Empower Leadership.
Ignite Teams.
Ensure Safety.

"[After taking this course,] I will try to see situations from other points of view and I will try to be aware of my own traits and style in order to better communicate and work with others."

David Reyna, Sunquest Properties, 3/14/2025

"I believe that the training was well presented and well articulated to prepare us for what may happen in a work environment."

Nicholas Breen, Texarkana College, 3/7/2025

"This class will be very helpful as we have changes coming up in a few weeks and I will be better prepared to go over this with my team."

Nicole Goins, Copeland, 3/14/2025

"I enjoyed the class and the teacher made it fun and not boring. It was very interesting and enjoyable."

Austin Miller, Graphic Packaging, 2/21/2025

"It was an excellent training and improved my safety eyes."

Logan Ross, Afco Industries, 2/27/2025

"Ricky was excellent in training the class. On point with everything and took his time. Was real dedicated and answered questions."

Albert Lewis Sr, Gilchrist Construction, 2/12/2025

"Excellent training. Ricky is an excellent presenter and keeps you interested in the topic. Well done!"

Charles Dawson, Afco Industries, 2/13/2025

"He did an amazing job in demonstrating about stress and how to make sure that your stress does NOT control you."

Harley Mims, Amcor Flexibles, 2/6/2025

"The trainer was absolutely fantastic. I enjoyed his energy and how descriptive he was. Ricky was truly the best trainer!"

Heather Cole, Amcor Flexibles, 2/7/2025

"Great job! Very informative. Highly interactive classroom."

Lorenz Piper Sr, Gilchrist Construction, 2/12/2025

"Ricky was an amazing instructor. He was very friendly, interacted with everyone and knew what he was talking about."

Richard Reed, Afco Industries, 2/13/2025

"I appreciate the time he took to show us the wider point of views on how everybody listens and learns differently than each other."

Cody Evans, Amcor, 1/16/2025

"My trainer was very hands on and explained everything clearly."

Stefanie Cheney, Gilchrist Construction, 1/15/2025

"Mrs. Marshall was great and very detailed. She provided more than enough verbal and paper instruction about learning how people can find common ground through respect and proper communication."

Clifton English, Red River Army Depot, 1/30/2025

"[After this class, I am] able to provide and show correct information on how to correctly put on a body harness and know the right anchor points."

John Stansbury, Foster Farms, 2/5/25

"LaWanda was awesome. She was very friendly and knowledgeable. She is a true asset to Elite Training."

Tara Cockrum, Red River Army Depot, 1/30/2025

"I will apply this information to my daily work task. I will set a goal to be needed less. The less I am needed, the more I can get done in my own job."

Asia Clark, Standard Enterprises, 12/11/2024

"Ricky did an excellent job presenting this course on being an empowered leader. He motivated the team of management, employees to evaluate themselves as a leaders and helped them identify opportunities for growth and improvement."

Mandy Ports, Standard Enterprises, 12/11/2024

"Ricky really gets how to make it understandable and in todays time that is very important to training and learning. Was a blessed week."

Chris Crews, PalletOne Inc., 11/7/24

"Ricky really gets how to make it understandable and in todays time that is very important to training and learning. Was a blessed week."

Kenny Woods, PalletOne Inc., 11/7/24

"I have had training similar to this one before but Ricky made everything so relatable and the leadership training was definitely appreciated."

Marce Reyes, PalletOne Inc., 11/7/24

"Ricky was well engaged with the class, plus he had class participated with the games that was part of the training"

Tony Rust, PalletOne Inc., 11/7/24

"Awesome!! Keeps your attention, has tons of life experiences that help you understand what he is teaching. Very knowledgeable in the industry. Enjoyed the class very much"

Zack Langford, PalletOne Inc., 11/7/24

"Trainer was very enthusiastic and made the training a good lesson, enjoyed the training session."

Kurt Mayes, Graphic Packaging, 10/31/2024

"Trainer did a great job and made me understand more how important safety is."

Lannis Wade, Graphic Packaging, 10/25/2024

"Trainer was very energetic and not hard to listen to, capturing and maintain attention."

Ryan Hall, Graphic Packaging, 10/31/2024

"Training was very informative, pictures provided reality of what can really happen to me. "

Wesley Parker, Graphic Packaging, 11/1/2024

"LaWanda is a great speaker and teacher "

Chuck Dawson, Afco Industries, 10/16/2024

"Ricky was a wonderful trainer! Everyone had a chance to speak and he was very informative."

