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Leadership l Diversity l Empowerment
Andre'
M. Koen
7951 Greenwood Drive, Mounds View, MN 55112
651.332.1052 andre@amhorizons.com www.amhorizons.com
Hello, I am Andre Koen, President and Founder of AM HORIZONS TRAINING GROUP. It is my honor to pull together the best and brightest minds I know to create our training and education consulting group. We have been promoting the concept that "the way you think impacts the way you live". Often people are waiting for their luck to change or to “get a break”. At AM Horizons we believe that you have the power to improve your situation, and we can show you how. Many things have changed over the years. One thing that remain true is that a small group of people are able to shape and change the world. Let us help you plant the seeds of change.
Leadership
l Diversity l Empowerment
Leadership Development:
We teach individuals how to be effective leaders, as well as incorporate
those leadership skills into the Team concept.
Diversity Education: We teach people how to
interact and work with others who look, think and behave differently.
Empowerment Training: We teach individuals
to increase their personal power and we train them to be effective in both
professional and personal arenas. Our approach initiates change, by shifting
the mindset.
"You must be the change you wish to see in the world."
Ghandi
i am.
Andre Koen
Andre Koen is an energetic presenter, a powerful communicator, and a dynamic
teacher. His educational influence spans the North American continent. Andre
integrates his abilities as an improvisational comedian, large group facilitator,
keynote speaker, and classroom teacher to captivate and educate his audience.
Andre currently serves as the EEO/Affirmative Action Diversity
Coordinator for Anoka County, Minnesota; where he educates the community
about the law and diversity issues. Prior to his work at Anoka County, Andre
was the Academic Dean at the National American University, where he inspired
mid-career adults to live their dreams and reach their potential. Andre
believes that people possess the ability to empower themselves, and that
belief is made manifest by his unique style of teaching.
Andre received both the “American Red Cross Marketing”
and “The Community Presentations Volunteer of the Year” awards
for making a difference in his community. As a high school teacher, Andre
helped his students acquire the skills needed to be successful in the workforce
by moderating the Safety Mobile workers training.
Andre played a key role in the development of the Safety Mobile orientation
video, by writing the script for the orientation, and demonstrating the
skills on the orientation video. The Safety Mobile Staff recognized Andre's
commitment, dedication, and initiative in promoting the Safety Mobile program.
As an agent for change, group facilitator and youth advocate,
Andre believes that everyone has the capacity for leadership. Through his
work with the American Youth Foundation (AYF), Andre served as “program
specialist” for the Community Education Resource Team. There he initiated
a training that promoted diversity within communities and schools. In addition
to his role as program specialist, Andre served as director of the International
Leadership Conference in Ossipee, N.H.
Prior to AYF, Andre served as coordinator of Special Services for the St.
Joseph Residential Treatment Center in Dayton, Ohio. He is committed to
multicultural awareness, youth development, planning, treatment planning,
mentoring, behavior modification and life skills curricula.
There are many words that define Andre Koen, but the most definitive is,
“Andre, the Enkindled Spirit.”
Andre' M. Koen
7951 Greenwood Drive, Mounds View, MN 55112
651.332.1052 andre@amhorizons.com www.amhorizons.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
2005-Present
Anoka County Government
Anoka County is the fourth largest county in Minnesota. The Office of the
Diversity Coordinator is to monitor and implement the Affirmative Action
Plan (AA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Plan as well as the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Diversity Coordinator
Develops and implements policies in accordance with federal, states and
local laws as they relate to AA/EEO/ADA. In addition, the education of all
county employees on the issues of working with diverse populations, cultural
awareness and understanding economics class is of great importance.
2000-Present
National American University (NAU)
National American University is a small private career university. NAU’s
focus is to become partners with adult learners as continue on their path
of life long learning.
Adjunct Professor
Facilitates the learning plans of adult college students using the Pacific
Institutes' Thought Patterns curriculum and instructs the Professional Development
Course. I also use the Meyers-Briggs temperament sorter, Holland’s
Career Inventory, SCAN Skills, LPI Aptitude test as well as teaching students
to set life goals based on the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.
