KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Patricia Drain, CPC, CIPC  

Patricia Noel Drain  is an international author and professional speaker who has over 20 years experience as a business owner the executive recruiting profession in Phoenix, Arizona.

Patricia is the recipient of the National Association of Personnel Services "Hall of Fame Award," the most highly acclaimed award of its kind.  The Working Woman Magazine presented Patricia with the "Most Innovative Business Practice Award" and she was voted one of the "100 Most Influential People in Arizona" by the Phoenix Business Journal.  Drain is also the recipient of "Woman Business Owner of the Year" presented by  the National Association of Women Business Owners.

 Helping thousands around the world discover the secrets of successful interviewing, Patricia authored a book, "HIRE ME! Secrets of Job Interviewing," which has been published in nine languages.    She has also authored 6 other books with her newest release "What Should I Be When I grow Up Now That I'm 40,50,60?"

Feeling that we all need a strong foundation about who and what we are at an early age to prepare us for life, Patricia also wrote "I LOVE MYSELF," a children's book and tape on self esteem.