Presentation of Qualifications - Rashid Brown

1. Mr. Workforce Rashid Brown: Author (Careergonomics)
Featured on NPR, TV57, Atlanta Daily World, SOVO, wsbtv, Neighbor Newspaper
kingdomfortunes@yahoo.com
Summary
Rashid Brown is an entrepreneurial, tactical, strategic professional leading high-yield restaurant portfolios for
Multinational 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
Rashid@RashidBrown.com
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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2. 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 of
Greater 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 at
Careergonomics
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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3. 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 Fortunes
Development 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 today’s 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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4. 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 KFDG’s 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.
1 recommendation available upon request
Affiliate Franchisee at AmeriPlanUSA Health Network
December 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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5. 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
1 recommendation available upon request
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 of
methods 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 Development
Workforce Management
Workforce Planning
Vocational Rehabilitation
Vocational Counseling
Business Intelligence
Career Counseling
Career Pathing
Career Transitions
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6. Career Advising
Career Services
Career Development
Career Exploration
Strategic Consulting
Strategic Sourcing
Strategic Planning
Personal Branding
Brand Development
Building Brand Awareness
Group Presentations
Group Training
Program Facilitation
Project Planning
Project Coordination
Training & Development
Online Training
Diversity Training
Staff Training
Technical Training
Software Training
Soft Skills
Personnel Recruiting
Sourcing
Human Development
Human Performance
Performance Improvement
Performance Management
Disability Services
Curriculum Development
Curriculum Planning
Curriculum 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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7. 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 Leaders
Who'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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8. Mr. Workforce Rashid Brown: Author (Careergonomics)
Featured on NPR, TV57, Atlanta Daily World, SOVO, wsbtv, Neighbor Newspaper
kingdomfortunes@yahoo.com
5 people 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. He
was 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 at
Careergonomics
"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 Content
Strategist, Audience Matters Media, Inc, worked directly with Mr. Workforce Rashid at Rashid Brown
Communications
"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. Workforce
Rashid 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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