Academic Dean (2004-2005)
Schedule and recruit instructors that have a balance of teaching and real
world experience. I also monitor student success, order educational material,
conduct faculty trainings and manage the learning plans for over 200 adult
students.
1998-2004
Skills for Tomorrow Schools (Skills) St. Paul, Minnesota
Skills for Tomorrow is a School-to-Work charter school using Joel Baker's
EFG Competencies. Its Senior High focuses on providing students with small
class sizes, performance based assessment, educational fundamentals, leadership
skills and career development opportunities. Responsibilities include developing,
facilitating, monitoring and evaluating curriculum for 120 students who
focus on social change, valuing equity, self-esteem, ethical behavior and
student as leader.
Lead Educator
Facilitates the learning plans of 130 high school students using tools such
as Myers-Briggs temperament sorter, Holland's Career Inventory, SCAN Skills,
LPI Aptitude test as well as teaching students to set life goals based on
the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.
Service Learning/ Job Coach
Coaches a team of students in the use of work place and SCAN skills in a
real world environment. Coordinates the learning objectives, service projects
and reflection activities for students who have 180 hours of service learning
to earn.
Multi-media Administrator
Instructs, maintains and problem solves for a Microsoft NT LAN network with
50 PCs and 120 users. Production coach for multi-media/web based products
for both teachers and students. PC Based products used: MS XP family of
products, Hyper Studio, Macro Media Flash MX, Dream Weaver, Movie Shaker,
Inspiration 6, I-Movie, Adobe GO-Live, Sonic Family of Products and other
media packages.
Educating Future Generations Coach (EFG)
Served as trainer-to-be, a resource to teachers both internal and external
throughout the organization. Trainings focus on providing teachers with
resources to expand their current curriculum, to build partnerships with
the community, and to build student competencies through meaningful work.
1988-1998
American Youth Foundation (AYF) St. Louis, Missouri
AYF provided skilled competence in the areas of recruiting volunteers, drafting
proposals and developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating programs.
Achieved professional certification in the following areas: Low and High
Challenge Course, Group Facilitation, First Aid, Adventure Education and
Trainer.
Program Coordinator International Leadership Conference (ILC), Director
Responsible for developing, facilitating, monitoring and evaluating leadership
curriculum for students and advisors in AYF's high school programs in St.
Louis, MO; Dayton, OH; Cleveland, OH; Cincinnati, OH; New Orleans, LA; Detroit,
MI; and La Port, IN Oversight of the ILC program in Ossipee, New Hampshire
140. Also Responsible for recruitment, training and retention of staff volunteers,
budget allocations and providing a safe nurturing environment for 140 youth
from over 8 countries.
Program Coordinator International Leadership Conference (ILC),
Director
Responsible for developing, facilitating, monitoring and evaluating leadership
curriculum for students and advisors in AYF's high school programs in St.
Louis, MO; Dayton, OH; Cleveland, OH; Cincinnati, OH; New Orleans, LA; Detroit,
MI; and La Port, IN Oversight of the ILC program in Ossipee, New Hampshire
140. Also Responsible for recruitment, training and retention of staff volunteers,
budget allocations and providing a safe nurturing environment for 140 youth
from over 8 countries.
Related Career Qualifications
AM Horizons Training Group, LLC
Lead Facilitator in a national consulting firm that provides training, coaching
and support in the areas of Equity/Diversity, Team work and leadership.
Saint Thomas University
Online teaching assistant, offered support and technical help for students
who were new to online courses.
Differentiated Instruction Instructor
Online- in class hybrid course on the multiple intelligences and how to
use and teach to those intelligences through the use of technology, as part
of a collaborative grant.
Stevie Ray's Improvisational Comedy Troupe
Performer and troupe member our focus is on performance and teaching individuals
and organizations how to think on their feet, improve public speaking and
how to play together which touches on diversity issues.
New Orleans Diversity Team, New Orleans, LA
Is a Train the Trainer programs that for the last six years has been teaching
over 200 youth how to facilitate dialogue on diversity issues.
