Brian Kurth is a career development and consulting expert, an entrepreneur, an author and public speaker.  Here are some key facts about his career.  Brian….

·         Spent more than a decade in the corporate world in product marketing within the telecommunications industry with AT&T and Ameritech and then as the director of business development for a dot com startup.

·         Created and launched VocationVacations® in 2004, a one-of-a-kind career mentoring program offering professional and personal exploration.

·         Authored the innovative “how-to” book Test-Drive Your Dream Job – A Step-by-Step Guide To Finding and Creating The Work You Love (Hachette 2008).

·         Founded Brian Kurth + Company in 2008 – an innovative career development and consulting company focused on a three-prong strategy, Mentorship, Transition, Reinvention  (MTR)

·         Is recognized as the guru of MTR by the media and the source of reliable information and innovative ideas.  He has made guest appearances on CNN, CNBC, FOX News, MSNBC, NBC’s TODAY Show, Bloomberg News and National Public Radio (NPR), and his career advice has been featured in articles in O, The Oprah Magazine; The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Entrepreneur Magazine; Fast Company Magazine; Fortune Magazine; Men’s Journal, just to name a few.  In 2006, he co-executive produced This Job’s A Trip for the Travel Channel.

·         Advises and coaches clients from all walks of life – from the laid off 50 year old corporate manager who is seeking a whole new career to the 25 year old who is struggling through the challenge of focusing on a career path, and everyone in between.

·         Is a sought-after speaker and has spoken to a diverse range of companies and groups including AARP, Ameriprise, Disney, Intel, Microsoft and colleges, universities and alumni associations across the country.

·         Holds degrees in political science, history and international relations from the University of Wisconsin and a masters degree in political science from Loyola University.

·        Calls Portland, Oregon, home and works from his office there and wherever his iPhone and MacBook take him.