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403 West Main Street Suite A Westerville, Ohio 43081 614.388.8918 [email protected] gonggongcommunications.com twitter.com/gonggongcomm youtube.com/gonggongcomm facebook.com/gonggongcomm Amanda L. Sage Biography Amanda’s Bio Amanda has a variegated background ranging from computer maintenance and website development to international business and marketing. She started her first business, Sage Technical Consulting, in 1999 as a high school sophomore, where she taught older adults computer basics and fixed computers. She graduated from The Ohio State University in 2006 with bachelor’s degrees in political science and international studies, focusing on international development and intelligence and security. Upon graduating from Ohio State, she moved to Ghana where she spent the next year and a half working for Women in Progress, a women’s entrepreneurial group and Fair Trade cooperative. While in Ghana, Amanda founded a new cooperative of bead makers, designed textiles and jewelry, and helped organize volunteers for the nonprofit. Returning to Columbus, Amanda started Gong Gong Communications in early 2009 when she realized the specific need for a marketing firm which provided quality, time-efficient, cost-effective marketing and creative solutions from small businesses and mircopreneurs. Amanda serves on the board of directors of the Columbus Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners as the Vice President of Communications. She is also a tenant and mentor for the Women’s Small Business Accelerator. Amanda lives in Central Ohio with her husband, Jonathan. About Gong Gong Communications Gong Gong Communications provides holistic marketing and creative services to small businesses on a monthly and per-project basis, listening to the problems of the clients to create a practical, efficient, and cost-effective strategy so that their needs are met and they have more time to focus on doing what they do best. Gong Gong is a full-service marketing and design firm specializing in marketing strategy, graphic and website design, copywriting, and social media engagement. Running a small business is rough. We know this because, well, we’re a small business, too. Gong Gong balances your budget and needs and devises a plan that will earn a positive return on your investment. And because time is always in short supply, we craft a solution that is also manageable and efficient for you (and your staff, if you have it.) And if you just don’t have the time or the manpower, we’ll lend you some of ours. We enjoy working with everyone, so if you have a staff of twenty or you’re the only employee, we have solutions which will enhance your company’s image while taking one less responsibility off your desk. Gong Gong is a participant and tenant in the Women’s Small Business Accelerator in Westerville, Ohio.

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Page 1: MORPC Social Media Workshop - Presenter Bios

403 West Main Street Suite A Westerville, Ohio 43081614.388.8918 [email protected] gonggongcommunications.com

twitter.com/gonggongcomm youtube.com/gonggongcomm facebook.com/gonggongcomm

Amanda L. SageBiography

Amanda’s BioAmanda has a variegated background ranging from computer maintenance and website development to international business and marketing.

She started her first business, Sage Technical Consulting, in 1999 as a high school sophomore, where she taught older adults computer basics and fixed computers. She graduated from The Ohio State University in 2006 with bachelor’s degrees in political science and international studies, focusing on international development and intelligence and security.

Upon graduating from Ohio State, she moved to Ghana where she spent the next year and a half working for Women in Progress, a women’s entrepreneurial group and Fair Trade cooperative. While in Ghana, Amanda founded a new cooperative of bead makers, designed textiles and jewelry, and helped organize volunteers for the nonprofit.

Returning to Columbus, Amanda started Gong Gong Communications in early 2009 when she realized the specific need for a marketing firm which provided quality, time-efficient, cost-effective marketing and creative solutions from small businesses and mircopreneurs.

Amanda serves on the board of directors of the Columbus Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners as the Vice President of Communications. She is also a tenant and mentor for the Women’s Small Business Accelerator.

Amanda lives in Central Ohio with her husband, Jonathan.

About Gong Gong CommunicationsGong Gong Communications provides holistic marketing and creative services to small businesses on a monthly and per-project basis, listening to the problems of the clients to create a practical, efficient, and cost-effective strategy so that their needs are met and they have more time to focus on doing what they do best. Gong Gong is a full-service marketing and design firm specializing in marketing strategy, graphic and website design, copywriting, and social media engagement.

Running a small business is rough. We know this because, well, we’re a small business, too. Gong Gong balances your budget and needs and devises a plan that will earn a positive return on your investment. And because time is always in short supply, we craft a solution that is also manageable and efficient for you (and your staff, if you have it.) And if you just don’t have the time or the manpower, we’ll lend you some of ours.

We enjoy working with everyone, so if you have a staff of twenty or you’re the only employee, we have solutions which will enhance your company’s image while taking one less responsibility off your desk.

Gong Gong is a participant and tenant in the Women’s Small Business Accelerator in Westerville, Ohio.

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Columbus | Cincinnati5031 Forest Drive, Suite A | New Albany, OH 43054 | Tel: 614.939.2510 | Toll: 877.PRISM33

prismmarketing.com

Michelle Adams President & CEO

Michelle brings over 23 years of experience in marketing and growing entrepreneurial organizations. She specializes in areas involving market research, innovation strategy, digital marketing and ROI analytics. As Founder and President of PRISM Marketing, Michelle has dedicated her professional life to developing savvy marketing that affects the way companies view themselves and their products. She has a deep understanding of their business, target customers and an underlying focus on a company’s ultimate success—not just great marketing. Michelle is also a powerful connector and leverages her relationships and community knowledge to benefit her clients.

Since its establishment in 1995, PRISM has grown to become one of Central Ohio’s 15 largest agencies and works with Fortune 50 brands. In 2011, PRISM opened an office in Cincinnati to accommodate a growing client base in southwest Ohio and the Tri-State area.

Michelle and PRISM are grateful recipients of many commendations, including the Inc. 500/5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies; SBA Small Business of the Year for Ohio (runner-up); Columbus Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year; Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist; Smart Leader Award; NAWBO Visionary Award Finalist; and Business First 40 Under 40 Award. Additionally, PRISM has been honored multiple times with the Corporate Caring Award and 50 Fastest Growing Companies designation. Michelle is also a Board Member of Capital University, COSI, Healthy New Albany and Junior Achievement of Central Ohio.

Michelle holds a BA in Business from Capital University.

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Team Member Bio and G+ Pages

Amy Marshall

Bio:

Amy is a proven digital marketing strategist focusing in social media and research. Working to build a successful online marketing company with founder, Bill Balderaz, from 2006-2012, the business was acquired by Fathom. Currently, she is running the social media & research team for the Fathom Healthcare business working to connect patients and health systems for improved care. She graduated from Mount Union University in 1992 with a B.A. in International Business and served in a ladder of product marketing, sales and channel development in global markets.

G+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+AmyMarshall1/about