Resume

• 2011

  Evolutionary Business Council

  ConAgra Foods

  International

  Global organization of influencers in one-to-many conversations at the convergence of spirituality and business.

  Founding Member and Board of Advisors

  Evolutionary Business Council

  Trabuco Canyon

  CA

  I help people create more happiness

  success and fulfillment by mastering themselves in their lives. I especially love supporting Millennials and young adults ages 17-30. Private executive coaching. Group tele-classes

  workshops

  and retreats. Inspirational keynotes for universities

  organizations and corporations. The centerpiece of my practice is the proven 4-Step process featured in my #1 best-seller

  \"Living Happy to Be ME!: Dancing Your Soul Lightstyle.\" http://tinyurl.com/LivingHTBM

  Leadership and Self-Mastery Expert

  The Heartly Center for Mindfulness and Self-Mastery™

  Marketing strategy consulting and market research.

  Connell + Associates

  Vice President

  Marketing

  Led marketing and strategy for a portfolio of regional and national brands with total gross sales in excess of $900MM.

  ConAgra Foods

  P&G Alumni Network - Southern CA Chapter

  Southern California

  Re-starting and growing a thriving and connected network of former staff from Procter & Gamble with other P&G Alumni leaders.

  Co-Leader

  Accomplished actor

  model

  host with developing list of credits

  including film

  television

  voice over and commercial roles. Member of ImprovCity

  performing live

  professional improvisational comedy. Member of the Emmy-nominated cast of Hip Hop Harry

  appearing on Discovery Kids and The Learning Channel. Commercial agency representation by Abrams Artists Agency; Theatrical and Print agency representation by Judy Belshe of All American Rascals Talent. Ongoing training with Hollywood insider and professional coach Steven G. Lowe of Last Chance Productions and The Actor's Room. Scholarship recipient and graduate of the Summer Intensive at The School For Film and Television

  in New York

  NY.

  Queen V Productions

  LLC

• 2007

  UC Irvine

  Queen V Productions

  LLC

  P&G Alumni Network - Southern CA Chapter

  Irvine

  CA

  I'm currently piloting a self-mastery and personal development course based on my #1 best-selling book \"Living Happy to Be ME!\" for undergraduate and graduate students through Student Affairs. I'm also teaching a new course for the Paul Merage School of Business that combines personal leadership skills with career development skills. I'm passionate about helping students transition from late adolescence to young adulthood with more courage and confidence. Inspirational speaker and workshop facilitator for student organizations and staff/faculty groups.

  Lecturer

  Paul Merage School of Business

  UC Irvine

• 2002

  Zyman Group

  The Heartly Center for Mindfulness and Self-Mastery™

  Led consulting projects for national and global brands in food and beverage

  consumer packaged goods

  and entertainment.

  Zyman Group

  Evolutionary Business Council

  Director of Campus Development

  Leadership Team

  Procter & Gamble Alumni of California (Southern California Chapter)

  Member

  Society for Creative Anachronism

  English

  2016 BLAC Award

  Recognizing contribution to development and advancement of African-Americans at UC Irvine.

  The Black Leadership Advancement Coalition

  2016 Spotlight Award

  Dynamic Womyn of University of California

  Irvine

  Women In Business Award Nominee

  2012 Nominee

  Orange County Business Journal’s Women in Business Award

  Orange County Business Journal

  “Rising Star” Award Nominee

  2012 Nominee

  National Association of Female Executives “Rising Star” Award.

  National Association of Female Executives

  Rock Life Redefine Strong Life Enrichment Award

  Recognizing contributions to the Rock Life Campaign

  and its mission for youth development and enrichment.

  Rock Life

  2016 Excellence in Service to Students Award

  Recognition for contributions to \"building leaders who make a better world.\"

  The National Society of Leadership and Success

  2018 More Award

  Recognition for service above and beyond.

  The Evolutionary Business Council

  Unstoppable Award

  Awarded for my success at getting my life/self mastery curriculum launched as a pilot at a major university.

  The Evolutionary Business Council

  2019 Gold Mentorship Award

  For mentoring 12+ members.

  The Evolutionary Business Council

• 1995

  Procter & Gamble

  Cincinnati

  OH

  Brand Manager

  Procter & Gamble

• 1993

  MBA

  Graduated cum laude

  with 7 faculty awards for excellence.

  Dual: Marketing and Transportation and Distribution Mgmt

  President

  AMA Chapter

  Laughter Yoga Leader

  Laughter Yoga International

  Evolutionary Business Council

  Certified Master Trainer

• 1979

  Bachelor's Degree

  Speech Communication

  NCAA Division 1 Track & Field

  George Mason University

• Evolutionary Business Council

  Evolutionary Business Coundil

  Valerie Sheppard and The Heart of Living Vibrantly™

  Explore Self

  Awaken Heart

  Discover Truth

  Happier people are more successful and fulfilled.Valerie Sheppard will guide you there. Valerie is a talented and inspiring speaker

  best-selling co-author

  accomplished coach

  and Founder of The Heart of Living Vibrantly

  which provides tele-classes

  workshops and retreats to help you have more happiness

  success and fulfillment.

  Happier people are more successful and fulfilled. Sherpa of Happiness Valerie Sheppard will guide you there. is an acclaimed speaker

  best-selling author

  accomplished coach

  and Founder of Living which provides one-on-one coaching

  group workshops and retreats

  tele-classes and special events to help you to learn to live a life where each day you feel Be ME!™ As you develop and embrace this internal happiness

  it will naturally reflect in the world around you

  creating more success in your life

  your work and your business.

  Screen Actors Guild Foundation

  BookPals Literacy Program reader

  Consumer Products

  Online Marketing

  Marketing Strategy

  Product Development

  Competitive Analysis

  Strategy

  Strategic Planning

  Brand Development

  Sales

  Leadership

  Management Consulting

  Social Media Marketing

  Business Development

  Public Relations

  Market Research

  Business Planning

  Business Strategy

  Marketing

  Marketing Communications

  Small Business

  Sheppard

  Valerie

  Connell + Associates