Kaitlyn Lenard, Sunquest Properties, 10/18/2024

"Ricky was amazing. Training never got boring and loved all examples"

Katie Mills, Sunquest Properties, 10/18/2024

"Very informative and exciting to learn each time."

LaQuiesha Berry, Afco Industries, 10/16/2024

"Continue the good work! Content was knowledgeable and insightful."

Eric Wilson, Syrah Technologies, 10/10/2024

"Perfect length and level of engagement. "

Janelle Briggs, Neighbors, 10/9/2024

"I thought the training was perfect! Ricky's knowledge on this is outstanding. People relate with Ricky. Excellent skills in relaying information."

Scotty Futrell, Weyerhaeuser Arcadia, 10/11/2024

"[I learned] How to work as a team, to win together as a team and how much positive feedback makes an impact to the team."

Timothy Giddens, Weyerhaeuser Natchitoches, 10/15/2024

"Very relatable and engaging, making the topic interesting and easily applicable."

Meagan Leedy, Westrock, 9/18/2024

"Continue to come here to train us in any and all fields/processes/classes! I love your training and I learn so much every time I have an opportunity to be in your class!"

Robin Davis, Frymaster, 9/18/2024

"Ricky has great energy and keeps the training moving. "

Eric Kirk, Weyerhaeuser, 9/16/2024

"I have gone through this training at least 20 times in my career. This was the best it has been. "

Jeff Walker, Weyerhaeuser, 9/16/2024

"I loved how Ricky made the training interactive, entertaining, and meaningful. "

Taylor Dykes, Weyerhaeuser, 9/11/2024

"I learned how perceptions can have different influences; I will learn to be a better listener and have better communication skills"

Freddie Butler, Afco Industries, 9/12/2024

"She's done a wonderful job. I learned a lot from this class. "

Freddie Butler, Afco Industries, 9/12/2024

"Ricky did a great job as always. He always presents information in a clear, easy to understand, and enjoyable manner."

Jonivon Ammons, Hunt Forest Products, 9/12/2024

"Very positive energy. Truly informative."

LaQuiesha Berry, Afco Industries, 9/12/2024

"Trainer was a very good trainer, very knowledgeable. "

Latesha Nicholas, Afco Industries, 9/12/2024

"I thought the training was great and on point. "

Logan Ross, Afco Industries, 9/12/2024

"I will use this info to better evaluate and prepare for scenarios of conflict that arise from change. "

Mason Goodrich, Hunt Forest Products, 9/11/2024

"I have always learned about communication styles from the standpoint of the sender, but today we learned about the standpoint of the receiver."

Thomas Hale, Hydro Extrusion, 9/10/2024

"Great job on the presentations! This is just what our leaders needed! "

Arnie Smith, Weyerhaeuser, 9/6/2024

"Ricky is the best, a part of our family here. "

Brian Thomas, Hunt Forest Products, 9/5/2024

"I really enjoyed the presentation and the 4 hours really flew by."

Cole Yates, Weyerhaeuser, 9/6/2024

"The trainer did a great job and the training was very interactive. "

David Montgomery, Weyerhaeuser, 9/6/2024

"Ricky is an awesome trainer and makes the training easy to understand."

Jared Newton, Hunt Forest Products, 9/6/2024

"Ricky always does a great job making the material easy to handle."

Charles Kokemor, Hunt Forest Products, 9/3/2024

"The trainer was the best and extremely professional. "

Etta Robinson, Weyerhaeuser, 8/21/2024

"Ricky is an amazing teacher and able to connect with all, very insightful and keeps you engaged. "

Jessica Willis, Afco Industries, 8/21/2024

"[After this class,] I will start being more empathetic when coaching my crew and taking their feelings into consideration. "

Keodre Frazier, Afco Industries, 8/21/2024

"Ricky was awesome. He kept the class pretty entertained and involved. "

Keodre Frazier, Afco Industries, 8/21/2024

"Great energy and lighthearted, fun, direct, and to the point; Best training class I've been in out of about 20."

Sean Morrison, Afco Industries, 8/21/2024

"Everything was great, loved the interaction."

Danielle Gipson, Frymaster, 8/19/2024

"Three muscles when it comes to leadership; A good leader uses all three."

Jacob Seal, Hunt Forest Products, 8/15/2024

"All good information and a great presentation."

Jamie Daughtery, Hunt Forest Products, 8/13/2024

"Very good content and presentation. "

Jamie Daughtry, Hunt Forest Products, 8/13/2024

"[No recommendations,] As long as we continue to have you come back and see your smiling face and great training!!! "

Robin Davis, Frymaster, 8/19/2024

"SeDerek works diligently to coordinate with his customer, providing effective training, leading to customer satisfaction."

