Frederick V. Roberts Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas Area

UNITAN Communications™ - A full service public relations, marketing, event and entertainment management firm for worldwide clients. Our mission is to provide professional services to assist individuals and organizations exploit their talents in the entertainment and business industry. Our vision is to be the leader in providing personal and professional development for careers in the entertainment industry - A&R Executive, artist management, music/recording production, program planning and management, public relations - press conferences, news releases, contract negotiations, pageantry and career advancement. Our goal is to enhance the quality of life and professional career advancement of our clients.UNITAN is the parent company of University Talent Network and UNITAN Communications. 1986-1989 were banner years for me with the founding, creation and production of National Pageants: Mr. Collegiate African American Scholarship Pageant™, the Mr. Collegiate America Scholarship Pageant™, the Miss Collegiate America™ Pageant, Miss Collegiate USA™ Pageant, Miss H.B.C.U.™ Pageant, the Miss American Plus Pageant™ System, the Jazz Music Association™, the Black Country Music Association International™, the Black Country Music Foundation™, Creative Imagery™, Visions of Stardom™, University of Talent™, Society of Distinguished Leaders™ and Prairie View Today™, 100 Collegiate Women of America™, Co-founder of Miss Prairie View/Waller County USA Pageant™ and Ms. Collegiate Mom Pageant™.

Houston, Texas Area

The Mr. Collegiate African American™ Scholarship Pageant Program, the first of its kind in the world, has provided positive imagery and scholarships for Black college men since 1990. The program was created to provide recognition of the Black college men at HBCU's and provide equity as the Miss Collegiate African American was for Black women. Very few schools were electing College Kings and the program provided the opportunity for this purpose.The pageant is also the catalyst for the growth of campus kings programs on college campuses that elevates and promotes the young men as leaders and ambassadors. The pageant empowers the men and counteracts the negative imagery as perpetuated in the society, mainly through the media. "We believe that more Black men are succeeding than what we hear and to focus on them is better for our community. Therefore our focus is on the three out of four, not one out of four" as the media and prognosticators would have us to believe.The first King was Mr. Charles Clemons, representing Lincoln University of Pennsylvania in April 1992 at Prairie View A&M University. There were 13 men in the competition. Since then more than 35 HBCU's have established Black College Kings and the program continues to grow.You can say that we started a movement for the recognition of the Black college men in America and around the world!The Mr. & Miss Collegiate Program is designed to develop, promote and provide opportunities for college students to earn scholarships and to serve as role models in their communities.

Prairie View, Texas

Prairie View Today™ is a weekly column focusing on the positives of the events and citizens of the City of Prairie View and Prairie View A&M University and surrounding areas. We share personal achievements, community enhancements and encourage self development, self advancement and economic development that improves the quality of life for all. Patrons may view full stories on www.prairieviewtoday.blogspot.com

Coordinates, organize and manage activities for the church and the Vestry. Participates in Diocesan Council Meetings, Church Related Workshops, Lay Ministry and Sermons and attend other professional development activities.

Prairie View, Texas

The Collegiate 100 is an auxiliary organization that extends the mission of the 100 Black Men of America on college and university campuses across America. Male and female students who are in good academic good and who have a passion mentoring and serving their community are eligible to become members of the Collegiate 100. The Collegiate 100 had its beginnings at Prairie View A&M University with a nucleus of students, namely Robert Brown, Horace Bussey, Kevin Bussey, Lelar Corbett, Loretta Davis, Jason Jefferson, Christina Johnson, Marcus Lane, Derrick Ross, Devyon Smith, Michael Smith and Donna Tomlinson formed by Frederick V. Roberts, newly chartered member of the 100 Black Men of Metro Houston, Inc. Roberts introduced the students at the launching of the 100 Black Men of Metropolitan Houston, Inc. at its special meeting in August 1994. The students were special guests at the "Space City Gala," recognizing the formal charter of the group in November 1994. The Metro Chapter approved the organization and forwarded it for formal approval as a national organization by the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. at its December 1994 meeting. It was unanimously approved by the Board as part of its Success Programs, which was passed on to the 100 Black Men of Middle Tennessee for implementation. That chapter is credited with helping to launch the organization in 1995-1996. The Prairie View Chapter went on hiatus and was rechartered in March 2011.

