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Senior Professional in Human Resources Management and Organizational Development. Subject matter expert in training and development, change management, senior ledearship development programs, succession planning, diversity management, intercultural competency, curriculum development, facilitation skills, corporate training methodology and video and television production. Motivations Speaker, Author & Business Consultant.

Peter Lucash is the founder and CEO of Digital CPE, LLC, a training, consulting and information firm working to improve the business management of organizations. He is also the CEO of BioPharma Connex, LLC, a company that facilitates pharmaceutical firms to market their products in Latin America. Peter has worked in management and consulting roles in a variety of growth oriented situations. He was the chief administrative officer of a specialty medical practice, an assistant hospital administrator and vice president of planning and marketing for large urban teaching hospitals, a manager in a Big 8 CPA firm consulting practice, and directed a development venture to explore entrepreneurial venture opportunities for a consortium of nonprofit organizations. His training and facilitation work is focused on small business management, entrepreneurship, starting and growing a company, and management and leadership development. He is a certified instructor for the NXLevel Entrepreneurship training program. Peter is a faculty member and Lecturer for Northeastern University, Ellis University, University of Phoenix and Gratz College where he teaches courses in business, strategy, entrepreneurship and small business management, organizational behavior, nonprofit management and financial management. He is a frequent lecturer and speaker at local, state and national meetings and workshops. He holds an MBA and MPH from Columbia University and earned his BA from New York University. Peter is the author of two books, both originally published by McGraw-Hill. The third edition of his “Medical Practice Business Plan Workbook” was published by CRC Press/ Productivity Press (a Taylor and Francis company) in October, 2011. Digital CPE publishes an e-newsletter “Business Indigo” offering news, information and ideas for knowledge based and creative companies along the Lowcountry Coast of SC and GA. Go to www.businessindigo.com to subscribe – no charge. Pete

Steve Wickham is a Registered Safety Practitioner (BSc, FSIA, RSP [Australia]) and a qualified, unordained Christian minister (GradDipBib&Min). His passion in vocation is facilitation and coaching; encouraging people to soar to a higher value of their potential.

John Knotts is a results-oriented business professional leader, manager, and supervisor with experience from the military, small business, several nonprofits, and is currently a Strategy and Organization Lead Associate for Booz | Allen | Hamilton. Working out of the San Antonio Riverwalk office, he retired from the Air Force in July 2008 and started with Booz Allen at the end of October 2008. John leads large and small strategic transformations and has extensive experience in the areas of change management, strategic planning, process improvement, strategic communication and marketing, strategic human capital and resource management, education and training, facilitation, organizational design and development, modeling and simulation, financial and budget analysis, activity based costing and management, quality management, competitive sourcing and privatization, leadership development, and business development. John has over twenty years progressive experience as a CEO/president of several nonprofit organizations ranging in size from 156 to over 18,000 members here stateside as well as in Europe. In the Air Force, he was a director-level military program manager affecting 8,000+ personnel at 77 locations around the world. In total, his military and nonprofit program and project management experience impacted as much as over 120 locations and over 120,000 personnel. He has selected, led, managed, mentored, supervised, developed, and motivated well over 1,000 military and nonprofit personnel over the past 25 years. For those who know the Air Force, he was in Security (Police) Forces for ten years and then retrained to Manpower and (Quality) Organization and was in that career field for eleven years. Bases stationed were Carswell AFB (six years), Vandenberg AFB (two years), Turkey (one year), Ramstein AB (six years), and here in San Antonio at Lackland AFB (six years).

Bianca A. Garcia Galena Park, TX 77547 ariel.bianca@yahool.com SUMMARY: Highly spirited, organized, people friendly with diverse background, whose outstanding academic accomplishments sets her apart from her peers. Acknowledge skills in facilitation, diplomacy, and sound judgment. Attention to Detail and highly competent in customer service and care. ACCOMPLISHMENTS and SKILLS: Academic achievement: A/B honor student Recognized for varies personal achievement awards Team Leadership Goal Oriented Computer Applications Experience in Child caring Researching and resources EDUCATION: Galena Park High school, Galena Park, Texas Selected Courses: Marketing and Sales (2009) '"Freshman year Speech (2009) - Freshman year Spanish I & II (2009-2010) Business and Computer Information Systems (2010) - Sophomore year ACTIVITIES: Jackateers (2009-2010)

By focusing on the off-line, behind-the-scenes change management issues buyers must address privately, and that sellers are not privy to, Sharon Drew offers us provocative, visionary thinking about sales, marketing automation, negotiation, and implementations - with integrity. Written by the author of the NYTimes Business Bestseller Selling with Integrity and developer of Buying Facilitation®

Communication and Human Resource professional with expertise in diverse forms of writing, including: organizational messaging, magazine, business and features writing. Specialize in communication that is inviting, informative and weaved to cater to audience interests and values. Other areas of expertise include: Training Facilitation, Employee Relations, Curriculum Development, Leadership Development, Media Relations and Editing.