Ian Orten, Andritz, 8/13/2024

"Training was perfect he provided enough information. Made training easy to understand to use in the future."

LaDayja Carroll, Weyerhaeuser Natchitoches, 8/13/2024

"SeDerek did well presenting the material I enjoyed the class. "

Wendy York, Hydro Extrusion, 7/25/24

"It was very informative and I was able to get a lot of feedback from leaders that’s been in leading roles longer than me."

Felisha Percy, Hydro Extrusion, 8/6/2024

"Trainer was wonderful and was very interactive with everyone."

Frank Singleton, Weyerhaeuser Arcadia, 8/8/2024

"It will be used to better lead my team to success and to better understand their perceptions."

Josh Crawford, Hydro Extrusion, 8/6/2024

"Great trainer and training content!"

Kara Mondello, WestRock Services LLC, 8/6/2024

"The trainer was awesome! Extremely knowledgeable about everything he spoke on! Very engaging!"

Martin Rucker, Foster Farms, 8/9/2024

"Trainer did an amazing job"

CJ Jordan, Foster Farms, 7/26/2024

"Great trainer! I always enjoy his sessions."

Harold Harper, Hydro Extrusion, 7/24/2024

"You did great Ricky. Great teaching techniques."

Chet Atkins, Hunt Forest Products, 7/23/2024

"Today I was able to effectively pin down my own characteristics that can help or hinder me on the job; I learned what kind of character I appear to be to others"

Mason Goodrich, Hunt Forest Products, 7/23/2024

"LaWanda always performs above expectations when she visits our facility. You know by her preparation and presentation that she cares about what and how she teaches."

Ian Orten, Andritz, 7/16/2024

"LaWanda is quite skilled in helping others understand how the soft skills truly matter in the professional environment."

Ian Orten, Andritz, 7/9/2024

"Great reminder to work on the work / home balance. It will not happen on its own."

Mark T. Russell, Andritz, 7/9/2024

"If this situation happens then I will definitely do what is needed to be done to try ans save a life or my own life either at home or on the job."

Angela Harrison, Lamb Weston, 7/10/2024

"Ricky did a fantastic job, made class very easy to sit in."

Don Staples, Foster Farms, 7/8/2024

"SWOB is a great team excerise (It may be good to revisit in 3-6 months); No such thing as time management, only self management."

Jeananne Oldham, Neighbors, 7/10/2024

"The trainer was very professional and knowledgeable "

Martha Higgs, Lamb Weston, 7/10/2024

"The trainer was very thorough & did an awesome job."

Carolyn Hunt, Foster Farms, 6/28/2024

"Thank you! I was having a bad morning and you turned the day around."

Holli Schuler, Weyerhaeuser Timberlands, 6/25/2024

"The class was very interesting and I appreciate how the class was redirected when they got off subject. He also kept it smiple so everyone could understand."

Tiffany Wilson, Foster Farms, 6/28/2024

"He was thorough and made sure we interacted, was entertained all while making sure we understood."

Aijalon Fields, Foster Farms, 6/7/2024

"I really learned a lot today from my training. We all had a good time learning."

Anquanisha Williams, Foster Poultry Farms, 6/7/2024

"Great job! I learned a lot. Thank you!"

Brad Jones, Weyerhaeuser Timberlands, 6/18/2024

"Keep doing what you do. People actually learn and don't fall asleep"

Crisleidy Pichardo, Foster Farms, 6/21/2024

"A1 trainer I cannot lie"

DeVante Payne, Foster Farms, 6/7/2024

"The trainer was amazing. He broke it down and went over it to where everyone could understand it and get it through their heads."

D'Marshea Banks, Foster Farms, 6/21/2024

"I will be a more active listener and empower all team members by engaging with them more often."

Flosscina Marshall, Hydro Extrusions, 6/13/2024

"The trainer was very good. Provide a lot of information."

Ida Walker, Foster Farms, 6/6/2024

"Very good class. Everyone is the plant needs to go to this training or something similar."

Josh Lutiker, Hydro Extrusion, 6/13/2024

"Training has been very good and informational."

Matthew Woodward, Hydro Extrusion, 6/13/2024

"Mr. Ricky was a very good trainer."

Ophelia Duke, Foster Farms, 6/13/2024

"He is a great trainer. He knows how to not only explain things verbally, but he also gave a great physical demonstration too."

