Consultant; Singer/Songwriter/Bandleader w/band; Event Planner; Author/Speaker
Creative Concepts Systems (CCS) consulting services for nonprofits/small business & event planning.
CCS Divisions:
*The Jazz Generation band, performs shows, covers/original music in Jazz, R&B, Pop, Gospel +. Promo kit: http://www.gigmasters.com/jazz-band/Suzanne-Brooks-The-Jazz-Generation/.
*WomenWorldCulture: local to global social entrepreneurship: www.womenworldculture.com; email: womenworldcultur@aol.com
*Women of Color Day/Diversity division: www.womenofcolorday.com
Keywords: grant writer, jazz band, vocalist, diversity, women of color day, song writer, cultures, social entrepreneur
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
22 years
What is your primary product or service?
Newest Venture: WomenWorldCulture: Global Networking Social Entrepreneur. Developing innovative arts, cultural and educational programs, along with grants program to fund social entrepreneurs assisting women/women of color and cultural groups--launched May 4, 2014 at Sacramento Community Women of Color Day/Diversity Program, 3 to 8 PM, Crest Theater. Co-founder March 1st as Women of Color Day, now in 30th year. Opportunities for sponsors, program book advertising, exhibitors/vendors available annually. For more information and to hire The Jazz Generation band Email: womenworldcultur@aol.com or jazzgeneration@aol.com. Phone: (916) 483-9804.
Other Creative Concepts Systems business ventures in its 3 divisions (listed in Sacramento Better Business Bureau) Education/community service, consulting, grant writing, private English/ESL tutoring.
Suzanne Brooks/The Jazz Generation band has 11 CDs, 8 on sale on cdbaby.com. Books (fiction, nonfiction, poetry) on sale @www.womenofcolorday.com and authorhouse.com.
International Association for Women of Color Day: promotes March 1st as Women of Color Day annually locally, nationally and globally with logo products online. Support for book authors and other services via www.womenworldculture.com.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
MA, English/creative writing; BA, English and Education; ABD for EDDs in Adult Education and Educational Leadership and Change
The Jazz Generation Members: Suzanne Brooks, bandleader, vocals, songwriter; Chris Lee, pianist/keyboardist; Jim Wendt, Bassist/Keyboardist/Arranger; Dave Peters, Drums.
Vocal training: Seth Riggs, LA; Chris Beatty, Nashville; Reinhardt Kreckow, Sacramento; Bobby McFerrin, NY.
Former police officer; co-founder first Police Athletic Club for Girls; cofounder, Girls, Inc. former board member, National Institute for Women of Color; co-founder March 1st as Women of Color Day. Founder/CEO, International Association for Women of Color Day. Founder/CEO, WomenWorldCulture, social entrepreneurship.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Professional in all aspects of business. Recognised by the Sacramento Better Business Bureau. Artistic award from City of Sacramento and Sacramento Arts Commission.
Exceptional writer/English teacher/tutor; multi-lingual--fluent English and Spanish; limited skills in Latin, French, Hawaiian and American Sign Language; skilled, affordable grantwriter with experience as US Department of Education Field Reader (reviewing grant applications).
Experienced columnist, publication literary and managing editor, published writer--poems, short stories, nonfiction (4 books in print).
The Jazz Generation band has exceptionally large repertoire, from 1890 to present.
Original musical stage shows with dancers; themed shows (Harlem Renaissance, Roaring Twenties, Great Women of Jazz (1890-1990).
Collaborations with other musicians and songwriters in Sacramento, New York, Ohio, Washington DC and Montevideo, Uruguay.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
One location, at this time. Plan to expand in Latin America--Uruguay.
Provide detailed directions to your location
By appointment only. Call in advance to (916) 483-9804 or email creativesy@aol.com, jazzgeneration@aol.com or womenworldcultur@aol.com
What type of payments do you accept?
Paypal; local money orders/checks. Deposits required for all transactions.
Which areas do you service?
WomenWorldCulture: local to global.
Creative Concepts Systems: Greater Sacramento or others by arrangement.
The Jazz Generation: Local, State, National, International. Have passports. Bandleader, fluent in Spanish.
International Association for Women of Color Day: local to global
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Suzanne Brooks
Owner/sole proprietor/social entrepreneur, Creative Concepts Systems
Bandleader/Owner, The Jazz Generation
CEO/Owner, International Association for Women of Color Day, social entrepreneurship
WomenWorldCulture, CEO/sole proprietor; social entrepreneurship
What are your hours of operation?
By appointment only.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Hire us for consulting work or to perform and buy our CDs, books and logo products. Hire us for a second time and more. Support March 1st as Women of Color Day. Support social entrepreneurships and globabl sustainability.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Live While Alive. Put on your own seatbelt first.