8TH Annual Conference for Administrative Professionals

8TH Annual Conference for Administrative Professionals
April 22nd and 23rd, 2009
Centennial Conference Center at Biggs Army Airfield in El Paso

El Paso, Texas- National Administrative Professionals Week will be celebrated from April 20-24, 2009. Administrative professionals should be recognized for the valuable and growing contributions in the workplace which makes Administrative Professionals Week an opportune time for businesses and organizations to recognize them.

The 8th Annual Administrative Professional Week Conference will be held April 22nd and 23rd, 2009 at the Centennial Conference Center at Biggs Army Airfield in El Paso from 8:30AM – 4:30PM. (Participants choose the day they would like to attend.) Each day features a one-day program designed to help develop business, motivational, interpersonal, customer and energy building skills. Conference attendees will also be presented with networking opportunities to connect with other professionals. This will help create new business partnerships to further the mission of your organization.

Featured at the conference is a line-up of the country’s best motivational speakers and published authors who will train, motivate and re-energize attendees with their experience and expertise. The line-up includes Aliana Apodaca, international motivational speaker and business coach, Mike Luna, motivation expert and nationally recognized speaker-comedienne Maryellen Hooper whose "don't get mad, get funny" philosophy inspires people to deal with workplace catastrophes and other life debacles. Workshop presentations round out the day for a full development experience.

The conference will also feature a luncheon, numerous door prizes, free mini-massages, diverse vendor booths offering a wide array of products, services and book signings by nationally-known best selling authors/motivational speakers who are sought for their expertise in the business and staff development industry.

In preparation for this event locally, nominations for the best Administrative Professional of the Southwest are being sought. The Administrative Professional of the Year Award is an opportunity for organizations to recognize the extraordinary individuals who help their businesses grow and function. Nominations deadline is April 11, 2009. The winner will be honored at the 8th Annual Conference for Administrative Professionals on April 22.

The contest is open to residents of El Paso County, Juarez, and Southern New Mexico (limited to Las Cruces, Alamogordo, Deming, Ruidoso, Roswell and Cloudcroft New Mexico and West Texas). Nominee must be an administrative professional. Nominees will be judged on proven leadership, initiative, and excellence in their respective organizations.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:
Aliana Apodaca
President, Positive Directions
Conference Founder
Mistress of Ceremonies

Aliana Apodaca is known for providing fast paced, inspiring and humorous programs with useful content that makes her a sought after speaker worldwide. With over 20+ years of experience she has jazzed up thousands of people throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Spain. She is known as an authority on energizing employees, increasing teamwork and developing effective leaders.

Born in El Paso, Texas Aliana grew up as the oldest of seven children in the Barrio de Ysleta. From these humble beginnings, Aliana overcame an abusive childhood and evolved from being a single mother on welfare to becoming a much sought after inspirational speaker, business consultant, trainer, coach and writer.

Aliana is a gifted speaker who connects with her audiences through personal stories filled with inspiration and practical tips. Audiences connect with her warm style and can relate to her experiences, struggles and lessons. Her powerful teachings have moved audiences to profoundly change their lives and to take the action steps necessary for success. Aliana combines a down-to-earth attitude with a “splash of salsa” to help you develop the attributes to your personal power!

As a business owner and advocate for women, Aliana has been recognized by the Small Business Administration as the District - Women in Business Advocate of the Year and was named Business Woman of the Year by TAMACC (Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce). She was honored to be chosen as part of a group of small business owners invited to meet with the President at the White House. Aliana has hosted several local TV programs and is currently a featured Business columnist with the El Paso Times.

She has been featured in Hispanic Magazine, LatinaStyle Magazine and was named as one of “1000 Women for the Nineties” by Mirabella Magazine. Aliana’s personal style and approach have been warmly received at many conferences where she has appeared with Jane Fonda, Gloria Steinem, President Clinton, and Christina Saralegui to name a few.

Mike Luna

Motivation Expert and National Inspirational speaker Mike Luna has a real-life message of change and success enabling audiences to shift their life into high-gear. Whether it’s professional, financial, or personal, Mike passionately believes in giving life all you’ve got and then enjoying the reward: getting everything you can out of life.

Mike is HIGH VOLTAGE with his enthusiastic style. While enjoyable and informative, his delivery is refreshingly insightful, but filled with tough-love. No sugar coating because Mike calls it like it is! Mike’s Texas charm and grit does three things … keeps audience’s attention, requires their participation, and allows them to develop tools and a concrete action plan.

Mike Luna’s presentations help audiences develop tools for adapting to change, managing time, solving problems, and meeting personal and professional challenges throughout life. By shifting their attitudes from a passive perspective to an active one, audiences learn how to transition from where they are to where they want to be.

Maryellen Hooper

America is falling in love with Maryellen Hooper . . . and it's easy to see why. With her unique brand of storytelling and quirky physical humor, she's one of comedy's brightest stars. Her numerous television and radio appearances include The Tonight Show with Jay Leno; Lifetime's Girl's Night Out; A&E's Evening at the Improv to name a few. This success has found her in demand and she has quickly become a favorite at US corporations and universities across the country.

Maryellen was named Best Female Stand-Up at the 12th Annual American Comedy Awards - - stand-up's highest honor. And Wyonna Judd still calls her at 2:00AM to say ". . . wanna open for me tonight? The tour bus leaves at six this morning."

Maryellen is known for providing non-stop laughter. She describes her material as ". . . just plain silly, fun stuff everybody can appreciate." She deftly comments on the travails of life as she takes the audience along a delightfully loopy ride. She leaves audiences exhausted from laughter.

For more information, please call (915) 838-1000 or visit the website for conference information and registration and contest rules at www.apcsouthwest.com