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WORKFORCE CORPORATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS

“Let me first thank you very much for your participation as a speaker at our recent Annual Frontliner’s Conference. Your presentation was very well received, motivational, and inspirational. I have only heard great things from those who attended. From the surveys I read, many listed your presentation as the most helpful. I am glad that you were a speaker at the conference, and that I had the opportunity to attend. We will definitely be using you in the future!”
Natalie M. Johnson, Workforce Development Planner
Frontliner’s Conference

“I had to take a few moments to extend a sincere thanks and commendation for your participation in the Conference of Minority Public Administrators’ (COMPA) National Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The conference session you lead, How to Find Purpose in Your Work, exceeded all common standards of professional substance and excellence. Rather than providing our members with a never ending commercial, you provided tangible and creative methods for building confidence and improving performance. Without reservation, my colleagues and I would recommend your firm to any organization that is serious about professional and personal development.”
Dana Michael Bruce, President
Conference of Minority Public Administrators

“Thanks for a tremendous presentation this morning to the entire Ziglar Training Systems team. Your presentation was well prepared, very well delivered, and well received by each member in our audience. DeWayne, we would be honored for you to share with us again in the near future. The points you brought to life touched our heads and our hearts. Please use me as a reference in any way that you need.”
Bryan Flanagan, Director of Corporate Training
Ziglar Training Systems

“Thank you again for speaking recently at our monthly sales meeting. Your message, both inspiring and motivating, was well received. I particularly liked the way you conveyed a relevant message through your humor and ease of delivery. I also appreciate how you researched our company, our schools, and what our attendees needed to hear. As a payoff, the attendees still bring up points that you made…points that made them stop and reflect on how it affects them in their personal and professional lives. I look forward to another opportunity to have you speak at ATI. Until then, we stay motivated through the excellent media tapes you had available for us to add to our sales library.”
Roderick W. Cass, Director of Admissions
American Trades Institute

“We were delighted to have you come speak to our Employment Resource Network Group. You did an outstanding job of demonstrating the need to have a purpose and explaining to our group of various ages and nationalities. I was inspired by your message.”
Sandra McMillian, G.O.C. Director, Facilitator and Host
Employment Resource Network Group   

“Your message on how to lead extraordinary lives is not only on time and on target, but it is well needed in today’s society where so many Americans are looking for more. Your ability to custom tailor your programs for specific industries and organizations proves that you are a true professional and a person who cares about the people you do work for. Watching you in action and watching the standing ovation that you received, proved to me that you are on your way to having a lasting impact on the speaking industry.”
James Amps, President/CEO
Amps Communications

“I would like to take the time to thank you for your motivational speech to my staff this morning. Your message on goal setting was not only well presented but also well received. I have listened to many motivational speakers over the years and I must say that your message was one of the best I have heard in quite some time. Many of the members came to me this morning to let me know how much they really enjoyed you. The entire department appeared to be uplifted.”
Greg Buell, Collections Manager
Auto One Acceptance Corporation

“It has been such a pleasure working with you to provide workshops for our staff and customers at Texas Neighborhood Services. For more than a year before I met you I had heard about you and your motivational workshops from our Facilitators at the North Central Texas Workforce Centers. They have only had positive things to say and have told me that our customers too have been inspired by you and your presentations. The Career Purpose and Goal Setting workshops that I have had the opportunity to attend were great and really helped me and our staff in the Administrative office to focus our efforts. I would personally like to thank you for your help because through your presentations and the use of the accompanying materials I have really found purpose in my career. Thank you so much for the wonderful job that you do.”
Lynn M. Ball, Workforce Services Coordinator
Texas Neighborhood Services

“I want to thank you for speaking to us at our United Way “kick-off”. I received many compliments from my colleagues on how much they enjoyed your message. I applaud you for the spirit in which you completed this assignment so early in the morning.”
Conchita O. Franco, United Way Employee Campaign Coordinator Amresco, Inc.        

