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Stephen G. Barr

Social Media Marketing & Public Relations

Location
phoenix, AZ (US)
Work Category
Media - Journalism - Newspaper
Interests
Business partnerships, Job opportunities, References, Ways to stay in touch
Currently working on...
Building a large proprietary social network for a large national nonprofit organization.

About Me

I have a formal education in Marketing Management, 20 years experience in the residential and commercial real estate sales and appraisals, 12 years in internet marketing, website development, writing, editing and publishing with a goal of building one of the truly premium online publishing group's portfolios. I have both print and online media experience at the senior editorial level. I can rapidly build effective coalitions within narrowly defined market segments or industries to the benefit of all parties and have a long established reputation as being a "rainmaker" within the music, arts, real estate, nonprofit, political and adult entertainment communities.

Specialties:

Public relations, retailing, advertising, website & online forum development, niche social networking, blogging, email campaigns, affiliate/performance marketing, search optimization, branding and identity, site location, event production & promotion, non-profit fund raising and tasteful, responsible adult content publishing.

Work Experience

  • Mar 2010 - present
    scottsdale, AZ (US)
    Social Media Director
    The Prowess Group, LLC™
    An assemblage of partners with proven backgrounds in their related specialties & fields working in unison to form the apex of performance based e-commerce solutions to their clients.
  • Jan 2010 - present
    phoenix, AZ (US)
    Founder & Host
    The Executive Club™
    The Executive Club™ is a social network devoted to those individuals seeking to make a mid-late career change for whatever reason.

    Mission Statement:

    To assist, inform, educate, socialize, humanize, empathize and congregate those who are making major lifestyle and career changes at the intersection of midlife.

    To help people become better informed about the current market trends, practices and traditions within the executive recruitment and human resources industry.
  • Nov 2006 - present
    phoenix, AZ (US)
    Group Publisher
    SGB Media Group, LLC
    SGB Media Group is a social media marketing firm specializing in the adult industry as well as the progressive political and nonprofit arenas. Heavy experience in retailing, advertising, website & online forum development, niche social networking, affiliate marketing, search optimization, branding and identity, site location, event production & promotion, non-profit fund raising.Mission:To assist performers, politicians, nonprofits, small businesses and individuals with their social media marketing campaigns, fund raising, brand identity and public relations initiatives.Products:

    * Social Network Profiles & Fan Pages
    * Blogs
    * Niche Social Networks
    * Static Websites
    * Adult Pay Sites
    * Portal Sites
    * eCommerce
    * eMail/Newsletter Campaigns
    * Event Planning & Production
    * Website Analytics & SEO
    * Affiliate Marketing
    * Strategic Alliance Management
    * Business Development
  • Aug 2009 - Mar 2010
    phoenix, AZ (US)
    Owner/Curator
    The Urban Abode Gallery
    A petite gallery located in his circa 1910 home in the heart of the historic Evans-Churchill District in downtown Phoenix, AZ featuring local artists monthly during the First Friday Artwalk events.

Education

  • 1979 - 1981
    Associate's - Marketing
    Monroe Community College
    3.25 GPA
    Student Association Vice President
    Student Member Board of Trustees

Courses & Certifications

Center for Progressive Leadership - 2009 Fellowship

Hobbies & Interests

Skiing, Tennis, Playing Bass Guitar, Computer Graphics