Michelle Valentine is an 20+ year veteran and entrepreneur in the Modeling, TV, Fashion, and Beauty industry, and holds numerous credits, awards, and titles.
         Michelle Valentine started entertaining & educating the public as the teen TV Host of "Michelle's Craft Show". She worked her way through college as a model, manicurist, and cosmetic sales representative. After achieving a degree in Psychology - and additional coursework in art & design - she purchased a women's clothing boutique and salon, and also went back into the TV industry. With a gleam in her eye, the young entrepreneur continued her television career with "Offstage" a music entertainment TV show which won the "Best of Detroit" award. She was schmoozing with all the rock stars of the 80's, all the while running an exclusive retail store and salon.
        The rock scene eventually subsided, and Michelle Valentine went on to produce the "Michigan Shopping Network", a home-shopping show created to promote her own merchandise. Eventually selling out of the retail industry in 1997, Ms. Valentine relocated to her favorite vacation location, Florida.
       Realizing the massive singles population in Florida - a new opportunity ideas arose - and "Dear Michelle Valentine" was born! Michelle Valentine quickly became a much-loved public figure for the love-lorn. Over 100 of the Dear Michelle Valentine advice columns were published in the Orlando Sentinel, the Orlando Weekly, St. Pete Weekly, Orlando Me Magazine, and the East West Times. In 2000, Michelle Valentine wrote her first book, "How to Find Love Online", (available through Amazon.com, Borders.com, and BarnesandNoble.com - with book signings at the Southeast Booksellers Association, the Publishers Association of the South, and The Southern Women’s Show) and traveled across the country speaking to thousands.  
       Simultaneously during her creation of the "Dear Michelle Valentine" advice column in 1997 - and putting years of TV hosting & producing experience to use - the "Michelle Valentine  TV Show" premiered, and currently airs in Florida. The weekly TV show has catapulted Michelle Valentine into a household name, popular with singles, married couples, and teenagers alike. Program features of the popular TV show included Romantic Dining, Romantic Destinations, Exciting Date Excursions, Psychological and Medical Sex Issues, Celebrities - plus the TV singles segment, which features available singles that allows viewers to be matched with.
       The Michelle Valentine® TV Show created the beginning for Michelle Valentine to become a popular guest expert on other TV stations such as NATIONAL FOX TV,  NBC/CBS/ABC and FOX affiliates, on Good Day Orlando, as well as dishing love & sex advice numerous times on radio stations such as BBC radio based in London, England, WDBO, WJRR, WXXL, and “The Howard Stern Station” Real Radio WTKS, and also featured in fine magazines and newspapers around the world.
       Ms. Valentine now spends her time working directly with major clients, overseeing her matchmaking company, making TV & radio appearances, and conducting seminars & workshops in various countries (frequently aboard cruise ships such as Royal Caribbean and Princess Cruise Lines). An active philanthropist and believer in giving back to the community, Ms. Valentine has volunteered her time to numerous charity benefits for fine organizations such as Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Hope & Help Foundation,  Toys For Tots, and the Humane Society. Honored as one of Orlando’s Fifty Finest - given to prominent and influential single professionals in Florida, Ms. Valentine is active in the community and served as one of the Ambassadors for the Chamber of Commerce. She continues to be involved in charity benefits, especially ones focused on helping children and animals.
       In her personal life, Michelle Valentine is an accomplished Artist. While much of her work is is black & white abstract expressionism, she periodically uses color for more heart-warming effects. Michelle Valentine lectured and displayed her work for the first time publicly, in the Orlando Museum of Art. CLICK HERE TO VISIT ARTIST WEBPAGES

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RAVE REVIEWS

"Thanks for your fantastic program this year. I'm looking forward to the next one in February." MaryGail Dufresne, Community Relations Coordinator, Winter Park Public Library

"Dear Ms. Valentine, What a wonderful presentation! Thank you for joining us at Barnes & Noble. It was a pleasure." Stephanie Schroeder, Community Relations Manager, Barnes & Noble

"We thank you, Michelle! I'm so glad you were able to come and give the workshop. Everyone enjoyed it very much!" Kate Holmes, St. Petersburg Public Library

"Your presentation was very enjoyable (and) I thought you did an excellent job. Your enthusiasm was radiant, vibrant and very engaging. You have a very warm positive glow about you that is rare to find in people. You're a tremendous gift to the world." Chris Turner, Toastmasters International member

"The next Oprah with a romantic touch." Dr. Chris Prevel, MD, The Plastic Surgery Institute of Florida

“Dear Michelle, Thank you for helping us to make our Polish Dinner event a success! You added a beautiful touch.” William Odahowski, President, Polish National Alliance, 3216

"Michelle has a wonderful stage presence and a great sense of humor." John, workshop attendee

"Michelle Valentine’s seminar served to give me some great pointers. I was really confused, but she made it seem so easy. Thank you, Michelle Valentine." Raymond, workshop attendee

"Michelle Valentine’s seminar was well-organized; Michelle was articulate, sparkling, and fun!" John, workshop attendee

"Thank you, Michelle, for a wonderful evening!" Leigh Lons, Factory Stores of Lake Buena Vista

