Vicki currently holds a position as New Business Director at Berry Network ad agency. In her previous position as Marketing Manager at Dealer Specialties (automotive industry) she spent four years managing all aspects of company branding. Prior to that and where most of her experience and education resulted was during her tenure (11 years) at The Berry Company where she started as an intern and worked her way through the print and online marketing department earning various leadership positions.

Through 16 years of marketing, Vicki has learned that the multi-faceted and quickly evolving digital world requires being a student by nature, engaging with others in various forms of media and events, strategic thinking and evaluating the “what” to determine the “how” and communicate the “why”. Perhaps this is the reason she chose a different path in graduating with honors with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sales/Marketing. She was waiting for her greatest time management challenge of balancing full time work, accelerated online degree program with DeVry University and managing a family with two small children. She finds the most engaging conversations are those which provide diversity with people, conversations and ideas and where the most value and insight results.

Vicki’s greatest indulgence outside of strategic brainstorming, digital media and connecting with people, is spending time with her two beautiful, intelligent and talented daughters (12 and 10). She also enjoys reading thought provoking books that generate intellectual conversations. A relaxing way to spend time (when she makes the time!) is watching movies and hanging out with family and friends. Balancing life’s challenges and rewards are welcome with open arms and, to Vicki, is a known predecessor to success.

To connect with Vicki, visit her website and blog at http://www.vickioneill.comand http://theeclecticblog.com. Her Twitter handle is  @vickioneill.

Isken Cosip

I•sken Co•sip

[ay-khun koh-sip]

-noun
1. graphic designer/illustrator in the Dayton area.
2. singer/songwriter as well as guitarist in the pop genre.
3. all around creative, and a happy individual.

-synonyms
odd; creative; filipino; I can (capable of doing anything);

-origin and history
1988. Isken realized his talents at a young age. He has been a visual artist since the 4th grade and continued to develop his technique all the way through his adult life. As a School of Advertising Art graduate class of 2008, he acquired skills that would eventually lead him to become a Graphic designer, both print and web. Other than computer graphics, Isken is also proficient in traditional arts that he incorporates in his projects. He has been the head designer of Woodburn Press since January, 2009. He is also a singer / songwriter with a profound background in pop. Once a heavy metal musician, he has now expanded his taste in different genres of music. He has performed as the lead vocalist of the band NEVER7 at different venues around Dayton, and is now working on his solo project. Isken’s music can be described as feel-good, soulful, acoustic music with emphasis on lyrics and emotion.

-sources
http://www.icosip.com/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Isken-Cosip/151766194865150
http://www.facebook.com/iskencosip
http://www.reverbnation.com/iskencosip
http://twitter.com/isken_cosip

Shaun Worcester is the senior webologist for Design Chemistry, which is a fancy way of saying that he spends a lot of time looking at code. He has a bachelor’s degree in business (dual major of marketing and management) and after spending time in retail management, food service and other odds and ends, he found taught himself some basic website skills at home with some books, and has been doing it professionally since 2001.

He has worked for a couple agencies in Dayton before coming to Design Chemistry, and has worked with several others in some type of collaboration over the years. He has been passionate about making new connections via social media for the last couple years, and has made some great friendships and alliances via the web thanks to Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Shaun holds a Masters Degree with a concentration in MIS, and currently oversees several of the company’s projects and bigger clients. He is active in prospecting and generating proposals for new business, and tries to contribute something to the community every day and engage others via social media.

When he’s not sitting in front of the computer, Shaun enjoys running, reading, going to cultural events, and preparing for a house full of kids in the years ahead with his wife. After missing the last couple years, Shaun plans to run the Flying Pig marathon again in May ’11 and is very active in his church.

Even from a young age Jeff was interested in video and media. He has always been passionate in the video making process and developed these concepts whenever possible. Over the past 10 years, Jeff has worked on video projects for small companies to large national corporations like Kroger TV and Powershares. He not only is a skilled videographer, editor and web designer in his company but has also been able to consult and teach various aspects of video production, web design and how to utilize social media to spread media content. Jeff Long and Exit Row Productions are a local Dayton video production company.

www.ExitRowProductions.com
Video production, web design, consulting, and media

Tina Marker is President of Windward Design Group LLC, which she founded in 2008. As a natural entrepreneur with a professional consultative spirit, Tina applies a customer-centered, relationship building approach that gives her an upper edge in the industry as a leading Marcom and PR advisor and strategist. She possesses over 20 years of leadership experience that encompasses marketing, public relations, branding, design, crisis communications, media relations, event management, strategic planning, government auditing and compliance, and team building. Her background includes a diverse blend of government, nonprofit, small business, corporate, and global platforms.

Tina has built a strong circle of influence through her networking. She thoroughly enjoys giving back to the community, particularly when it impacts children in need through her role as Chair of Hannah’s Treasure Chest. She serves on the Executive Committee for the Go Red for Women Campaign through the American Heart Association, is Vice President of Public Relations for Downtown Morning Toasters, and serves on the Advisory Board and is an Ambassador for Women in Business Networking. Tina is a member of the American Advertising Federation, Dayton Creative Syndicate, Public Relations Society of America, Marketing Profs PRO, Professional Women of Southwest Ohio, Dayton Marketing Community, and Brookville Lake Sailing Association.

