Ruben Britt, Jr. The greatest gift that you have is the mind, because it allows you create and do great things. Institution: Rowan University Location: Glassboro, New Jersey Website: http://users.rowan.edu/~britt

Biography:
Ruben Britt, Jr. has empowered thousands of people by providing powerful and life-changing professional motivational keynotes and seminar presentations to various organizations nationwide. Ruben cultivated his coaching expertise from over 31 years of experience in education as a career counselor and teacher, and as a consultant for several organizations, including the U.S. Department of Education, the New Jersey Department of Higher Education and the Educational Testing Services. He always engages, entertains, challenges and creates a memorable experience that inspires crowds. Ruben has conducted presentations on self-empowerment, leadership, career development, education, organizational communication and the Black social conscious.

Ruben has written several articles related to career development, higher education in a number of publications including Upscale Magazine, Black Collegian, Equal Opportunity Magazine and Black Issues In Higher Education. Ruben has received a number of distinctions and awards, and he is a former member of the Liberty Bell Speakers Association, the Society of Children's Writers and Illustrators, National Association of Colleges and Employers and the Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers. Ruben has written a children’s book on cultural diversity entitled Lakota, a career development guide for high school and college students entitled Black and Powerful: The Career Guide for Tomorrow’s Top Leaders and a book on self-empowerment entitled Reflection & Resurrection. Currently, he is the Assistant Director of Career and Academic Planning Center at Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey. Also, he is the founder, president and CEO of the Brick Empowerment Foundation, which is a non-profit organization established for the purpose of informing, educating, inspiring and empowering disenfranchised individuals from low-income communities. Ruben is the former host of An Evening of Jazz on WGLS-FM and WBUQ-FM and he is presently the host of Career Talk on WGLS-FM.

• Business - Ruben is not just a keynote speaker. He is also a business motivational speaker that provides leadership and communication strategies for inspiring greatness in the workplace. Various organizations have benefited from Ruben's ideas and strategies, and have become better at what they do by applying them.
• Colleges - Ruben is a highly accomplished and experienced career development professional, who uniquely inspires his audience to wholeheartedly identify their passion, realize their potential and fulfill their goals. Also, he provides students with a blueprint for achieving academic and career success, along with strategies for marketing themselves effectively to employers. 
• Conferences and Events - Ruben is a motivational speaker who can connect the heart and soul with audiences and deliver a motivational message with substance, humor and a unique style.
• Youth Motivational Speaker - Ruben has a proven track record of reaching young people and inspiring them to take action through self empowerment.

Benefits of having Ruben Britt, Jr. speak at your school, organization, conference or event:

• Seasoned Professional Speaker – Ruben has been speaking professionally over 27 years to audiences throughout the country.
• Author – Ruben is the author of three books and he has published a number of articles related to education, career development, leadership and self-empowerment.
• Resourceful – With over 31 years in education, Ruben has been a valuable resource for colleges, businesses and organizations as a consultant and motivational speaker.
• Adaptable - Ruben’s flexibility and zeal make him a pleasure to work with.

Professional motivational speaker and public keynote speaker Ruben Britt, Jr. is available for colleges, schools, business events and conferences. Expert professional motivational speaker, Ruben, delivers customized keynote speeches for success.