Charlie Hawkins is a professional facilitator and consultant for organizations who want to improve their communications effectiveness. As a group chair for Vistage International, he works regularly with over 25 business owners, company presidents and key executives to achieve better results. He is also in demand nationally to facilitate planning sessions and retreats, and to conduct workshops on meeting and presentation skills. He holds an MBA from Columbia University, and was a marketing executive with Procter & Gamble and Dr Pepper, prior to launching his consulting practice. Charlie is a member of the National Speakers Association, Toastmasters International, and resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico.