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Los Ellis is a personal brand coach, body language decoder and motivational speaker and author to many of our country’s best colleges, organizations and businesses. His exceptional ability to deliver personal brand and motivational performances has propelled him to the top of speakers’ lists in over twenty-seven states. Los Ellis delivers an inspirational brand message coupled with current and coveted knowledge of the business world, which rivals the best resources published and recorded.
As a personal brand coach, body language decoder and motivational speaker and author, Los Ellis is a “must have” resource for anyone serious about surviving and winning in the business world today!
Los Ellis resides in Austin, Texas where he is a mentor, uncle and adoptive parent to his nephew Kendrick. Los Ellis' commitment to personal and community development is a testament to his devotion of primary education and community upliftment. His charitable and volunteer commitment extends from his work as a lead team member of the Texas "Mobile Loaves and Fishes" team, which provides meals, clothing and living supplies to the Texas' homeless and under serviced population. His contributions to local education within the Austin, TX Independent School District and the Cleveland, OH Shaker Heights School District has helped prepare thousands of students for higher education and their future careers.
Industry Expertise (3)
Professional Training and Coaching
Corporate Leadership
Education/Learning
Areas of Expertise (3)
Branding
Body Language
Communications and Networks
Accomplishments (3)
Provincial Vice President (professional)
2009-08-09
Los is a life member of the esteemed professional business fraternity, Delta Sigma Pi, and served as one of five elected Provincial Vice Presidents from 2009-2012. His strategic responsibilities spanned over 63 chapters in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Kansas and Missouri.
Board of Directors | International Business Fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi (professional)
2012-01-12
Los served on the Delta Sigma Pi National Board of Directors 2009-2012, helping to shape, direct and enhance the leadership goals and the financial direction of the national organization.
ITIL v3 Certification (professional)
2013-02-28
The Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) is a set of practices for IT service management (ITSM) that focuses on aligning IT services with the needs of business. ITIL V3 Expert certification requires candidates to earn at least 22 credits. Each module exam consists of a certain number of credits tagged to it, and depending on the modules you choose, you either need to complete five or six modules to get the required credits.
Education (2)
University of Oklahoma: Bachelors, M.I.S. (Management Information Systems) 2002
Studies also in the fields of Marketing and Public Administration at the University of Oklahoma, Norman Campus.
Oklahoma City Community College: Associates of Science, Engineering 2002
Affiliations (13)
- Delta Sigma Pi - Professional Business Fraternity (Board of Directors 2009-2012)
- State of Texas Employees
- Dept. of State Health Services
- University of Oklahoma Alumni
- NFBPA (National Forum of Black Public Administrators)
- Mobile Loaves and Fishes (Volunteer Team Lead)
- Project Management Institute (PMI)
- ITIL V3 Certification
- AISD - Austin Independent School District Preferred Speaker
- Austin Young Professionals
- Telehealth Service in Texas
- Atlanta Public Schools
- General Electric
Links (6)
Testimonials (5)
Tina Fields, Business Systems Analyst | Wells Fargo
“Los is an amazing speaker that will fill the room with energy and motivation. His down to earth and sense of humor will have his audience at full attention through his entire speech. He will engage his audience of all walks of life and undoubtedly everyone will leave there with valuable insight, lessons learned and will want to sign up for his next Keynote appearance.”
Paul Sengupta, Sr. Manager of Strategy & Planning | Hewlett Packard
“Los is a talented professional… with the end goal of making our efforts more efficient and effective. I enjoy working with him and would welcome the opportunity to do so again” -
Pamela Hart PMP, WIC Program Services Manager | Nutrition Services Support Branch - Texas Dept. of State Health Services
Wanted to commend Los Ellis for his presentation at the All Staff Meeting on "LOS-ISMs". His presentation skills were awesome – pure smiles and good energy. He kept my attention and provided useful tips. I’ve received a lot of good comments. Thanks Los for your willingness to present and share your “isms” with us!
Deverick Wilder, Territory Manager | Premier International Educational Travel Program
“His out-of-the-box thinking and easy to understand delivery style makes him a great presenter with effectiveness in arenas such as interview techniques, career preparation, and general business navigation, among others. I have personally utilized Los' coaching in my own business career; it has definitely been beneficial to me.”
Lindsey Schell, Collection Management and Research Services | University of Texas, Austin Libraries
If you need a keynote speaker to captivate your audience and provide tangible business tools to your group, Los Ellis is the one you want. Los holds genuine regard for the professional advancement of the young people he meets through his speaking engagements and often spends considerable hours following up with them after an event. Invite Los for your next event, you won't regret it.
