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It is easy to hear and understand the speaker.

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(Self-reported, untested) The presenter has a second, independent source of Internet access to use in case their primary connection goes down.

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(Self-reported, untested) - The presenter uses audience interactive polls and questions during some presentations.

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Presenter disconnected from session and was able to re-connect and resume presentation within 60 seconds.

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This presenter has also attended and passed the Certified Virtual Host course. This is an 8-hour live class plus assessment that teaches presenters how to lead online groups in a way that engages and inspires.

This presenter has passed a rigorous assessment of their equipment, environment, and skills presenting remotely using tools like Zoom, WebEx or GotoMeeting. You can be assured that your virtual event will run smoothly with this Certified Virtual Presenter.

This presenter has also attended and passed the Virtual Master Presenter course. This is a 5-day live class plus assessment that teaches presenters how to host virtual meetings in a way that engages and inspires.

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<p>Mark Babbitt is a speaker, author and blogger who serves as CEO and Founder of YouTern, a social community for college students, recent graduates and young professionals that Mashable calls a "Top 5 Online Community for Starting Your Career." He is also President of Switch and Shift and CMO and co-founder of ForwardHeroes.org. Mark is the father of five and a grandfather; he and the woman who tolerates him (barely) call Seattle, Washington home.</p>


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