BARBARA ROZGONYI

BARBARA ROZGONYI

Charlotte Metro
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Volunteer Experience

  • Non-Profit Leader: Administrative Council Chair, Communications, Youth Council, Building Committee

    First United Methodist Church of Glen Ellyn | FUMCGE

    - 17 years 1 month

    Social Services

    Over the years, I served in a variety of roles at First United Methodist Church of Glen Ellyn [FUMCGE]. It's an honor to work with others to serve our community and our congregation. Projects included leading the administrative council as chair for two years, contributing to the planning and design of a building reconstruction plan, managing communications and PR, and serving on the youth leadership council.

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    Social Media and Direct Marketing Consultant for Non-Profit

    Friends of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

    - 1 year 2 months

    Environment

    Provide create support and contribute marketing ideas to the fundraising branch of the Forest Preserve of DuPage County.

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    Executive Board Member Content Marketing, PR and Social Media | Speakers Academy Dean

    National Speakers Association - Illinois

    - 1 year 1 month

    Education

    A local chapter of the National Speakers Association [NSA], NSA Illinois is dedicated to advancing the art and value of those who speak professionally.

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    Career Coach

    Junior Achievemnet

    - Present 8 years 9 months

    Education

    Developed and presented a program for junior high students about careers in advertising, marketing and PR. Presentation includes a mix of stats, examples, a startup company creation exercise and a group public speaking presentation.

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    Vice President of Membership Experience

    NSA Carolinas

    - 1 year 1 month

    Serving as a Board Member in the VP Membership role, the team interacts with and supports members, programs, and events for NSA Carolinas.

    A bistate chapter of the National Speakers Association [NSA], NSA Carolinas is dedicated to advancing the craft, performance, and value of North Carolina and South Carolina professional speakers. Founded in 1985, NSA Carolinas energizes a professional and supportive environment where aspiring and established speakers can hone their speaking and…

    Serving as a Board Member in the VP Membership role, the team interacts with and supports members, programs, and events for NSA Carolinas.

    A bistate chapter of the National Speakers Association [NSA], NSA Carolinas is dedicated to advancing the craft, performance, and value of North Carolina and South Carolina professional speakers. Founded in 1985, NSA Carolinas energizes a professional and supportive environment where aspiring and established speakers can hone their speaking and business skills as they learn from and network with peers who applaud everyone’s mutual success. For more information about finding a professional speaker, joining NSA Carolinas, and attending upcoming events, visit https://nsacarolinas.org.Serving as a Board Member in the VP Membership role, the team interacts with and supports members, programs, and events for NSA Carolinas. A bistate chapter of the National Speakers Association [NSA], NSA Carolinas is dedicated to advancing the craft, performance, and value of North Carolina and South Carolina professional speakers. Founded in 1985, NSA Carolinas energizes a professional and supportive environment where aspiring and established speakers can hone their speaking and business skills as they learn from and network with peers who applaud everyone’s mutual success. For more information about finding a professional speaker, joining NSA Carolinas, and attending upcoming events, visit https://nsacarolinas.org.
    Skills: Leadership Development · Sales · Public Speaking

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    Vice President of Marketing

    NSA Carolinas

    - 1 year 1 month

    Serving as a Board Member in the VP Marketing role, my marketing team interacts with and supports membership, programs, and events for NSA Carolinas.

    A bistate chapter of the National Speakers Association [NSA], NSA Carolinas is dedicated to advancing the craft, performance, and value of North Carolina and South Carolina professional speakers. Founded in 1985, NSA Carolinas energizes a professional and supportive environment where aspiring and established speakers can hone their speaking…

    Serving as a Board Member in the VP Marketing role, my marketing team interacts with and supports membership, programs, and events for NSA Carolinas.

    A bistate chapter of the National Speakers Association [NSA], NSA Carolinas is dedicated to advancing the craft, performance, and value of North Carolina and South Carolina professional speakers. Founded in 1985, NSA Carolinas energizes a professional and supportive environment where aspiring and established speakers can hone their speaking and business skills as they learn from and network with peers who applaud everyone’s mutual success. For more information about finding a professional speaker, joining NSA Carolinas, and attending upcoming events, visit https://nsacarolinas.org.Serving as a Board Member in the VP Marketing role, my marketing team interacts with and supports membership, programs, and events for NSA Carolinas. A bistate chapter of the National Speakers Association [NSA], NSA Carolinas is dedicated to advancing the craft, performance, and value of North Carolina and South Carolina professional speakers. Founded in 1985, NSA Carolinas energizes a professional and supportive environment where aspiring and established speakers can hone their speaking and business skills as they learn from and network with peers who applaud everyone’s mutual success. For more information about finding a professional speaker, joining NSA Carolinas, and attending upcoming events, visit https://nsacarolinas.org.
    Skills: Leadership Development · Sales

