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CHARLETTE MARIE
VICE PRESIDENT
MATCHMAKER |
Charlette Marie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Wayne
State University, and is
a
Certified Teacher of the Social Sciences from Chrysler Corporation,
UAW. She earned
specialized certifications in Creative Thinking as well as Time
Management.
Formerly the Personals
Coordinator for the singles section of the
Detroit Metro Times - a weekly arts & entertainment
newspaper with over one million weekly readers - Charlette gained experience in the daily
operations of working with singles' needs for the print personals and the media in print. She
also assisted in numerous singles
events & media
promotions and contests.
Charlette is an expert Matchmaker, and has an acute
memory for people she meets, then matches them together!
She is also an expert at
creating, sorting,
and maintaining specialized databases and works directly
with Ms. Valentine on a daily operational basis.
Charlette also hosted
singles' segments on the Michelle Valentine TV Show, where she
interviewed singles at exciting locations - the beach,
nightclubs, etc., and usually
travels with Ms. Valentine across the
country - and around the world - to host
events and search
for new matches for Michelle Valentine International clients.
"I love working with singles! As a former teacher, I
use my education and administration skills to help
singles. I enjoy helping in the matchmaking process, and
it's very, very exciting when I receive word that a
couple are dating each other exclusively! It's fun
getting cards, emails, and wedding invitations."
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CHERYL BURKE
PSY.D CAND., LMHC |
Cheryl is a Psy.D. Cand., LHMC. Her undergrad degree
in Psychology is from Rollins College, Winter Park,
Florida, a Masters in Science-Clinical Psychology, and a
Doctoral Candidate Clinical Psychology. She is also
currently a Licensed Mental Health Therapist.
Clinical Experience includes the BETA Agency, Winter
Haven Hospital, Park Place Behavioral HealthCare, and
Holistic Wellness Consulting.
Individual/Couples specialties include depression &
anxiety, relationship consulting, and image consulting.
Group specialties include prenatal attachment for
pregnant women, parenting skills for singles and
couples, and relationship groups for men and women.
"My
family and I have resided in Central Florida for the
past 35 years. We have enjoyed both the prosperity and
community intimacy that living in a small city affords
its residents. Over the years, we have made many
treasured friends, and have witnessed Central Florida
evolve from a relatively quite citrus town to a small
diverse city. I have spent the past 11 years
pursing my dream to become a
clinical psychologist.
Although the journey has been and continues to be quite
challenging, the challenges have greatly contributed to
my intrapersonal development and understanding; I am
convinced that life can be a
positive experience for all people. Although
my academic experience has afforded me the necessary
knowledge required to practice competently, it has been
you- the people who have taught me the importance of
remaining flexible, open, and creative throughout the
therapeutic process. Finally, after many years helping
people to become well, I have discovered methods that
enable people to stay healthy. I have also discovered
that healthy people can
benefit from services that
assist them in their pursuit to improve their quality of
life. Therefore, I have started a new type of mental
health service in Orlando, a
Holistic Wellness practice.
My primary objective in starting a wellness practice is
to offer services that will be beneficial to everyone.
Although my wellness practice does offer services for
people who aren't presently well (clinical
therapy), I also offer
services that benefit people who are healthy, want to
remain healthy, or improve (preventative
coaching).
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DR. DAVID BLOODGOOD
PH.D. |
For the past 20 years,
Dr. Bloodgood has worked throughout his life as a
teacher, counselor, motivational trainer, writer, and
lecturer. In his practice as a Licensed Mental Health
Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist, he has helped
thousands of singles and couples achieve more satisfying
relationships.
As a sought-after humorist lecturer, he has spoken to
thousands of people throughout the United States and in
Europe. His first book is titled,
Sex Talk: A Happy Couples’ Guide.
Dr. David Bloodgood’s undergrad work was at Principia
College in Illinois, grad work at Webster University in
Missouri, and doctorate work at Maimonides University in
Florida.
“I believe that our relationships are the ultimate
test of our self-esteem, emotional balance, and ability
to set healthy boundaries. I work hard with couples and
individuals to find a place they feel comfortable and
safe in their relationships---that's the most fertile
ground in which authentic passion will grow and thrive.”
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LYNNE SANTIAGO
MS, LHMC |
Lynne
Santiago is a member of the Tampa Bay Study Group on
Trauma and Dissociation, The Tampa Bay Association of
Women Psychotherapists, The Suncoast Mental Health
Counselors Association and the National Board of
Certified Counselors.
Lynne Santiago is a Florida state licensed, nationally
certified, Mental Health Counselor. Completed BS degree
in Psychology from Saint Leo College in 1993 and
earned an MS degree in Mental Health Counseling from
Nova Southeastern University. Awarded
certification as a Sex Therapist from
The
American Academy of Clinical Sexology.
Lnne Santiago
considers her therapeutic approach to be eclectic ~
in that she takes from many models and use them in
ways that best fit each individual she works with. She
tends to lean on a more cognitive-behavioral approach,
but often blend psycho-dynamic principles in when
working with adult survivors of childhood trauma/abuse.
She views clients as equal to herself, in a
collaborative partnership when working toward client
goals.
