 Reviews about OpenNetworkers.info the social networking Portal which has been created by Ray van den Bel in 2007: '..The Power and Tools of OpenNetworkers.info is well recognized by the Mashable.com review..'  :
7. Open Networkers Open Networkers has over 5,000 members who are actively (and professionally) networking. The big differentiator with this community is the sheer amount of tools you have, such as their own toolbar, a website creator, gadgets and widgets, and a collection of RSS feeds in the site you can subscribe to. On the main page, you have your typical blog post collection and discussion threads, but also a FriendFeed (FriendFeed reviews) syndication of the latest web 2.0 developments. They have their own networking handbooks and a lot more. |
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Underneath you will find a few personal recommendations, should you need any other information or recommendations, just contact me. Furthermore, you can simply 'Google' me or e.g. have a look at the comments on my OpenNetworkers.info profile Recent comment '...Ray, Keep the good work flowing....you have done much in the last year or so. It seems you are always one or two steps ahead of the rest of us....' Caryl Alfaro (President Earth Resource Systems) Recent Recommendations: Martijn Ollefers, MBA Operationeel Manager E-Commerce at AEGON Ray, is een sterke Online Marketing professional met een brede visie op E-business / E-commerce en op Social Media, Community's, App's in het bijzonder. Hij is creatief, innovatief en resultaatgericht (ROI driven) en in zijn aanpak. Met een sterk gevoel voor klanten weet hij naast het uitstippelen van de strategie hier ook pragmatisch invulling aan te geven. Daarnaast heb ik hem leren kennen als een echte teamplayer, een mensenmens die oprecht en vol passie zich inzet om waarde toe te voegen voor onze klanten en de organisatie. Dank Ray!less February 19, 2013, Martijn managed Ray at AEGON Evgeni Leshtanski, Vice President Opennetworkers.info: “Since November 2007 Ray and I have been closely associated within the Open Networkers Movement: http://opennetworkers.info (the Open Networkers Central Station), started by den Bel himself and leading it ever since. I can without any doubts vouch for Ray's expertise in Business Development and Business Strategy Consulting. Having a solid background in law my colleague possesses a thorough knowledge in business strategic development. Especially he is a subject matter expert and an internationally renowned name in Web 2/Collaboration Strategies with a specific focus in Social Networking. The proof of his expertise and influence is the tremendous growth of the Open Networkers Movement into an over 40 thousand member entity (new social movement). His writing contributions are well recorded at the Open Networkers Central Station and I fully share his innovative theoretical approaches. Being open, sincere and responsible he is famous with his idealism and responsiveness which have made him a leader very much liked of.” Lee Hill, organizer Pangea day and Vice president of Paperchaser.com: “Generous enough to assign his good name to Pangea Day Citizens, in support of the global effort, PangeaDay.org. Many thanks!” Danielle Cornelissen, free lance photographer “Person with a lot of eye for detail in his work. Nice to work with because he knows a lot about a lot of things. Recommendation !!” General Recommendations These online publications, written without my knowledge, give good insight into what I do, my ethics and my ambitions: Dawn Mular, Chris Williams, Yvonne LaRose TechZi Interview, MKB Nederland . Specific Recommendations Be informed that there are 5 recommendations about my online work on BitWine. Futhermore I have offered some help / and advice on LinkedIn Answers which resulted in the following: Voted Best: Questions and Answers: Expertise in:
A few written recommendations on my LI-profile, you can contact the specialists underneath “Ray helped me in a private workshop how to expand my network and make the most of it with my business as a headhunter. He did a very good job and he is open to ask him any new questions related to this matter.” July 24, 2007 Top qualities: Expert, Good Value, On Time M Rosier (rosiersearch@gmail.com) hired Ray as a Business Consultant in 2007 “Ray has been extremely helpful in broading my understanding of networking. The meaning deepens through protracted thought. I followed Ray's web links and benefited therefrom. He is generous in disseminating knowledge without expectation of benefit. He is a leader in that he is not afraid to express an unpopular opinion. In this regard, he is a valuable contributer to the LinkedIn dialog.” February 22, 2007 Howard Halpern MA CPRW, President & Counsellor, Affordable Counselling®was with another company when working with Ray at Independent “I have know Ray van den Bel since I became active on LinkedIn. Ray is perhaps one of the best opennetworkers I have met. He is incredibly knowledgeable and well versed in Web 2.0 technology and has always been a valuable and trusted person and friend who is willing to share his extensive expertise in a professional and constructive way. I highly regard Ray van den Bel and recommend him