Sheldon Bottley, Foster Farms, 6/21/2024

"Very informative training"

Wendy York, Hydro Extrusion, 6/13/2024

"I learned how to be a better effective leader. I also learned that not everyone is ok with being called out to be recognized. Always make sure it's ok before doing it."

Bridgette Davis, Hydro Extrusion, 6/10/2024

"The training was very useful and understanding. I will use all the facts that I have learned today and really appreciate it Mr. SeDerek Baker."

Charkeycceya Williams, Foster Farms, 5/24/2024

"SeDerek Baker taught us a few things we were unaware of and maintained our attention so we received the information better."

Cora McHenry, Foster Farms, 5/24/2024

"The pace & content were very appropriate. Nice infusion of breakouts."

Elijah Finister, Neighbors, 6/12/2024

"The training was most informational by SeDerek Baker. He is a great teacher."

Georgette L. Robb, Foster Farms, 5/24/2024

"The trainer makes the topics easy to learn and fun. I always leave the sessions with new learning."

Harold Harper, Hydro Extrusion, 6/10/2024

"The materials were appropriate and conveyed the concepts well. I enjoyed the interactive activities that promoted critical thinking and application."

Jeff Jones, JELD-WEN, 3/13/2024

"The training as a whole was entertaining, educational, & interactive."

Jeff Jones, JELD-WEN, 5/8/2024

"I think you did an amazing job. You had interesting & fun activities that the whole group enjoyed."

Kali Hebert, Neighbors, 6/12/2024

"SeDerek Baker came and effectively provided the information the best way possible."

Keyonne Mays, Foster Farms, 5/24/2024

"[SeDerek] was a great trainer. I have a fresh memory now about everything."

Kyon Dismuke, Foster Farms, 5/24/2024

"Thank you for an interactive and educational training."

Megan Leedy, Westrock Services, LLC, 6/11/2024

"I thought the class was great. Very interactive, switched the teams up constantly so everyone had to work with everyone."

Megan R. Soileau, JELD-WEN, 5/8/2024

"I will know what to do and what not to do. Watch my surrounding area to make sure my work environment is safe to work in."

Nateria White, Foster Farms, 5/24/2024

"The leader did an excellent job engaging the group, evoking participation, and delivering the overall message."

Tanya Cortez, Neighbors Cookies, 6/12/2024

"Ricky has the ability to make the entire classroom session feel like a conversation. Makes time fly by."

Thomas Hale, Hydro Extrusion, 6/11/2024

"Employees thoroughly enjoyed the instructor and the training received in their OSHA 10 class. "

Cody Lewing, Weyerhaeuser Arcadia, 4/4/2024

"The training was very thorough and interactive, we loved LaWanda!"

Emma Hamilton, Syrah Technologies, 4/23/2024

"The training was interesting and thought provoking. "

Jeananne Oldham, Neighbors, 5/6/2024

"This training gave us insight about our different personalities and behavioral habits. We were able to see how to make adjustments in how we operate to have more effective communication and a more efficient leadership team. "

Jeananne Oldham, Neighbors, 5/13/2024

"Great responses from the training audiences"

Wimbley Morrison, Lamb Weston, 4/2/2024

"Your interactions and breaks were perfectly timed. I did not lose interest at any time. Well done!"

Angela Galde, Neighbors, 4/20/2024

"Ricky is a fantastic trainer. He is very engaging. He uses stories & anecdotes to really bring the lessons to me."

Elijah Finister, Neighbors, 5/8/2024

"Trainer was easy to listen to & presented material very well. Good job!"

Gregg Williams, Ingersoll Rand, 2/14/2024

"Great use of stories/personal anecdotes. "

Janelle Briggs, Neighbors, 4/10/2024

"My second class with SeDerek. Presents information in a way that keeps your attention and keeps all involved."

Jean Gallion, Alliance Compressors, 2/9/2024

"The training was very helpful. The instructor did a great job & helped me understand the information."

Johnny Deiter, Ingersoll Rand, 2/14/2024

"Trainer was very knowledgeable of topic. Explained & gave great examples. Great class!"

Lakesha Willis, Alliance Compressors, 2/2/2024

"As always, Ms. Marshall was AWESOME!"

Megan Joiner, Alexandria Housing Authority, 2/21/2024

"All good marks on my end. Very good job. God bless, sir."

Thomas Hale, Hydro, 4/9/2024

"Ricky was great! No dull moments - very interactive."

Lance Enkey, Neighbors, 4/10/2024