 STATE WORKFORCES

“Thank you for being instrumental in making our Greenville Workforce Center one of the best for receiving the best job search and career building workshops to obtain employment and becoming self-sufficient. You have been blessed with a unique gift to motivate others to pursue and reach their goals.”
Damita Hubbard, Career Development Facilitator

“DeWayne Owens has been affiliated with our Workforce Center providing high quality job readiness workshops to small and large groups of customers. DeWayne’s enthusiasm is contagious as he motivates, educates and inspires individuals through professional development to achieve their goals.”
Debbie Brown, Career Development Facilitator

“DeWayne Owens has presented workshops on various subjects and motivational talks to our universal population in the North Central Texas Workforce Centers in McKinney, Texas. He has always received outstanding evaluations from the attendees. Over and over we have seen comments about his enthusiasm and positive attitude. Their comments highly praise Mr. Owens and thank us for providing the opportunity to hear him.”
Paula Crawford, Universal Services Team Leader

“Our customers consistently rate DeWayne’s presentations as excellent. Their comments include “DeWayne is inspirational, encouraging, and informative.” DeWayne uses humor and real experiences in order to help our customer’s relax and relate to his message.”
Sybrina L. McCaster, Career Development Facilitator

COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

“DeWayne Owens provided a motivational speech at our Fall 2006 New Student Orientation. The diverse audience received him well, giving him a high rating on informative and useful information. Further, students commented that he was great and the best part of the overall event.”
Therese Montaya, Director, Advising and Testing
Lower Columbia College
Longview, Washington
 
“I would like to thank you for speaking at the graduation ceremony at Eastfield College. Your inspiring message to the students was just what they needed. Some of the comments from the ceremony was “He has a great sense of humor; this has been the best speech I have ever heard at a graduation. I am also glad he was the speaker at my graduation, he gave me words I will always treasure.” Thanks again for being a part of the Eastfield College Workforce Training & Development graduation ceremony.”
Wanda Snowton, Senior Training Consultant
Eastfield College, Workforce/Continuing Education Department
Dallas, Texas         

“It is with pleasure that I am proud to recommend DeWayne Owens as a speaker for your college program. DeWayne did a great job of presenting informative material to our first year students and their parents at our 2006 Fall Orientation Day. DeWayne presented information that was educational, motivational and humorous to a diverse audience. We would love the opportunity to have DeWayne come back and present to our students again in the future. I am sure that DeWayne would be an excellent asset to any college speaking program!”
Andrea Mills, Campus Marketer
Minnesota West Community & Technical College
Granite Falls, Minnesota

“We had the privilege of having DeWayne as our guest speaker for our freshmen class. Based on his presentation we definitely would like to have him back and present at Concordia University again. Not only was DeWayne’s presentation a fantastic opportunity for our freshmen to be involved in a dynamic presentation, but he truly inspired our students on how to make the most of their college experience count. DeWayne’s delivery was fantastic and his content was both engaging and relative to the success of college students everywhere.”
Robert Giesbrecht, Assistant Manager, Career Services
Concordia University
Seward, Nebraska

“I had an opportunity to hear Mr. DeWayne Owens deliver a motivational talk to some of our first year college students. Mr. Owens was well received and students said that the message was helpful to them. We have had other speakers in the past but he was one of the best. I would highly recommend Mr. Owens as a motivational speaker and look forward to having him back on campus in the future.”
Bryan Baker
Director, Career Services
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, Texas

“Thank you very much for your presentation to our freshmen class and their parents during our orientation week! Your presentation was fun and upbeat and grabbed the attention of our students and parents. I like that your presentation included audience participation which definitely held our students attention. I believe your informative tips for college success were well received by our students. I would be happy to recommend your messages to other college students and again, I thank you for your time here at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. I look forward to having you come back again!”
Alma Ramirez-Rodgers, Assistant Director of College Relations
University of Nebraska, College of Engineering
Omaha, Nebraska

“This is the second year you have presented at Texas Woman’s University and we look forward to having you come back again next year! The valuable information that you shared will definitely help our students have a positive and successful first year college experience. Your ability to communicate in a motivational and positive manner continues to be one of your strengths. Your professional demeanor and your ability to “work the room” are other strengths which allow you to gain respect from your audience. Your infectious smile also has a way of influencing your audience in a positive way.”
Deidre Leslie, Director of Career Services
Texas Woman’s University
Denton, Texas 

“Last August Mr. DeWayne Owens spoke at our Fall Orientation program. The incoming freshmen responded that Mr. Owens’ entertaining, interactive, and motivational presentation was filled with vital information concerning student success. I commend Mr. Owens for his instructional ability and to engage and capture the attention of our students. I believe his presentations and style would be of benefit to any college program seeking to empower their students’ ability to succeed in their college journey.”
Gregory M. Schwab, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management
Sul Ross State University
Alpine, Texas

