“FlyGirl”! - Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour

 Hello! Thank you for your interest! In this press kit I have included information on my presentations and several letters of reference from previous clients for review. I am excited about the possibility of presenting for your group or event, and I am dedicated to taking your attendees from Zero to BreakthroughTM! I firmly believe that it’s a Breakthrough Mentality that creates a Breakthrough Life and makes a Breakthrough Organization possible. Please see the enclosed materials for key objectives and take‐a‐ways of my most requested presentations. All presentations are customizable for your event. Please visit my website at www.VerniceArmour.com and don’t forget to sign up for my newsletter to receive my Breakthrough tips and insights, as well as take advantage of my services (at a discount!) when I’m in your area! My journey has been exciting and it’s an amazing blessing to be able to share my experiences as America’s First African American Female Combat Pilot, a former police officer, Diversity Liaison Officer for Marine Corps HQs to the Pentagon and an American citizen in our ever changing society. I believe my lessons learned can benefit organizations and individuals in work and everyday life. Innovation and effective leadership are strategic advantages and essential to creating the breakthrough results you are looking for. Likewise, diversity just “is”…how we MANAGE diversity is the key! I would love to discuss you’re the strategic, or “flight”, plan and how I can be an effective co‐
pilot in attaining the milestones and metrics needed to obtain those goals and objectives. Thank you again for your interest. One Mission, One Team. One GoalTM. Who needs a runway, Take off from where you are! “FlyGirl”! Vernice Armour Your battletested speaker, taking YOU from “Zero to Breakthrough™!” There's no shortage of accomplishments...you're awesome girl...you're awesome! ‐ Oprah Vernice delivers powerfully packed presentations, workshops and retreats attendees never forget! She went from beat cop to combat pilot in 3 Years. Imagine what we could do if we EXCELerated our success! Vernice Armour is your battletested speaker, taking YOU from “Zero to Breakthrough™! Vernice Armour makes front cover of American Veteran Magazine for Fall 08 Issue. VAI Consulting and Training, LLC
44 Mine Rd | Suite 2 | #421 | Stafford | VA 22554 Office 888.213.0431 | Fax 703.563.9765
www.VerniceArmour.com
VERNICE ”FlyGirl” ARMOUR
™
America’s #1 Breakthrough Catalyst..
Take your organization from Zero to Breakthrough with Vernice’s philosophy of One A
Breakthrough
Mentality
Creates a
Breakthrough
Life!
Mission, One Goal, One TeamTM! Known simply as “FlyGirl”, Vernice ignites her audiences with a dynamic spark that can’t be extinguished. Leveraging her “Breakthrough Mentality” mindset, she propelled herself from beat cop to combat pilot in a record‐breaking three years! Now, through her self‐leadership inspired keynotes, workshops and coaching, she shows others how to unleash the combat pilot within to break their own sound barriers! Let’s face it…corporate can be combat! From the moment she leaps into the audience, she shows how you too, can go from “Zero to Breakthrough” and create a personal or team flight plan utilizing her candid strategies. When you need a dynamic keynote speaker who will leave your attendees invigorated, inspired and informed with tangible steps they can use as soon as they walk out the door, you need FlyGirl! Most Requested Presentations
(Vernice will always customize her keynotes for your event!)
Who Needs A Runway?!?
Take Off From Where You Are!
Who
Should Attend?
People Who Want
to Excel
Executives
Managers
Customer Service
Human Resource
Professionals
Training
Professionals
Go from Zero to Breakthrough with this presentation. The bottom line is that we have to move into action from where we are! Unfortunately, many people become paralyzed in the preparation phase. Decide what you want, put your stake in the ground and execute! Vernice calls this making a commitment to the commitment. Give your organization the boost they need to come together as a team, understand how their objectives support the overall strategy and accomplish the mission achieving the desired results! Give your attendees an invigorating perspective that reveals how to: Ignite Your Work‐life: Infuse passion in your life professionally and personally! Breakthrough Obstacles: Recognize and utilize the skills and talents of everyone around you Unleash Your Inner Potential: Lead a Zero to Breakthrough™ life with a ‘Breakthrough Mentality’ as the foundation EXCELerate your Success: Unleash your full potential no matter where you are personally starting from Zero To Breakthrough™
Vernice Armour
Suite 2, #421
44 Mine Rd
Stafford, VA 22554
888.213.0431
VerniceArmour.com
Put passion back in your life and design the path to your dreams with a ‘Breakthrough Mentality.’ Be inspired by Vernice’s personal story of setbacks, challenges, adventure, success and triumph. Vernice takes you on an amazing journey through her life experiences and, most importantly, the lessons learned. Unleash the personal leadership power needed to take your life to the next level! Attendees will discover: How Passion, Purpose & Positive Steps create breakthrough results and shape your destiny The Tangibility of Possibility Delay is not Denial and to Retreat does not mean Defeat How to ignite your spark and make YOUR dreams a reality! 2010.07.26 12:47:42
A Breakthrough Mentality Creates A Breakthrough Life!
