We all network for business development, but what happens when we are successful and networking produces a referral source? This presentation talks about developing deep relationships with referral sources, as opposed to superficial ones and covers the creation of an interesting and genuine "elevator pitch," as opposed to a 2-minute canned verbal resume.You will hear how to focus on developing and making personal connections, on giving rather than receiving; connecting, not necessarily making sales. Thomson will also cover best practices for networking and nurturing relationships.

 

Saskia Monteiro Thomson is a seasoned marketing professional with 20 years of experience working within corporate environments. She is also the mother of three young children and holds a degree in Psychology from Cornell University. She has taken these experiences and her observations and input from other professionals to develop this presentation. Along this journey, Thomson wrote a humorous blog for two years about her observations of corporate America and its relationship to child rearing. She has also blogged on this subject for Working Mother Magazine's "MomBlog."

 

Thomson's professional background includes serving as Director of Marketing for a prominent law firm, as well as at Long Island's largest accounting firm. In addition, she held positions at a large international advertising firm, a major publishing house, and in the non-profit sector. She is also a founding partner of Professional Peers connect LLC, a professional development and coaching firm.

 

Within the marketing industry, Thomson has been quoted and has published articles in various journals, spoken before professional audiences, and has won numerous national and local awards for original advertising campaigns, promotional videos, and direct mail campaigns. Thomson's expertise includes branding, design and layout, writing and creative direction.