About Speaking

In Michael’s career, as one of the nation’s most engaging, dynamic speakers, he has given over 1,000 event presentations throughout the US…
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Signature Speaking Topics

Value-Centered Management: Breaking Away from Tradition to Survive the 21st Century »
You are a CEO: You Run the Business of YOU! »

Speaking Resumé

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Speaking Resumé

2011

October 5, 2011
BizTech Expo
Baton Rouge, Lousianna
Subject: The New Competitive Advantage: Value-Centered Management
Attendees: Expo Attendees, Small Business Owners

September 15, 2011
Cyber Marketing 2011
San Francisco, California
Subject: Social Media Tips for Small Businesses
Attendees: 200+ Small Business Owners

Feb 1, 2011
Athens Administration
Walnut Creek, California
Subject: Value-Centered Management Training
Attendees: Directors, Managers & Employees of Athens

2010

November 6, 2010
Wells Fargo Bank, VEDC: Where’s the Money? Business Expo Event
San Francisco, California
Subject: The Money is in Your Company
Attendees: 300+ Small Business Owners

September 29, 2010
Kaiser: Process Management & Analysis
Burbank, California
Subject: The Principles of Kaizen
Attendees: 35 Employees

March 20-21, 2010
DEMO SPRING 2010
Palm Desert, California
Subject: InOutCash.com Public Launch
Attendees: 1,000+ Entrepreneurs and Angel Investors

2009

November 18, 2009
Comcast, Supervisor Leadership Workshop
Jack London Square, Oakland, California
Subject: You Are a CEO and VCM Overview
Attendees: 40 Professors, Engineers & Educators

February 26, 2009
Chevron: Black History Awareness Celebration
Richmond, California
Subject: Embrace the past, Educate the Present and Enrich the future
Attendees: 100+ Chevron Professionals

January 19, 2009
City of El Cerrito: Martin L. King, Jr. Celebration
El Cerrito, California
Subject: The future of our children and the importance of education
Attendees: 300+ Youth from Contra Costa School District

2008

August 2, 2008
Remarkable Men Leadership Conference
Concord, California
Subject: You Are a CEO philosophy
Attendees: 150+ Bay Area Businessmen

July 16-19, 2008
Bay Area Black Expo 2008
Oakland, California
Subjects:
Day 1: Accepted “Champion for our Youth” award at Gala
Day 2: Value-Centered Management and Who Said So?
Day 3: Lifeskills411 speech for 7th-12th grade students
Attendees: Day 1-500+; Day 2- 50+; Day 3-300+ Attendees

June 28, 2008
27th Annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony
San Francisco, California
Subject: Master of Ceremonies and Lifeskills411
Attendees: 150 Attendees

June 26, 2008
Wells Fargo Bank & S.F. African American Chamber of Commerce
San Francisco, California
Subject: Value-Centered Management
Attendees: 250 Business Owners & Professionals

June 22, 2008
Baccalaureate Address
Berkeley, California
Subject: Keynote Speech: Lifeskills411 Motivational Speech for graduation ceremony
Attendees: 250 Youth, Parents and Community Members

May 15, 2008
Wells Fargo Young Entrepreneurs Small Business Appreciation Month
San Bruno, California
Subject: Lifeskills411 Keynote Speech
Attendees: 65 Attendees

May 10, 2008
East Palo Alto Rave: Youth and Young Adult Summit 2008
East Palo Alto, California
Subject: Lifeskills411 Keynote Speech
Attendees: 200 Youth, Parents and Community Members

April 18, 2008
Lifeskills411/Stop Hating Campaign Tour
Richmond & San Francisco, California
Subject: Actor, Nick Cannon and Lifeskills411 Founder, Michael E. Parker toured Bay Area high schools speaking to over 3,000 students about Nick Cannon’s Stop Hating Campaign and lifeskills411
Attendees: Over 3,000 Youth

April 12, 2008
APICS Conference
Buena Park, California
Subject: Keynote speech on the You Are a CEO philosophy
Attendees: 41 Students from various Colleges, including, UNLV, Northridge, CSU EB, Boise State and 60 APIC’s members and leaders

April 10, 2008
American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS)
San Fernando Valley, Burbank, California
Subject: Keynote speech on the Value-Centered Management philosophy
Attendees: 48 Attendees

March 1, 2008
California State University: African American Education Summit
Hayward, California
Subject: Keynote speech about Lifeskills411
Attendees: 800 Parents, Youth and Students

February 16, 2008
California State University: Production Operation Management
Hayward, California
Subject: Value-Centered Management philosophy.
Attendees: 40 Professors, Engineers & Educators

Letters of Recommendation (click quotes to read)

“Your ability to take the Value-Centered Management approach and tailor it to our environment and needs was impeccable. Our entire team feels that this training and approach would benefit any industry...”
–Alex Petrov, Vice President & General Manager, Lucerne Foods North America
“The overwhelming feedback from the team was that it was the best training they ever had; both educational and fun at the same time. Your dynamic speaking style and the interactive activities really made a lasting impression on the team.”
–Scott Bradley, Director of Supply Chain, Sartorius Stedim SUS Inc.
“In summary, Michael E. Parker is one of the most remarkable speakers and communicators that I have ever met.”
–Zinovy Radovilsky, Ph.D., Professor of Management, California State University, Hayward
“I was very moved by Michael’s personal story and the journey he is on to transform businesses in the United States and apply Lean Principles to non-manufacturing businesses.”
–Ellen Kane, Owner, Ellen Kane & Associates
“I have enormous respect for his teaching and leadership skills and will continue to confidently refer him to organizations that could benefit from his expertise.”
–Bev Wilmore, President, Inner Media Vision, Inc.
“His story was definitely very impactful and Mr. Parker’s delivery is dead on point. Michael definitely has a gift and those in the audience including myself were moved by the message.”
–Derick C. Savage, Product Line & Technical Support Specialist, Chevron Corporation