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    NSA Carolinas Speaker Faculty

    NSA Carolinas

    - 1 year 4 months

    Led a session on increasing visibility for speakers via marketing and PR at NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, NC.
    Session Highlights
    How to organize your marketing into a simply effective 4D framework
    Why a customer experience map is essential to earning more income
    What marketing tools work best right now and which ones to ignore
    Where and when to be active on social media
    Why PR can propel you and the events you speak at to the top of page one
    Case studies/Examples
    Q&A…

    Led a session on increasing visibility for speakers via marketing and PR at NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, NC.
    Session Highlights
    How to organize your marketing into a simply effective 4D framework
    Why a customer experience map is essential to earning more income
    What marketing tools work best right now and which ones to ignore
    Where and when to be active on social media
    Why PR can propel you and the events you speak at to the top of page one
    Case studies/Examples
    Q&A all along the wayLed a session on increasing visibility for speakers via marketing and PR at NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, NC. Session Highlights How to organize your marketing into a simply effective 4D framework Why a customer experience map is essential to earning more income What marketing tools work best right now and which ones to ignore Where and when to be active on social media Why PR can propel you and the events you speak at to the top of page one Case studies/Examples Q&A all along the way
    Skills: Leadership Development · SalesSkills: Leadership Development · Sales

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    Led a session on increasing viability for speakers via marketing and PR at NASCAR Hall of Fame.

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    Founder, Social Media Club Chicago Chapter

    Social Media Club

    - 8 years 1 month

    Led volunteer team to grow Chicago to be in the top three out of 330 global chapters.
    • Planned meeting programming and logistics for up to 300 attendees at over 60 monthly events.
    • Orchestrated international event, TN2020, with The British Council; 280 attendees, 14 speakers.
    • Led volunteer team to grow Chicago to be in the top three out of 330 global chapters. • Planned meeting programming and logistics for up to 300 attendees at over 60 monthly events. • Orchestrated…

    Led volunteer team to grow Chicago to be in the top three out of 330 global chapters.
    • Planned meeting programming and logistics for up to 300 attendees at over 60 monthly events.
    • Orchestrated international event, TN2020, with The British Council; 280 attendees, 14 speakers.
    • Led volunteer team to grow Chicago to be in the top three out of 330 global chapters. • Planned meeting programming and logistics for up to 300 attendees at over 60 monthly events. • Orchestrated international event, TN2020, with The British Council; 280 attendees, 14 speakers.
    Skills: Corporate Training · New Business Development · Sales Management · Leadership Development · SalesSkills: Corporate Training · New Business Development · Sales Management · Leadership Development · Sales
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    SMC Chicago board members will present at Social Media Week on September 27 at the Illini Center.

Publications

  • 'Tis the Season for Charitable Giving

    Insurance Net News

    Life insurance is a viable legacy-giving solution for clients who want to provide funds to a worthy cause. But more than half of consumers don’t see life insurance as a vehicle for charitable giving.

    In a recent study by Lincoln Financial Group, 15% of consumers see life insurance as one of the best vehicles for charitable giving while 33% view it as one possible, but not the best, vehicle. Fifty-two percent don’t see life insurance as a means for charitable giving at all.

    With…

    Life insurance is a viable legacy-giving solution for clients who want to provide funds to a worthy cause. But more than half of consumers don’t see life insurance as a vehicle for charitable giving.

    In a recent study by Lincoln Financial Group, 15% of consumers see life insurance as one of the best vehicles for charitable giving while 33% view it as one possible, but not the best, vehicle. Fifty-two percent don’t see life insurance as a means for charitable giving at all.

    With more than 10 million nonprofit organizations in the world, according to the 2018 Global NGO Technology Report, there’s no shortage of causes to support.

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  • IPA Leadership : How to Craft and Serve Flavorful Events for #Eventprofs

    MPI CAC Meeting Professionals International Chicago Area

  • PR Expert Author | Success Secrets of the Online Marketing Superstars

    Entrepreneur Press

    Perfecting PR: How to Quickly Attract Attention, Clicks and Customers

    The results you get from consistently focusing on PR (personality + reputation) can dramatically increase your visibility and reach, almost overnight. Discover why PR is the most underrated, yet most effective, strategy you can use to position your business as an industry leader quickly, economically, and successfully.

    Other authors
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  • Tips from Top Chicago Women Bloggers

    wiredPRWorks.com

    Contributor to a piece that was written by Barbara Rozgonyi from wiredPRworks about BlogHer13 that was held in Chicago in July, 2013. The article discussed ways that attendees (new and repeating) can make the most from the world's largest blogging conference for women.

