Andre "King" Wallace

Poet, Entertainer, and Motivational Speaker in Atlanta, Georgia

Andre "King" Wallace

Poet, Entertainer, and Motivational Speaker in Atlanta, Georgia

Born in Kingston Jamaica, West Indies, raised in New York City and Jamaica, alternatingly. Attended Cooper Union University arts program for gifted children. Received arts and education offer for New York High school of Arts/Design. Both of which were short lived, due to life many changes.

proudly, since 1987 my involvement with students and organizations to end drug and violence in schools have been consistent, with many victories and challenges. Arts & Entertainment has been the foundation of my platform and the medium in which i am able to engage audiences over the countless years. Employing interactive solution, such as poetry writing workshop, comedic storytelling, dance/fitness workshops which promotes a health choices lifestyle.

(Life has its ups and downs - still the wise and determined perseveres)

Consistency in exceeding the expectations of Social change programs

Employ social media to continue long-term Mentoring and Teaching

Proven ability in developing and managing youth and family events

CURRENT: Teen Entertainment Director, Carnival Cruise lines./philanthropist

PREVIOUS:

Host-Poet-Motivational Speaker

Personal Trainer

Dance/Fitness Coach

Artist Development/Choreographer

Residential Group Home supervisor

Youth case manager

Employment support specialist

TRAININGS/CERTIFICATIONS:

Crisis Management/Human Behavior

Crowd Management

CPR/First Aid

Aids/HIV testing administering/Counseling

Survival Craft/Rescue Boat

Security Awareness

Dealing with Difficulty People

Commercial Art

Urban dance/Fitness

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Designed and Facilitated cultural and life skills Enrichment modules, Georgia State University Prep Program

Developed and Directed Dance program for At-Risk youth supported by Southwest Regional Prevention Center

Organized and Hosted, televised conference for minority Americans focus on, College Life Skills and Community relations

East Metro Atlanta Christian Writers “People’s Choice Award”-2012

Wrote and Co-produced my 1st poetry-music album, with international Producer, Cristian Gastou- 2015

*Feel free to connect with me in any of the following areas; Charity Events, Dance, Speaker, Host, Arts & Entertainment.

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