VERNICE ”FlyGirl” ARMOUR
Zero to Breakthrough
About Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour
Vernice, aka “FlyGirl”, knows a little something about focus, commitment, and defying the odds. After accomplishing her dream of becoming a police officer, she decided, at age 24, to become an Officer in the Marine Corps and a combat pilot. Only 3 years later, she was the United States Marine Corps’ first African American female pilot and, shortly after, was recognized as America’s First African American Female Combat pilot by the Department of Defense. Upon completion of two tours in Iraq and leaving the military, Vernice launched VAI Consulting and Training, LLC. By applying the Zero to Breakthrough™ Success Model to her own company, Vernice produced over six‐figures in revenue within the first 12 months! Her passion is helping others create similar results. As featured on Oprah Winfrey, CNN, Tavis Smiley, NPR and others, Vernice Armour’s dynamic style and presentation methods have inspired hundreds of organizations and individuals. Her blend of high‐energy presentation with humorous anecdotes and commanding content educate and edify while it engages and entertains. Vernice ultimately impacts organizations and individuals with an understanding of the passion and leadership required to excel. Through her keynotes, executive and group coaching, seminars and executive retreats, Vernice conveys messages of Zero to Breakthrough™ through her unique insight and life strategy: “Acknowledge the obstacles… Don’t give them power!” Now, as a speaker, coach and consultant, her infectious energy, warmth and humor make each keynote speech as memorable as it is valuable. Among her many accomplishments, Vernice has been awarded as a pioneering pilot, including her commanding role in technology and engineering. This amazing lady was also the first African American woman on the Nashville Police Department's motorcycle squad, Camp Pendleton's 2001 Female Athlete of the Year, two‐time titleholder in Camp Pendleton's annual Strongest Warrior Competition, and a running back for the San Diego Sunfire women's professional football team. Vernice’s first book, Zero to Breakthrough™” (Penguin) is due for release in 2011. Testimonials
I was so inspired, I hit the ground running with
several ideas that I have been planning for months
now ...
M. Mack Jones,
Bank of America
One need only hear Captain Armour speak to
understand why she is so sought after by CNN and
shows such as Tavis Smiley and Oprah … This
history making, mission-focused woman represents
the “total package”.
Paula Miller-Lester,
Publisher, Minorities and Women in Business
There’s no shortage of achievements. You’re awesome
girl… You’re awesome!
Oprah
I’ve shared stage with hundreds of great speakers over
the past 20 years, and they all better take notice because
Vernice Armour is a force, a powerhouse, and I highly
recommend her to you. She will change your life!
Les Brown,
International Motivational Speaker
™
Selected Clients
 Bank of America  Booz Allen Hamilton  Boeing Airplanes  Comcast Cable  Corning  Delta Airlines  Department of Defense  Environmental Protection Agency  Federal Aviation Administration  Internal Revenue Service  Lockheed Martin  Meeting Professionals International  Northwest Airlines  NASA  Society of Human Resource Management  UBS Investment Bank  USAA Federal Savings Bank  U.S. Navy  U.S. Secret Service  Walmart  Women of Color in Technology Vernice Armour
VAI Consulting and Training, LLC
44 Mine Rd, Suite 2, #421
Stafford VA 22554
Dear Vernice,
You are a meeting planners dream and you kept our attendees on the edge of their seat and “in the
cockpit” with you! In the midst of a tough economy and a tremendous time of transition for our
industry, your message of Zero to Breakthrough was on the mark and just what our members requested;
relevant steps for moving forward. Now I see why you don’t call yourself a motivational speaker, but a
Zero to Breakthrough Expert. Your presentation wasn’t canned, but customized for our audience. Thank
you for representing us so professionally and for approaching the task so conscientiously.
As I spoke with members after your keynote, the following is just a sample of the remarks that were
made:
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“I’m ready to tackle the challenges I have facing me”
“I’m not just motivated…I have some steps to succeed with. I even took notes!”
“I finally heard someone who wasn’t just fluff, but gave tangible steps, she had substance.”
“Vernice Armour made the conference for me, I can’t wait for next year’s conference!”
When I was planning this conference and asked for recommendations for a dynamic speaker, your name
was quickly brought up…now I know why. I look forward to bringing you in again and, would (and will)
recommend you to peers in my industry as well as clients. Your message was one of leadership,
teamwork and communication…everything we need to know to take our industry and life to the next
level. I can’t measure the ROI, but I can honestly say you had a profound impact. I look forward to seeing
you become an MPI Platinum Speaker. Thank you for an awesome meeting!
Sincerely,
Shannon W. Derrick, CMP
President
18222 Flower Hill Way Suite 270
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
301-948-4600 phone 877-332-5186 fax
www.pmpi.org
September 12, 2007
3961 Clay Place, Northeast
Washington, District of
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www.mwib.com
As the Publisher of MWIB (Minorities And Women In Business) Magazine, I
have had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing such stellar business
personalities as Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Cathy Hughes, and Chris Carter.
The name of Captain Vernice Armour has been added to this list of
exceptional entrepreneurs.
One need only hear Captain Armour speak to understand why she is so
sought after by CNN, and shows such as Tavis Smiley and Oprah – not to
mention organizations looking to bring her brand of expertise and excitement
to their employees.
If you are seeking someone with the skill sets, knowledge base and
personality to help bring out the best in your workforce; if you need an expert
who can explain the link between diversity and the bottomline; if you want a
keynote speaker who will attract attendees and hold them in their seats as
they hang on her every word, then Captain Vernice Armour is a “must get.”
This history-making, mission-focused woman represents the “total package.”
Publisher
MWIB Magazine
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