Event Appearances (26)
Creating Your Personal Brand - In Our Digital World
Men of Distinction : Community Engagement Breakfast Austin Community College, Austin TX
2012-06-22
Creating Your Personal Brand - In State Government
WIC IT- Application Development : All Staff Meeting Department of State Health Service - WIC, 4014 Howard Lane, Austin, TX
2012-07-19
Moment of Truth: How to Create Your Brand
Northeastern Provincial LEAD Conference Wyndham Cleveland at Playhouse Square, Cleveland, Ohio
2011-02-19
3 Reasons Why Businesses Fail
Atlanta LEAD School Conference : DELTA SIGMA PI The Westin Atlanta Perimeter North - Atlanta, GA
2011-10-29
Los-isms For Business and Organizations
Professional Development Day Georgia State University, Milledgeville, GA
2012-04-17
Facial Expressions & Your Body Language
NFBPA Executive Development Day City Hall, Austin, TX
2012-04-10
Los-isms for Business - Create Your Competitive Advantage
Business Week 2011 at Truman State University Truman State University, Kirksville, MO
2011-02-15
5 Simple things you can do to prepare for college !
Leaders of Tomorrow College and Career Expo University of Phoenix : Austin, TX
2011-11-05
Three Reasons Businesses Fail
Business Week: Surviving This Economy : University of Texas at Arlington Bluebonnet Ballroom, E.H. Hereford University Center. (UTA)
2011-09-09
What Is Your Brand Saying About You?
S.T.A.R. Leadership Retreat Secluded Acres, Broken Bow, OK
2011-05-21
Motivating Your Fun Side !
Austin Red Cross - Youth Leadership Development Retreat Moody Hall , St. Edward's University Campus
2010-07-10
Your Interstate Highway to Networking
ACC BSSC Networking Reception Austin Community College - Eastview Campus. 3401 Webberville Rd, Room 8500, Austin 78702
2012-09-20
Creating Your Personal Brand
Brand And Dress Conference Radford University, Radford, VA
2012-11-13
Really! It's Who Knows You!
2013 9th Annual Austin Firefighters Ball & Scholarship Fundraiser Crowne Plaza Hotel - 6121 NORTH IH 35 - Austin, TX 78752
2013-01-26
Serving Your Personal Recipe Of Success
Business College Recruiting Week University of Texas - UTC 1.03 -Austin, TX
2013-01-24
Creating Your Personal Brand In A Digital World.
Brand and Dress University of North Texas - College Of Business - Denton, TX
2013-02-06
Motivating Parents Participation In Austin Schools.
Austin ISD - African-American Parental Involvement Conference Delco Center, Austin, TX
2013-03-02
Creating Your Personal Brand In A Digital World
Business Success Series : Brand and Dress University of Wisconsin-Madison :Student Union - Madison, WI
2013-03-06
Bringing Out Your Inner Leader
Spring Fresh Start 2013 Pearce Middle School, Austin TX
2013-03-23
Creating Your Personal Brand & Dressing For Success
Penn State University Presents - Brand and Dress Penn State; Behrend College of Business, Erie Pennsylvania
2013-04-09
Creating Your Personal Brand - For High School Leaders
Shaker Heights Minority Achievement Committee Workshop Shaker Heights High School Auditorium, Shaker Heights, OH
2013-04-10
Creating Your Personal Brand and Dressing for Success
University of San Francisco Presents Brand And Dress USF School of Management - 2130 Fulton Street, San Francisco, CA
2013-04-15
Let's Make Gumbo - Leadership Techniques For Success
7th Annual S.T.A.R. Leadership Retreat Secluded Acres, Broken Bow, OK 74728
2013-05-18
Surviving Change : In A Corporate Environment
Dell CIO Peoples Rally One Dell Way - RR2E Houston Conference Room, Round Rock, TX
2013-07-15
5 Tips To Help Improve Your Economic Status
Alpha Kappa Alpha 2013 Economic Empowerment Summit: Building Economic Stability Together St. James Missionary Baptist Church - Austin,TX
2013-07-27
Personal Branding - For Executives and Managers
General Electric Women’s Network 3135 Easton Turnpike, Fairfield, CT
2013-10-24
Sample Talks (1)
Creating and Protecting Your Personal Brand
Successful people use branding techniques to differentiate themselves from others to achieve recognition in high profile project selections, promotions, leadership, strategic partnerships and personal encounters. Audience will learn: — How to identify and influence your on-line brand. — Strategies to develop enhance your personal and digital brand. — How to display the brand person you want others to see. — How to apply your brand in personal and professional settings.
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