Judy Roberts' 20 years in corporate training and development has included several management positions, including Assistant Vice President, and Senior Trainer at Bank of America Corporation, and Assistant Director for Training & Development at the University of Miami, where she coached trainers, instructional designers and subject matter experts. Her experience includes formulating training policies, programs, and implementation plans, and facilitation of management training. Roberts is a Qualified Administrator of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), and a member of the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD). She enjoys reading and travel.

Prompted by the importance to her of cultural and global issues, Maida received her degree in Psychology with an emphasis in social psychology along with a minor in Islamic Studies. She has strived to learn more about other cultures by being involved in numerous multi-cultural events, outreach efforts, and pursuing the Cultural Competency Certificate at Macomb Community College. She has received dialogue group facilitation training through the 20,000 Dialogues training program and has used these skills in facilitating community based dialogue groups. This background urges her to continue to learn about different cultures and share what she has learned with others.

I am a Certified Christian Life Coach, Mental Wellness Counselor, Professor of Psychology, Speaker/Workshop Facilitator and an Author. My specialty is in Human Behavior, Behavior Management and Mentoring. I am involved in several community based programs focusing on personal behavior as well as classroom and life skill management. I am a mother, grandmother and a United States Navy Chief Petty Officer (Retired). I love talking to people and I especially love helping people see God in all of their life's plans. I have experience as a program facilitator, keynote speaker and topic specific speaker/trainer for various forms of seminars. My passion is life transition to include self esteem, self worth and self identity in teens and adults, various areas of transitioning into adulthood, mentoring - especially teaching how to become a mentor, transitioning of Baby Boomers (of which I am a proud member) and older adults. I have extensive expertise in the following areas: - Behavior Management (both children and adults) - Christian Life Coach (Transition and Personal Growth) - Personal Development - Classroom Behavior Management & Teacher/Student Relations - Mentoring (children and adult) - Academic advisement and curriculum development. - Career and Educational Development - Program Development and Facilitation - Topic Speaker / Lecturer (small and large groups) - Creating and facilitating workshops and support groups of all sizes and genre For pleasure I live in the country where I enjoy gardening (when there is no snow on the ground), cooking, cooking shows, cooking books and eating my and others cooking :-). I sew, read, love music and singing. I have several projects at church and with the chamber of commerce. Please feel free to browse my websites to learn more about me, my philosophy and my practice as a Life Coach. www.neversaycaintcounserv.com and www.transitionlifecoach4u.com What does NeverSayCain't mean. The answer can be found her

Dan Rosin, PhD worked as a therapist and workshop facilitator for the Manitoba Teachers' Society (13,500 educators). Responsibilities included: counselling, family therapy, workshop consultation and facilitation and Wellness program planning (1984-2000). Previous work experiences include: Teaching; Family Counsellor at Interfaith Pastoral Centre; Counsellor at Klinic, a Community Health Centre; Facilitator of "Insight" groups and family therapy - Community Mental Health Unit, Edmonton; Instructor of the University of Manitoba; Facilitator of Wellness Workshops at Universities of Manitoba, Winnipeg and Brandon as well as at The National Wellness Conference (Stevens' Point, WI); Co-founder - The Manitoba Transactional Analysis Association; Founder - The Wellness Association of Manitoba (WAM) as well as The Planned Action for Wellness Association (PAW); Co-founder and Administrative Director of The Interlake Festival (summer theatre). Dan founded the "50's Project" which for over a decade featured the group songs of the 1950's. He presently fronts a jazz quartet called "bluelight"Dan is presently in private practise and an independent contractor with Blue Cross in their EAP with an emphasis on counselling and therapy with couples; Wellness Workshops; the development of Organizational Worksite Wellness programs, and has written two books, "Finding Balance: 101 Concepts For Taking Better Care of Self"!" and "Communication and Relationships: 101 Concepts For Improving Your Relationships and Life". Married, a father of two, Dan loves walking, golfing, writing, singing jazz and his many dogs.

Gilda Hart graduated from the Lauterstein-Conway School of Massage, located in Austin, Texas. There, she completed their 300-hour Swedish Massage program and went on to pass the state licensing exam in 2006. Since then, she has taken various continuing education courses above and beyond the hours required by state law. In 2010, she went through an extensive Dr. Janet Travell's Trigger Point Release therapy course which instigated a change to her practice to become more pain management bodywork focused. She has also gained her certification in PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) stretching that she incorporates into her practice. Later in 2010, she will begin her courses to become a medical massage therapist as well. Gilda Hart operates her part-time practice from her home, hosts occasional self-help bodywork seminars for clients, writes an article series about muscle movement for a local dance association's newsletter, and plans to eventually expand her practice.

I ghost write for people throughout the south currently working on articles and a book for a well know anti-aging Dr.; a southern novel, and a memoir for a successful psychic. I am a regular writer with the Memphis Writer's Ensemble and have published many poems. In additon, I am very experienced in small group facilitation and teaching classes in spirituality.I am currently a student of Life Coach training with Martha Beck

Owner and Company Director of UMACS Business Solutions. A management consultant with broad experience in all aspects of business management including, process and procedure development and implementation, improving business performance, results coaching and profitability improvement. Direct experience in the service industry managing profitable field labor, setting performance standards for productivity and key performance indicators (KPI's). Experienced QA manager responsible for QA accreditation to AZ/NZS ISO 9001 in previous corporate roles. Providing workable solutions for business that are fully customised to fit in with how the business operates. Accomplished professional trainer, focused and driven to provide effective training and development programs through utilisation of skills developed from many years in senior executive positions. Experienced in training course design, delivery, facilitation, presentation and assessment. A resourceful trainer who streamlines and determines optimum use of training resources and available facilities to achieve stated learning and development outcomes. Also teaching international marketing and finance regularly in China.