Houston, Texas

Founding Member of the 100 Black Men of America®, Metropolitan Houston Chapter, Inc. in 1994; provided leadership and organization for the chapter, developed several programs to include "For the Health of It"™ with a major focus on prostate cancer screening; Student Entrepreneur Program for High Schools and the 100 Gala; organized and managed the PR program for the organization; spearhead For the Health of It™ program focusing on Prostate Cancer; coordinated and assisted in the production of ‘Male Call’ original production by Houston Playwright Thomas Malonscon for Prostate Cancer Awareness; created the the Student Leaders Group, forerunner of the Collegiate 100 in 1993 at Prairie View A&M University which was subsequently adopted by the 100 Black Men of Metro Houston, Inc. Chapter and approved as an auxiliary organization of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. in 1994 as part of its Success Programs.

Prairie View, Texas

The Frederick Douglass Leadership Institute (FDLI) was created in 2004 at Prairie View A&M University. It's mission is to develop the next generation of leaders, particularly African Americans, for positions in corporate, government, educational and religious institutions. Founding members of the FDLI are: Hendrik Maison, Mark Brown, Brian Rowland, Simeon Queen, Olusanyo Oladayo, Jessica Berry, Carlton Singleton, Johnnie Jones and Frederick V. Roberts. Most notable achievement was the fulfillment the FDLI mission in two years with the following leaders of the campus: Olusanyo Oladayo (SGA President), Kiara Willis (Miss PVAMU), Johnnie Jones (SGA President/Vice President), Richard White (Panther Sports Editor), Lionel Mosby (Panther Sports Editor), Jessica Berry (SGA Chief of Staff, Special Assistant), Kyle Maronie (SGA Director of PVAMU Goes Green & Mr. PVAMU), Malcolm Copeland (President Toastmasters & Mr. PVAMU), Justin Linton (SGA Director of Recycling and PVAMU Goes Green), Ridge Fields Cooper (President of SIFE).

Prairie View, Texas

Created, managed and coordinated various activities for Student Development and Job Placement, Pre-College Institute and the Parent Association. Marketed and promoted services offered by the Career and Outreach Services Department; prepared grant proposals which were funded to supply career enhancement services for students; developed marketing material, i.e. brochures, flyers, Press Releases and Newsletters and managed social media accounts. Formulated and managed Corporate/Alumni Mentor’s Program to match alumni and friends with currently enrolled students by majors and created the Seniors on Track™ Series for the Pre-College Program.

ENACTUS (formerly SIFE - Students In Free Enterprise) is a global organization is a diverse network of university students, academic professionals and industry leaders around the shared mission of creating a better, more sustainable world through the positive power of business. By contributing their talents to projects that improve the lives of people worldwide, ENACTUS participants are demonstrating that individuals with a knowledge and passion for business can be a powerful force for change. Served as member of the Faculty/Staff Advisory Board for SIFE Headquarters. In 1985, organized the first SIFE Team and advised through 1997. Reactivated SIFE Team 2003 and advised through 2011. Assisted students in Entrepreneurship, Business Development and Financial Wealth Building. Created innovative and out-of-the-box events and programs to include: The Business of Entertainment, The Business of Engineering and Commercialization of Technology, Fashion Week Prairie View and Fashion Week Texas.

Created various marketing materials to promote Career Services. Developed and received funding from Shell Oil for The Business of Engineering™: Commercialization of Technology Program, the Career Ambassadors™ and FOCUS™, a program to improve the quality of teachers who advise students in mathematics, science and engineering. Additionally, created the Seniors on Track Program™ with major focus on 11th graders in the Institute for Pre College Enrichment (2-Week Summer Program).

Prairie View, Texas

Implemented leadership and management programs to maximize the participation of the Brothers in the activities and programs of the Epsilon Tau Lambda Chapter. Created the Golden Oaks Legacy Award to recognize servant leaders in the community; engaged the chapter in the first Texas Adopt-A-Highway program in partnership with Eta Gamma Chapter at Prairie View A&M University; was Advisor to Eta Gamma Chapter's achievement as the fraternity's National College Chapter of the Year in 1989, 1982 and 1976 (Chapter President), guided the chapter to 28 College Chapter of the Year Titles in Texas and Southwest Region; assisted in the creation of the Awards Criteria for the Fraternity Awards; assisted in development of Collegiate Scholars Bowl and Oratorical Contest; assisted in reactivation of the Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant, development of criteria and served as the Texas and Regional Director and on National Committee for twelve years.

