Celeste C. Bumpus

Celeste Bumpus is a professional speaker, a consultant and the president of Creating Balance Seminars.

A former General Manager for American Express, Celeste worked her way up from an entry-level position to managing over 25 business locations. Working with American Express Corporate Services for almost two decades, Celeste held positions as Travel Consultant, Area Manager, Manager of Operations, Regional Manager of Client Services, and General Manager of Client Relations. A creative, self-motivated, top performer, her professional responsibilities required her to be at the same time: leader, consultant, manager, planner, speaker, motivator, persuader, coach and mentor, professional roles in which she excelled. Exceeding organizational goals and expectations time and time again she was the recipient of numerous performance and excellence awards throughout her career.

As a mother of two, she understands the challenges many people face with juggling a career, family and/or maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

A savvy shopper, product expert and author of “Are the Blueberries in Your Waffles Really Blueberries?” Celeste reviews hundreds of whole and processed foods each year. “Processed foods are a reality in today’s world. As with any type of food, there are good and not so good choices.”

Knowledge and organizational skills were keys to her mastering a healthy work/life balance. Recognizing that eating healthy is a skill and simple changes can add up, Celeste formed Creating Balance Seminars to help others achieve a healthier lifestyle.

From bottom lines to waistlines, business planning to meal planning, Celeste partners with companies and associations who want to create a healthier environment for leaders and employees; and at the same time reduce health care costs.