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Lindsay Huddleston
Founder & CEO, The Huddleston Consulting Group, LLC
Location: Detroit, MI United States
Joined: Jan 15th, 2012

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Lindsay W. Huddleston II is the definition of a Renaissance Man. As the Founder and C.E.O. of The Huddleston Consulting Group, LLC, he provides consulting and motivational speaking to for profit and non-profit organizations throughout the United States. The emphasis is Philanthropic Fundraising, Government Relations,Mentoring, Workforce Development along with Pro-Athlete Foundation Management and Development. Lindsay is a native Detroiter. He is a former high school English teacher, G.E.D. Instructor, Basketball Coach and Motivational Speaker. He travelled the United States and Canada speaking to tens of thousands of students for Student Success Inc. about the importance of Making College Count. He is also author of the book Unlikely Saviors: Realizing the Positive Impact Amateur and Professional Athletes Can Have on Society Through Philanthropy, along with being founder and director of the Unlikely Savior Philanthropic Project. The Unlikely Savior Philanthropic Project is a free program to middle, high school and college students that promotes the merits of community service and philanthropy through hands on student created projects. Workforce Development and Financial Literacy are also addressed. The program is able to be provided at no cost because of sponsor support. In response to educators pushing for more online options, the Internet, Social Media and the book Unlikely Saviors are key resources used.

Lindsay's experience includes being a member of theCorporate Affairs Division for Walmart Inc. As Senior Manager for Government Relations and Public Affairs, Lindsay’s region has included several midwestern states as well as national responsibilities. Prior to Walmart, he had been a member of Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm’s staff since she was elected in 2002. He served as her Lead Advance, Law Clerk. In his final role as Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs, he acted as the Governor’s liaison to all 110 members of the Michigan House of Representatives and each State Agency. Lindsay’s philanthropic efforts also include hosting the annual Huddleston Hole in One Charity Golf outing. Lindsay’s unique perspective gained from over 15 years experience that includes being an urban educator, motivational speaker, top aide to a governor, and Corporate Affairs member of the world’s largest retailer gives him a unique skill set that allows him to have a positive impact on every individual and group he speaks too. His strives to live by the motto “The slow man with integrity will ultimately catch the fast man who has none.” Unknown Source

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http://www.lindsayhuddleston.com

Education (request update)

Western Michigan Univ class of 1998

Undergrad Major: Political Science

Campus Organization:

Alpha Phi Alpha

Claim To Fame:

Organizing to get Western Michigan University to give students the day off for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's birthday.

Most Memorable Moment:

Being selected the NAACP, Mr. Black WMU, crossing the burning sands of Alpha Phi Alpha and walking across the stage to be the first in my family to recieve a 4 year degree.

High School: Henry Ford High School in Detroit, MI class of 1993

Activities & Accomplishments:

Youth Governor of the State of Michigan, Detroit City-Wide Student Council President, Henry Ford High School Student Council President and Senior Class President.

Best Memories:

Giving the graduation commencement speech.

Experience

I currently work with The Huddleston Consulting Group, LLC as Founder & CEO
I have 10 years of experience working in the Consulting Services industry.

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