Biography

Jared Meyer MakStar Marketing Jared Meyer works with individuals, businesses, and organizations on developing creativity, marketing, and relationships. In addition to being a professional speaker and author, he has contributed towards over 100 national live marketing programs for big name companies as an experiential marketing specialist. Having spoken on behalf of companies like Monster.com and American Express, Jared has also written seven decision-making books. Jared's creativity keynote speech is based on his next book: The Truth About Fear and Doubt: How to Go from Scaredy Cat to Top Dog in 9 Lives or Less.

Education
University of Maryland, College Park
Smith School of Business (finance)
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Experience
• Founder/Marketing Specialist, MakStar Marketing, San Diego, CA
• Program Facilitator, University of California, San Diego, CA
• Advertising Sales Systems Trainer, The NY Times Co.'s About.com, New York, NY
• Process Flow Analyst, Citibank, Wall Street, New York, NY
• Resident Advisor, University of Maryland, College Park, MD

Career Highlights
• Authored seven books on decision-making
• Revised 13 decision-making books for Rosen Publishing
• Featured alumnus in his alma mater's career guide
• Featured on local and national television

Affiliations & Service
• Member of The National Speakers Association (NSA)
• Founding President of the Leonia High School Alumni Network, 2008
• President of the University of Maryland Alumni Club of San Diego, 2005-