“I would like to thank you on behalf of Texas Wesleyan University for being our speaker during our freshmen orientation week. Your presentation was a great start for our orientation weekend. You were able to keep the attention of our students even though it was early in the morning. We appreciate your time and a great presentation and would like to have you come back again to speak to our students in the future.”
Aaron Whaley, Assistant Dean of Students for Campus Involvement
Texas Wesleyan University
Fort Worth, Texas 

“We were so fortunate to have DeWayne Owens present his insight on college and career. Mr. Owens came to speak as a part of our university’s SWAT week (Student Welcome And Transition), which is our new student orientation. It is very obvious that he has a passion for motivating young adults and he was able to keep the attention of up to 550 students as he presented his material about making the most of the college experience. Several students commented on how much they enjoyed the presentation and really took some valuable ideas from the material. I would recommend DeWayne Owens as a speaker for any event; he did a fabulous job.”
Angela Saaco, Director of Student Life
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, Texas

“Very energetic and motivational! Your speaking style captured our students attention throughout your entire presentation! I also like the way you engaged the students and allowed them to participate in your program. Great Job!”
Claudine Oliver, Director of Counseling
South Plains College
Levelland, Texas

EDUCATION, NON PROFITS, YOUTH PROGRAMS

“Just a note to let you know how much our group enjoyed your presentation. It was the right message, to the right audience, at the right time. Your presentation was entertaining and your message very motivating. We had many very positive comments by the attendees.”
Thomas Campbell, Supervisor Personnel Safety and Training
Garland ISD  

 “It is with tremendous pleasure that I have the opportunity to share my experience with Mr. DeWayne Owens who was our keynote speaker for the North Texas Job Corps Career Skills Graduation. Mr. Owens delivered a powerful, yet gentile, message to our Career Skills Graduates. He communicated very well to a group of young adults who often come to Job Corps with little hope and encouragement to succeed in life. Without a doubt, every young adult who desires to be successful in spite of life’s ups and downs should hear this remarkable young man.”
Dr. Leon Kilpatrick, Academic Manager
Job Corps

“Mr. Owens kicked off our Workforce Investment Act Leadership Program for youth. He came prepared with handouts and a wealth of information that only a professional of his character and ability could have put together. In addition, I believe his passion for the young adults was genuine. He took the extra time to allow the students to ask questions and express their views. Mr. Owens was able to make connections that most presenters find difficult to do.”
Loretta Taylor, Career Development Consultant
Workforce Investment Act Leadership Program  

“DeWayne Owens graced the youth at our organization with a wonderful presentation. The topics ranged from finding purpose in life to setting career goals. I am the life skills instructor and I am always looking for effective Life Skills presenters and DeWayne was one of the best motivational speakers we had this year. Any youth organization can benefit from his presentation because the material can easily go for all ages. I highly recommend DeWayne Owens to anyone who needs motivation and educational information. His giving spirit really empowers today’s youth.”
Crystal Burrows, Life Skills Teacher
Americorps

“Thank you for giving time to share your knowledge and experience during Junior Achievement’s Future Fest. I was one of the lucky students who attended this wonderful program. Some of the topics that I believe will be most helpful were learning how to influence others in a positive manner, how to push yourself a little harder by believing in yourself and how to try to find purpose in life. Your impact is greater than you can imagine and I just want to thank you for your time and dedication to the youth in the community.”
Vanessa Porter, Workforce intern
Junior Achievement  

“It is my pleasure to recommend Mr. DeWayne Owens as a speaker for your educational event. DeWayne was instrumental in helping us achieve our goal. He gave an outstanding and motivational keynote speech to our faculty and the student body. He did an amazing job of addressing cross-cultural issues concerning the students and provided great insight and solutions on student relations.”
Andrea Chick, Student Council Advisor
Anna High School, Anna, Texas

“It is my pleasure to write this letter on your behalf for being a presenter at the 2nd Annual Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County Teen Empowerment Lock-In. Your message was much needed and elevated the motivation for our youth to lead both productive and successful lives. We at the Boys & Girls Club of Collin County would be honored to have you as a guest speaker for other programs and are truly thankful for your support of our organization.”
Darwin Bailey, Unit Director
Boys & Girls Club