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Terry Allen loves to see a plan come together. As an award-winning communications strategist, Terry’s 20-year career has served as the foundation for a diverse portfolio of professional, philanthropic, and educational delivery. Specializing in event management, public and media relations, project management, marketing, and training, Terry is a consummate thought leader with the ability to reach local, national, and global markets.

As the Founder and CEO of 1016 Media and currently serving as the Business and Development Director for Business Assistance Center, a Dallas-based nonprofit, Terry creates and oversees daily operations and media campaigns with local and national impact. His leadership and forward thinking processes in both roles have resulted in the creation of the Emerging Women’s Business Camp (EWBC), known by many as SisterCEO, an all-day training and mentoring event for female small business owners and entrepreneurs. Terry also serves as the Event Manager of the Dallas, Texas-based market of Real Men Cook, an annual multi-city community event held on Father’s Day weekend to celebrate fathers around the world. His work with Real Men Cook has garnered excellent Nielsen ratings and the distinction of being one of the fastest growing markets within the franchise. Previously, Terry worked for Upscale Magazine/Bronner Brothers, where his marketing strategies increased sales in his area by 210%, resulting in top sales recognition.

Terry’s public relations and business prowess have been paramount in creating strategic partnerships with AOL, the Dallas Morning News, CBS, NBC, and ABC. His relatable rapport has led to successful handling of celebrities including J. Anthony Brown (Tom Joyner Morning Show), Rockmond Dunbar (Soul Food), Susan Taylor, and Iyanla Vanzant.

Allen’s philanthropic resolve has bolstered his expertise in countless organizations and causes. He has embraced the Dallas community at large with a vast array of programs and support for various youth, small business, and entrepreneurial initiatives. Through offering his leadership, support, and marketing knowledge, Terry has increased interest, traffic, and sponsorship revenue to non-profits including South Dallas Cultural Center, Healthy Families/Healthy Communities Town Hall, Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and various sponsored women's expos.

Terry is also long-term member of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), where he currently serves as Chair of the Associate Member Task Force. His constant involvement and interaction with members and journalists has led to successful media institutes Washington, D.C. and New York, respectively.

Allen currently resides in Dallas, Texas.

Serves as Texas event manager for the Real Men Cook, the largest urban Father's Day Celebration in the USA. Real Men Cook is the Flagship event for Real Men Charities, Inc. and has raised over $150,000 for non-profits through its ticket grant program.

As Business and Development Director, Terry generated national press in 2005, 2006, and 2012 for the Business Assistance Center, Inc.

Terry is also CEO of a business trio focused on event management, celebrity procurement, and sponsorship development.

He has written several school curriculums, including Rites of Passage for Young Female; 12 Step Program for Parenting; and T.U.P.A.C (Teaching Underserved Populations Achievement and Control) Series 1-7, a urban achievers curriculum. He has been an educational consultant to over 15 Texas school districts including Plano, Richardson, Dallas, and Houston, Stephenville, and El Paso, as well as in Oakland, CA.

He developed and created the first successful citywide town hall on re-entry (N.I.M.B.Y. - Not In My Backyard) and economic development camp for formerly incarcerated individuals called P.O.W.E.R. (Preparing Our Workforce with Empowered Re-entry) in Dallas which featured with Chef Jeff Henderson by QSR Magazine, the mainstream national food industry magazine.

One of the co-authors of the best-selling Simon and Schuster book, Real Men Cook: Rites, Rituals, and Recipes for Living.

@terryallenprTerry Allen (terryallenpr)