Ellen Kaminsky

Current

• Owner at EK Endeavors (Sole Proprietorship)

Past

• Membership Director at Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce
• Program Manager at Raytheon

Education

• Program Management Institute

Recommended

18 people have recommended Ellen

Connections

126 connections

Industry

Professional Training & Coaching

Websites

• My Website
• The Hunger Site
• Herndon Art Center

Ellen Kaminsky’s Summary

Two words: Focus & clarity. I specializing in teaching entrepreneurs and small businesses how to promote their company through networking. Focusing on the importance of recognizing why referrals are important and how referrals are generated. Teaching how to build a strong coalition of strategic referral partners and the basics of how to maintain those vital relationships. As an Elevator Speech Therapist™, the core training programs address how to develop a compelling introduction that is crystal clear and immediately causes the listener to want to know more about your business.

Clients learn how to develop a laser-focused customer list, where to look for those customers and how to engage others in the quest. Conducts post-event debriefing to improve the quality of leads gained and to increase the chance of success at future events.

Teaching the art of controlling a conversation so both parties win, stressing the importance of being a resource to everyone you meet.

My goal is to give to all that I meet and positively influence a minimum of three lives every week.

Ellen Kaminsky’s Specialties:

A penchant for knowing who you need to meet. As a natural Connector, there are few people I meet that I can't connect to someone.

Ellen Kaminsky’s Experience

• Owner

  EK Endeavors (Sole Proprietorship)

  (Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Professional Training & Coaching industry)

  August 2007 — Present (1 year 4 months)

  ‘Elevator Speech’ Therapist™, teaching the subtle art of Connections & Introductions. Tailored Introductions; Networking Analysis/post-event debriefing; Personal Marketing Skills Training; Wing Man Assistance.

• Membership Director

  Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce

  (Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

  April 2001 — March 2007 (6 years)

  Advising businesses in the areas of networking and business development. Served as the connector between businesses. Taught monthly seminar on how to develop relationships, follow up on leads and fill the sales pipeline.

• Program Manager

  Raytheon

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; RTN; Defense & Space industry)

  March 1985 — May 2000 (15 years 3 months)

  - Program Manager providing worldwide field service support to the Air Force’s U2 Reconnaissance and Intelligence system. Was key member of the proposal team responsible for capturing the business ($43M).
  
  - PM for overseas U.S. military site equipment upgrade. The equipment suite consisted of a state-of-the-art, tactical and strategic intelligence collection, processing and dissemination system supporting the U2 Reconnaissance mission.
  
  - PM for upgrading a site in the U.S. with similar equipment suite. This $3M contract was also completed under budget and ahead of schedule.
  
  - PM in support of the White House Communications Command. The Mystic Star program included design, manufacture, and installation of a shelterized communications system.

Additional Information

Ellen Kaminsky’s Websites:

• My Website
• The Hunger Site
• Herndon Art Center

Ellen Kaminsky’s Interests:

Volunteering in my community, international travel, cultural exploration, recycling, environmental issues, mentoring women, kayaking, folk music, world music, singer-songwriters, digital photography, local politics

Ellen Kaminsky’s Groups:

Women's Networking Luncheon, Executive Women's Roundtable, eWomen Tysons, Girl Power, Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce, Herndon Foundaton for the Cultural Arts, ArtSpace Herndon and The Folk Club of Reston-Herndon

Ellen Kaminsky’s Honors:

Mayor's Volunteer Appreciation Award, 1996 - 2007
Keeping the Arts Alive Award - 1999
Raytheon's Community Service Excellence Award, 1998
Arts Idea of the Year Award, 1998

Ellen Kaminsky’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• consulting offers
• expertise requests
• reference requests
• getting back in touch