"Michelle was very professional, upbeat, and realistic." John, workshop attendee

“Michelle, thank you for participating on the Fashion and Entertainment Stage! It was so fun and a great addition to the features of the Southern Women’s Show! It was a pleasure and we hope to see you again in 2003!" Jenny Wallin, Show Manager, Southern Women’s Show

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• News Segment - http://youtube.com/watch?v=GhomRhMNdTQ
• Welcome Video - http://youtube.com/watch?v=DprlHpcxG4A
• Artist Part 1 - http://youtube.com/watch?v=dzMgMsfCpuo
• Artist Part 2 - http://youtube.com/watch?v=XX_S4xu4w1s
• Artist Part 3 - http://youtube.com/watch?v=yVFWsBT973s

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• LISTEN NOW to BBC Radio, London, England
   

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PUBLIC SPEAKING - Lectures/Workshops/Seminars/Keynotes - in over 10 countries
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Guest Lecturer
Princess Cruise Lines, Guest Lecturer
Borders Books and Music, seminar and workshop speaker, numerous
Barnes & Noble Books, seminar and workshop speaker, numerous
The Knowledge Shop, seminar speaker, numerous
Planet Hollywood, co-celebrity contest, emcee
Southern Women’s Show, special guest speaker
Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Community Center, seminar speaker, numerous
St. Luke’s Singles, seminar speaker, numerous
North American International Auto Show, Toyota, Narrator
Lake Buena Vista Women’s Career Club, keynote speaker
Earthfest, annual Detroit music event, co-emcee
Edsel Ford Mansion, fashion show emcee
Jefferson Yacht Club, fashion shows, emcee & choreographer
Bon Secours Hospital, fashion show emcee & choreographer
Polish National Alliance, Orlando Polish Fest ‘97, emcee
Polish National Alliance, 25th Anniversary Dinner Dance, emcee & host
L’Vogue Boutique, fashion shows, emcee & choreographer
The Arena Sports Nightclub, charity benefit co-emcee
The Foundry Music Club, “Fast Track Fashion” shows, emcee & choreographer
Detroit Musicians Alliance, keynote speaker
The Roxy, Sunday Singles, emcee & host
Orlando Fitness & Racquet Club, Singles Business Partners Networking, speaker
Orlando Humane Society, Brew & Bones, emcee & host
Dubsdread Country Club, Society Singles/Contemporary Cars, emcee & host
General Cinemas, AMC Movie Theatres, Regal Cinemas - Movie Screenings (numerous), emcee & host: Hope Floats, Antz, Wild Things, I Love You Don’t Touch Me, Six Days Seven Nights, Paperback Romance, The Odd Couple II, Amistad, Switchback, Kiss The Girls, One Night Stand, The Matchmaker, A Life Less Ordinary, Ulee’s Gold, A Smile Like Yours, Going All The Way, Good Will Hunting, Picture Perfect, The Boxer

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TV NEWS COVERAGE
WOFL, FOX 35 News at 10, Orlando, FL, feature
WOFL FOX 35 TV, Orlando, FL, “Living Single”, feature
Good Day Orlando, FOX 35 News, Orlando, FL, feature
WKCF, WB18, Orlando, FL, "3 Minute Matchmaking"
WXYZ, ABC 7, Detroit, MI, "Fantasy Date", feature
WESH TV 2, Orlando, FL, “E-News”, feature
WESH TV 2, Orlando, FL, “A Closer Look”, feature


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PUBLISHED WORKS - over 100 published columns since 1997
Book - “How to Find Love Online”, ISBN 1-919925-22-0, 6x9, Pback, 124 p., Published 2000
Advice Columns - Orlando ME! Magazine, monthly, “Michelle Valentine”, 2000-Present
Personals ads - Orlando ME! Magazine, “Michelle Valentine TM Personals”, 2000-Present
Advice Columns - Orlando Sentinel, daily/weekly, “Dear Michelle”, 1999
Columns - Orlando Sentinel, daily/weekly, “Singles”, 1999
Columns - Orlando Sentinel, daily/weekly, “In This Corner”, 1999
Advice Columns - Orlando Weekly, weekly, “Dear Michelle Valentine”, 1997-1999
Personals ads - Orlando Weekly, weekly, “Orlando Weekly Personals”, 1997-1999

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EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Psychology, Wayne State University
Certified Psychology Teacher, Public Schools District
Certified Public Access User, Ominicom Cablevision
Certified Model Instructor, Barbizon International School of Modeling
Instructor, English for Speakers of Other Languages/ESOL, Adult Education
Teacher, English/Language Arts, Public School District
Enhancing English Language Learning, Public School District
Jobs For America’s Graduates/JAG, Public School District
Chorus Voice, Michael Anthony, Wayne State University
Private Voice, Tommy Ingham, Billboard Magazine, award-winning vocalist
Speech Projection, William Henning, Macomb Community College
Dance/Techno, Marnita Harris, AUX 88/430 West Records
Private Pantomime, Charleen Pavlik
Film & Theatre, Wayne State University
Advanced Spanish, Wayne State University

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COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Toys For Tots
Arnold Palmer Center for Children and Families
Give Kids the World
Beta Center, Inc.
Lisa Merlin House
Hope & Help Center
Founders Junior Council
Detroit Institute of Arts
(complete list available upon request)

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