Welcome to Mary Kurek Visibility Consulting
From the Viz Witch: I craft people connections to achieve powerful results for business.
Visibility is about getting in front of the right person or people at the right time for the right reason. How you get there takes a bit of "extraordinary networking."
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Recent blog posts
- The Ideal Chamber - February 2010
- Geezer Tweets
- The Ideal Chamber - January 2010
- The Best Connections for Game Marketing
- If You Were an Innovator - What Would You Be Doing Right Now?
- Ten Ways Your Email Address Could Be Causing You Problems
- The Ideal Chamber - Holiday 2009 Edition
- Ten Big Ways to Give This Holiday Season Without Spending Cash
- Making Professional Introductions for Others
- 10 things that will turn your website into a sales machine
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About Mary Kurek
Formerly a Governor's Press Staff Member and Chamber of Commerce Executive Director...
"Now, I am a Professional Networker - mining online networks like Twitter and Linkedin to make high-level business introductions for clients who need marketing, publicity, and partnership connections." More bio HERE
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Recent Connections by the Viz Witch
2/24/10 Former NFL player now Media Personality w/ another former NFL player/speaker (FB)
2/24/10 Former NFL player now playwright/actor with another former NFL player/speaker (Twitter)
2/24/10 Christian-owned Game Development Company w/ 3 potential partners/collaborators (Twitter)
2/24/10 Internet-based hospitality marketing platform company w/ 3 prospective east coast agents (Linkedin and offline)
2/23/10 Wellness Center planning a major event w/ prospective speaker
2/13/10 President of a globally recognized youth organization with a professional youth speaker (Twitter)
2/10/10 European Marketing firm w/ HR Rep for NASDAQ Game Company and board member of International Games organization. (Both connections via Linkedin)
2/9/10 Former NFL player w/ another former NFL player in the same area. (Twitter)
2/9/10 Info Security CEO with Info Security Consultant (Linkedin)
1/29/10 e-Learning Co. Marketing Director w/ IS Training Game Publisher (Twitter)
Retiring Military Career Program
From my days as a Chamber of Commerce Exec near the world's largest Marine Corps Air Station, (Cherry Point, NC), I ran into so many retiring officers who struggled with the military-to-civilian transition. With the recession making the transition to a new career more "interesting," it's time to offer the retiring military leader some extra help in taking their intelligence and skills to the corporate or business world. Click the Military button on the menu to learn more.
Client Comments
"Her energy and intelligence, especially in applying the latest social media tools, meant a great return on our investment. As a bonus, Mary consistently provided proactive advice and feedback which was truly valuable. We look forward to continuing a long partnership together!"
Robert Yuen on behalf of the entire team at Live Social
"Thanks for all the advice -- I'd recommend Mary Kurek all day long."
Mike Jalonen, Former CEO, GRC Software firm
"Your counsel the other day was more valuable than you can guess. It brought real focus to so many of the thoughts and visions that I've had rolling around in my head."
Gary Pearce
Former NC Gubernatorial Press Secretary & Political Consultant
"Mary, in case you didn't know. Brian and I are going to do a book together. It's an exciting opportunity, and I wanted to thank you for the intro."
Brad Rich, Freelance Writer
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About Mary Kurek
Sometime in the last year or so, I began referring to myself as a Visibility Consultant.
Endlessly attracted to people with "big" ideas and unusual challenges, on any given day, I could find myself seeking publicity for an athlete or making high level business connections for an IT client.
After some grappling with the idea that perhaps I was trying to be all things to all people, it occurred to me that everything I was doing was related to marketing.
Marketing is all about getting visible...
and, in order to get visible, you'd have to be one heck of a networker.
I felt really comfortable with that whole philosophy, because networking is my playground. It's the subject on which I've written professionally for years and a skill I practice professionally for clients who like having someone network for them.
Since everything I do requires "being seen" - I landed on the title "Visibility Consultant" and it stuck.
So, now that you know my philosophy on what I do, here's the micro-bio: My first job at 19 years old was as a Press Staff member for a NC Governor (spent years working political campaigns after that).
My last non-profit job was that of Chamber of Commerce Executive Director where my media skills married with business sense and eventually pushed me into a private consulting business.
Now, I dig up publicity leads for clients and create "pub pieces," conduct professional networking campaigns to acquire leads, teach social media and manage it for those who hate learning curves, and coach executives on business and career challenges.
Personally, I'm a huge fan of our military and will promote Chambers of Commerce any chance I get. I love the Yankees, am addicted to Twitter and yoga, and am more entrepreneurial than I should be.
Now, you know most of what you need to know about Mary Kurek, Visibility Consultant. Nice to meet you here - look forward to meeting you online or on the phone.
My Helpers
Eastern Carolina Technologies Computer/Networking Genius, Susan Hand Designs graphic designer +, Window Gang One-Stop Service for home maintenance