About Us
Corey Perlman, eBoot Camp President
Corey Perlman is the President of eBoot Camp, Inc., an education company that provides people with the knowledge and skills to effectively market their business on the Web. Through interactive books, seminars and workshops, Corey quickly transforms business owners, entrepreneurs and company employees into Internet marketing “Monsters!” Since 2005, Corey has conducted over 200 eBoot Camp workshops and seminars to public audiences as well as small and mid size companies all over the United States. With layman’s terms and a learn-by-doing approach, these workshops and seminars have earned an overall exceeded-expectations rating of over 90%. His recently inked book, eBoot Camp (Wiley Publishing), is in stores now.
When not working, this self-proclaimed Certified Propeller Head enjoys long walks with his wife through Best Buy and the occasional weekend jaunt to their favorite destination, Silicon Valley.
Jodi Alcock, Account Manager
Jodi Alcock came to join the eBootcamp team with over 7 years of experience in social media. Prior to working with eBootcamp, Jodi spent 12 years as an I.T. specialist for a large oral surgery firm, dabbling in social media as its popularity grew. Only after attending an ebootcamp event and reading Corey’s book, eBootcamp, did social media become a passion of hers. Jodi continuously sought education on Social Media, attending an eBootcamp 2-day intensive seminar and later attending the prestigious, invitation-only Mashable Connect 2011 conference.
Jodi started her education by completing a Bachelor of Science Degree at the University of Michigan – Flint before earning a Master of Science Degree in Marketing Management from Walsh College of Business and Accountancy in 2002. Jodi has since furthered her education, taking classes in photography and web design.
In her free time, Jodi enjoys spending time with her husband of 8 years, Dennis and their 3 nieces and 1 nephew. She and her husband enjoy playing golf, cooking together and learning about pairing food and wine. Her other passions are reading, baking and photography. Jodi is thrilled to have joined the eBootcamp team and looks forward to learning new ways to help their clients grow every day.
Eric Brown, eBoot Camp Presenter and Strategist
Eric Brown Brown’s background is rooted in the rental and real estate industries. He founded metro Detroit’s Urbane Apartments seven years ago, after serving as senior vice president at Village Green Companies, a major Midwest apartment developer. He established a proven track record of effectively repositioning existing rental properties in a way that added value for investors while enhancing the resident experience.
With his apartment company, he dared to abandon traditional marketing efforts and instead established a strong online presence. He created sites for Urbane Apartments on Myspace, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr. Brown established the Urbane Lobby, a social network where residents could share photographs and videos and socialize. UrbaneLife online magazine took that idea one step further, targeting a specific demographic by providing fresh online content daily.
Brown’s social media marketing strategy and fearless approach to business has garnered national media attention and feature stories in Entrepreneur, Business Week, Builder, BizNet and Multifamily Executive. He was named as a Voice of Innovation in Social Media last year, has been profiled locally, and travels across the U.S. to share his story. Brown’s efforts have formed the basis of his next business venture, The Urbane Way.
Mary Hickman Kruszewski, eBoot Camp Certified Instructor
Mary Hickman Kruszewski Mary Hickman Kruszewski is an eBootCamp workshop educator, owner of MHK Marketing Group and co-founder of Mom Grow Your Business. Her clients have ranged from small entrepreneurs to international companies. She has extensive experience in creating and executing customized marketing plans which include a blend of traditional marketing tactics and savvy web-based solutions. Prior to her 2006 move to business consulting, Mary held several corporate marketing leadership positions including a start-up that now boasts over $50 million in annualized revenue. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA).
Mary joined the eBootcamp team to share her expertise and passion with a larger audience. “Working one-on-one with a client is great – but working with groups is extremely rewarding,” says Mary. “It’s a terrific feeling when you can empower others to take their on-line presence to the next level,” she adds.
In her spare time this busy wife and mother of two girls enjoys renovating her 1922 home, yoga, walking her yellow lab, volunteering at her daughters’ school,and inspiring others to succeed in business.
Jim Vogel, Blogger
As an adjunct lecturer at both the University of Michigan and at the University of Phoenix, he taught Organizational Communication, Business Communication classes, and conducted a variety of student writing workshops. Jim has an AS degree in Mathematics (Science), a BA in Business Psychology from the University of Michigan, and holds a MA in Organizational Communication from Eastern Michigan University.
His blend of writing for multiple organizations in a succinct and conversational style has made him a successful professional blogger and a highly competent social media content strategist. With over 250 blogs published within Web2.0, his skill to help organizations with their e-message has given his business IMU Social Media (A Division of VTR Consulting LLC) the opportunity to help an eclectic array of businesses and organizations gain credible presence with blogs, articles, editorials, posts, and tweets.Originally from Detroit, Jim is a huge Detroit Tiger fan and an avid proponent of the Motor City. Jim is an Ambassador for the Apex Chamber of Commerce and he sits on the Board of Directors with the Kiwanis Club of Apex. Jim, the Dad of two grown children, Katie and Johnny, lives with his wife Susan in historic Apex, NC. He can easily be reached on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Blogspot, and WordPress.
Tess Taylor, Blogger
Tess C. Taylor, owner of Taylor Resources Writing, is a Web Copy Writer, Project Manager & Social Media Manager from Charleston, South Carolina. In addition to being a 15-year veteran in Human Resources, Tess has had over 2,500 articles published and is a regular blogger on various business, finance, green lifestyle, organizational development, entrepreneurial and career topics around the globe. Her work has been published in several regional magazines, and has also been featured on The Chamber of Commerce, US News and Yahoo Business.
Liz Scavnicky-Yaekle, Blogger
Liz Scavnicky-Yaekle is a former Dale Carnegie corporate trainer who lives in the Detroit area. She has over fifteen years of business development, interactive marketing and project management experience. Liz has served myriad clients not limited to Dell, Discover, General Mills, General Motors, GMAC Financial Services, Microsoft, Target, UPS Store, Visa and Yahoo!
Liz earned her MBA in International Business from the University of Michigan in 2002. A worldwide traveler, she has completed semesters abroad at the University of Montpellier in Montpellier, France and Hong Kong Baptist University. Having been awarded a Presidential scholarship, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in International Business at Wayne State University in 1998. Liz is fluent in French.
Kristina Schneider, Blogger
Kristina Schneider resides in Los Angeles, California. She graduated in 2004 with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Business Administration from Pepperdine University and currently works full-time as an Executive Assistant at estate planning law firm, Kavesh, Minor & Otis, Inc. In addition to daily administrative tasks, she also assists the firm in marketing and other business ventures working with various estate and financial planning professionals throughout the country. Kristina has always had a love for writing and when given the opportunity to blog, it was an opportunity she couldn’t pass up. In her spare time, Kristina enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, working out and playing club basketball.
Susan Dooley, Blogger
Susan Dooley is a certified Dale Carnegie Trainer working in partnership with the Ralph Nichols Group in Novi. Since joining Dale Carnegie in 2000, she has helped 3000 individuals in Metro Detroit develop stronger selling skills and differentiation in the marketplace. Her clientele include a variety of small and large organizations in the automotive, service, and education sectors; delivering both enterprise and customized training solutions. In addition to Human Relations, Susan also conducts training programs in Executive Presentations, Leadership and Selling skills. Susan is proud to maintain a graduate customer satisfaction rating of over 95% for 12 years running.
Susan is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Michigan State University, and has held a variety of progressively responsible positions within the public and private sectors. As a blogger for eBootcamp, Susan links combines her business acumen, experience in the classroom, and love of writing to help eBootcamp clients engage and inspire their readers.
