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1718 Blair St., Lansing, MI 48910-1101<br>
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<h3 align=center>BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION</h3>
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<p>John L. Pollard is a high-powered, dynamic and energetic speaker with the uncanny ability to motivate
and inspire audiences of all ages, races, socio-economic backgrounds and geographic locations. He is
also one of the most witty, enthusiastic, passionate, unique and powerful speakers you will ever hear!
His positive and uplifting messages of hope, cooperation, unity and peace are delivered in such a
passionate and entertaining manner, that he <strong>always </strong>connects with his audiences and leaves them
stimulated and motivated.</p>
<p>John Pollard possesses over 25 years of extensive and progressive experience in all aspects of public
and motivational speaking, business and nonprofit management, program development, marketing,
public relations, youth advocacy, fund raising, grant writing and administration, strategic and long range
planning, community organization, conference and meeting management, job placement and college
recruitment, customized training and crisis intervention.</p>
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<li>Michigan State University (1965-70) </li>
<li>Member of M.S.U.'s 1965 & 1966 Big Ten and National Championship Teams</li>
<li>Executive Director, Black Child & Family Institute (1992-96)</li>
<li>Instructor, Michigan State University (1994-Present)</li>
<li>Motivational Consultant & Freelance Writer (1990-Present)</li>
<li>Admissions Rep./High School Recruiter, Davenport College (1992)</li>
<li>President, Michigan Nonprofit Management Institute (1989-90)</li>
<li>Director, Lansing Community College Foundation (1987-89)</li>
<li>Development Director, Michigan State University (1987)</li>
<li>Development Director, Impression 5 Science Museum (1984-87)</li>
<li>Owner/President, Pollard & Associates (1981-84)</li>
<li>General Manager, Corporate Search (1978-81)</li>
<li>Development Consultant, JALA Associates (1976-78)</li>
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<h4>John L. Pollard is the Perfect Choice for your:</h4>
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<li>Grand Openings</li>
<li>Recognition Ceremonies</li>
<li>Graduations & Commencements</li>
<li>Awards Banquets</li>
<li>School Assemblies</li>
<li>Conferences, Workshops & Seminars</li>
<li>Auditorium & Classroom Presentations</li>
<li>Professional Development & In-service Training</li>
<li>Ethnic, Cultural & Holiday Celebrations</li>
<li>Annual Meetings</li>
<li>Special Programs</li>
<li>Important Meetings</li>
<li>Political Fund Raisers</li>
<li>Special Events</li>
<li>Luncheons & Tribute Dinners</li>
<li>Training & Motivating the Work Force</li>
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<td valign=top><font face="arial"><b>Civic & Service Organizations, Corporations & Businesses, Educational Institutions,
Associations, Churches, Government Agencies, Politicians & Political Organizations, Parents' Groups,
Community Organizations Clubs, Sports Teams, Boosters, Unions, Neighborhood Groups, Police
Departments, Student Organizations, Hospitals, etc.</b></font></td>
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