Mr. Workforce RashidBrown- Author Careergonomics

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Mr. Workforce Rashid Brown: Author (Careergonomics)Featured on NPR, TV57, Atlanta Daily World, SOVO, wsbtv, Neighbor Newspaper

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Summary

Rashid Brown is an entrepreneurial, tactical, strategic professional leading high-yield restaurant portfolios forMultinational Corporations, World Class Organizations, Forbes and Fortune 500 Companies in the Hospitality

and Food & Beverage Industry.

His broad experience in Regional and District Training and Development, Operations, Targeted Corporate

Recruiting, Sourcing & Retention Risk, Corporate Training and Development, Talent and Performance

Management, Field Support, and New Asset Implementation and Development has helped Fortune 500

Companies, including Schneider International, ATT, Comcast, ARG, YUM Brands, Brinker International and

others.

Rashid has taught his Careergonomics methodologies at a number of institutions, i.e. GSU, AIU, ITT, GPC,

OSU, Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta, etc. His style of edutainment is well accepted amongst students!

He has been featured on various media channels, ABC, wsbtv, TV57, Comcast Cable TV 27, NPR All Things

Concerned, featured in SOVO, Dekalb Neighbors, Atlanta Daily World, and a number of other venues.

Rashid's expertise in helping individuals achieve business and life success has landed him in collaborations

with:

Susan Taylor's Essence CARES Mentoring Movement - AtlantaCARES Circle

George Fraser FraserNET Student Development Program

Tavis Smiley's Parent Education Summit

Steve Harvey's Mentoring Weekend

Today, Rashid is Founder of KFDG a firm committed to helping organizations and others stand out in changing

times learn solid strategies that will impact their personal and professional pursuits to reach their full human

potential. Rashid's approaches to date have helped thousand across the globe.

Rashid Brown

[email protected]

www.RashidBrown.com

Specialties

Executive Leadership, Organizational Development, Business Process Consulting, Management Consulting,

Strategic Planning, Career Planning and Development and Activity Based Costing, P/L, Budget Planning,

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Retention Performance, Situational Leadership, and High Impact Coaching as well as Performance and Change

Management, Instructional Systems Design, ROI Training, ISO9000, Six Sigma, and Human Performance

Improvement

Experience

Chief of Staff | Strategic Planner at Africa Heritage Foundation

June 2011 - Present(1 year)Responsible for the coordination of the Executive Office to craft, implement and execute the ambassadorial

mission to establish sustainable development, international affairs, and business relations between the City of

Atlanta and the State of Georgia and the African Union of 54 Nations

Career Coach | Career Transition Strategist | Workforce Development Consultant at Urban League ofGreater Atlanta

March 2010 - Present(2 years 3 months)

Monitor, evaluate, or record training activities or program effectiveness.

Offer specific training programs to help clients maintain or improve job skills.

Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with staff, focus groups, or consultation with managers,

instructors, or customer representatives.

Develop alternative training methods if expected improvements are not seen.

Organize and develop, or obtain, training procedure manuals and guides and course materials such as

handouts and visual materials.

Present information using a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations,

team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures.

Evaluate training materials prepared by instructors, such as outlines, text, or handouts.

Design, plan, organize and direct orientation and training for employees or customers of industrial or

commercial establishment.

Monitor training costs to ensure budget is not exceeded, and prepare budget reports to justify expenditures.

Select and assign instructors to conduct training.

Author | Master Talent Strategist | Executive Career Search Trainer | Workforce Analyst atCareergonomics

August 2009 - Present(2 years 10 months)

Careergonomics is the latest revelation or Rashid Brown's vision. We help define purpose and a strategic

mindset for becoming what you want to be in life.

Leveraging an accessible, on-demand system and Rashid's proprietary coaching techniques, Careergonomics

embodies the latest advancements in Career and Purpose Coaching for higher education, employee

development, corporate development and personal enhancement sectors.

