Barbara Harfmann Email & Phone Number

Deerfield, Illinois

Managing editor and writer of monthly 66- to 90-page Beverage Industry magazine, a well-respected, business-to-business magazine (circulation, 36,000), covering all facets of the $240 billion beverage industry, including research and development, packaging, production, operations, distribution and marketing.Analyze trends in the beverage marketplace and.

MortgageKeeper Referral Services connects individuals in financial distress to valuable, reputable, community services. Borrowers with access to outside resources have additional opportunities to cure default, benefiting the homeowners, servicers, and investors.Research and write concise descriptions for web portal, www.mkdesktop.com, that educates clients.

West Dundee

Ensured that children visiting Santa or the Easter Bunny had a memorable experience during three seasons (March-April 2014, 2013, November-December 2013). Developed positive relationship with mall staff, hired and trained staff of ten; resolved customer complaints.Managed staff scheduling, photography, cash register, daily bank deposits, equipment.

Greater Chicago Area

Oversee budget and development of new website, including new Facebook pages, sign up for E-news, rotating photos,student and parent testimonials, social media and "donate" button. Establish tracking system and analytics.Establish marketing calendar for regular E-blasts, design branded templates and write E-news. Gather and grow electronic and "snail mail".

Managed the writing, editing and production of all print, electronic and marketing materials (newsletters, annual reports, newsletters) for central office and 8 neighborhood offices in Chicago and Elgin.Planned, promoted and organized events, including press events with Mayor's office, neighborhood anniversary events, Annual Meeting, NeighborWorks Days.

Editor and writer of Advances, the national quarterly newsletter sent to 81 Association chapters and caregivers nationwide. Topics included research, caregiving, and news about the Association and Alzheimer’s disease. Wrote direct marketing version of Advances mailed to 600,000 homes.Wrote monthly on-line e-newsletter, Progress, geared to bringing donors.

Researched, interviewed and wrote comprehensive articles on asthma, cancer, surgical intensive care, pediatric developmental center, HIV/AIDS, teaching, and medical ethics for Caring, a 16-page semi-annual magazine distributed to 25,000 Trustees, physicians, nurses, donors, and friends of the Medical Center. Responsible for lineup, photography and writing.

For the first five years at Rush, served as editor of RUSHRecord, a 40-page semi-annual alumni magazine (quantity, 8,500) and News & Views, an eight-page nursing alumni newsletter. Generated editorial content, researched, interviewed and wrote alumni profiles and other feature and news articles, edited copy submitted by staff writers and oversaw all.