Marketing
| Industry Focus: | Management & Business | Experience: | 21+ Years | |
| Education Level: | 2-Year College Degree |
Stephen G. Barr
sgbmedia@gmail.com or 602-793-7890
CEO & Group Publisher at SGB Media Group, LLC
Location
Phoenix, AZ but willing to relocate internationally.
Industry
Online Media, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations
I am conducting an international search for a social media marketing position at an innovative firm.
Current
• Writer at Technorati
• Owner/Director at The Urban Abode Gallery
• CEO & Group Publisher at SGB Media Group, LLC
Past
• Fellow at Center for Progressive Leadership
• Director of Social Media at GiveClicks.com
• Committee Chairman at Draft Al Gore; State of Arizona
• Owner & Host at Vintage Bass Trading Co. & The Dudepit Forum
• Associate Editor at Bass Frontiers Magazine
• Operations Manager at Sable Ridge Vineyards
• President & CEO at American Residential Appraisers
• District Appraisal Manager at Citibank
• President & CEO at Axiel Research Group, Ltd.
• Sales Manager at Scott E. Cohen Realty
• Imagery Interpreter Specialist AFSC 20650 at USAF
Education
• Monroe Community College, 1981, AA Marketing
• Cardinal Mooney HS, 1976
Summary
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 groups 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.
Experience
Writer
Technorati
Privately Held; Internet industry
December 2009 – Present ( 2 months)
Feature writer covering a variety of topics including social media marketing, affiliate marketing, ecommerce, emerging technologies, human sexuality, progressive politics and urban dwelling. Technorati is an Internet search engine for searching blogs. By June 2008, Technorati indexes 112.8 million blogs and over 250 million pieces of tagged social media.[2] The name Technorati is a blend of the words technology and literati, which invokes the notion of technological intelligence or intellectualism.
Owner/Director
The Urban Abode Gallery
Privately Held; Internet industry
August 2009 – Present ( 6 months)
Steve Barrs 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.
CEO & Group Publisher
SGB Media Group, LLC
Publishing industry
November 2006 – Present (3 years 3 months)
Brand development, web site traffic growth, web site SEM and affiliate advertising revenue programs. Developing brand strategies and statistical systems. Creating and developing niche market social network platforms specializing in the music, adult content, political and philanthropic arenas. Publishing a variety of social and economic networks, online forums, journals, websites, syndicated blogs and white papers.
Stephen G. has 8 recommendations (1 co-worker, 4 clients, 3 partners) including:
• Jay Deragon
• Andrew Ortiz, President & CEO, Ortiz Leadership Systems
Fellow
Center for Progressive Leadership
Non-Profit; Non-Profit Organization Management industry
January 2009 – September 2009 ( 9 months)
The CPL State Political Leaders Fellowship is a nine-month, part-time leadership development program for a select group of organizational leaders, future candidates, community organizers, and progressive activists across the state. Through training, coaching, project-based work and mentoring, the program gives up-and-coming leaders the skills and networks they need to advance progressive political change in their communities.
The Fellowship is designed to fit the schedules of working professionals through five main components:
Five Weekend Workshops
Regular One-on-one and Small Group Coaching
Project-based Learning
Mentorship
Political Networking
Director of Social Media
GiveClicks.com
Non-Profit Organization Management industry
October 2008 – September 2009 (1 year)
GiveClicks is an online shopping program designed to help you support your favorite charity while doing your every day shopping on the Internet. The nonprofit of your choice will receive a small donation with each purchase you make online within the GiveClicks merchant network.
Committee Chairman
Draft Al Gore; State of Arizona
Non-Profit; 1001-5000 employees; Political Organization industry
June 2006 – February 2008 (1 year 9 months)
Worked within the State of Arizona to initiate a draft referendum to elect Al Gore for President of The United States of America in the 2008 Presidential elections.
Owner & Host
Vintage Bass Trading Co. & The Dudepit Forum
Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Music industry
December 1998 – January 2007 (8 years 2 months)
Owner of VBTC, an online retail outlet for bass guitars and related accessories and host of The Dude Pit online bass guitar discussion forum and social network.
