A little about the organizers, their passions and topics swirling
Barry Dalton
What do you do?
A lot of things I probably shouldn't be doing. My main source of cash flow comes from running a IT organization for a mid sized customer service BPO focused on Consumer Packaged Goods and Pharma industries.
What do you wish you did?
Had enough money that if I gave it away, I could make a real difference; while writing and playing music all day and passing that gift along to my kids
Have you ever been to a BarCamp before? If so, which one(s)?
No. So really jazzed about having the opportunity to make this my first.
If you were to lead a session, what would it be about?
The customer of the future: He rules! (literally).
The great people I've met and things I've learned so far in my social media sojourn
Give us one interesting fact about yourself!
I spent much of my formative years either in hip waders, trudging through swamps recording bird calls (I have a degree in Zoology) or sleeping in a van between dive bar gigs trying to "make it" as a musician.
Got a website or blog?
Well...yea :) http://custservicestories.blogspot.com
Twitter?
@bsdalton
Chuck Hall
What do you do?
I am principal of Your Marketing Exec, LLC, a strategic marketing consulting
firm. I also teach people how to use social media to meet their business
needs. I am writing a book, "Dynamic Organizational Marketing: Engaging your
employees and customers in your marketing mission."
What do you wish you did?
I wish I could spend all my time writing fiction, and tasting and reviewing
wines from all over the world.
Have you ever been to a BarCamp before? If so, which one(s)?
I have been to TrendCamp and Marketing Camp, where I attended some great
sessions and led/presented at three sessions: "The Evolution of Marketing,"
"Dynamic Organizational Marketing" and "A Simple Approach to Telling Your
Story."
If you were to lead a session, what would it be about?
"Engaging Your Employees & Customers through Social Business" or "The
Marketer Is Dead! Long Live Marketing!"
Give us one interesting fact about yourself!
For graduate school, I selected the Master of Science in Organizational
Dynamics program at the University of Pennsylvania over MBA programs because
I believe that business is really about the evolving quest to connect and
activate people -- not quantitative analysis and outdated management
philosophies.
Got a website or blog?
My primary website is www.YourMarketingExec.com. I am about to launch
www.TheNewOrg.com
Twitter?
@chuckhall
Mark Magliocco
What do you do?
Corporate Web Technical Project Manager by day and social change agent on nights and weekends.
What do you wish you did?
I am doing it. I have been a self employed consultant for over 20 years so I guess I have found my niche. If I did not need to work I would be an student of ancient history.
Have you ever been to a BarCamp before? If so, which one(s)?
Yes and organized a few. Barcampphilly.org, Trendcamp.org, Healthcampphila.org, and currently working on urbanfarmcamp.org.( would love your help)
If you were to lead a session, what would it be about?
Working title: Your smartphone will be your next credit card. How Smart devices are changing payment options.
Give us one interesting fact about yourself!
Was a ski racer in college never made it big so I finished college. :)
Got a website or blog?
www.markm.com
www.localfunguide.com
youtube.com/runthebiz
Twitter?
@markmag
Mike Maney
What do you do?
I'm the director of influencer management for Alcatel-Lucent's global developer strategy (which, in a nutshell, translates to using the knowledge and experience I've accumulated over a 20-year PR career to connect the world of telecommunications with the fast-paced world of application development).
What do you wish you did?
This one's easy: National Geographic photographer. I've had a love of photography since I can remember (thanks Dad!) and National Geographic is the pinnacle for any photographer. Plus, the travel and adventure wouldn't be too shabby either.
Have you ever been to a BarCamp before? If so, which one(s)?
I've participated in ReadWriteWeb's unconference and GlueCon's cloud computing bar camp. I've also helped promote various cloud computing bar camps.
If you were to lead a session, what would it be about?
The harsh realities of what it takes to engage in social media -- and the benefits that go along with jumping in with both feet.
Give us one interesting fact about yourself!
I once hung out with Chris Farley on the set of Saturday Night Live.
Got a website or blog?
http://maneydigital.com
Twitter?
@thespinmd
Barry Peters
What do you do?
Lead Customer Experience and Compliance for an outsourcing provider of customer service for pharma and consumer packed goods verticals. Additionally, my informal vocation is to network to help others in these tough economic times!
What do you wish you did?
Own my own restaurant and work 20 hours/week doing it. Spend the rest of my time cycling, drinking wine and volunteering for good causes!
Have you ever been to a BarCamp before? If so, which one(s)?
first one, so I am pumped as well to partner with great folks and meet more!
