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 Jeff Vankooten is all about solutions. The insights and strategies he brings to every presentation are designed to foster creative tactics and answers to today’s workforce challenges. As a senior consultant for The Center for Generational Studies, he has engaged managers and leaders in a wide variety of disciplines including hospitality, retail, utilities, engineering, oil and gas, manufacturing and law enforcement, not to mention education and government agencies.
Jeff’s expertise on age diversity and workforce transition comes from real-world experiences as a salesperson, entrepreneur, youth worker, and pastor. His years as a high school teacher alone has provided him with enough stories to keep a group in stitches for hours at a time. But more important than laughter, he is a master at providing the substance that every busy manager is looking for.
Jeff possesses that special secret that keeps audiences engaged 100% of the time. His superb storytelling skills coupled with a generous sense of whimsy provokes healthy discussion and participation in every venue. Clients comment regularly on the conversations he has prompted days after the program has ended. Jeff worked in the computer industry in its nascent stages and has continued to evolve in his thinking as a high school teacher; in practical theology as a pastor; and in business as an entrepreneur. Jeff’s experiences as a business professional, educator, youth worker, and clergyman give him the perfect mix to understand people of all ages and backgrounds.
Jeff graduated from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Denver Seminary in Colorado and has completed additional graduate level coursework with the Gospel and Our Culture Network. Because he’s had 22 years experience from the platform, years of experience in leading people, and because he’s just downright funny, Jeff will cause you to both laugh and learn. Bring him into your organization and watch the solutions and strategies come to the fore.
What clients are saying about Jeff’s programs:
"Jeff’s presentation was wonderful!! Lots of people told me that they really liked his presentation style and that they benefited from the information he shared. The conversation at the end of the presentation was lively and continued at the reception afterwards. All in all the program was a huge success and we appreciate everything that Jeff shared with us."
Patrice Masterson, Director of Personnel
Georgia Perimeter College
"Terrific, Jeff. It all happened exactly as I had hoped. The conversation spilled over into the evening and was up front in the minds of the board of directors the next day."
Kim Granados, CAE, Director, Professional Practice
National Society of Professional Engineers
"Your educational and insightful message to delegates will go a long way in helping IBEW organizers understand the many nuances of different age groups."
Edwin D. Hill, International President
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
" walked into the lunch feeling pigeon-holed into Generation X, not sure I really fit with all the stereotypes and walked away a proud Xer. The information you provided was extremely beneficial and fun."
Jenny Geyer, Executive Director
Arvada Chamber of Commerce
"The in-depth content and refreshing materials were a true complement to the excellent presentation skills Jeff demonstrated. He generated stimulating discussion questions and provided comments that encouraged independent thinking. He helped us create a heightened awareness and more complete understanding of our workforce. Along with that mode of thinking comes a fresh appreciation of all the qualities each generation has to offer."
Cindy MacNaul, Training Coordinator
Wagner Equipment Company
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