Prairie View, Texas

Restructured and reorganized the Office of Student Activities with focus on holistic development and co-curricular enrichment of students. -- Created the following programs and organizations to provide leadership and engagement, planning and development . Emerging Leaders and Student Leadership Institutes, the Society of Distinguished Leaders, . Campus Activities and Organization Review Boards . Prairie View Spirit Awards Recognition . President’s Seniors Recognition Program (For-runner and impetus for the first December Commencement) . Co-created Prairie View Choice Awards™. . Music Business Seminar™ . Miss PVAMU/Ms. America Plus Pageant™ -- Created opportunities for student involvement in national programs: . Honda Campus All Star Challenge (Coach) . Students In Free Enterprise, National Association of Campus Activities, National Association of Residence Hall, MasterCard Talent Contest & Ocean Spray Table Top Football Program. -- Adviser and sponsor of . Student Government Association, Council of Student Organizations, Prairie View Pan Hellenic Council, Panther Newspaper and the Pantherland YearbookOther: Executive Director/Producer - Miss/Mr. Prairie View A&M University pageants; Chairman, Homecoming Committee; Building Naming Committee; Bronner Brothers and Sam Walton Fellow - SIFE/ENACTUS; Helped to shaped and enhanced career development of Della Miles, Terri Ellis (EnVogue), Chris Martin (DJ Premier), Mama Goose™ (formerly Mary Ann Palmer), Andre’ Pitre, Destiny’s Child (formerly Girls Tyme with Beyonce' Knowles), Troy Hogan (Friday Night Lights), Norton Campbell, Magical Sol Brothers, Loni Love, Ideal & Reggie Jamz.

Provided leadership and advice to students on the SIFE® team. Helped to shape and transform the students from ordinary to extraordinary in implementing the SIFE criteria. Created several innovative programs to impact the general students to include: Panther Pete Goes Green™, the university's first environmental sustainability paper recycling program, Club Black Ice (formerly Club Pees and Vees") a networking/edutaining social event; Fashion Week Texas™ focusing on student designers; Student Entrepreneur Expo™ focusing on student ran business; Changing the World Talent Showcase™ and Fresh Talent on the Hill Contest™ designed to create the next generation of entertainers. These are only few of the activities performed to help the students understand the free enterprise and thereby improving the quality of life for all.

Prairie View, Texas

Taught classes in Financial and Managerial Accounting, and Introduction to Finance; Advised students in Thesis writing and defense; Advisor to Business Student Organization and Students In Free Enterprise

Office Manager: assisted the president with specific assignments; managed president's schedule, coordinated executive meetings; prepared reports for internal and external use; represented president at specified events; traveled with president to general meetings; prepared budget and legislative materials. Previously served as Administrative Assistant to the President (1977-1982).

Responsible for managing the Bank Clearing House for 8 Major banks in Nassau, Bahamas. Responsibilities included maintaining accounts, issuing currencies, exchange control, bank licenses/audits, research and development. Responsibilities as accountant - maintaining personnel accounts, payroll, accounts receivable and payable.

Nassau, Bahamas

Sunshine Builders - worked as a carpenter and was responsible for forming foundation to rooftop, installing siding, millwork and finishing. Also provided accounting/bookkeeping and payroll preparation and distribution.Reef Restaurant - worked as cashier, marketing and promotions, short order cooking and waitstaff.

Mba, Finance And Management

Activities and Societies: National Black MBA Association, American Accounting Association, Phi Delta Kappa Education Fraternity.

Accounting

Activities and Societies: Third World Graduate Student Association, MBA Association, Student Fee Allocation Committee, Resident Manager.

Bachelor Of Arts, Accounting/Computer Science

Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society, Delta Mu Delta Business Honor Society, Alpha Mu Gamma Foreign Languages.

Diploma, Accounting And Commerce

Activities and Societies: Class Prefect, Accounting Club, Rotoract (Founding Member) Outstanding Accounting Student, Commerce Award