Kris is an award-winning coach, published author, and experienced speaker. She has owned and operated her own business since 2003. Prior to opening her company, she worked professionally in public as well as private sector since 1997. Her experience working with the media, making public presentations, facilitating groups, as well as building working relationships all with her sense of humor intact taught her how to be a great listener who creates successful results.Kris was published in Planning, Denver Business Journal, Home Business Magazine, Museum Store Association, Women’s Edition, Lone Tree Magazine, and her book entitled, Open Space Preservation: History and Practice of the Colorado Front Range was published in August 2010 and her other book Remember Me? Getting Your Home Based Business to Stand Out in an Over Marketed World was published in February 2013.Since 2003, Kris participated in various groups and received awards for her work. In 2006, she served as a founding board member of the Lone Tree Chamber of Commerce. During her work with the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce, she was awarded Women In Leadership Volunteer of the Year for coaching, appointed to the Leadership in Motion Committee, Event Chair for Women in Leadership, Chair of the Golf Tournament Committee and served on the Business Expo Planning Committee.Kris has volunteered my time as a marketing consultant for the Small Business Development Center that serves the southern suburbs of Denver. In 2004-2005, she was recognized as a top volunteer for the organization.In 2005, she was appointed to the board of the Executive Women’s Golf Association – Denver Chapter. Kris holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Utah State University and a Master’s Degree from the University of Colorado in Denver.Contact me today at kris.valdez10@gmail.com or visit my website at www.KrisValdez.com to find out more.Specialties: Business Start-Ups, Writing, Marketing, Coaching