Barbara Bohn Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago

Developed and implemented content strategies for a premier global hospitality business publication with 63K print circulation and 33K unique online views. Directed content creation and delivery, from analysis and writing to editing and publishing. Managed and developed a globally dispersed network of writers, bloggers, freelancers and editors, and collaborated with creative, sales and marketing directors to achieve operational and business objectives. • Realigned and streamlined publishing processes, improved content quality and efficiency• Maintained frequent global travel schedule to interview and write about hospitality professionals, from billionaire owners and investors to frontline managers and chefs• Ensured health and sustainability of the publication during a period of unprecedented COVID-19 related business interruption within the hotel industry

Chicago

• Managed copy editing staff and workflow for 45,000-circulation weekly Crain’s Chicago Business and ChicagoBusiness.com• Sourced, edited and managed opinion pieces and letters; edited, posted and copy edited breaking business news stories on website• Maintained and managed content standards, consistency of voice and quality control• Deployed to Manchester, England, to support startup of Crain's Manchester Business (2008)

Itasca, Illinois

• Strategy and development of research-oriented startup website covering U.S. pharmaceutical industry• Liaison to website developers on technology and user interface• Developed content strategy and website design; acquired content and managed offsite writing team

Chicago, Illinois

Editorial, content advisory, and project management roles at Crain’s Chicago Business, BtoB, BtoB’s Media Business magazines and for Mobil Travel Guide’s Nascar Planner; marketing content adviser; marketing content writing and editorial consultant Adjunct journalism faculty, Columbia College Chicago (2003-08)

London, Amsterdam, Chicago

2001-02: Global editorial director, public websites, Chicago • Directed communications strategy to build Andersen brand across international markets via global public website, Andersen.com • Managed team of editors and audiovisual producers in developing content • Supervised more than 50 marketing and recruiting professionals worldwide in creating content on services and jobs, in English and local languages 1999-2001: Regional intranet and Internet manager, Amsterdam/LondonManaged strategy and operations for Andersen.com and for regional intranet in Europe, Middle East, India and Africa. 2001 revenues: $3.1 billion; employees: 33,000. Andersen.com responsibilities: • Trained and supervised network of more than 30 regional editors publishing local-language content; lead liaison on publishing issues and resources • Developed and managed publishing process, which encompassed budget, editorial, technical and design • Developed training manuals and communication standards for recruiters• Member of team creating synergies between message, technical and publishing aspects of Internet and intranet; developed and maintained brand standards Intranet responsibilities: • Supervised more than 25 editors to develop country and practice content• Developed training manual and implemented strategy • Coordinated technical and graphics teams to improve functionality and usability 1997-99: Managing editor, KnowledgeSpace.com, ChicagoManaged editorial operations for subscription-based website aimed at business professionals in seven fields; included book reviews, news analysis and Andersen-branded management resources. • Managed 15 production writers, editors and audiovisual producers; helped manage budget. Liaison to firm stakeholders on publishing issues

Chicago

1995-97: News editor, Crain’s Small Business, 37,000-circulation (1997) monthly- Developed, assigned and edited stories on national politics, state legislation, economics, technology and financial and social issues - Assigned and edited stories from two dozen national and local freelance writers- Developed and coordinated publication of resource guide including economic development, Internet, venture capital and other information, updated annually1992-95: Copy editor, Crain’s Chicago Business, 50,000-circulation (1995) weekly: Copy edited news and feature stories

Arlington Heights, Illinois

- Coordinated and edited international and national news, designed pages based on wire copy and photos, copy edited local news and feature stories

B.S., Journalism, Print Journalism

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