Award-Winning Author

 

Charles B. Schooler is the 2008 NAACP Image Award winner for his self-published book “More Than Entertainers: An Inspirational Black Career Guide 1st Revised Edition.” The book features 35 black professionals and skill tradesmen and aims to expand the perceived career options for young blacks beyond sports/entertainment through educational achievement while positioning young black professionals as role models.

Education Credentials

 

Mr. Schooler is a person who has always been excited about the journey we call life. As a child, he dreamed about the man he would become, and importantly took the necessary steps to position himself for success. He was raised in a household that stressed the importance of education. As a result, he finished high school 10th in his graduating class, and holds the following degrees: an Associate of Science in Business Administration , a Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Marketing, and a MBA. A Doctoral degree in Sociology is his long-term educational goal.

Financial Literacy Educator

 

He is the creator of the nationally-recognized financial literacy web site, www.ChoiceNerd.com, which gives young people insight on how to manage credit, buy a car, implement a budget, etc. His work within the financial literacy arena includes serving on an advisory committee of the Federal Reserve to increase financial literacy in low and moderate income communities as well as the Illinois Jumpstart Coalition.

Business and Civic Leader

 

As a business professional, he has held decision-making corporate positions in the automotive, clothing, and telecommunication industries. He has helped numerous multi-million dollar organizations maximize profitability as a certified Six Sigma consultant. Mr. Schooler is also the President of his own company Allied Solution Partners, LLC and the Executive Director of the National Center for Educational Awareness.

As an economist, Mr. Schooler has extensive experience forecasting economic conditions for small businesses. He has also served on several civic boards including the Liberty Township Economic Vision Committee and the Quad County Urban League Young Professionals.

Mr. Schooler has also been a contributing writer for Black Collegian magazine, and his profile has been featured across all medias including: radio, television, and Internet, and print.

Passionate about helping young people reach their full potential, the 31 year-old, motivational speaker, author/publisher, entrepreneur, civic leader, and father and husband, is a well-versed professional with experience as a keynote speaker, workshop presenter, and panelists.

 

 

Topics:
Academic Success, Career Planning, Financial Literacy, Diversity, Social Commentary, Christian Values

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