World of Difference, St. Louis, MO
Lead Facilitator 1993-1998. Taught and conducted diversity workshops for
adult and youth groups in the St. Louis Area
Teaching Assignments
National American University PS1500- Strategies for Successful
Thinking
Minnesota School of Business CM1100- Interpersonal Communications
Rasmussen College PS100- Keys to College Success
Adler Graduate School- Multicultural Relations
EDUCATION
University of St. Thomas University St. Paul, MN
MA, Educational Technology Program
National American University St. Paul, MN
BS, Organizational Leadership
Certificates/Certifications
Educational Technology Certificate, St. Thomas University
Issues to Note
2007 Hampton Family Strengthening and National Service Conference,
Speaker
2007 Minnesota State Social Workers Conference, Speaker
2007 Michigan Head Start Association Conference Speaker
2007 Anoka County 2006 Awards of Excellence Recipient
2007 Centienal Lakes School District Conference Speaker
2007 Minneasota State 4H Health Conference Speaker
2007 Arizona Collegiate Leadership Conference
2006 North Star Boys Scout Youth Diversion program
2006 Anoka County Public Health Nurses Keynote
2006 Content Specialist for National American University online projects
2005 Keynote and Presenter at the Goodhue County 4H Regional Meeting
2005 Lakewood High School's Student Strategic Planning Presenter, Lakewood
Ohio
2005 American Youth Foundation's Leadership Conference, Keynote Speaker
2005 Minneapolis Area Chapter of American Red Cross, Volunteer of the year
2004 Minneapolis Area Chapter of American Red Cross, Safety Mobile Video
Host
2004 Junior Optimist International Keynote Speaker, Iowa State Conference
2004 League of Human Rights Commissions, Strategic Planning Retreat
2004 Project Manager Golden Valley, MN Black History Program
2002 Presenter at the Minnesota Association of Charter Schools winter symposium
2001 Urban Youth Intern Insinuative Presenter, Hennepin & Minnesota
State Barr association
2001 Teamsters Skills for Tomorrow Training Team
2000 The Peer Technical Assistance Network (PTAN) Training for Saint Paul
International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
2000 Junior Optimist international Keynote Speaker, Atlanta, Georgia
1999 Junior Optimist International Keynote Speaker, Ontario, Canada
MEMBERSHIPS and BOARDS
Alexandra House Board of Directors
Anoka County ACAAP Board of Directors
ASTD Diversity SIG
ASTD Carreer Development SIG
Iste-International Society for Technology in Education
NAALA- Natives, Africans, Asians, Latino (as) and Allies Network Group
Skills for Tomorrow High School Board of Education
L.E.O Law Enforcement Opportunities Board of Directors
Golden Valley Sharing the Dream Committee
ACAAP- Anoka County Community Action Agency
National Association of Human Rights Workers
IPMA-HR International Public Management Association for Human Resources
Metro North Chamber of Commerce
Elk RIver Chamber of Commerce
On the web
“Andre Koen is an energetic presenter, a powerful communicator, and
a dynamic teacher. His educational influence spans the North American continent.
Andre integrates his abilities as an improvisational comedian, large group
facilitator, keynote speaker, and classroom teacher to captivate and educate
his audience.
Educator, student, improvisational comedian, speaker, activist, facilitator,
coach, mentee, mentor, leader, team member, community organizer, diversity
trainer, motivator, friend and son; The most representative, however, is,
“Andre, the Enkindled Spirit.
Please welcome Mr. Andre Koen, President and Founder of AM Horizons.”
Speaker Rider
Thank you for choosing AM HORIZONS; Mr. Andre Koen, our company representative,
will be presenting the workshop entitled, ____________________________,
for this venue.
To ensure that your organization/audience receives a quality presentation,
we have outlined a list of highly suggested items that we have found to
contribute to an effective presentation.
On the day of the scheduled event, Andre will arrive at least a half hour
early to perform a sound/lighting check.
Microphone
Quality sound is imperative to an effective presentation.
Microphone in order of preference
• A handheld wireless microphone with microphone stand.
• A microphone with at least 50 feet of cord, and a microphone stand.
• A lapel (clip-on) microphone.
Audience: Audience should be seated directly in front of
our company representative. If the main venue is a gymnasium, please make
sure that audience is seated on one side, with the remainder of participants
seated on the gym floor or in chairs.
