EDDIE FRANCIS  Live. Laugh. Make it happen.

 
 
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Where I'll be doing my thing next!

OCTOBER 12th
Guest Speaker
Southern Association of Student Councils Conference

Archbishop Rummel High School

OCTOBER 26th
Hosting
The Sunday Journal Education Segment

98.5 WYLD

NOVEMBER 14th
Workshop Facilitator
National Association for Multicultural Education

Student Diversity Day
Sheraton

 TOPICS

"PR: My Life in the Fast Lane, Post-Katrina Style"
I share my story of promoting a college recovering from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita as a campus operating completely out of FEMA trailers

"The Black Greek Success Program"
I pull no punches and make no apologies about my feelings and observations about the successes and failures of those organizations that belong to the National Pan-Hellenic Council. 

As a proud Black Greek I approach the questions of what are we doing to honor our collective rich history, maintain our collective family and honor our sense of individualism from person to person.  And what is the "Gumbo Theory"?

"Greek Success: From Togas to Suits"
I don't leave my friends from the National Interfraternity Conference and the Panhellenic Council out.  I talk to my fellow Greeks about how our unique skills set can be used to make our career dreams come true.

"College: Your Degree Won't Get You a Job"
Specifically made for high school and college students to provide a dose of reality about how they can use a college degree to meet career goals.

"Leadership in 6 Easy Hard Steps"
My 6 elements of effective leadership and how they can be executed.  I mix in brutally honest commentary with much needed humor.

"Connect With Respect"
Communications skills workshop aimed primarily at teens but can be customized for college students and adults.  This interactive session challenges participants to gain an understanding of the value of communications skills.  We talk about everything from the basic elements of the communication process to understanding the importance of body language.


Need a keynote?  A guest speaker?  Are you looking for quality words from an energetic, funny and engaging personality? 

Need an event MC?  Need someone to turn your company/ organization workshops from yawners to time pleasantly spent?

Let me get a powerful message across to your group.

A FREE consultation is how it starts!  You and I will look over the subject, talk about your target audience, identify their needs and put together points to be delivered.

Then it's show time!  Book me for your:

  • Graduation
  • Induction Ceremony
  • Talent or Variety Show
  • Banquet
  • Leadership Training or another special event

Please contact me about my affordable fees!

"Eddie's high energy, positive message and straight talk is just what our Black Greek community needed."
Northwestern State University

 

  "Awesome.  Dynamic speaker!"
Frank Delaney

Camp Director
Young Artists Leadership Program

PAST APPEARANCES

KEYNOTE ADDRESSES/SPEECHES

  • United States Coast Guard "Black History Month" program
  • The Tom Joyner Foundation and Houston Community College along with the Houston Independent School District HBCU Tour
  • Delgado Community College Customer Service Program
  • L.W. Higgins Career Association
  • Louisiana State University
  • Loyola University, New Orleans
  • Southeastern Louisiana University
  • University of South Alabama
  • Northwestern State University
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette

COMEDY PERFORMER

  • Tom Gregory's Bachelor Party Comedy Roast
  • Larry Martin's Voter Awareness Comedy Show
  • DramaRama Theater Festival (comedy set)
  • ACT I New Orleans Black Theater Festival
  • "Catfish, Cornbread & Comedy" 

WORKSHOP FACILITATOR

  • Missouri Bar Leadership Academy
  • Jefferson Parish Teen Institute
  • National Orientation Directors Association Regional Conference*
  • Southeastern Louisiana University Leadership Day '08
  • National Association of Student Councils, Southern Region
  • Upward Bound at the University of New Orleans
  • Upward Bound at Southern University at New Orleans
  • Teen Center for Non-Violence

EMCEE

  • 2008 O. C. Haley MarketPlace Festival
  • Business After Hours
  • The BASH III
  • SUNO Family Wellness Fair
  • Xavier University of Louisiana Alumni Association, Birmingham Chapter
  • Tulane University Black Arts Festival
  • New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival**
  • WYES TV Showboat Auction
  • Louisiana FIRST Lego League Tournament
  • Harambee Back to School Celebration at Louisiana State University

* Worskshop conducted as an employee of Monster.
** Appearance as an employee of Clear Channel Radio of New Orleans.