Biography Of Russell Reed Jr.Type of Business: Nonprofit Organization/Charity Marketing Area: Clearwater/Largo/Pinellas Park/St. Petersburg, Florida Expertise: Mr. Reed's expertise is in motivational speaking, networking, law enforcement, security administration, grassroots political activist, automotive marketing and technology Major Product/SVS: Social Services including Relationship Enhancement to Assist Abused Women and Children in the Community by Creating Bonds of Communication, Better Understanding, and Educational Endeavors, Promotion and Nurturing of a New Image of Self-Confidence, Hope and Well-being, and Encouragement of Aspirations for a Better Future for Clients Favorite Business Publication: The Wall Street Journal; Business News; Crain's Business News; GQ Hobbies/Sports: Drag Racing, Speaking Motivationally, Networking, Horseback Riding, Canoeing, Understanding and Learning Spanish and Mandarin Education Degrees: Coursework in Business, Economics, and Liberal Arts Cuyahoga Community College (1991) Award Achievement: United States Congress Achievement Award Rosa Parks Wall of Tolerance Award C.C.C. Coretta Scott King Executive Protection Team Award C.C.C. Achievement Award C.C.C. Certificate of Appreciation Award C.C.C. Dedicated Service Award E.C.P.D. Appreciation Award Greater Cleveland Crime Prevention Committee Award Cleveland State University Leadership Award Cleveland Rape Crisis Center Law Enforcement Award Affiliations: Southern Poverty Law Center; Governor's Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives; Ohio Band, Allegheny Nation Indian Community Center; East Cleveland Chapter, National Black Police Association; National Grants Conference; Repower America, Ohio Jobs and Growth Plan; Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation; Prevent Child Abuse America; Childhelp; Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation; Tiger Wood Foundation; Les Brown Platinum Speakers; Fraser Net; No Limits; Organizing for America; Doris Duke Foundation; Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation; Open Society Institute Foundation Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?: The highlight of his career was being invited to add his name to the "Rosa Parks Wall Of Tolerance" honoring those who are taking a personal or public stand against hate, injustice, and intolerance, and who are leading the way toward a more just America as founding members of the National Campaign for Tolerance. Charity: Mary Tyler Moore's Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation; Childhelp; Prevent Child Abuse America; Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation; Doris Duke Foundation; Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation; Open Society Institute Foundation Number Of Years In Profession: 13 Number Of Years In Current Position: 13 What Does He Attribute Success To: He attributes his career success to his passion for his faith in God that continually creates spiritual direction and motivation which is used to lift up and inspire others. Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?: He became involved in his profession after serving over twenty years in law enforcement and then appearing on national television on Leeza Gibbons' show. He saw the need for better understanding and communication skills towards the battered and abused people in the community. Extended Bio Profile: Mr. Reed Jr. believes that a person should live in the moment, not for the moment. His eight-year-old daughter (Princess) has been diagnosed with juvenile diabetes and he has begun work with Mary Tyler Moore's Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Position Responsibilities and Duties: Consulting, Writing Grants, Volunteering, Marketing, Fundraising, Delivering Motivational Speeches, Networking, Administering Law Enforcement, Security Administration and Automotive Marketing, Working with Technology Education Certifications: Firearms Training, O.P.T.C. (2010); Firearms Training, O.P.O.T.C. (2009); Firearms Training, O.P.O.T.C. (2008); Firearms Training, O.P.O.T.C. (2006); E.C.P.D. Radar Training (2003); E.C.P.D. Laser Training (2003); Beretta USA Corp Armorer Training (1996); O.C. Aerosol-Defensive Tactics, Commission on Continuing Competence and Professional Development (1994); Police Shotgun Techniques, Commission on Continuing Competence and Professional Development (1994); Basic Hostage Negotiator, P.H.P.D. (1991); ASP Baton Training, Commission on Continuing Competence and Professional Development (1991); Three-Day Semi-Automatic Familiarization, Commission on Continuing Competence and Professional Development (1991); Twenty-Four Hour Semi-Automatic Training, Commission on Continuing Competence and Professional Development (1991); Hazardous Materials/First Responders, Commission on Continuing Competence and Professional Development (1990); Spyglass Auto Theft Training, Commission on Continuing Competence and Professional Development (1989); Ohio Peace Officer Training, Commission on Continuing Competence and Professional Development (1986); Private Police Training, Commission on Continuing Competence and Professional Development (1984) Awards/Honors: BayCare's Health Huddle, Pinellas County Sheriff's Advisory Board, Clearwater Police Department, Wall of Tolerance, Rosa Parks Leadership Council; Achievement Award, United States Congressman Louis Stokes, 21st Congressional Caucus; Cleveland State University Black Aspirations Leadership Award; Greater Cleveland Crime Prevention Committee Auto Theft Commendation; Cleveland Rape Crisis Center's Law Enforcement Award; East Cleveland Black Police Officers Association Certificate East Cleveland Police Appreciation Award. Standing Tall-East Cleveland Police E.C.P.D. . Who is the Man that would risk his neck for his brother Man? " SHAFT! " |