Dedicated to the healing arts, her experiences include
working as a Hospice Counselor
and has worked in Community Mental Health. Lynne
Santiago works with a wide variety of issues to include
mood and anxiety disorders, sexual addiction,
transgender issues and couples intimacy enrichment. In
addition, she has extensive experience working with
persons challenged with dissociative and trauma related
disorders.
A firm supporter of personal growth and the educational
process, she enjoys working with groups as well as
individuals and couples. Lynne has conducted
groups and workshops on stress and anger management,
domestic violence, bereavement, sex addiction,
transsexuals in transition and trauma resolution.
Additionally, she has taught in higher education as an
adjunct professor.
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SHERYL CHASTAIN-DORMAN
IMAGE CONSULTANT |
For the past 17
years, Sheryl has worked with individuals and business
on Professional Image. She works with creative as well
as "strictly business" clients and has hundreds of
satisfied customers and years of experience working with
all industries and offers a unique view of image. She
offers Social, Event, & Home Image by appropriate dress,
hair, makeup and etiquette training for individuals in a
social setting.
Sheryl studied Fashion
Design at Florida State University and received a
Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from
University of Central Florida, majoring in Business
Management and Marketing. She worked as a retail buyer
and then as Image Consultant while creating her own
jewelry designs. Sheryl has designed everything from her
own wedding dress and accessories to everyday clothing
and jewelry for a number of satisfied customers.
Currently she is focusing her efforts on accentuating an
individual's personal style. Her jewelry style combines
influence from the present and past by using new and
vintage items; as well as culture from the East and
West.
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GINNY KOPF
VOCAL COACH |
Ginny Kopf has
trained singers, actors, voice-over artists, and
media personalities for over 20 years in a
collective setting of the college classroom,
professional workshops, and private coaching. She
teaches "The Voice-Over Technique Levels I & II" at
L.A Acting Workshop, and courses in Voice and
Diction at UCF and Valencia Community College.
Ginny has done extensive voice coaching for Disney,
Universal Studios, and numerous local and national
theatres and corporations. Her new book, The
Dialect Handbook, is receiving widespread
recognition.
Her training, certificates, and major workshops
include: Masters of Fine Arts in Voice and Speech,
University of Florida; MA in Theatre, San Diego
State University; Certificate from London Academy of
Performing; 10+ VASTA conferences.
"Eclectic blending
of Linklater, Lessac, Skinner, Berry, with a focus
on the vocal-physical connection. My voice sessions
are very physical and exploratory. I do a lot of
spine work, breathing, relaxation, to create a
powerful, truthful sound that gets the emotion from
the gut. Holistic approach, balancing vocal science
with the emotional/psychological side of the
individual. Technique training for an open throat,
use of all the resonating chambers, round vowels, a
low tongue, tasting the consonants, control of the
soft palate. Interest in vocal health, building
confidence, improving vocal image."
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BRION PRICE
PHOTOGRAPHER |
Brion is the official photographer for numerous beauty
pageants and works
with a variety of commercial clients which include
Magazines, Design Firms, Corporate Events, and
Advertising Firms.
Brion Price is also an incredible wedding photographer.
"For me it is an
honor to be invited into a couples most treasured
moments. When I photograph a wedding my goal is to
capture the love, joy, and excitement of those moments.
While I handle all the traditional wedding shots, I am
also flexible and innovative so that I can capture the
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PETER CORI
ENTERTAINMENT DIRECTOR |
From wonderful Italian parents Peter likes to keep it
personal, so you always will talk with Peter. Born and
raised in New Jersey (Jersey City & Bayonne) Peter
started playing the trumpet in grammar school and the
guitar at age 14. He went on to play in bands from age
16-20 one of which was called "Coffee and Cream" a spin
off of the group called "The Adlibs" with their #1
Hit... "The Boy From NYC", all the while nurturing a
passion for photography. His dad (bless and rest his
soul, "Rocky" aka "The Rock" who dabbled in music and
photography) purchased Peter his first 35mm Nikon in the
60's. Peter was exposed to Kodachrome® film a life
changing experience.
He attended Jersey City State Teachers College for music
in 1971 and left college to join and perform with a NYC
show band "Desmond Child and Rouge" Desmond Child later
wrote for such giants as Aerosmith, Cher, Bon Jovi,
Ricky Martin, and... American Idol's Kelly Clarkson "A
Moment in Time".
In 1972 Peter decided to pursue his love of photography
founding "Ultra Photography Studios", in Harrisburg Pa,
which he owned and operated through 1982,
about the name "Ultra Studios".
He then moved to the Ft Lauderdale/Miami area and became
a full time "Disc Jockey" where he picked up the name
Doc Cori and worked until moving to Orlando to establish
"A B C D J" Entertainment in 1990.
The name "A B C D J" is short for... "A
Better Choice Disc Jockey" and it is a registered US
federal trademark.
Peter excels in
both Photography and DJ Entertainment here in Orlando
since 1990. Member of the Greater Orlando Chamber of
Commerce as well as in good standing with the Greater
Orlando Better Business Bureau,
and
Mason /
Bahia Shrine.
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