Lorraine Banks Recognized by Worldwide Who's Who for Excellence in Communication Consultation

    BROOKLYN, WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND, July 11, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Lorraine Banks, Managing Director of Laurel Associates Ltd., has been recognized by Worldwide Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in communication consultation.

Ms. Banks has garnered four decades of experience in communication skills' training and for the last 18 years, has served as the managing director of Laurel Associates Ltd., a consulting company specializing in business writing and presentation skills training. She draws on her 40 years of expertise in these skills, serving as the company's chief training officer. Laurel Associates Ltd. offers in-house courses, as well as individual coaching in all aspects of work-related writing and oral communication. It provides advice on document content, style and design, including editing and proofreading services. Staff work with clients to plan, deliver and rehearse presentations for sma ll internal groups, such as meetings, and for presentations in front of large external audiences, including conferences. Laurel Associates was established in 1994 and its client list includes internationally known organizations based in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. The company's approach focuses on flexibility. Wherever practical, it customizes courses to best meet clients' needs. Reasons for the proposed training are explored, so that course content can be clearly established and goals and outcomes of the training can be delivered.

Ms. Banks attributes her success to her skills in drama and acting, and her hard work. She became involved in her profession through her love for public speaking. After graduating with an Honors Master of Arts in Language and Literature from Victoria University of Wellington, she completed an LTCL in speech education and was then awarded a Fellowship from Trinity College of London for her work in oral communication and performance. She also holds a New Zealand Diploma of Teaching. A nationally recognised authority on oral communication, Ms. Banks has acted professionally, directed plays and examined for the New Zealand Speech Board. In addition, she has provided personal coaching to top executives, attorneys, judges and Ministers of the Crown. She also plans and designs corporate presentations and is a skilled writer. Looking forward, she would like to expand her overseas client base.

For more information about Laurel Associates Ltd., visit http://www.laureltraining.com.

About Worldwide Who's Who
With over 500,000 members representing every major industry, Worldwide Who's Who is a powerful networking resource that enables professionals to outshine their competition, in part through effective branding and marketing. Worldwide Who's Who employs similar public relations techniques to those utilized by Fortune 500 companies, making them cost-effective for members who seek to take advantage of its career enhancement and business advancement services.

Worldwide Who's Who membership provides individuals with a valuable third-party endorsement of their accomplishments, and gives them the tools needed to brand themselves and their businesses effectively. In addition to publishing biographies in print and electronic form, it offers an online networking platform where members can establish new professional relationships.

For more information, please visit http://www.worldwidewhoswho.com.

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Ellen Campbell
Director, Media Relations
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