The Career Coaching System covers everything from:

The Changing World, Trends and Workplace

The Emerging 21st Economy and Corporation

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The Ten Big Emerging Markets

How To Reach Decision Makers

Online Job Search Strategies

Cracking The Hidden Job Market

Discovering Your True Passions

Building a Digital Presence

Creating a Noticeable Package

Creating Stellar Online Profiles For Your Career Search

Recognizing The Power of Your Voice Interviewing Techniques

Negotiating Your Value

The Power of Your Network

Career Management

Succession Management

Go-Getter Salary Strategies Tip

The Fear of Person-Who-Has-The-Power-To-Hire-You

Establishing Your Brand Impression

2 recommendations available upon request

Child Advocate at Voices for Children, Inc.

2009 - Present(3 years)

Leisure Travel Franchisee at Rovia

October 2008 - Present(3 years 8 months)

Rovia, LLC. is a 25-year old travel company formed by acquiring two of the most respected travel

companies (ARC/IATAN) with combined 50+ years in the travel industry.

Diversity Coach | Voice Personality | Master Trainer | Group Facilitator at RashidBrown.com

July 2007 - Present(4 years 11 months)

Provide full speaker management service with a commitment to excellence. Core strengths lie in client

relations, organizational skills, tenacity and follow-through. Provide strategic communications solutions such

like event moderation, voice-over, voice acting, conference hosting and more.

1 recommendation available upon request

Managing Member | Chief Sustainability Business Continuity Consultant at Kingdom FortunesDevelopment Group

June 2006 - Present(6 years)

Kingdom Fortunes Development Group (KFDG) a strategic provider of affordable training and development

solutions, mission is to accelerate the educational and economic advancement of youth, adults, older and

dislocated workers struggling in todays economy.

We team with leaders in education, business, government, and communities around the nation to: strengthen

opportunities for students/workers to succeed in post-secondary learning and high-skill careers; increase

opportunities for low-moderate income individuals to move into family-supporting careers; and meet the

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growing economic demand for knowledgeable and skilled workers.

KFDG is comprised of industry professionals in various aspects of business, government, technology,

education and industry.

Rashid Brown serves as KFDGs Senior Training and Development Consultant. Rashid is an instructional

coach with emphasis in instructional systems design, human performance improvement, workforce

development, recruiting and sourcing and career development. He conducts research for and provides

technical assistance to Job Readiness Programs and talent development initiatives. He assist programs in

examining workforce partnerships from around the country that have successfully promoted employment

with family-sustaining wages for low-income, unemployed, or underemployed individuals while creating a

skilled, highly productive, and stable workforce for employers. Rashid's work with regional workforce

development efforts focuses on supporting peer learning among community colleges committed to advancing

low-literate, low-income adults into higher education.


Affiliate Franchisee at AmeriPlanUSA Health NetworkDecember 2007 - October 2009 (1 year 11 months)

Ameriplan USA (founded in 1992 in Plano, TX) is a company with over fourteen years of experience in

providing discount health services.

Ameriplan USA offers its customers a savings of up to 50% and more on labs, imaging centers, physicians,

ancillary services, hospital advocacy, primary care physicians, specialists, counseling, and a full array of

medical services. In addition, Ameriplan Health services include dental (up to 80% discount on dental

services), vision, prescription drug, and chiropractic care.

Because we are not health insurance, there are No Limits on the number of visits or services our customers

use. All ongoing dental and medical problems are accepted (except orthodontic treatment in progress). There

is NO Deductible to meet, no age limit, no claim forms, and no waiting periods. Become an Ameriplan

Health Benefits member and your benefits start today. We also have Ameripan Health in Florida and

Ameriplan Dental in Florida.

AGM, Brand Manager at Brinker International

November 2006 - October 2009 (3 years)

Determine the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors and identify potential

customers. Develop pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing the firm's profits or share of the market

while ensuring the firm's customers are satisfied. Oversee product development or monitor trends that

indicate the need for new products and services

General Manager at Arbys

2004 - 2006 (2 years)

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of company. Responsible for formulating policies, managing daily

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operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources and general in nature to be classified in

any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative

services.

District Training Manager | Training Restaurant General Manager at Yum! Brands

May 2002 - June 2005 (3 years 2 months)

Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization

Prepare training budget for department or organization.

Evaluate instructor performance and the effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendations for

improvement.

Analyze training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs.

Conduct or arrange for ongoing technical training and personal development classes for staff members


Multi-Unit Manager | Training Manager | Corporate Trainer at Concessions International

February 1999 - November 2004 (5 years 10 months)

Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness ofmethods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and

workshops.

