Business Programs
Roosevelt University - Walter E. Heller College of Business Administration
(Educational Institution; Professional Training & Coaching industry)
August 2009 — Present (4 months)
Provide communication and management programs for business students.
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Faculty
American Management Association
(Non-Profit; Education Management industry)
March 2008 — Present (1 year 9 months)
Business programs faculty member
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Chief Empowerment Officer
JAD Communications International
(Professional Training & Coaching industry)
January 2001 — Present (8 years 11 months)
JAD Communications International specializes in women's issues and personal development through our coaching and training. We help people to improve their lives and organizations to be more productive and effective.
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Owner
Ball of Gold Corporation
(Management Consulting industry)
January 2000 — Present (9 years 11 months)
Ball of Gold Corporation is a knowledge management and project management firm. We help corporations to manage programs and projects using the PMI proven methodology.
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Speaker
NCAA
(Non-Profit; Sports industry)
2008 — 2008 (less than a year)
Keynote speaker for corporate diversity program
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Adjunct Professor
College of DuPage
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
February 2004 — May 2005 (1 year 4 months)
Project Management Certification prep classes for the Business and Professional Institute
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Adjunct Professor
University of Illinois at Chicago
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)
January 2000 — June 2003 (3 years 6 months)
Taught Project Management, Consulting, and Online classes for the professional development department of the MBA department.
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Managing Consultant
Covansys
(Public Company; Outsourcing/Offshoring industry)
1997 — 1999 (2 years )
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Senior Consultant
Accenture
(Public Company; Management Consulting industry)
1995 — 1997 (2 years )
Yvonne F. Brown’s Education
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College of DuPage
AAS in Information Management , Computer Science
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DePaul University
BA , Management
American Institute of Banking - International Banking
George Washington University - Risk Management -
Loyola University
Project Management Certificate
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University of Illinois at Chicago
Certification , eCommerce
Additional Information
Yvonne F. Brown’s Websites:
Yvonne F. Brown’s Interests:
Training, Writing, Public Speaking, Keynote Presentations, Leadership, Organizational Development, Professional Networking, International Travel, Women's Issues, Mistress of Ceremonies My goal is to empower, connect, achieve equality, and elevate the standard of living for women worldwide through education, advocacy, and information sharing.
Yvonne F. Brown’s Groups:
Menttium Mentor for High Potential Women
National Speakers Association
International Speakers Network
International Federation For Professional Speakers
Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP)
National Association of Female Executives
JAD Communications International
Women's Leadership Exchange
Women in Technology International (WITI)
Boardroom Bound
IT Empowerment for Women and Girls
JAD Outreach, Inc.
Leadership Illinois
Chicago Minority Business Development Council (CMBDC)
Diversity MBA Magazine
LinkedIn Women
Women of Color in Management Consulting
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Women on Boards Event -
Leadership Illinois -
Professional Keynote Speakers - by Jorge Olson -
Motivational Keynote PEG (Professional Emphasis Group) of the National Speakers Association (NSA) -
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International Speakers Network -
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Women's Leadership Coaching
Yvonne F. Brown’s Honors:
2007 Who's Who in Black Chicago - Entrepreneurs
Elected to Board of Directors Leadership Illinois
Inducted into the IT Professionals Hall of Fame in 2002
International Who’s Who Historical Society of Professionals
Manchester Who’s Who among Executive Women
Elected to Steering Committee of Chicago Minority Business Development Council
Candidate for the Mayor's Advisory Council on Women
Yvonne F. Brown’s Contact Settings
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