About
Career Financial Development
Orlando Smith
Orlando Smith is the President and CEO of Career Financial Development, a consulting firm that specializes in Corporate Finance, Human Performance and Career Development. Orlando conducts leadership conferences across the county. In his presentation, Orlando shares his experiences through relating his struggles as a special education student and dedicated athlete, who has worked non-stop to overcome heartbreaking obstacles to achieve success. He shares artifacts such as, a childhood journal, a video clip of him running in a track and field event, and a picture of his awards wall that is overflowing with proof of his success.
Hearing Orlando tell his story is a life changing experience. Orlando delivers his presentation in a highly organized manner, engaging his listeners audibly and visually. His passion, message, and inspiration is well received by his audiences, as he inspires their hearts and minds.
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A 2011 graduate of Kearny High School and Letterman recipient for four consecutive years for track and field as well as a lettered athlete in basketball and football, Orlando anchored the 4×400 relay team that broke the program's record. He is a CIF Finals runner in the 4×100, 4×400 and 200-meter events. Kearny High School Athlete of the Month and recognized as the Scholar Athlete for basketball as well as track and field.
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While his accomplishments speak of his determination, his story relates the challenges encountered along his life's journey. During his sophomore year in high school, Orlando struggled academically, as reflected in his 1.9 GPA. As a result, he was dismissed from the Track team. Faced with a decision to blaze a new trial for his life, Orlando relates through his presentations how he forged his way through prayer and change of mind set to graduate his senior year with a 4.0.
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While a student at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Orlando received numerous of awards for his excellence. In 2014 Orlando was the recipient for the Civic Engagement Award as the student who made the biggest impact in the community. He was a member of the National Academic Honor Society, a former Sprinter for the Track and Field Team, and author of the renowned book Achieve Your Dreams "The secrets to becoming more with less".