Racing Toward Diversity magazine showcases the best diversity efforts and initiatives being made today. Written with business and educational audiences in mind. Stories highlight messages from influential leaders and their organizations.WHY DIVERSITY IS ESSENTIAL FOR SURVIVAL & GROWTHBEST PRACTICESBUSINESS PROFILESEDUCATION & FINANCIAL LITERACYWORKPLACE CULTUREJOBS, EMPLOYMENT, #Diversity #Jobs

The College Diversity Network helps organizations become more diverse from top to bottom by bringing more diverse candidates into their entry level talent pipelines. More diverse talent at the ground floor leads to diversity in the organization’s DNA, as this talent is groomed and “climbs the ladder” over time. How does it Work? The College Diversity Network is a network of job websites run in partnership with leading colleges and universities with diverse student bodies. Each participating school has a co-branded College Diversity Network job website that is integrated into its school website and promoted to students as a resource to find jobs at companies that value diversity. All jobs showcased in the network are exposed to students from every school’s student body.

South Carolina State University's Dean of the College of Business, Dr. Barbara Adams, Ph.D., CPA announced the addition of Fields Jackson, Jr as a "Distinguished Professor-in-Residence." "As a Distinguished Professor-in-Residence Jackson joins a select group to add value to the educational experience of students,” stated Dean Adams.South Carolina State University is a public, historically black, land-grant university in Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States. It is the only public, historically black land-grant institution in South Carolina, is a member-school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

In 2001, the late President George H.W. Bush, the forty-first President of the United States, asked Robert A. Ingram, then the CEO of GlaxoWellcome, to convene and chair the CEO Roundtable on Cancer, a national forum bringing together key cancer leaders from government, business, academia and nonprofit sectors, all of whom shared a common vision: eliminating cancer.

Entrepreneurial Marketing. MKTG 3705.51 COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students will focus on the development of marketing plan for their small business venture or personal brand. COURSE OBJECTIVES/LEARNING OUTCOMES: 1. Understand how the entrepreneurs adapt the elements of the marketing mix (4Ps). 2. Identify key concepts such as segmentation, targeting and positioning (STP). 3. Apply marketing principles through oral and written analyses. 4. Explain and examine issues related to designing marketing strategies for the entrepreneur.

Fields Jackson, Jr. Named Chief Diversity Officer of Bonfire Infrastructure GroupJackson will oversee the expansion of diversity and talent acquisition strategies across Bonfire Infrastructure’s (BIG) operating unitsDenver, CO (August 4, 2022) — Bonfire Infrastructure Group (BIG), holding company for Bonfire Engineering and Construction and SPARQ Open Fiber, is proud to announce the appointment of Fields Jackson, Jr. to Chief Diversity Officer, where he will lead Bonfire’s diversity, equity, and talent development efforts.“Prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion in all that we do makes us a better company, a better employer, and a better contributor to the communities we are enabling,” said Brian Hollister, CEO and Founder of Bonfire Infrastructure Group. “We are committed to building diverse leadership teams and creating inclusive corporate cultures, both for our employees and clients. We are delighted to welcome Fields, who brings an amazing breadth of experience to this role.”As Chief Diversity Officer, Jackson will plan and implement talent strategies, including recruitment and onboarding processes, with hiring managers and new hires. He will be creating an internship program through building relationships with local trade schools and universities across the country while concurrently collaborating with all employees to achieve the HR goals. Jackson will use his background and expertise to proactively drive people solutions, processes, programs, practices, and policies to effectively attract and engage the workforce needed to drive business results.

Leadership for Business GrowthOver 11 sessions, using real-world examples, lectures, and small group discussions, facilitators will guide participants through a variety of concepts and scenarios examining practical challenges ranging over public and private sector leadership problems and dilemmas such as human resource management (recruitment, workforce development, minimum wage and compensation systems), capital and financial management, business ethics, risk management and leadership development.

Shaw University is a private Baptist liberal arts institution and historically black university (HBCU) in Raleigh, North Carolina. Founded on December 1, 1865, Shaw University was the second HBCU in the Southern United States. It has been called the "mother of African-American colleges in North Carolina" as the founding presidents of North Carolina Central University, Elizabeth City State University, and Fayetteville State University are all Shaw alumni.

Executive DirectorNational HBCU Business Dean RoundtableProvides a forum for Deans of HBCU Business Schools to address opportunities and challenges associated with enhancing business programs and initiativesHBCU Business Deans represent 83 campuses in 22 states & Virgin Islands. With more than 250,000 students enrolled

Had a wonderful visit hosted by Dean, Ida Wright, Casandra Stroy, Dir, Center for Entrepreneurship and Marketing Professor, Degion Craddock at Bethune–Cookman University as a visiting professor and had the chance to speak to 200 students about the College Diversity virtual career fair and provide strategies on how to utilize Linkedin to their advantage.

