CLEAR COMMUNICATION ACADEMY - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Professor
• Public Speaking Instructor

Professor Derek Tang teaches Public Speaking at California State University of Northridge. His primary focus is channeling enthusiasm and dynamic projection with a strong emphasis on rhetorical strategies. He is an exceptional trainer with a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership. He has helped hundreds of students overcome their speech anxiety with various techniques to embrace their inner confidence. He also provides training and development workshops for University Faculty members and Graduate students. His most recent seminar focused on presentation skills and audience adaptation for prospective Phd students. He is an energetic teacher and a master at unlocking each student's true potential. His creative lectures and activities help students become more accepting of spontaneity and improvisation which are key ingredients to becoming an excellent speaker.

Job Titles:

• Public Speaking Trainer

Public Speaking Trainer, Kacie Bauzon, is a powerful and authentic communicator. She is passionate about helping others find their inner voice and transform into their best version of themselves when public speaking. With detailed preparation and some laugh-out-loud fun, Kacie helps elevate individuals into a commanding presence when in front of an audience. She has more than 15 years of corporate marketing and non-profit experience and has mastered the art of listening, connecting, and engaging with people of varied backgrounds. Kacie has led marketing and communication teams at Fortune 100 companies including 3M, The Home Depot, and Siemens, and understands target markets, strategies to reach them, and key messages that invoke action. Kacie also started a consulting company that provides marketing expertise to small business owners. She has served in leadership roles and on the boards of educational and youth sports organizations. Kacie holds a Master of Science Degree in Marketing and Communications from Northwestern University. After working with Kacie, clients gain practical and effective public speaking skills they can use both professionally and personally.

Job Titles:

• Operations Manager

Karrie brings experience from diverse backgrounds, making her a valuable asset to the team. Her background in purchasing and scheduling in the world of manufacturing, has equipped her to take complex systems and build frameworks for efficiency, putting systems in place allowing for seamless deliveries of service and project management. Karrie brought those skills to healthcare where she managed a hospital volunteer department from 2008 to 2012, growing the department from 125 to a force of over 600 people with no increase in staff hours. Implementation, training, systems development and streamlining operating procedures were the essential component in taking a department from status quo to off-the-charts-exceptional! Karrie is a skilled communicator that understands the complexities of managing a volunteer community and was instrumental in growing and developing over 30 service areas within the hospital, making it a department that was a standout. Karrie also implemented a program for high school teens allowing them an educational experience in medicine that proved to be a financial benefit for the department, as well as drawing press and attention to the hospital organization. Her communication and project management skills blend flawlessly for a great addition to the team. Karrie holds degrees in Industrial and Organizational Psychology (BA) and in Supervision (BS) from Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN.

Job Titles:

• CEO

LaQuita Ann Cleare, CEO of Clear Communication Academy, has the incredible ability to transform a simple speech into an outstanding performance. She prepares CEOs, Actors, Executives, Marketing Professionals, and other public figures with skills to enhance their presence on stage, on camera, and in media outlets. She has also worked with politicians to overcome their fear of public speaking and become more dynamic speakers. Most importantly, her work focuses on authenticity. In addition, she is also a company favorite to work with sales teams and employees on both internal/external communication. Her masters studies in social psychology enabled her work to be science/research based, while her degree in Theater helps her take client's vocal and physical delivery skills to the next level. LaQuita's successes in her career have allowed her to make appearances on NBC, ABC, FX Network, Lifetime, LA Talk Radio, and various web-based shows. She has spoken and performed on stages across the country, making her a trusted resource for stage presence skills. For more than a decade, she has worked with Fortune 500 companies across several industries to create a stronger brand image and messaging. She has represented top brands like Samsung, Chase Bank, Cover Girl, Jameson, Hallmark and others at events across the US as a speaker and by developing key narratives for her clients and audiences.

Job Titles:

• Marketing and Client Services

Luna holds a degree in Advertising and Public Relations. She has worked in one of the world's most trusted lighting brands for 2 years under Consumer and Trade marketing and the top audio-post production house for advertising in the Philippines for more than 6 years. Her background in Marketing and Client services makes her the perfect new addition to the team. From admin tasks to project coordination to handling customers to visual designs, she's always ready to be of any help. She's up for the challenge, no matter how difficult it may be.

Job Titles:

• Client Success Coordinator

If you are one of our loyal clients, you'd know it's Shamira who's reaching out just by reading the first few sentences of the email because of her upbeat and cheerful tone. She takes exceptional care of clients throughout their entire journey ensuring that every experience is a success. Shamira has a BS Degree in Nursing and is a licensed nurse. Her career background is a mixture of healthcare, customer service, training & recruitment, and administrative support. She has worked for top companies including a Fortune 500 company as a customer service specialist for many years and was promoted to coach newly on boarded employees. With her background focusing on caring and providing support, she is quick to find a solution to help ensure that your training experience is top notch. Aside from handling client tasks, she also assists the team in many ways. Whether it's a simple or a complex task, she's always ready to bring it on! She likes to learn new things and she aims to be the go-to person on the team when someone needs help.

Job Titles:

• Admin
• Admin & Client Relations

Tiziana is a seasoned Admin & Client Relations executive with over 8 years in supporting mid and senior-level managers by providing them with world class administrative support. She has experience with administrative tasks and customer service. Having held positions in business fields, Tiziana is able to tailor her skills to meet the needs to various clients. She is able to interact directly with potential and existing clients, and her top goal is to increase customer satisfaction ratings. In addition to her duties, Tiziana is a highly approachable individual who has a pleasant attitude and a willingness to make a positive mark. Her educational background in Business Administration qualifies her to follow and maintain processes following the company's established procedures and protocols.