Bonnie Ausfeld is a
career development professional with more than 25 years experience in providing
tools for success in education, business, and other fields. In that regard, she
has a master’s degree in business communication, is a motivational speaker,
trainer, author and career consultant. Her professional training programs focus
on building a successful business network by developing leadership qualities,
effective listening techniques and time management skills.
Bonnie is also the founder and CEO of Business Referrals
Networking Group (BRNG, LLC, http://www.brngllc.com), a membership organization that specializes
in business networking, direct referrals, and professional development. She has worked with for-profit and non-profit organizations,
has won numerous awards associated with career and networking development and
held various leadership positions in the Tech Valley/Capital Region area.
Bonnie has also been a featured guest on various radio and television
shows including:
Bonnie is also an accomplished author having written career
development and related articles for newspapers, e-newsletters, and national
magazines such as the Albany Business
Review, Home Office, and Massage Therapy Journal. Her latest
book, Business Networking Techniques for
the Professional (Or how do I get YOU to remember me and what it is that I do.),
is an example of Bonnie’s “Guiding Tools for Success.” The book provides
numerous strategies you can use to build successful business and personal
relationships.
In addition, Bonnie has achieved the level of Advanced Gold
Toastmaster with Toastmasters International. She also holds certificates with
the Creative Voice Development Group and the Center for Organizational Energy
(Bullet-Proof Manager). Her honors, achievements and other community
involvement activities are varied. She received the Board of Directors Award in
the Volunteer Achievement Program from the New York State Credit Union League
and the Credit Union National Association, Inc. Bonnie has also served on the
Union College Parents Council and Admissions Department, was a board member for
the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Professional Business Association and a nominee
for the Microenterprise Small Business Council Award.
