Robert Evans Wilson,
Jr. is an award-winning speaker and writer, who works with companies
that want to be more competitive and with people who want to be more
creative.
An
Engaging Speaker
Wilson covers a
variety of topics including: Advertising, Innovation, Humor and
Motivation. His entertaining and inspirational style captivates
audiences while delivering useful hands-on information. Wilson
has received numerous awards for speaking ability, and is the winner of
13 public speaking contests.
A
Marketing Specialist
As a marketing consultant, Wilson
works with companies that want to increase business, but don't want to
spend a fortune getting it. Over the past 20 years, he has served
dozens of companies and advertising agencies. And, his efforts have
earned eight SouthStar Awards from the American Marketing Association
(unique among advertising awards, the SouthStars are given for Results
above Creativity).
A
Versatile Professional
As a nationally recognized humorist, who has
been heard on more than 100 radio shows, he is the author of
OFF THE WALL, The Best Graffiti
Off The Walls Of America,
a hilarious collection of graffiti, published by Longstreet Press.
As an educator, he
delivers information packed workshops and seminars, plus, he teaches
advertising, marketing and public relations at Georgia State University.
And, as a business journalist, he has written for a number of business
publications including The Atlanta Business Chronicle.
He currently writes a monthly syndicated column on motivation entitled The
Un-Comfort Zone that appears in more than 300
publications..
An
Experienced Entrepreneur
After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts from
Georgia
State
University,
Robert Wilson began his communications career as the co-owner of a
wholesale apparel business representing seven manufacturers. As the
partner in charge of Sales and Marketing, Wilson
developed a successful marketing campaign that effected a turn-around
situation and increased annual sales in the southeast from $200,000 to
$2 Million in two years.
A Family Man
On a personal note, Wilson
is a full time single father of two pre-teen sons. He is very involved in his sons' lives. He coaches YMCA soccer, Little League Baseball, and he is a leader in their Boy Scout troop.
A
Supporter Of The Community
Wilson's
experience also includes community service. He has served as both
Director of Fundraising and Director of Public Relations for the
Georgia Chapter of the Hugh O'Brian Youth Foundation (HOBY).