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About Craig Craig Harrison is an instructor with the University of California at Santa Cruz Extension's Business department, has been profiled in The Wall Street Journal (8/11/98), cited in Business Week (7/02) and Bottom Line/Personal (11/02), interviewed by BBC radio live (6/8/04), quoted by the Orange County Register (4/03), The Financial Times (6/02), Playgirl (9/99), Selling Power magazine (6/03), interviewed by 60 Minutes (5/00), fielded questions on K-101 FM (1/99) and his columns have run repeatedly in the San Francisco Chronicle and San Francisco Examiner. Craig's articles and columns on sales and service, leadership and communication have appeared in Transaction World, Executive Excellence, Sales & Marketing Excellence, Support World, Customer Service Newsletter, The California Job Journal, The Professional Caterer and over thirty times in The Toastmaster,and you've read about his Elevator Speech booklet in the San Francisco Chronicle. He's even bee an online expert for CloudWise.com and match.com. It's time you hear him speak! Craig Harrison combines humor, wisdom and common sense to help you communicate with confidence and clarity. Let him help you experience the sweet taste of success. Craig's Philosophy
The skilled and confident communicator opens doors, builds new relationships,
serves others effectively and enhances one's own leadership.
Background
As a manager, consultant, publisher and curriculum developer in Silicon
Valley Craig developed his digital dexterity, helping the technical world
train and communicate more effectively. His work with a database company,
publishing houses and a consulting firm also helped Craig develop his strong
customer service orientation
As a director of communications with the non-profit Pros for Kids, Craig coached with Olympians and Hall of Fame athletes, helping young people enhance their self esteem, become confident communicators and steer clear of drugs. As a youth basketball coach Craig has led teams domestically
and internationally for non-profit organizations such as Sports for
Understanding, Maccabi Youth Sports Programs,and
Oakland's Head-Royce H.S.and College Preparatory H.S. educational institutions. Leadership
Craig was the 2004-05 president of the National Speakers Association's Northern California chapter. He was also the 2003-04 Sales Trainers Professional Emphasis Goup (PEG) chairman of NSA. He previously chaired a board of directors for KKUP-FM, a listener-sponsored Bay Area radio station, is a past president of the International Customer Service Association for the San Francisco Bay Area (Golden Gate and Silicon Valley) and is a past president of the Young Jewish Alliance of the East Bay Area. Currently Craig is serving as Vice Chair of the Storytelling Association of Alta California, producers of the annual Bay Area Storytelling Festival. Currently Craig is also a Chapter Leadership Consultant (CLC) to NSA chapters in Oregon and Northern California. Craig is a past District Governor and Distinguished Toastmaster for over 100 clubs of District 57 Toastmasters in Northern California. In August 2004 Craig received a presidential citation from Toastmasters' International President for meritorious service to the organization. He's help form over a dozen clubs, including Laugh Lovers. Whether entertaining and motivating from the platform, leading interactive
training in classrooms or working with professionals in one-on-one situations,
Craig provides clients with tools and confidence to communicate for success.
Let Craig help you and your organization express your excellence! When You Hire CRAIG HARRISON...What's In the Package? A Commitment to Excellence
From the moment you call Craig he partners with you to create the best
possible experience for your audience. First, Craig makes sure he's the
right speaker/trainer for your company. If not, he's happy to refer you to other high caliber communicators
who present a better fit.
Assuming Craig's the right speaker, what's the right program? Craig has many. His detailed descriptions describe benefits, style and background to help you make the best determination. References and a description of his creative handouts give you a better understanding of what he's offering and his successful track record. A Sincere Focus on the Needs of the Audience
With your help, we identify what your audience needs, and customize accordingly.
With your permission Craig may pre-survey sample audience members, and
ideally will meet with you, and key players related to the engagement,
whether managers or employees. Your help filling out Craig's company profile
assists him in customizing his presentations to your audience, event and
company.
Advanced PR
Craig provides you with all the 'copy' you need to promote, advertise and
inform others of his appearance. Sample articles, quotes from other clients,
photos and even sound clips can set the stage for his appearance. Craig
can contribute items to pre-event newsletters, printed programs, and communiques.
Need photos or electronic files? Consider it done!
Day of the Event
Craig is available to arrive early and stay beyond his presentation, give
interviews, pose for photos, present awards and recognize others, lead a motivational pep talk for select teams, or meet
one-on-one with selected individuals. Often, if giving a keynote, Craig
can arrange with you to give an additional plenary or breakout session
later in the day.
Follow-Up
By providing Craig with candid feedback he can make sure that your needs
are met, and insure he delivered to your expectations. (Craig requests
feedback from all his engagements.)
Building A Relationship
Craig seeks your continuing business, whether through speaking, training, consulting,
coaching or small group motivational presentations. Craig wishes to partner
in your success, helping you Express Your Excellence! The Next Move Is Yours! Call Craig today to book him for your next special event. |
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