Water: We request that 2 bottles of water be provided for
our speaker.
Stage: We request that gymnasiums are open and well-lit, with an empty stage. If the main venue is a meeting room or a facility without a stage, please provide a stage or riser in front of the audience so that main presenter is visible, offering a more effective presentation.
Resource Table: We request a table and chair to be placed in close proximity to the area in which the main presenter will be speaking. AM HORIZONS would like to offer your participants our wonderful array of helpful resources.
Introduction: Please forward the main speaker’s Introduction to the your organization’s administrative assistant or the person who is responsible for the introduction.
Workshop: When presenter is conducting the workshop, we
ask that you kindly provide him/her with a room large enough to accommodate
team-building activities.
*Above all else, we ask that your facility have a quality sound system,
one flip chart, and two black markers
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Workshops
We offer several half-day to three hours sessions, focusing on issues
of diversity, team building, and personal effectiveness, both at work
and home. Services include: Keynote speeches, 1/2 day training sessions
to 3 day training sessions, workshops (1 hour to 3 hour sessions), and
training Sessions (1day to 3 day sessions)
Training Sessions
* Diversity Education
* Personal Effectiveness
* Leadership Development
* Team Building
Keynotes:
Know your Worth. (45-50 minutes) Remember
playing hide and seek? Remember the kids that had a knack for hiding
all too well? The same is true about people today. Oftentimes we hide
“all too well;” but in the process of hiding, we lose our
sense of self. “Know Your Worth” teaches individuals how
to actively engage in the process of “finding themselves.”
Enkindled Spirit. (45-50 minutes) Have you
ever tried to light a match against the wind? Well, we all face adversity
in some form or another. Resiliency and self-efficacy are skills anyone
can learn. “Enkindled Spirit” offers tips on how to go through
hell and not get burned.
No Such Thing as PROCRASTINATION. (45-50 minutes)
We have been given the power of choice. No one can “make”
us do anything. For example, you can prepare an infant’s meal,
make funny faces, or even jump up and down; but you can’t make
him/her eat what you have prepared. Just like babies must be motivated
to eat (hunger), adults must be motivated to change. The address offers
strategies to simply “jump start” your motivation.
FAQ
Q. We have a limited budget. Can we still book you for our upcoming
event?
A. You can link with other schools or organizations to split the fee,
or try booking us when we are already in your area. We have many creative
options for those who have a limited budget. We will be happy to work
out the details with you. Here are a few ideas in the meantime. If you
have a budget for educational supplies, simply buy enough copies of
our workbooks, DVDs or CDs, and we will speak at your event for free.
In addition, many organizations have covered the fee with grant money.
Q. What are your travel expenses?
A. The basics: Roundtrip coach airfare, ground transportation, airport
parking, meals, and hotel. If you prefer to do an all-inclusive price,
talk to us about that, and we will be more than willing to make the
necessary arrangements.
sample
AM Horizons Training Group Speaker Contract
Andre Koen, AM Horizons representative:
Conference/Event Name:______________________________
Conference/Event Date:________________________________
Approximate size of audience _______________________ Location:____________________________________________
Street Address:_______________________________________
City,State,Zip:________________________________________ Contact Person
:___________________ Phone:___________________
for and in consideration of ____________ which includes speaking plus
travel and lodging expenses. It is agreed that an advance deposit of
$__________ will be furnished with the return of this contract, and
that the payment in full will be remitted within five business days
following the program.
Audiotaping and Videotaping Provision: In the event the AM Horizons
videotapes and/or audiotapes sessions, the Undersigned hereby grants
permission for audiotape and/or videotaping.
Hotel Information:
__I do require a hotel room.
__I do not require a hotel room.
Travel: ________Arrival Date
________Departure Date
Audiovisual Information: The following audiovisual equipment will be
provided: Please indicate if you have any special audiovisual needs:
If speaking engagement is canceled by the Hosting organization, AM
Horizons will request that the Hosting organization pay travel expenses
in full and may reschedule the event.
_____________________________ Speaker Date
_________________________________________ Authorized Representative
Date
The way you think changes the way you live.
Be the change.
I AM,