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Creating a new reality
Creating a new reality
Mastering the Art of Navigation by Universal Principles
Our Team
Our Team
MENTORS ON THE JOB
MENTORS ON THE JOB
Sean D. King MBA
Sean D. King MBA
CO-FOUNDER
Sean King was born in Kingston Jamaica and migrated with family to United States in 1977. Sean attended elementary school in New York and completed middle and High school in Volusia County. Sean was the first full graduating class of Deltona High School where he participated in Sports, Student Government, and Social and Academic clubs. Sean later attended Morehouse College, DeVry University, and Keller Graduate School receiving a bachelors in Finance, Operations Management, and a Masters in Business Administration with a concentration in Project Management. Sean has spent the majority of his career as a manager working for fortune 500 companies as Delta Airlines, Chiquita International, Walmart.com, Maple Leaf Bakery, and currently Medtronic a medical device manufacturer in Deland Florida. Sean King is also a Business Owner of Just Brothers Cleaning Service and Baswok Consulting (assisting clients with business planning and analysis). Sean volunteers his time with Catalyst Mentoring Program: Mentor, Rising Against All Odds (RAAO): Vice Chairman, NAACP: Local Branch Vice President, Spring Hill Lodge 65: Senior Warden, and has recently started a mentoring program called Man-Up. (Mastering the Art of Navigation by Universal Principles). Sean’s favorite verse or quote comes from the bible. Habakkuk 2:2 Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.
CHARLES LACEY
CHARLES LACEY
CO-FOUNDER
Charles Lacey Sr. a cofounder of Man-Up mentoring group is committed to the underserved youth. A mentor is a trusted counselor or guide who provides support in various aspects of the mentee’s development, whether academic or professional. Charles emulates and personifies all that our youth aspire to be because he has been where they have been. For many, a mentor is integral to reaching their goals and their character development. In a position of such influence to the mentee and their community, choosing the right mentor for underserved youth is critical. Charles has been through a lot in his life and decided to make a difference in our youth and young adults.
Our Methods
Our Methods
At the MAN-UP Mentoring Program Our methods set us apart.
•We focus on developing college educated 21st century leaders. All of our training and activities are built around developing a strong resume and experience base that will help the young men obtain post-secondary higher education, scholarships and develop life experiences, leadership skills and strong character.
•Our program includes education opportunities and activities for parents, guardians and coaches alongside of the programs for young men because we realize that parents, guardians, mentors and coaches are critical to the success of our young man.
•We focus on promoting positive messages and images. We recognize our young men are bombarded with negative message and images each day therefore we seek to provide a counter balance of an abundance of positive images and messages.
•We seek to leverage existing programs and industry best practices. We leverage where we can but we always keep in mind our audience therefore we sometimes have to customize or create new programs.
•All of our programs and activities are designed to be highly interactive and engaging. Every program is purposely designed with developing a strong college resume, leadership skills and core values.