Corporate Speaker Trainer

Looking for a corporate speaker and trainer who educates, inspires and motivates? You’re in the right place. My name is Barbara Rozgonyi and I’m glad you’re here. Have an upcoming event? Let’s talk! Contact me at corywestmedia @gmail.com or call 630.207.7530. In the meantime, here’s some information about who I am and how to bring an electrifying communications presentation to your group.

Corporate Speaker and Trainer: Social Media, Marketing and PR Leader in Chicago
Electrifying Communications

Known for being edgy, grounded and prophetic, Barbara’s the founder of CoryWest Media, LLC, a strategic social, public relations and marketing consultancy based in Chicago’s western suburbs.

The creator of the Marketing Transformations Process and The Accelerated Marketing Plan, Barbara blends her experience as a storyteller, sales trainer, entrepreneur, marketing consultant and social media maven into lively, dynamic programs that get results for clients, live audiences and students. In August 2009, Ragan Communications tapped Barbara’s talent to develop “twitter 101” and “twitter and PR” programs for their Social Media Boot Camp.

As editor of wiredPRworks.com, Barbara’s published over 740 posts that cover ways to use marketing, social media and public relations to grow business, build brands and connect communities. Recently featured on inc.com, Barbara’s content ranks in junta42’s top marketing blogs, is featured on Alltop PR and is mentioned in David Meerman Scott’s book, “The New Rules of Marketing and PR.”

Wired PR Works’ best-read post, “How to Quickly Become a Subject Matter Expert” was recently selected for inclusion in the “You’re the Expert” section in Larry Weber’s new book “Sticks & Stones: How Digital Reputations are Created over Time and Lost in a Click.”

In June 2010, Barbara’s chapter on building a LinkedIn profile for entrepreneurs and businesses will be published by Entrepreneur Press in a best of social media book, “Success Secrets of the Social Media Superstars” with contributions from over 20 of the brightest minds in social media today.

One of the most visible personalities on the Chicago social media scene, Barbara is the founder of Social Media Club Chicago. Barbara leads a team that produces events that mix education and networking, often in partnership with major conferences. Meeting mostly monthly since October 2008, the group now has over 2000 members on Facebook.

Barbara Rozgonyi, Corporate Speaker and Trainer, Recognition and Media Mentions
NBC Chicago, Inc.com, SOHO Magazine October 2009 cover, LawMarketing.com, Alltop PR, AdAge Power 150, lowesforpros.com, Liberty Suburban Press, West Suburban Living, BizTalk Radio, Advice Radio, PepsiCo at BlogHer , quoted in O’Reilly’s Women in Technology, top 30 PR experts to follow by ereleases.com

Video Reviews of Barbara Rozgonyi, Professional Speaker and Trainer

“Barbara is smart, communicative and reliable in terms of moving the project along and delivering a quality product but also flexible and accommodating to her clients’ needs. At Women Employed, we engaged Barbara’s services to create a customized three-hour Enlivened Writing Workshop. Our goal was to develop a stronger writing foundation styled with persuasive elements. Now we feel like we have a higher quality standard and an integrated vision.”
Rebecca Wellisch, Women Employed, Director of Marketing and Communications

Social Media Marketing, LinkedIn, Twitter and PR Corporate Training Programs

Barbara’s programs range from 15 minute social media introductory presentations to full-length custom workshops.

2009 Social Media Marketing, PR, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter presentations by Barbara Rozgonyi

2010 Corporate, Educational and Non-Profit Social Media Speaking Engagements by Barbara Rozgonyi

Speaker, Illinois Parks and Recreation Annual Conference, four workshops with continuing education credit
Leader, social media for career advancement class, professional association
Speaker, Illinois Suburban PRSA, Online PR: The Swiss Army Knife of Marketing
Speaker, ISACA, Aligning personal branding with markets for advancing careers
Adjunct faculty, College of DuPage, social media continuing education class summer session
How to Leverage a LinkedIn Network into Dynamic Business Connections, chapter in a best of social media book to be published by Entrepreneur Press summer 2010
Speaker, Leveraging LinkedIn webinar for International Social Media Association, March 2
Speaker, Co-Aligning the Personal Brand with the Corporate Brand Strategy Conference presented by SohoBizTube on March 4
Teacher, College of Dupage, adjunct faculty, Keeping Peace in the Statusphere: A Social Media Guide for Families and LinkedIn 101 for Grads of All Ages: How to Build a Personal Branding and Global Networking Platform
Speaker, Social Media Business Panel, The Business Ledger, March 25
Speaker, How Social Media is Changing Marketing, Social Media Panel at the Kellstadt Marketing Group Symposium, DePaul University, April 17
Webinar, Office Depot Web Café, Leveraging LinkedIn
Speaker, Content Marketing Strategies, UnGeeked Elite, Milwaukee, WI, May 14
Moderator, PR and Marketing Strategies, PR +MKTG Camp, Chicago, June 8
Guest Host, Chicagonisa Live, June 8
Speaker, White Sox Social Media Panel June 8
Keynote, The Social Media Landscape, DePaul University, June 10
Keynote Speaker, Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce

Need a corporate speaker or trainer for your next event? Last minute requests okay. To check availability, email corywestmedia @gmail.com or call 630.207.7530.