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.