Associate Editor
Bass Frontiers Magazine
Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Publishing industry
January 2000 – October 2002 (2 years 10 months)
Served as Associate Editor, contributing writer and photographer at this music trade magazine based in Nashville, TN.
Operations Manager
Sable Ridge Vineyards
Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Wine and Spirits industry
1998 – 2001 (3 years)
General manager of this family owned, boutique vineyard and winery in Sonoma County, CA. Managed all day to day operations including vineyard and cellar labor, facilities and equipment. Participated in final tasting, blending and bottling of all wines which have received multiple gold, silver & bronze medals in international competition.
President & CEO
American Residential Appraisers
Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Real Estate industry
April 1991 – November 1997 (6 years 8 months)
Founder, President and CEO of this SW regional appraisal & consulting firm with as many as 7 branch locations in CA & NV.
District Appraisal Manager
Citibank
Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Banking industry
1989 – 1991 (2 years)
President & CEO
Axiel Research Group, Ltd.
Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Real Estate industry
November 1985 – October 1988 (3 years)
Founded and served as Pres & CEO of this real estate appraisal and consulting firm with emphasis on developing emerging technology within the field utilizing advanced statistical modeling, digitized forms and digital photography years before any peer groups.
Sales Manager
Scott E. Cohen Realty
Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Real Estate industry
January 1983 – November 1985 (2 years 11 months)
Managed a sales force of 6-10 real estate sales people and brokers under Mr.Cohen.
Imagery Interpreter Specialist AFSC 20650
USAF
Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; USAF; Military industry
1976 – 1979 (3 years)
Graduated US Millitary Intelligence School, Lowry AFB, Served with the 548th RTG Hickam AFB, HI, Honorable Discharge.
Education
Monroe Community College
AA Marketing Management
1979 – 1981
Activities and Societies: Student Association Vice President, Student Member Board of Trustees, Founder & President of Outdoor Activities Unlimited Club.
Cardinal Mooney HS
Diploma
1972 – 1976
Recommend Stephen G.’s work at Cardinal Mooney HS
Recommendations For Stephen G.
CEO & Group Publisher
SGB Media Group, LLC
“Stephen has deep insights into the ever evolving landscape of social media. His keen awareness of the related dynamics and knowledge of relevant developments makes him a valuable resource for anyone interested in maximizing return on use of social media.” January 10, 2010
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative
Jay Deragon
hired Stephen G. as a Business Consultant in 2009
“I am pleased to write this recommendation for Stephen Barr. Stephen and I met when I was a faculty member with the Center for Progressive Leadership - Arizona Program. Stephen was a Fellow with the Arizona CPL Program, and I had the privilege of being assigned as his Faculty Coach. I was thoroughly impressed with Stephens commitment to his community and his exceptional skills in and passion for the arena of social media. He is a definite mover and shaker in the social media field and can add value to organizations with whom he consults. I recommend him highly. Regards, Andy Ortiz, J.D., M.P.A. www.ortizleadership.com” January 6, 2010
Andrew Ortiz, President & CEO, Ortiz Leadership Systems
was with another company when working with Stephen G. at SGB Media Group, LLC
“I observed Steves skills with social media and other Internet-related services and on that basis I planning to ask for his help. Before I formally did that, he took my interest and ran with it! Before I knew it, my social media presence had been expanded immensely simply through his network and knowledge of how to move information using electrons." He is amazing!” January 5, 2010
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative
Interests
Website development, social media marketing, affiliate marketing, social networking, search engine opitimization, website analytics, philanthropic administration, social activisim, sexual freedom and expression, local, national and international politics, music, fine arts, viticulture, enology, tantra, literature.
Honors and Awards
1984 Sales Master Award, Real Estate Board of Rochester, NY
1989 CitiPride Award Recipient, CitiBank
Personal Information
Phone:
602-793-7890 (Mobile)
Address:
610 E. McKinley Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
IM:
sgbmediagroup (Yahoo! Messenger)
Birthday:
September 16, 1958
Marital status:
Single