Tina graduated Summa Cum Laude from Nyack College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management, and a concentration in Marketing and Public Relations. She is married to David and has three sons and two grandsons.

Michelle Beckham-Corbin, Owner & Principal of C3: Creating Connections Consulting, LLC has over 20 years experience in the Corporate, Non-profit and Small Business arenas.  Michelle is a former Sales & Marketing Manager for Procter & Gamble and holds an MBA from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Michelle specializes in Social Media Marketing Strategy and Brand Development. She is a Board Trustee for the non-profit group Authentic Leadership Cincinnati and is on the Board of the IHM Job Search Ministry Group where she shares her knowledge of Web 2.0 job search strategies and social media promotion with those in transition. She is a member of the Steering Committee for the digital networking group, New Media Cincinnati and is an active member of the Cincinnati Social Media (CincySM) Group. Michelle is a frequent speaker, lecturer and trainer.  Additionally, she is a published writer, co-author of Social Media book, Age of Conversation 3 (Channel V Books, New York, 2010), frequent commenter and Blogger. She brings great energy and passion as well as a keen ability to deeply connect with people in order to create business building social media opportunities for her clients.

Bill is a partner with Dayton based McDougall Marketing Communications, celebrating 25 years in business. He has extensive experience in building client revenue through development and implementation of strategic marketing, sales, communication and branding programs. Major client focus today is in healthcare, but we also serve clients in technology, environmental, government and manufacturing. Bill previously held sales/marketing/management positions in manufacturing, retail and broadcast companies. He has also held equity positions in local on-line, multimedia and publishing ventures. Holds a B.S. degree in marketing from Wright State University(’76) and an MBA from the University of Dayton(’79).

Game changer! His current interest is with the advances of digital video in multimedia applications including direct mail, web and social media. Video advancement, use and delivery will achieve greater attention span in a growing “delete” happy world.

Outlook! 2011 looks to be an exciting year in social media as many companies new to the channel plan to step in with both feet. Economic justification, result reporting and increasing on-line/media “clutter” are challenges that businesses will have to address.

Hello, My name is David E. Bowman…

My Job:
As Chief Marketing Strategist for Penny / Ohlmann / Neiman, my job is to use my knowledge of business strategy, my passion for creative expression, and my skills of communication to help people achieve the remarkable. I believe that Marketing is both art and science – using the uniquely human gifts of creativity and analytical thinking to deliver something of value to our world. Great marketing is about examining society, understanding the dynamic wants and needs of human beings, gauging strengths and weaknesses, consistently building trust, and crafting stories that resonate deep within people’s hearts and minds. Life is way too short. I am fortunate to be able to earn a living doing something I enjoy so much.

My Background:
I was born in Dayton, Ohio, and I grew up in nearby Springfield. I obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Wright State University and my MBA with a concentration in Marketing from The University of Dayton. My professional career has taken me to small firms like Lucrum, Hafenbrack Marketing, and Ohio Financial Group and large corporations such as Cintas, Relizon, and Reynolds & Reynolds, where I developed and executed strategies for business growth. I am also an accomplished presenter and public speaker – having addressed thousands of people at numerous institutions and organizations on topics such as social media, creativity, business, and marketing.

My Community:
I love Ohio. Here in Dayton, I am surrounded by family, friends, and friendly strangers – all of whose kindness and generosity never ceases to amaze me. The people of this community have given and continue to give me so much, and everyday I try to use my talents to give something back. I am active member of many professional, philanthropic and community organizations, including serving on the board of the Epilepsy Foundation of Western Ohio and the Marketing committee of the Dayton Rotary Club. Dayton, and the surrounding region is quite simply one of the best places on earth to live, work, and play.

My Inspiration:
By far, the most important part of my life is my family, whom I love with all my being. They make life meaningful, inspire me to be a better man, and support me with their unending encouragement and undying love. I wake up every day with a smile on my face that is a mile wide – they are why. I strive to make them proud with my words and deeds. Nothing matters more to me.

As Director of the Marketing Communications Programs team for Teradata Corporation, Erin Fagan manages corporate global branding, social media, messaging, online advertising, sales tools, direct marketing, web and customer publications for this $1 billion data warehousing company. Under Erin’s leadership, the team’s strategic innovations include the development and implementation of a global customer reference program that has delivered over 15,000 marketing and sales reference activities and resulted in $750 million in associated annual revenue. She has built from the ground up the corporation’s social media strategy, established an 8,000-page Teradata.com web site and leads the publication of an 84 page custom publishing global award-winning Teradata Magazine.

Erin’s career path has included positions in marketing, strategic support, market analysis and planning, and sales management. Erin has been recognized in the industry by her peers with numerous international and regional marketing communications awards. Erin holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and a Masters of Business Administration degree from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. Along with her husband Bruce, she spends her most important time trying to keep up with her 10 yr old son Keegan.