Stephen G. Barr
Publisher, Editor, Social Networking Pioneer, Startup Mentor
Editor and Group Publisher at SGB Media Group, a social media marketing firm specializing in digital media content production, publishing and advertising. Over 25 years experience in retailing, advertising, website & online forum development, niche social networking, affiliate marketing, search optimization, branding, corporate identity, site location, event planning, production & promotion, non-profit fund raising. I advise emerging technology start ups on product development & integration.
Director of Social Media & Public Relations @ The Joan D. Berlin Foundation
Jan. 2012 - Present
The Joan D. Berlin Foundation primarily supports progressive medical research, specifically within the field of cancer treatment through immunotherapy. Joan also has served on various boards that define and direct tomorrow's medical advances today! The foundation fosters learning and academic excellence by working with scientists, educators, and inventors to create a safe, fulfilling, and academically enriching environment for breakthrough science.
Founding Adviser @ The Entrepreneurial Advisory Network
Jul. 2011 - Present
The Entrepreneurial Advisory Network is a growing team of individuals (not affiliated with AngelList) who are volunteering time to help nascent entrepreneurs. The advisors listed below have committed to helping by offering a small amount of time per week to offer advice and assist. We are always hoping to find more volunteers, so please get involved if interested!
We do offer: advice, perspective, links to information, moral support. We do not promise intros, endorsements or money!
- Advisory Board Chairman at Sensual Steals, Inc.™
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Founder & Chairman @ Boardroom Advisory Services
Jul. 2011 - Present
Fee based consulting services for emerging technology for profit and nonprofit start up advisory and directorial boards.
Boardroom Advisory Services was founded by Stephen G. Barr with the mission to assist emerging technology start ups from conception through IPO, merger or sale by serving, guiding, advising and governing their advisory & director's boards on a fee based consulting basis with a focus on current best practices, ethics and prudent leadership principles.
* Board Formation and Staffing
* Mission Development
* Seed Funding Acquisition
* B
Director of Social Media & Affiliate Marketing @ Golden Seeds Game Company, Inc.
May. 2011 - Present
Golden Seeds Game Company, Inc., a Nevada Corporation is a start up business that has positioned itself to become the global supplier of innovative, educational and informational games that are fun to play for all ages from 6 to 106 and beyond! These games, when played, are intended to bring about education and greater insights and insights and understandings.
I work on all aspects of game development, design, packaging, distribution, social media marketing and affiliate marketing program management. We develop new games per traditional board game stand
Social Media Columnist @ Examiner.com
Dec. 2010 - Present
Examiner.com is the inside source for everything local. We are powered by Examiners, the largest pool of knowledgeable and passionate contributors in the world. Examiners provide unique and original content to enhance life in your local city wherever that may be. I write on social media topics.
• Excellent grammar, editing, writing, researching, and organizational skills
• Strong interest in social media and new media
• Ability to locate, digest, and sort through information quickly and accurately
• Ability to write quickly and effectively
• Passion fo
CEO & Group Publisher @ SGB Media Group
Nov. 2006 - Present
SGB Media Group™ is a social media marketing firm specializing in social media marketing campaigns, eCommerce solutions, brand development initiatives, public relations and digital content production and publication.
Products:
* Social Network Profiles & Fan Pages
* Blogs
* Niche Social Networks
* Static Websites
* Portal Sites
* eCommerce solutions
* eMail/Newsletter Campaigns
* Event Planning & Production
* Website Analytics & SEO
* Affiliate Marketing
* Strategic Alliance Management
* Business Developm
Owner/Director @ The Urban Abode Gallery
Aug. 2009 - Mar. 2010
Steve Barr's 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. Ten showings of local artists were produced in the ten months the project was ongoing.
Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO) @ talentPOD
Jul. 2010 - Oct. 2010
talentPOD is a social media marketing company that specializes in the development and ongoing administration of proprietary social networks for the nonprofit and community focused organization sectors utilizing the full capacity of cutting edge, emerging technologies benefiting local, state, national and international communities. Social relevance and impact are the cornerstones of our inspiration. Through skillful use of emerging technologies within the social media and public relations industries we hope to assist the nonprofit and other community welf
Contributing Writer @ Associated Content
Jun. 2007 - Jan. 2010
Associated Content was started in January 2005 by Luke Beatty. It is based in Denver, Colorado, with business development offices in New York City.
