Barbara St. John Email & Phone Number

Scottsdale, Arizona

• Created and implemented structure, policies and procedures to standardize department• Primary liaison for all private club member events and public social events

Hermosa Beach, Ca

Led progressive Jewish congregation entering its 10th year where I:• With Board, managed committee and volunteer development and governance• Provided leadership for all administrative, communications and teaching personnel• Facilitated and led long range strategic plan for physical plant• Led membership development planning, sales and on boarding resulting in 31% growth• Implemented Marketing Plan for all member and local events• Accountable for all budgets, P/L analysis and payroll. Consistently out performed annual goals• Planned all events for monthly, seasonal and holiday events for all congregants and local outreach• Created environment of engaged and participatory community

Mattapoisett, Ma

Ventured into small business ownership by purchasing a vintage, 1954 diner, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Led the financial, human resource and marketing aspects of the business. Succeeded in elevating the reputation as local caterer for both on and offsite events, hosted continuing education classes for Rhode Island School of Design and visiting author receptions through the local library. Sold the business to relocate to the Los Angeles area.

Mattapoisett, Ma

Successfully onboarded the organization to new levels by bringing it 100% online for marketing, registration, budget preparation and database management. For 3 years, I produced all the elements required to ensure the attendees received their required CEU’s and NASW Certification while providing networking experiences integral to their careers. Additionally, through strong fiscal management, sponsorship package development and follow up, succeeded in securing a solid financial future for the association.

Providence, Ri

Director responsible for the complex logistics, operational management as well as fiscal responsibility of an International Trade Association’s $3 million trade show department. With a minimum of four domestic and international tradeshows, pavilions and educational seminars annually, was specifically responsible for staff and volunteer committee management, developed the strategies for cultivating and motivating sales teams, created sponsorship opportunities for solicitation by Board and committee members, and led marketing efforts. Other events included the Board of Directors’ retreats, incentive based sales and marketing meetings, senior manager retreats, educational programs, golf tournaments and all other customary association events.

Providence, Ri

Recruited to become a member of the opening team for the brand new, 100,000 square-foot Rhode Island Convention Center.Led the creative design of banquet menus, hiring and training of banquet and catering sales team and development of the annual marketing plan for non-convention related business department generating over $1.5 million sales annually. Successfully led the execution of more than 75 full service conventions and multiple high profile special events including a 1993 Presidential visit and multiple State Government Inaugurations.

Providence, Ri

Boston, Ma