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Aurora, United States (U.S)
Speaks English

Entrepreneur since 1994 with 3 Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB's) & 3 International Offices

Mr. Gerald “Jerry” Paulsen is an Ambassador of Good Will for Guam since 1999 having received the recognition from the Governor of Guam and the Guam Legislature. Jerry currently is the President /CEO of two for profit businesses - The Paulsen Group, Inc (1994) and Guam Business Discovery (2008). He is an internationally recognized expert in the field of professional development & a published author. He's been designing & conducting presentation skills management, leadership & business development programs throughout the United States, Guam, the Pacific Rim, Brazil, China, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Europe, & many other countries since 1994. He currently has offices in the United States, Brazil, China & Guam. He's worked with federal and state governments, Fortune 100’s, & hundreds of small and emerging companies worldwide. Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, he served with distinction in law enforcement for fifteen years, receiving numerous awards & decorations, retiring in 1994 as Chief of Detectives and S.W.A.T. Commander. He's a former NCO in the United States Army and has served in some capacity continuously since 1979. He currently serves as Chairman of the U. S. Army, Chicago Battalion, Military & Veteran Resource Group, holding this position since being appointed in 1986. Now, as a successful veteran business owner, Jerry is a highly recognized, respected and sought out veteran business owner bringing over 30 years of expertise. Jerry motivates, inspires, and energizes through his interactive workshops, seminars, retreats, programs & keynotes to businesses, conferences, workshops & retreats around the world. In addition to his worldwide corporate clients, Jerry has taken his expertise into the field of education inspiring over 1 MILLION young people with his high energy programs for young people, educators, administrators, and parents. His unique methodology is copyrighted with the US Library of Congress. Contact Jerry today!
Questions I can answer:
How will you help my company grow with your professional development expertise?
What is your copyrighted methodology that has been so successful for companies?
How large or small do your audiences need to be for you to be a Keynote Speaker?
What topics of Keynote talks do you do?
What size groups do you train for your retreats, workshops, seminars & programs?
What is this massive military buildup about for businesses in Guam?
How can my company be a part of the military buildup in Guam?
Is it difficult to get a contract or sub-contract with the military buildup?



Experience
Guam Business Discovery / The Paulsen Group, Inc.

Faciliitator for the Largest Military Buildup in Guam

2007 - Present (16 years, 6 months)
I own the ONLY company in the world that takes businesses of any size and in any business arena on 7-day business discovery/networking trips to Gaum in support of the LARGEST military build since WWII with the US Government spending over $9 BILLION to build a new base for the US Marine Corps & and additional $3 Billion for the Government of Guam to spend on the revitalization & rejuvenation of the infrastructure of Guam. I also assist businesses with additional opportunities for contracts and sub-contracts to grow & expand their business..
The Paulsen Group, Inc. • Global

SME Coach & Consultant

1994 - Present (29 years, 12 months)
Coaching and consulting companies around the world by taking their staff to the next level of professionalism through my copyrighted professional development seminars, workshops, retreats, and programs that are unique, interactive and life changing. I've taught these in over 250 US cities, 26 countries to over 300,000 business professionals worldwide in the past 28 years.
The Paulsen Group, Inc. • Global

Nationally Sought-after Emcee & Keynote Speaker

1994 - Present (29 years, 12 months)
Available as an Emcee & Keynote speaker for any size conference, event or corporate retreat around the world. I've served as Master of Ceremonies & speaker for the largest veteran fundraisers in Hollywood, which was held at the prestigious Beverly Hills Country Club.
The Paulsen Group, Inc. • Global

Executive Management Coaching

1994 - Present (29 years, 12 months)
Coach & consultant to many internationally recognized educational institutions including Wharton School of Business, Executive Management Program; Colleges and Universities around the United States and abroad. Coaching business executives and professionals around the world at all levels - from new hires to CEO's. From small companies to Fortune 100 companies.

Education
Certified Speaking Professional Insatructor (CSPI), Communication

The Paulsen Group, Inc.

1994 - 2026
Became a professionl certified speaker/presenter in a unique copyrighted methodology in communication and presentation skills
Certified Law Enforcement Officer, Law Enforcement

University of Illinois

1980 - 1980
Certified as Law Enforcement Officer with over 20 certifications in various aspects of law enforcement
Soldier, Military

U. S. Army

1979 - 2026
Soldier in the U. S. Army, serving in units around the world as an Infantryman, Recruiter, and Rigger. Most notably with the U. S. Army Special Forces. Currently serving as the Chairman of the U.S. Army Recruiting Command, 3rd Brigade, Chicago Recruiting Battalion, Military & Veteran Resource Group (MVRG) & holding this position since 1998.