Conduct orientation sessions and arrange on-the-job training for new hires.

Confer with management and conduct surveys to identify training needs based on projected production

processes, changes, and other factors.

Train instructors and supervisors in techniques and skills for training and dealing with employees.

Develop and organize training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.

Develop testing and evaluation procedures

Skills & Expertise

Business Change Management

Executive Coaching

Client Development

Client Relationship Management

Corporate Development

Employment Counseling

Workforce Training

Workforce DevelopmentWorkforce Management

Workforce Planning

Vocational Rehabilitation

Vocational Counseling

Business Intelligence

Career Counseling

Career Pathing

Career Transitions

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Career Advising

Career Services

Career Development

Career Exploration

Strategic Consulting

Strategic Sourcing

Strategic Planning

Personal Branding

Brand DevelopmentBuilding Brand Awareness

Group Presentations

Group Training

Program Facilitation

Project Planning

Project Coordination

Training & Development

Online Training

Diversity Training

Staff Training

Technical TrainingSoftware Training

Soft Skills

Personnel Recruiting

Sourcing

Human Development

Human Performance

Performance Improvement

Performance Management

Disability Services

Curriculum Development

Curriculum PlanningCurriculum Mapping

Curriculum Creation

Curriculum Design

Education

The University of Georgia

Graduate, Fanning Institute, 2011 - 2011

Activities and Societies: Community Leadership

Georgia Institute of Technology

Purchasing, Procurement Acquistion, 2009 - 2010

American Intercontinental University

BBA, Global Enterprise Management, 2002 - 2008

Loyola University New Orleans

BME, Orchestral Conducting & String Development, 1994 - 1997

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Activities and Societies: Bass Studies & Pedagogy

Honors and Awards

Legacy of Excellence Award

Madison Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals

Congressional Merit of Honor for Business LeadersWho's Who Among Colleges & Universities Students

Interests

Performance Management, Growth Implementation Strategy, Change Management, Executive Leadership,

Professional Leadership Development, Business Consulting, Management Consulting, Organizational

Development and Career Development.

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Mr. Workforce Rashid Brown: Author (Careergonomics)Featured on NPR, TV57, Atlanta Daily World, SOVO, wsbtv, Neighbor Newspaper

[email protected]

5people have recommended Mr. Workforce Rashid

"Rashid is destined to be a "Mover and a Shaker". His level of knowledge concerning current events is

absolutely amazing. He is a Published Author, who is down to earth and very personable. I highly

recommend him for speaking engagements, board of directors, project planner, consultant, and a multitude of

other skills and talents."

Barbara Allen, was Mr. Workforce Rashid's client

"Mr. Brown made me feel comfortable and very much at ease while I was transitioning to Atlanta GA. Hewas very patient and offered a great deal of resources and opportunities. He is a master in his field and very

willing to help others on the path of success. It is a pleasure to know him."

Nethia M. Heyward, MPS, Owner, Private Comics, Inc., worked directly with Mr. Workforce Rashid atCareergonomics

"Rashid is an outstanding career consultant with an exemplary grasp on career issues and the business

environment. With many years of substantive experience in his field, he's also an enormously energetic

speaker, facilitator and teacher as well as a gifted communicator and performing artist. Rashid's most

powerful asset, though, is his heart for people. He deeply cares about his clients and the communities he

serves, especially children and young people. This is a rising star and you want him in your social and

professional circle."

Dahna M. Chandler, Principal Social Media, Digital Publicity and Editorial ContentStrategist, Audience Matters Media, Inc, worked directly with Mr. Workforce Rashid at Rashid BrownCommunications

"I know Rashid Brown as a totally organized professional with the heart of a teacher, who has a deeply rooted

interest in the betterment of his fellow man. Rashid is focused on bringing out the best in people and I am

priviledged to do businees with him."

Abraham Sanchez, COO, IETV, INC, was with another company when working with Mr. WorkforceRashid at Kingdom Fortunes Development Group

"Rashid displays excellent leadership traits. He is a people-person who is always striving to succeed. I would

recommend Rashid."

Kenya Pulliam, was Mr. Workforce Rashid's client

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