- Dr. Tony Alessandra
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Tony Alessandra Residence San Diego, California Nationality American Education Business Administration Alma mater University of Notre Dame Occupation Author, motivational speaker Website alessandra.com Tony Alessandra is an American best-selling author, entrepreneur and motivational speaker in the fields of sales and marketing.
Alessandra has written 27 books and his work as an author and speaker has been featured in media outlets including Oprah Magazine[1].
His education includes a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from University of Notre Dame in 1969, a Master of Business Administration in Marketing from University of Connecticut in 1970 and a PhD in Business Administration (Marketing Major) from Georgia State University in 1976. He is the president of Assessment Business Center, and online business solutions firm.
His early career started on the faculty of Georgia State College where he received the Outstanding Faculty Award. He now owns Assessment Business Center. His major clients are groups, associations and Fortune 500 companies[2] including Apple Computer, Price Waterhouse, ASCAP, American Honda Motor Company, Ford Motor Company, GM of Canada, Owens-Corning, Toshiba America, Hewlett-Packard, IBM Corporation, Oracle, Verizon, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch.
Alessandra is a member of the National Speakers Association where he has the highest distinction of the group, Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) and inducted into the Speakers Hall of Fame[3]. He was recognized as "one of America's most electrifying speakers" by Meetings & Conventions Magazine, named as part of the "Legends of the Speaking Profession"[4], selected as one of the "Top 5 Speakers"[5] in the marketing profession and recognized in the Sales Hall of Fame[6].
Books
- Alessandra, Tony (1992). Non-Manipulative Selling. New York City: Touchstone. pp. 276 pages. ISBN 0671764489.
- Alessandra, Tony (1995). People Smart: Powerful Techniques for Turning Every Encounter into a Mutual Win. Charleston, SC: Keynote Publishing. pp. 300 pages. ISBN 0962516112.
- Alessandra, Tony (1993). Communicating at Work. New York City: Touchstone. pp. 272 pages. ISBN 0671788558.
- Alessandra, Tony (1998). The Platinum Rule: Discover the Four Basic Business Personalities and How They Can Lead You to Success. New York City: Warner Business Books. pp. 304 pages. ISBN 0446673439.
- Alessandra, Tony (2000). Charisma: Seven Keys to Developing the Magnetism that Leads to Success. New York City: Business Plus. pp. 288 pages. ISBN 0446675989.
References
- ^ Oprah.com Article with quote in from Oprah Magazine. Retrieved on 10-03-2011.
- ^ Alessandra.com Alessandra client list. Retrieved on 10-3-2011.
- ^ NSA.com National Speakers Association listing. Retrieved on 10-16-2011
- ^ Veteran's Speakers Retreat Legends award listing. Retrieved on 10-16-2011
- ^ Speaking.com List of Top 5 Speakers by Speaking.com. Retrieved on 10-03-2011.
- ^ TopSalesWorld.com 2010 listing of Sales Hall of Fame by TopSalesWorld.com. Retrieved on 10-16-2011
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