as an expert networking resource.” February 12, 2007 George Feist [Lion], President & CEO, Novus Management Services Corp.worked with Ray at Independent “yo recomiendo a Ray como Business Consultant” November 19, 2006 Susana Boettner, independent fine art professional, independent was a consultant or contractor to Ray at Independent “Ray is a very experienced Web 2.0 expert and tutor. He has written some very detailed and sccurate reviews of various products that can be used to enhance the Web 2.0 productivity of any company.” November 4, 2006 David Wilkinson - David@Techzi.net, Internet Professional, Profy Inc. worked directly with Ray at Profy Inc. “Ray really knows the value of networking. He looks for any opportunity to learn more about people, what they do, and how a mutual relationship can be developed to benefits both parties. Thanks Ray for your energy!!” June 22, 2006 Logan Maienschein[logankrista@yahoo.com], College Relations Manager, Tyson Foods, Inc.was with another company when working with Ray at Independent “It is my pleasure to endorse Ray who is an experienced professional and leading networker. I have enjoyed his support and would recommend his services to all.” June 8, 2006 Arnnei Speiser, Co-Moderator, MyLinkedInPowerForum was a consultant or contractor to Ray at Independent “I had the honor of meeting Ray through the Open Networkers group he created. He is always miles ahead of everyone else when it comes to the next big thing. He had the vision to create open networkers, when everyone else was just starting to use linkedin. Now he is working on web 2.0, while the rest of us are still on 1.0. I highly recommend connecting with Ray to learn what is happening next.” June 7, 2006 chris williams, Web Developer, Enunciatewas with another company when working with Ray at Independent “Ray has the unique strategic value as a business consultant not only knowing how to analyze many different company-expertises and processes, but he actively helps managing them towards Earned Value. He finds solutions, matches competences and helps to train communication skills in the modern networking society. I can highly recommend him as a result-driven professional.” June 7, 2006 Peter Luiks, Owner - Global Consultancy Manager / Interim Manager, Integrated Business Alignments was Ray's client “Ray is an open person to work with. Attentive and doing his job well, and I tell this as a client of his. He can get to the point after just asking a few questions.” June 28, 2006 Henk-Jan Habraken, Client Operations Manager, AO was Ray's client “I have worked with Ray van den Bel for an extensive period of time and learned to know him as an excellent, straightforward, hard-working professional. Ray has my deepest respect and I recommend him with pleasure.” November 15, 2005 Albert P. Beijlevelt, Partner Relationship Executive, Unisys worked with Ray “From the moment I met Ray, I was impressed by his genuine interest for people, his perseverance in pursuing my interests and his professional expertise. Add these qualities to his huge network, and you get one of the best job hunters in the business.” November 6, 2005 Peter Mol was Ray's client “>Ray van den Bel is the first recruiter who is really helping me in finding a suitable job.He just doesn't work only for his client(s)but gave me some interesting advice about my opportunities. >I already recommended him and his company to a partner of mine.” October 31, 2005 Hans Spijker was Ray's client “I know Ray as a pro-active person seeking and finding opportunities for his clients. He is a person with a positive attitude and thinks in sollutions rather than in problems. Ray thinks in sollutions without loosing sight of obstacles to be taken. Characteristics of Ray are: transparent, communicative, intelligent and more.” October 27, 2005 Linked In (anonymous) was Ray's client “In the past I have worked with Ray in different kind of businesses and opportunities. I have experienced him as a person who has values as integrity, respect and a person where you can rely on. He won't disappoint you!” October 26, 2005 Leo van Zijl was with another company when working with Ray “Ray helped me find a few hard-to-find M&A experts. Amazing that he can do this so professionally using IM with video for interviews and LinkedIN. Looking at him I can image how we all will work in a fully digitized world someday. He knows about everyone in the business.” October 26, 2005 Serge Villeneuve was a consultant or contractor to Ray “Ray is a very professional recruiter with a keen interest in the people he works for. He gives open and honest personal feedback that is sometimes confronting, but helpful and with best interests. He really thinks along with you and tries to find a good match for all parties.” October 7, 2005 Albert van Braam was Ray's client “Ray is a central hub on LinkedIN who helps people to matching jobs. He knows the business very well and I can highly recommend him as a professional.” October 7, 2005 Sebastian Todt (sebastian@gsfsportfashion.com) was Ray's client “I had the opportunity to get advice from Ray. He is forward looking, practical and brilliant.” June 6, 2006 Vivek Srinivasan, Management Trainee, Forges de Zeebrugge was Ray's client |