If you were to lead a session, what would it be about?
Social CRM and the customer of the future
Give us one interesting fact about yourself!
I cycle in the dark 3 days a week for fun!
Got a website or blog?
barrydpeters.com and custserv.posterous.com
Twitter?
@barrypeters
Manny Rechani
What do you do?
IT Management - CRM/Data Integration.
I like to tinker. Ex: One little gizmo I played around with brought the first commercially viable B2B content to the PDA. It was a Sharp Zaurus and the year was 1996. I used dialup connectivity to an IBM VTAM/CICS Mainframe for Dun & Bradstreet Business Information Reports. I also enabled Microsoft Outlook email to the PDA using a client/server POP. The unit had a blinding 2400 baud sidecar modem, 2MB of RAM, 10.9 oz weight and could just squeeze in to your suit breast pocket. It could have stopped a bullet. We have come a long way since then!
What do you wish you did?
Developing Social altruism.
Have you ever been to a BarCamp before? If so, which one(s)?
Yes. Various BarCamps in Philadelphia and NYC. BarCampPhilly.org, TrendCamp.org, Philly Startup Leaders, #140Conf NYC
If you were to lead a session, what would it be about?
Building a Winning Business Culture (ala Zappos) using Social Knowledge Platforms and Adoption
Give us one interesting fact about yourself!
My son just graduated from the same college and degree as me. Now works as a Systems Engineer. Genetics or chance?
Got a website or blog?
http://www.xmind.net/share/MannyRechani/manny-rechani/
http://www.theinnovatorsclub.com
Twitter?
@MannyRechani
Cari Sultanik
What do you do?
I am currently responsible for strategic development and growth of social media, community and member programs at Nutrisystem. I have been immersed in emerging technologies since 1996 when I took my first "dotcom" job back in the early days of the web at 4anything.com and have since worked in various capacities from marketing to relationship management in financial services, user experience design, non-profit and other organizations.
What do you wish you did?
I wish I could write and promote via social media for fun and profit while immersing myself in developing my skills as a photographer. I dabble in all of these things (two blogs, one for fun and one for social media, and a growing body of photography work as yet unpublished anywhere but online), but alas, one needs to make a living.
Have you ever been to a BarCamp before? If so, which one(s)?
I have not yet been to a BarCamp! This will be my first and I'm very much looking forward to it. I have quite a bit to contribute but no doubt even more to learn.
If you were to lead a session, what would it be about?
I would be delighted to lead one or both of the following sessions: Social Media Strategy: Step by Step (as most people find laying out strategy daunting enough to skip to the tactics, I find that the ground I've laid here can help people plan before they find themselves immersed in unintended consequences) and Social Media Evangelism (as I've done quite a bit of this in the last few years, convincing people to spend time and resources - and money - in as yet unproven channels).
Give us one interesting fact about yourself!
My background is in Psychology and Education. I used to teach 4th grade in Philadelphia and find that what I had to learn to do that effectively has been useful in every other job and avocation I have ever had.
Got a website or blog?
http://socialmediasoup.wordpress.com (my fledgling social media blog, when I realized I should start actually sharing what I've learned and pondered with the world) and http://rawandrandom.wordpress.com (my random thoughts, insights, and teachings).
Twitter?
@cariofthevalley
Neal Wiser
What do you do?
Principal at Neal Wiser Consulting. I'm a Digital Strategist concentrating on Interactive Marketing and Social Media.
What do you wish you did?
Movie Director (I worked in Hollywood for 4 years writing for a pair of forgettable TV shows).
Have you ever been to a BarCamp before? If so, which one(s)?
I went to a bar at a camp once. Wait, what was the question?
If you were to lead a session, what would it be about?
Developing a Social Media/Online Marketing strategy.
Give us one interesting fact about yourself!
I was in 5 major car accidents in 10 years and walked away with nothing more than a few cuts and bruises every time. No shenanigans on my end; got hit by others morons. btw; anyone want to carpool to the event?
Blog?
nealwiser.com
Twitter?
@nealwiser
Jim Worth
What do you do?
Corporate IT Management
What do you wish you did?
what I do
Have you ever been to a BarCamp before? If so, which one(s)?
Yes, Monday night at Enterprise 2.0 Conf, Boston 2010
If you were to lead a session, what would it be about?
1. Trends in Collaboration and Communities within large enterprises,
2. Coming to grips with a social way of working
Give us one interesting fact about yourself!
Never watched a full "Friends" episode even in reruns
Got a website or blog?
jimworth.com
Twitter?
@jimworth