My topics:1) College Diversity job board (HP, Dell, Facebook, Fifth Third Bank, KPMG, PwC, Deloitte, GM, Sodexo, FINRA, and more)2) How to sign up and register3) How to create "job alerts"4) How to get your "free" resume review5) How to create a searchable LinkedIn profile page6) How to search for internships and early career opportunities

My topics:1) College Diversity job board (HP, Dell, Facebook, Fifth Third Bank, KPMG, PwC, Deloitte, GM, Sodexo, FINRA, and more)2) How to sign up and register3) How to create "job alerts"4) How to get your "free" resume review5) How to create a searchable LinkedIn profile page6) How to search for internships and early career opportunities

Hi-TekPOS provides integrated SOFTWARE services to the Sports and Entertainment Concessions industry. Hi-TekPOS'​ "Game Speed"​ Software APPLICATION integrates into a venue's current POS SYSTEM. Through the "Game Speed" analytical and REPORTING features, Hi-TekPOS clients are able to minimize product waste and spoilage, reduce lost sales, increase overall productivity and automate INVENTORY management in real-time during live events. Concessionaires no longer have to guess what inventory to STOCK, where to place it or when to have it ready for the next fan in line.

My presentation 2/26/18 at North Carolina A & T @ncatsuaggies as a visiting professor - Science and Technologyspeaking to Professor Geoff Foster's @CoreTechMolding Applied Engineering Technology - AET 233 Asset Maintenance class

Empowering athletes to impact communities through education and social developmentAdvisory Board Members Include:Carlos Guice – COO of Ray Baker and AssociatesHank Aaron – MLB Hall of FameJim Brown – NFL Hall of FameJulius “Dr. J” Erving – NBA Hall of FameCraig Shapero – CEO of Fairway Payment SolutionsAmbassador Andrew Young – Civil Rights LeaderWalter Young – Civil Rights LeaderBrian Moran – CEO of Brian Moran and AssociatesChris Ingram – AttorneyKimberly Haynes – AttorneySam McNabb – Former President of NFL Fathers AssociationWilma McNabb – Former President of NFL Mothers AssociationBrandon Benson – Catering Sales Director at Peabody HotelCathy Harbin – LPGA Hall of FameFields Jackson, Jr. – CEO of Racing Toward Diversity magazine

Coordinator of Special Projects / Temporary AdministratorEntrepreneurial Sales & Marketing 3705OverviewSales & marketing - key components of any business venture are critical to the early success of an entrepreneurial venture. The entrepreneur must build a strong credible and profitable marketing and sales pipeline to ensure growth. Specific topics that will be covered: market-segmentation, targeting, brand positioning, pricing strategy. distribution, channel marketing, communications and social marketing.

Featured panelist on the #PowerofPrecision chat with Pitney Bowes - Sept 22 - The Making of Transformational Leaders

The HBCU Business Dean Roundtable which represent 80 colleges and university is in it's 14th year of operation. The purpose of the organization is to provide a forum for Deans of HBCU Business Schools to address opportunities and challenges associated with enhancing business programs and initiatives. The organization also seeks to strengthen and develop strategic partnerships and alliances with corporations, government, and national organizations to provide the essential tools and resources for student success.

STEM and Diversity Panel Set as Concluding Activity for PNE 2016FACILITATOR – Greg Crawford Notre Dame University PANELISTS – Jeanette Calandra Price Waterhouse Coopers - Sergio Garcia Zeltiq - Reggie Howard – Former NFL Player-Carolina Panthers United Athletes Foundation - John Pierre Southern University - Lesley Stanton Brown Hewlett Packard - Pradeep Tempali Umpqua Bank - Tahir Whitehead – Current NFL Player-Detroit Lions Hey Let’s Train - Tim Zanni KPMG

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I was a presenter at the Diversity Woman conference, Orlando FL. October 8 - 10 - my topic THE FUTURE IS NOW FOR WOMENSocial Media In The Workplace: How To Build Your Professional Brand by Fields Jackson, Founder & CEO, Racing Toward Diversity Magazine

Guest Lecturer University of Notre Dame - Diversity, Culture, Religion in Science highlights the role of cultural and religious diversity in science and industry

VSU School of Liberal Arts - Dean's Advisory Council - Dean Dr. Andrew Kanu

Featured panelist at the eight annual Virginia State University Leadership Symposium"Communications, Sports and Entertainment" Building a Better World: The Keys to SuccessApril 25-26

Month of February - Diversity expert and Racing Toward Diversity Magazine CEO Fields Jackson is here to share advice on thinking outside the box. How is your business diverse?

The one-day course, part of a series on professionalism in science including ethics and leadership, Presenters included Jose Alvarez, the Diversity Officer at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center; Dr. Monica Allen-Alexander, Chief of Ophthalmology at Sinai-Grace Hospital - Detroit Medical Center, a Notre Dame alum and member of the Science Advisory Board; Janice Hicks, Deputy Division Director in Materials Research for the National Science Foundation; Joe Whitehead, Dean of the College of Science and Technology at the University of Southern Mississippi; Fields Jackson, founder and CEO of Racing Toward Diversity magazine; and Rev. Hugh Page, Dean of the First Year of Studies at Notre Dame.

Guest Lecturer - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University - AET 191 Intro to Manufacturing Processes

Charles Fields, Inc provides art work, lithographs, posters and premium items to colleges, universities and corporations.The company also specializes in creating strategic long-term fund raising revenue for non-profits, charities and corporate projects. The company has done work for The U.S. Olympic Committee, Penn State University, The University of Oklahoma, Winston Salem State University, The Boy Scouts of America, Dr Pepper, Dupont, Kellogg's and the Miller Brewing Company

From 1997 to 2000 - Fields ventured into Washington Erving Motorsports, a partnership with NBA legend Julius Erving and Ex-NFL great Joe Washington that broke through the color barrier of NASCAR's Busch Grand National Series. Primary sponsorship provided by Dr Pepper.