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Bio for Mr. Jerry Wilkerson
by Charlene Rashkow
Mr. Jerry Wilkerson, Founder, President, and Management Strategist
has been sharing his far-reaching business expertise for more than
30 years both nationally and internationally. (30 years in the business
of franchising.) Serving in executive positions, Mr. Wilkerson’s
successfully applied his comprehensive management background in
a broad array of environments. As a respected businessman, Mr. Wilkerson
is distinguished for his astute commerce insight helping to grow
prominent franchise management teams including McDonald’s,
Hilton, and Coca-Cola. Wilkerson is recognized for his ability to
contribute critical planning and guidance within the global franchise
arena. Wilkerson is the founder of Franchise Recruiters Ltd. ®
with offices is the U.S. and Canada. He honed his communication
skills through government and public relations organizations, radio
broadcasting, and tactical political and business analysis on Capitol
Hill.
Developing strategic initiatives focused on improving profitability
has earned him a reputation as a resourceful entrepreneur. Mr. Wilkerson
applied his cumulative experience in helping various enterprises
and companies improve upon their business methodologies. Additionally,
he has extensive experience within the political and government
arena as a U.S. Congressional Press Secretary for two Members of
Congress. His Capitol Hill experience includes occupation as a registered
foreign agent and lobbyist. He has held elected and appointed governmental
offices including Police Commissioner. As Vice President for internationally
acclaimed Daniel J. Edelman public relations firm, he was responsible
for foreign as well as domestic clients.
His far-reaching business contributions earned him an appointment
as Chief Lobbyist, Director of Public Affairs for the International
Franchise Association in Washington, D.C. where he also later served
as acting President. As editor and publisher of a 16,000-member
circulation newsletter, he is frequently quoted in the Wall Street
Journal, Entrepreneur, Money Magazine, and many other industry specific
publications. Mr. Wilkerson created and produced the exclusive Annual
Franchise Business Development Survey and Trends Report for industry
and media distribution. Featured at national conventions and business
forums, Wilkerson is known for his empowering speaking skill.
He produced and hosted a daily radio talk show, interviewing governors,
senators, congressmen, and authors and recognized business leaders.
Additionally, he was a reporter for All-News Radio, WBBM CBS Chicago.
Mr. Wilkerson offers exceptional insight that has proven to strengthen
and illuminate professional, governmental, political, and public
environments.
A proactive manager, with strong analytical and research capabilities,
Mr. Wilkerson maintains a reputation for having prudence and skill
to successfully guide start-up as well as established companies
through their various development stages. Using a wealth of advanced
methods, he has been recognized as an exceptionally knowledgeable
business professional that can transform any problem related situation
into a high performing, productive environment. A graduate of Columbia
College and Indiana University, he holds a BA degree with Honors
in Journalism and Broadcasting. He is a U.S. Navy veteran.
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