Crystal Darby started her sole proprietorship in 1999, offering training and facilitation services to businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies. She has won SBA awards for Home Based Business Advocate of the Year and Women in Business Advocate of the Year. She serves on her County's Small, Minority, and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Program Advisory Committee, and coordinates over 150 volunteers at an annual Small Business Conference, attended by over 3000 small businesses each year. She has over thirty years experience writing for corporations, non-profit organizations, and governmental agencies, and twenty years of training and public speaking experience.

David rounded out his early career in recruitment and executive search with a move into broader HR consulting, generalist business consulting, business management, coaching and mentoring. The businesses he has worked with have included start-ups through to major Australian and multinational businesses in a broad variety of industries. In 2006 he created the Breakthrough Programme to foster entrepreneurship, develop business skills and maximize growth potential & sustainability for small businesses in the music industry. David works one to one with business owners and entrepreneurs to help them achieve their objectives. David is the Business Performance Physician. Simply put, he helps companies perform better. SpecialtiesBreadth of background and skills including recruitment, strategic human resources, business diagnosis, coaching/mentoring, facilitation, leadership, project management, communications, facilitation, creativity and adaptability.

Leadership, Plans of Action and Facilitation Strategist with 13 years of experience in business, non-profit and public education. A champion of people, leaders and companies who care about their human capital.

With a Master s degree in Metaphysical Science from the American Institute of Holistic Theology (where I am also studying for my Ph.D.), plus certification as a Holistic Health Practitioner, I am knowledgeable in all areas of holistic and metaphysical subjects. I have also been Board Certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners as an expert in the field of Holistic Health. My education and experience as a Metaphysician, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Counselor, Energy Healer, Reflexologist, Aromatherapist, Intuitive Reader, Crystal Therapist, Usui and Tibetan Reiki Master, Shamballa Practitioner, and Color Therapist, allows me to facilitate the alignment of a client in mind, body and spirit. This facilitation and the ability to participate in a person s spiritual and physical transformation, is truly a life and soul changing experience.

Janet Dean is a consultant and educator specialising in team and leadership development. She has more than 20 years experience - 17 years with Advance Corporate Training. She is known for her Mastery Facilitation, Advanced Leadership and Train the Trainer programs.

An analytical, creative and persistent professional with over three years of Cosmotologist experience. Possessing dynamic team facilitation skills and in depth knowledge, which results in strong leadership.

Born and raised in New York City, one of eleven girls, produce and direct media for adult arena. In addition, is a co-founder of a social change-higher consciousness consultant firm specializing in conference and workshop design, workshop facilitation wellness and theater p

professional experience in the IT with good exposure Technical writing/Instructional Design , Project & Intergroup Co-ordination, Facilitation, Internal Auditing, Quality Assurance. Excellent communication and presentation skills.

MSW LSW,Hospice SW, geriatric specialty & grief support. Provide support group facilitation for grief. Individual counseling and community programs that are important to senior citizens. Opening consulting practice to provide service in LTC for depression

61 years old, BA plus 100+ hours grad work, married, one child. Have worked in industry (training/HR/team facilitation and as a teacher (English/Special needs) I read omnivorously inawide spectrum of topics. I write very well in number of modes.

My career has concentrated on two specific areas - Pottery & Sculpture as an artist and Education/Training/Learning Facilitation & Management. I have also been a staff writer (art topics) for an encyclopedia. Am currently a classroom instructor.

Marketing and Major Intrenational Advertising Agency Executive and Consultant. Areas of Expertise include Customer Retention, Customer Experience Management/CRM,Voice of Customer/EFM, Customer Actualization, Change Management and Innovation Facilitation, Multicultural Communications, Direct Marketing, Concept Development and Creative Direction, Small Business Marketing and Management. Consumer Behavior and Psychology. Award-winning Creative Director, Writer, Art Director and Photograher, Artist, Journalist, Actor. Internet, Web Design and E Commerce Consultant. Teacher, World Traveler. Gourmet Cook. Nature Lover.

BACKGROUND: Manufacturing / Production Engineering experience (total of twenty five years) within a medium/heavy industrial manufacturing or assembly environment suitable to broad based qualifications.

A small change can make a great difference. Born in Texas, educated in NYC, trained in Washington, D.C., I rerooted back in Texas. Personally and professionally, my life is driven by asking questions and experiencing the answers.

Mitchell Friedman, APR (Accredited in Public Relations) is a public relations consultant, trainer, educator, writer, and master of ceremonies.

I've been in the training and development industry for 8+ years. I am a passionate educator and motivator. My professional career has empowered me with exceptional interpersonal skills. I enjoy developing people and mentoring people in the industry.