JERRY CONRAD, MA, CSP, DTM
PO Box 5044
Muskegon, MI 49445
Telephone: 231-719-1986
Email: jerry@jerryconrad.com
EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
Entrepreneur, small business owner, speaker, trainer, and coach. Know how to lead; know how to follow; know how to adapt.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
1986 to present — SG Maverick, Muskegon, MI
Founder and CEO: Marketing, developing and delivering professional development seminars and workshops for corporations, associations, and universities. Consult for organizations on matters of communication, teamwork, and presentation skills. Founder and CEO of this profitable company.
2010 to present — Muskegon Community College, Muskegon, MI
Adjunct Faculty: taught graduate-level oral communication and speech delivery classes.
1993 to 1997 — Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
Adjunct Faculty: taught graduate-level oral communication and speech delivery classes.
1987 to 1992 — Baker College, Muskegon, MI
Adjunct Faculty: taught undergraduate-level oral communication and speech delivery classes.
1979 to 1986 — Department of Human Services, Muskegon County, MI
Case Manager: Supervised caseload of juvenile delinquents state wards and abused children including placement and court testimony.
1975 to 1979 — Muskegon Public Schools, Muskegon, MI
Re-entry Facilitator: Worked within a school for emotionally impaired students. Taught socially acceptable behavior, managed crisis behavior, facilitated reentry into home schools.
1967 to 1975 — Robert Hall Clothes, Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan
Store Manager: Managed all aspects of store operation. Coordinated in-store and media promotions. Specialized in stores experiencing shrinkage, declining sales, or personnel problems.
EDUCATION
- MA, Adult Learning — Western Michigan University (1986)
- BA, Psychology — Grand Valley State University (1979)
- AA — Muskegon Community College (1976)
DESIGNATIONS
CSP - Certified Speaking Professional
This designation signifies achievement through a proven record of speaking experience; including a minimum number of fee-paid presentations, continuing education credits and consecutive years of professional speaking experience. Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), endorsed by the National Speakers Association and recognized by the Global Speakers Network.
DTM - Distinguished Toastmaster
This prestigious award is recognition of leadership, community service and proven speaking skills honed during years of dedicated to others and is the greatest honor that can be earned from Toastmasters International. Only two people in the world have earned both Certified Speaking Professional and Distinguished Toastmaster designations.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
- Keynote Speaker: Veterans Day, Muskegon Veterans Memorial Park (2009)
- Veterans Day planning committee, Muskegon (2008-present)
- National Membership/PR Chair: 2nd Infantry Division Association (2008-2009)
- Emcee for the Miss Muskegon-Ottawa Scholarship Program (1999-2003)
- Board Member: Association for Worksite Health Promotion (1999-2000)
- Board Member: National Speakers Association of Michigan (1989, 2000)
- Past Presidents Council: National Speakers Association of Michigan (1989. 2000)
- Board Member: West Michigan American Society for Training and Development (1999)
- Youth soccer coach, manager, and USSF certified referee (1997-present)
- Board Member: Certified Speaking Professional Council (1997)
- President: Professional Speakers Association of Michigan (1993-1995)
- Founding Member: Meetings Industry Council of Michigan (1993)
- Board Member: Society for Public Health Education (1988-1990)
- Founding Member and Chair: The Muskegon Wellness Awareness Connection (1984)
- Youth football coach (1978-1984)
MILITARY SERVICE
- October 1965: Fort Knox, KY
- January 1966: Fort Ord, CA
- March 1966: South Korean DMZ (Classified weapons squad leader)
- February 1967: Promoted to Sergeant (E-5)
- April 1967: Fort Meade, MD
- October 1967: US Army Reserves
- October 1971: Honorable Discharge
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