Workshop Presenter Bios

MEET THE WORKSHOP PRESENTERS

Peter Gallo, Owner & Operator, Envision Video Services
Peter opened his company, Envisions Video Services, in 2005 and has been delighting his clients with results-oriented video content since day one. In addition to producing international award-winning videos for local individuals, companies, and organizations, he has also been a featured trainer for professionals in the video field teaching classes for audiences in Orlando, Indianapolis and Las Vegas. Peter is involved in many community and industry-based organizations, and currently serves as the President of the MRCC. He believes that by giving back to the community, everyone wins. Follow Peter on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and visit his website.

Kimberly Kafafian, Founder & Chief People Strategist, Monarch Consulting HR
Kimberly has over 20 years of corporate and small business HR experience with a strong focus on the design and implementation of best-in-class human capital management programs. Kimberly founded, oversees, manages, and directs the HR consulting practices for Monarch Consulting HR. Prior to founding Monarch, Kimberly held numerous HR positions in large, multinational and Fortune 500 companies including Footaction, WebMD, AOL and USA Today. Kimberly has developed a seasoned approach to implementing company-wide compensation structures and sales compensation programs, operational HR planning, workplace conduct and investigations, performance management, and optimizing employee engagement. Kimberly has redesigned core business operations, driven change management initiatives, coached and developed senior executives, and handled HR due diligence and integration activities for company acquisitions. Follow Kimberly on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and visit her website.

Angela Kubisky, Founder, Amplified Business Connections
Angela consults membership organizations and is a resource for companies who want to establish a community relations strategy and/or invest in their employee’s professional development. Prior to this, she spent 10 years building the Morris County Chamber of Commerce in an executive role. She started her career in banking and was VP of Marketing, Business Development, and Training & Development for a variety of large financial services organizations, overseeing product and brand management, business development, public relations, advertising and training the frontline staff. Angela is passionate about helping people and organizations create respected, recognizable brands that impact the bottom line. Follow Angela on Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn and visit her website.

Nicole Martin, Head of Talent Management, Monarch Consulting HR
Nicole has over 15 years of Human Resources experience both in global corporations such as Quest Diagnostics, McKinsey, and Unilever, as well as start-up experience at The RealReal. Through numerous roles, she gained expertise in compensation, recruiting, and learning and development. As a Human Resources Business Partner, she grew a passion for performance management, talent development, employee relations, and employee engagement. Nicole's keen business sense combined with emotional intelligence allows her to balance solutions that serve both the company and the employee. Coaching and developing employees at all levels has always been her favorite part of any job, and so she enhanced those skills by completing her coaching certification through Leadership That Works, an International Coach Federation accredited program. She does not use a cookie-cutter approach with her clients. Instead she first learns about the client as a person, and then utilizes those core values in order to grow clients professionally. Follow Nicole on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and visit her website.

Donna Miller, President & Founder, C3Workplace
Donna Miller a business and community leader, speaker, educator, and entrepreneur who is passionate about seeing small businesses thrive.
She has helped thousands of companies to start and grow by providing office space, virtual assistance, bookkeeping, educational programs and advisory services. She believes that companies should be a force for good and very much believes in the power of collaboration.
Donna is the recipient of numerous awards, is a sought-after speaker, and author and is grateful to be a servant leader in many volunteer and pro bono roles.
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Stew Smith, Vice President of Business Development, Business Machine Technologies (BMT)
Stew Smith is Vice President of Business Development at BMT, a comprehensive IT solutions provider that has served the tri-state area for over 26 years. He is a 25-year BMT veteran and has held the positions of Senior Network Engineer and Director of Operations. Smith is a graduate of William Paterson University and holds many professional accreditations including, Certified Information Security Manager, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, and various certifications from Symantec, Synology & Samsung. Stew is a seasoned speaker and has presented on several technology topics to professional trade and local chamber organizations. Follow Stew on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and visit his blog and website.

Karen Yankoich, CEO, Uplevel Media
Karen Yankovich is CEO of Uplevel Media, a LinkedIn marketing firm delivering profitable cutting-edge digital strategies, and host of the popular podcast “Good Girls Get Rich”. Karen is an internationally recognized LinkedIn Expert and Consultant who is a genius at helping businesses use LinkedIn and a range of other social spaces profitably.
A popular trainer and international speaker, Karen’s social media advice and expertise can be found in guest contributions to Costco Connection, Huffington Post, Social Media Examiner and Career Talk Radio on Sirius XM Radio .
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