    Other authors
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  • LInkedIn Expert Author | Success Secrets of the Social Media Marketing Superstars

    Entrepreneur Press

    How to Leverage a LinkedIn Network into Dynamic Business Connections By Barbara Rozgonyi
    A digital communications strategist, Barbara Rozgonyi wires branding, marketing, social media and public relations together to build businesses, engage customers and connect communities. Founder of CoryWest Media, LLC and Social Media Club’s Chicago chapter, Barbara shares her enthusiasm and expertise online at www.wiredPRworks.com.
    In this chapter you will learn:
    • 12 steps to transform a…

    How to Leverage a LinkedIn Network into Dynamic Business Connections By Barbara Rozgonyi
    A digital communications strategist, Barbara Rozgonyi wires branding, marketing, social media and public relations together to build businesses, engage customers and connect communities. Founder of CoryWest Media, LLC and Social Media Club’s Chicago chapter, Barbara shares her enthusiasm and expertise online at www.wiredPRworks.com.
    In this chapter you will learn:
    • 12 steps to transform a LinkedIn profile into an Always-On Networking Hub
    • Why your company or organization needs its own LinkedIn profile
    • Where to find connections: 20 places online and in real life
    • How to increase influence on LinkedIn and beyond
    • What LinkedIn groups can do for you and your business

    Other authors
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Courses

  • Accelerated Innovation and Creativity Training Workshop

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Projects

Honors & Awards

  • New Rope Award for Marketing

    National Speakers Association Carolinas Chapter

    New Rope Award, created by Stan Phelps, President, recognizes effort that contributes to growth.

  • President's Spirit Award NSA | National Speakers Association Illinois

    National Speakers Association Illinois Chapter

  • Top 50 Content Marketing Expert to Follow on Twitter

    Cision

    Honored to mentioned as a top 50 content marketing expert to follow on Twitter by Cision.

  • MPI | Meeting Professionals International | Most Engaged Member of the Month

    MPI CAC Meeting Professionals International Chicago Area Chapter

    Honored to be selected as the most engaged member out of over 1,000 members.

  • Tomorrow's Leader Award Nominee

    MPI CAC Meeting Professionals International Chicago Area Chapter

    Honored to be nominated for MPI-CAC's Tomorrow's Leader Award for contributing marketing and branding consulting.

  • Most Fascinating Face of the Year

    Glancer Magazine

    Featured as one of the most fascinating faces of the year with a story about being selected as one of two social media experts to attend Social Media Week Berlin.

  • Social Media Week Berlin | US Social Media Reporter

    Nokia Social Media Week

    Honored to be one of only two U.S. social media enthusiasts to report on Social Media Week Berlin as a winner in a contest sponsored by Nokia.

  • Top 50 Marketing and PR Blog | Top Blogger | Cision

    Cision

    https://www.cision.com/us/2014/12/the-top-50-content-marketers-to-follow-on-twitter/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_term=thought_leadership&utm_content=blog&utm_campaign=top50contentmarketers

  • Top 50 PR Blog | Top PR Blogger | Cision

    Cision

  • Top 12 Twitter Experts

    PRWeb

  • 30 PR Experts to Follow on Twitter | Twitter PR Expert

    ereleases

    http://www.ereleases.com/pr-fuel/pr-experts-follow-on-twitter/

  • Top Women in Social Media in Chicago

    General Motors

    GM recognized Chicago women for their efforts in leading the social media industry.

  • Chamber of Commerce President's Citation Award

    Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce

    Honored to receive an award for contributing to marketing community events.

Languages

  • English

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Organizations

  • Social Media Club Chicago

    Social Media Events Marketing and Management Board Member

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  • BMA Chicago Business Marketing Association Chicago

    Professional Member

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  • American Marketing Association | AMA Charlotte

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  • National Speakers Association | NSA Carolinas

    Professional Member

    The National Speakers Association (NSA) is the premier organization for professional speakers. Since 1973, NSA has provided the most comprehensive resources and education designed to advance the skills, integrity and value of its members and the speaking profession. Mission: NSA is the leading source for community, education and entrepreneurial business knowledge needed to be successful in the speaking profession. Vision: Every expert who uses the spoken word to present content to an…

    The National Speakers Association (NSA) is the premier organization for professional speakers. Since 1973, NSA has provided the most comprehensive resources and education designed to advance the skills, integrity and value of its members and the speaking profession. Mission: NSA is the leading source for community, education and entrepreneurial business knowledge needed to be successful in the speaking profession. Vision: Every expert who uses the spoken word to present content to an audience for a fee belongs to NSA.

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