Personal Branding: My Story and Tips

Utilizing Social Media to Build Your Personal Brand

By Kemp Edmondshttp://j.mp/kempbrand

Who am I?EducationTechnologyCommunity

I like to give people skills

A self-teacher

A researcher

A student

A lifelong learner

A teacher

A volunteer

A contributor

A publisher

How did I get here?

A constant thirst for knowledge

No one is an island

The Secret to My Success

Bridging the Digital Divide

Photo By: dkillm. Used under Creative Commons License.

What leads to success?By: Richard St. John’s

Where does your story start?

• With passion, dedication and determination• With the ability to self-teach• What is your value proposition?

Example:• I help people who like/love/enjoy ______ and

who need ________

How do you build your brand?

Volunteer

6 Steps to get started in Social Media

1. Join Twitter. Create a Unique Username– Setup your profile with a keyword rich bio– Use a professional photo of you with personality

2. Determine your ‘focused’ message3. Converse with people you’d like to meet4. Join LinkedIn and complete your profile– Spend 10 minutes/day building your network– Learn about LinkedIn Applications

5. Join groups related to your industry6. Create a blog

Rick Chung

In Conclusion…

• The tools give you the power• Be personal• Be generous• Be relevant• Get involved – Volunteer & Network• Bridge the digital divide• Be a lifelong learner• Seek advice and guidance• Publish.

Thank You!

Next steps?

• Review this presentation and act on the actionable items: http://j.mp/kempbrand

• More great info: http://kempe.me/learnbrand

• Learn More Here - Google:“building a personal brand using social media”

• Contact me for more information:[email protected]@kempedmonds