CyberCrime is CallingCategory: Jobs & Careers
Article posted by: Stevee Ashlock
After my annual pilgrimage last summer to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, I was ready to attempt something new. I enrolled in a seminar that teaches how to become a public relations and marketing specialist. Not knowing for sure what opportunities would open up next for me, I figured that knowing how to do my own PR and marketing would definitely help regardless.
The information I received at the seminar was worthwhile, but one contact there changed the direction of my career. I met a young lady, Valerie Mills. Val is heavily involved with computer forensics. Something I had never even heard about. I found it fascinating! Likewise, Val found my trial consulting business fascinating. She mentioned that no one in the computer forensic industry has ever thought about joining the two together.
Since most court trials include some form of computer forensics, consultants are being dragged into court to testify as expert witnesses. Most of these computer geeks rarely see the outside world. Making a credible first impression on the jury members never crosses their minds, but as a Jury Consultant…that is my job. So, the connection was made. Now, Val introduces me to her connections and sets me up to do the image consulting and technique training.
My first project was the CyberCrime Summit 2007 in March. It was held at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia. Attendees were mainly national and international investigation bureaus, law enforcement and government agencies. I was billed as a keynote speaker. My presentation, “Courtroom Testimony: How To Be An Effective Witness,” was a smashing hit! I was brought back the second day for an encore performance. Since then, I have been secured as a keynote speaker for the CyberCrime Summit 2008.
Jack Wiles of The Training Company was in my audience. He was amazed at the detailed, practical advice I gave. Since his company coordinates the Techno Security Conference, another computer crime security related program, he approached me about doing a presentation at his conference. I was thrilled and quickly accepted.
The Techo Security Conference was held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in June. My lecture, “Win or Lose – You Choose: Inside Secrets to Presenting the Best You,” was well attended and rumored to be one of the highlights of the conference. While at the conference, I was asked to video tape a segment to be used on their website.
To my big surprise, Jack asked me to be a co-author for his upcoming book, “Techno Security Guide to E-Discovery and Digital Forensics.” My chapter is titled, “Credibility is Believability – Secrets to Success in the Courtroom.” The book is published by Syngress Publishing and is scheduled to be released in late October. It will be available online and in bookstores. For more information, go to www.Techno2007.com.
What an amazing year! Life is always full of surprises. I could not have written a better script myself. I have learned to be flexible and keep my options open. Who knows where it will take me next. To be continued…
Posted By: Stevee Ashlock
Web: http://www.StoneybrookProductions.net
Contact: e-mail
| About the Author: |
| From Africa to Atlanta, Stevee Ashlock, owner of Stoneybrook Productions, is an international speaker, trainer and image consultant appearing at universities, conventions, conferences and associations. Highlights include speaking engagements at the GTTI University in Banjul, The Republic of Gambia, West Africa, and the 2007 CyberCrime Summit at Kennesaw State University.
As a keynote speaker, Stevee facilitates corporate seminars and interactive workshops concentrating on the professional’s presentation. Stevee has participated in numerous high profile criminal trials, working side-by-side with the counsel team, coaching and refining important strategies used in the courtroom to elevate jury awareness and comprehension of their witnesses and evidence.
Stevee provides clients with a fresh insight and unique image consulting service specializing in the effective preparation of the professional. She strategizes one-on-one with her clients to perfect their efficiency and dynamics. She blends science and art into effectual communication that will be vitally important to how someone perceives you, which ultimately affects your credibility.
Stevee was recently induced into the Madison Who’s Who of Executives and Professionals Registry for signification accomplishments, contribution to society and dedication toward exemplary goals. As a published author and syndicated columnist, Stevee has earned the Editor’s Choice Award from the International Library of Poetry.
Stevee is a member of the Toastmasters International and an author and syndicated columnist. In her spare time, Stevee dedicates her time to numerous charities. |
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