In 2008, there was some controversy over the presence of Tim Armstrong, former head of advertising for Google in North America, when he was on AC's board. According to Elinor Mills, some marketing professionals have suggested the tactics used by AC in attempting to gain revenue, such as ensuring keyword placement in articles, are gaming the system and that Armstrong's presence is a gray area. However, others
Fellow @ Center for Progressive Leadership
Jan. 2009 - Sep. 2009
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
Director of Social Media @ GiveClicks.com
Oct. 2008 - Sep. 2009
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 GiveClick's merchant network. While there I developed the corporate social media strategy and built out, populated and maintained campaigns on Twitter and Facebook as well as initiated and maintained the corporate blog on Wordpress. I reported to the CEO directly as well as interfaced with channel partners, I
Committee Chairman @ Draft Al Gore; State of Arizona
Jun. 2006 - Feb. 2008
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. In 2002-03 Draft Gore mounted a large-scale effort to draft Al Gore for the Democratic nomination in 2004. Thousands of people in every state worked actively in support of that campaign, which received considerable attention from the media. At the end of 2003, out of respect for Vice President Gore's wishes when he endorsed Howard Dean, we brought our effort to an end.
Since then, the crise
Owner & Host @ Vintage Bass Trading Co. & The Dudepit Forum
Dec. 1998 - Jan. 2007
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. Retailer for fifteen musical instrument manufacturers. Co-designer of three limited edition bass guitars manufactured by Lakland Basses. Importer and exclusive US Distributor of the J-Retro onboard preamplifiers.
Associate Editor @ Bass Frontiers Magazine
Jan. 2000 - Oct. 2002
Served as Associate Editor, contributing writer and photographer at this music trade magazine based in Nashville, TN.
Operations Manager @ Sable Ridge Vineyards
1998 - 2001
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
Apr. 1991 - Nov. 1997
Founder, President and CEO of this SW regional appraisal & consulting firm with as many as 7 branch locations in CA & NV. Oversees all real estate appraisal administration business operations including day-to-day operational management including ordering and reviewing appraisal reports, vetting and maintaining a panel of approved appraisers and environmental consultants, establishment of bank appraisal and environmental policies and development of department procedures, quality control including USPAP, Federal and state banking regulatory compliance, pro
District Appraisal Manager @ Citibank
Apr. 1989 - Apr. 1991
Senior management position at this federally chartered savings bank. Managed desk and fields appraisers with workload adjustments and job performance including, estimating, customer service skills, and time management.
Responsibilities:
Managed Appraiser dispatch processes.
Oversaw quality of appraisal handling
Managed internal quality control program including accuracy to detail, tracking results, and ensuring general quality control and USPAP compliance.
Ensured proper employee training, use and maintenance of all department computer hardware and sof
President & CEO @ Axiel Research Group, Ltd.
Nov. 1985 - Oct. 1988
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
Jan. 1983 - Nov. 1985
Managed a sales force of 6-10 real estate sales people and brokers under Mr.Cohen. Recipient of the 1984 "Sales Master Award" from the Real Estate Board of Rochester for being the top selling Realtor Associate with 164 closed sale transactions.
Imagery Interpreter Specialist AFSC 20650 @ USAF
1976 - 1979
Graduated US Millitary Intelligence School, Lowry AFB, Served with the 548th RTG Hickam AFB, HI, Honorable Discharge.
Fellowship
Center For Progressive Leadership
Jan. 2009 - Oct. 2009
Political campaign management and nonprofit fund raising and administration.
Monroe Community College
1979 - 1981
Fields of study:
Marketing Management
Cardinal Mooney HS
1976 - 1976
Fields of study:
College Prep
Dawn Jensen endorsed Stephen for Social Networking
Social Media Speaker, Digital Marketing Coach & Trainer