Teddy Burriss

Teddy Burriss

Greensboro--Winston-Salem--High Point Area
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Your business will grow when you and your sales team use LinkedIn as a Business Tool. I…

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  • What Should I Post on LinkedIn?

    What Should I Post on LinkedIn?

    Original Quora question - “What should I post on LinkedIn? Can I promote my blogs there?" My answer - No, please do not…

    5 Comments
  • Engagement is the Magic Sauce

    Engagement is the Magic Sauce

    There are two ways to get into a conversation in real life. You can start a conversation or you can find a conversation…

    4 Comments
  • Am I a Brand?

    Am I a Brand?

    I got asked this question today, "Am I a brand?" This got me thinking. First of all, let's define the word brand: The…

    9 Comments
  • Become a part of the conversation

    Become a part of the conversation

    The tagline for my business is "It all starts with a conversation." I've proven for myself that success comes through…

    2 Comments
  • I'm Playing it Safe on LinkedIn

    I'm Playing it Safe on LinkedIn

    I heard a business owner say this last week, "I'm playing it safe on LinkedIn." I asked him, "what does this mean?" He…

    1 Comment
  • Tips on building a LinkedIn Network

    Tips on building a LinkedIn Network

    A growing LinkedIn Network is an important part of using LinkedIn as a Business Tool. Here are a few points to remember…

    3 Comments
  • Testing Image sizes in LinkedIn Posts

    Testing Image sizes in LinkedIn Posts

    I have been asked regularly what is the right image size to use on LinkedIn Posts as well as Company Page Posts. I…

    3 Comments
  • The 10 Biggest Mistakes People Make on LinkedIn

    The 10 Biggest Mistakes People Make on LinkedIn

    The 10 Biggest mistakes you can make on LinkedIn. No LinkedIn Profile Picture.

    4 Comments
  • Are LinkedIn Search Rankings impacted by Skills & Endorsements

    Are LinkedIn Search Rankings impacted by Skills & Endorsements

    I recently heard adding your skill and getting it endorsed in the Skills Section would help your LinkedIn Profile rank…

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  • Focus on their Ultimate Why

    Focus on their Ultimate Why

    I often hear sales trainers say, "People don't buy what you sell, they buy the result they need." Simon Sinek teaches…

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  • Burriss Consulting, Inc. Graphic

    Teddy Burriss - LinkedIn Trainer, Coach & Strategist helping business professionals use LinkedIn as a Business Tool

    Burriss Consulting, Inc.

    - Present 16 years

    Education

    Teddy Burriss - LinkedIn Trainer, Coach & Strategist helping business professionals use LinkedIn as a Business Tool

    I love to help people in all types of business, including non-profits who want more from their use of LinkedIn.

    I am adding this entry so Google can use this info when people do a Google Search and find my LinkedIn Profile

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    Score Mentor

    SCORE Mentors NC Piedmont Triad

    - Present 5 years

    I get to help start-up organizations and young/small businesses who want to move their businesses to the next level.

    I enjoy doing Zoom calls and guiding these business owners and entrepreneurs around all types of topics, including

    Being clear about their purpose and goals.
    Business Planning
    Developing focus on their target audience.
    Developing best practices and tactics of outreach to their target audience.
    Developing marketing and sales tactics.
    Finding other…

    I get to help start-up organizations and young/small businesses who want to move their businesses to the next level.

    I enjoy doing Zoom calls and guiding these business owners and entrepreneurs around all types of topics, including

    Being clear about their purpose and goals.
    Business Planning
    Developing focus on their target audience.
    Developing best practices and tactics of outreach to their target audience.
    Developing marketing and sales tactics.
    Finding other resources that can help them in their business goals.

    I fully enjoy the time I get to spend with these mentees and seeing them become successful in their business goals.

    If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Score Mentor, ask me.

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    Mentor of Veterans

    Veterati

    - Present 7 years

    Social Services

    I provide mentoring for Veterans who are seeking LinkedIn & Networking skills.

  • ATD Piedmont Chapter Graphic

    Board member - Marketing and Social Media Team As a member of the board I am on the Marketing team.

    ATD Piedmont Chapter

    - 2 years 11 months

    Education

    As a member of the board I am on the Marketing team. I support the Social Media strategy and activities including Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn.

  • Triad Coaching Connection Graphic

    Board Member

    Triad Coaching Connection

    - 1 year

    Education

    The Triad Coaching Connection (TCC) mission is to develop and sustain a learning community that supports coaches and those interested in the practice of coaching.

    This group of coaching professionals across all disciplines collaborate and engage in professional development programs providing value to each other.

