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Angie Michael


 

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Summary

International Trainer and Consultant

Angie Michael is recognized as one of the top Corporate Image Consultants in the United States and abroad. With more than 20 years of experience, she is considered a Master Image Consultant and Trainer. She is the founder and President of this website, a consulting and training company with consultants worldwide. She conducts programs on executive coaching, corporate image, customer service and business etiquette for corporations, government agencies, and associations.

Areas of Specialization
  •  Corporate Image Consulting
  •  Professional Image
  •  Executive Coaching
  •  Business Etiquette
  •  Train the Trainer
  •  Business Casual
  • Customer Relations
  •  Management Consulting
  •  Public Speaker
  • Author

Author
  • Wrote the only book on professionalism for the hospitality industry: Best Impressions in Hospitality - Your Professional Image for Excellence, published in 1995
  • Published articles for the image and hotel industries
  • Her book, Business Casual Made Easy (with co-author Ilene Amiel), was published in 1999
  • Frequent writer for Lodging, the official publication of the American Hotel and Motel Association
  • Developed and authored How To Teach A Seminar audio cassette program and workbooks for image consultants
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    Image Design Experience

    Angie Michael has accomplished a great deal during the past 20 years in the United States:

    Became Program Development Specialist for Creative Associates( Washington, DC):

    Developed a training and public speaking business emphasizing visual communications skills, and customer relations. This resulted in numerous presentations for corporations, universities, non-profit organizations, professional associations, radio and television programs.

    Created presentations and seminars in Spanish on professional image, selling techniques, business etiquette and customer service. Delivered seminars in Brazil, Panama, Spain, Mexico, Colombia and other Spanish-speaking countries.

    Developed the most advanced Corporate Image Program for corporations:

  • Professional Image
  • Business Casual
  • Uniform Selection
  • Business Etiquette
  • Communication Skills
  • Customer Service
  • Executive Coaching
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    Developed the only program in the United States that combines customer service and personal appearance for the hospitality industry. Served as consultant and seminar leader for major hotel chains on all aspects of image, and customer service.

    Works as a consultant, coach and seminar leader for corporations, government agencies, and non- profit organizations in the United States and abroad. Developed and presented Image Impact Seminars, an advanced format for professional image work to corporations and large groups.

    She is a Master Trainer of Corporate Image Consultants in the United States and abroad. She has trained more than one thousand image consultants around the world.

    She is a frequent presenter at the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) convention and has the highest evaluation rating as a speaker for the last 10 years.

    Image Consulting Positions and Awards

    Ms. Michael was the Past President of the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) 1997–1998. She has held other leadership positions within AICI, such as Vice President of Convention, Vice President of AICI Washington Chapter, Chair of Ethics Committee, etc.

    She received the 1993 Image Merit of Industry Excellence (IMMIE) for quality and commitment from the Association of Image Consultants International.

    She also received the Award of Excellence 2000 by the Association of Image Consultants International.

    Education And Other Work Experience
  • M.A., Social Work, Pontifical Bolivarian University, Medellin, Colombia
  • Certificate on Organizational Development, Colombian Institute of Administration, Incolda, Bogota, Colombia
  • Post Graduate Courses: Social Welfare, Social Administration, Management, Transactional, Analysis, Creativity, Management Consulting at several Colombian Universities
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    Ms. Michael came to the U. S. with extensive business experience as a top executive and as a consultant for private organizations and the Colombian Government. Some of her positions in Colombia include:
  • Technical Director, Colombian Institute of Family and Welfare
  • Director, National Agency for Social Welfare
  • Department Director, Social Development Corporation of Fabricato
  • Consultant Konsultar
  • University Professor at several Colombian Universities
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    A  speaker who delivers valuable information with a unique entertaining style!

    One of the top Image Consultants in the US and abroad. She wrote the book on Image and Professionalism for the Hospitality Industry!

    "Your presentation was superb! I got nothing but rave comments from those in attendance. You presented so much information in such a light and fun-filled manner."
    J. O. Abrams,
    Executive Director, International Society of Hotel Association Executives

    "Absolutely fantastic! Your presentation was stupendous! Everyone in the audience got not only the two items of personal use you promised, but bunches! Thank you for your expertise and entertaining session!"
    H.E. Hall, President, Association of Information Systems Professionals

    "You were a BIG hit, Angie. . . Post-meeting evaluations indicate that you were our NUMBER ONE program."
    R. M. Ramsey, CAE, Executive Director, Virginia Hospitality and Travel Association

    "Your terrific presentation was the most provocative and entertaining. Participants told me that they not only learned a great deal, but also enjoyed it immensely."
    J. Nicolosi, Hotel Sales and Marketing, Association International

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