  • Career Transition Coach

    Career Support Network

    - 10 years

    Social Services

    I train members of CSN on the skills needed to find a new job. I teach Networking for Mutual Benefit, Social Media for Job Seekers, resume, cover letters and interviewing skills. I help members connect and discover job opportunities that are not published online.

    I do this work in the Winston-Salem group as well as thru the High Point group as needed.

    visit www.ncwiseman.com

  • Co-Founder / Board Member Emertitus

    Imagination Installation

    - Present 6 years 4 months

    Civil Rights and Social Action

    Dreaming Big with Winston-Salem, the Triad Tribe, North Carolina and The World.

    The mission of the Imagination Installations Project is to co-create our world by unleashing the power of imagination one dream at a time.
    Learn more - http://www.imaginationinstallations.com

  • Career Transition Coaching

    Professionals In Transition

    - 8 years

    I help members of PIT with skills needed to find a new job. I teach Networking for Mutual Benefit and Social Media for Job Seekers. I help members connect and discover job opportunities that are not published online.

  • Career Transition Coach

    Triad Career Network

    - Present 14 years 4 months

    Education

    I help members of FPCJobs with skills needed to find a new job. I teach Networking for Mutual Benefit and Social Media for Job Seekers. I help members connect and discover job opportunities that are not published online.

  • President and other roles

    Northwest Toastmaster

    - 5 years

    Education

    Spend time and learn from people passionate about quality public speaking and you too will become passionate for delivering quality public speaking.

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    Board Member

    March of Dimes

    - 6 years

    Children

    Worked with The Triad Region March of Dimes on the NC Chili Championship committee, Chefs Auctions and Walks for Babies has been a very rewarding opportunity for me.

Courses

  • Coursera - Change Innovation & Collaboration

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Projects

  • Greensboro Library LinkedIn Seminar

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    40+ people attended. 2/3 had not yet attended a Burriss Consulting, Inc public seminar.

    Here are a few of the comments I received from attendees:

    "Thank you very much Teddy for the LinkedIn presentation tonight. I appreciate your help a great deal."​

    "Thank you for the wonderful info tonight. I'm home right now sharing it with my husband, and I look forward to reading the ebooks and articles. I will be following you.

    "I loved your attitude, integrity and wit. I…

    40+ people attended. 2/3 had not yet attended a Burriss Consulting, Inc public seminar.

    Here are a few of the comments I received from attendees:

    "Thank you very much Teddy for the LinkedIn presentation tonight. I appreciate your help a great deal."​

    "Thank you for the wonderful info tonight. I'm home right now sharing it with my husband, and I look forward to reading the ebooks and articles. I will be following you.

    "I loved your attitude, integrity and wit. I will definitely follow up with specific questions as they come up."​

    "Enjoyed meeting you as well, and appreciated your time and information. Thanks for the 87,000.00 no interest free gifts, I will make good use of these LinkedIn Ebooks."​

    "It was great seeing you again. Dale and I enjoyed your LinkedIn presentation at the library last night."​

    "THANK YOU, Teddy! The LinkedIn seminar content was superb! You're a great teacher! "​

    "Great presentation last evening, We really appreciate the guidance."​

    "Thank you for presenting a great seminar on LinkedIn last night. I really appreciate the refresher and new, updated information. I am in the process of updating my profile and will begin practicing utilizing the tools you covered."​

    "Teddy - thank you for your ENGAGING seminar. I will take your ideas and make a profile!!!"​

    "Thanks Teddy. I have a brand new interest in using LinkedIn."

    Other creators
  • Thomas Built Buses Leadership and Lean Manufacturing Training

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    We designed, developed and facilitated a 40-hour leadership skills and lean manufacturing training of all team leaders at Thomas Built Buses in High Point, NC.
    Training included DISC behavior styles assessments, team building, lean and 5S principles, coaching, communication skills, time management and conflict resolution.
    Wanda and I delivered this training to over 60 members of the Thomas Built Buses Supervisors and Team Leads.

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Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

Organizations

  • Imagination Installation

    Vision Circle Member

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    Imagination Installation - http://www.imaginationinstallations.com. Dreaming Big with Winston-Salem, the Triad Tribe, North Carolina and The World. The mission of the Imagination Installations Project is to co-create our world by unleashing the power of imagination one dream at a time. I am proud to be a founding member and a member of the Vision Circle (Board)

  • Triad Coaching Connection

    Board Member

    The Triad Coaching Connection is an informal network of professional coaches. Started in 2009 as a learning community, the Triad Coaching Connection is an evolving group of people interested in furthering their understanding and practice of coaching. Primarily organized around learning programs and networking, the TCC meets monthly and maintains a loose, collegial organizational structure.

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