Barbara Wilkov Email & Phone Number

Westport, Connecticut, United States

An online news source for people who love books, want to find out what’s happening in the book world, and love learning about great authors. Produced by Meryl Moss Media Group, a leading literary marketing and publicity agency in Westport, CT.•Consultative sales•Research authors, reach out to discuss BookTrib programs, conduct meetings, and advise authors on best promotional programs for their books, and provide customer service•Read client books and write thoughtful and thorough 500-word book reviews

Westport, Connecticut, United States

A website targeting women facing challenges in their mother/daughter relationship. Blog provides resources and insight into minimizing conflict and promoting effective communication strategies.• Developed the website and SEO strategies. Earned 6500+ Facebook followers.• Wrote and edited emotionally sensitive blog articles. Connect with readers around the world.• Published and distributed press releases internationally to promote the website and its mission.• Received numerous Connecticut Press Club awards for the website, blog, and writing.

880 Canal Street, Stamford, Ct 06902

North Salem, Ny

Old Greenwich, Ct

Developed and executed comprehensive, long-term, strategic communications plan that supports and advances the mission, vision, goals, and objectives of First Congregational Church through traditional media, social media, advertising, PR, and marketing.• Designed and currently executing multi-media communications/publicity plan for 350th Anniversary celebration, including interfacing with town dignitaries and community leaders.• Interface with all church clergy, program staff, committee heads and lay leadership, and serve as liaison for all communications to the congregation as well as the local community.• Implemented event-planning email campaign strategy to increase congregation participation and donations. • Design and edit church bulletins and award-winning newsletter, The Meetinghouse Monthly.• Identified and implemented optimal strategy to leverage social media. Utilize Twitter to communicate with local media, Facebook and Instagram to maintain a dialogue with internal and external constituents. Created YouTube channel for maximizing viewership of video content.• Write, edit and distribute press releases and promotional materials to local and regional media.• Communications lead in redesign and upcoming launch of new website; currently maintain site.• Regular WGCH radio guest promoting church events and activities.

A luxury home magazine launched in 2006. Trained and managed sales staff. Prospected and delivered corporate sponsorships, donations, and ads for special advertising sections.• Promoted to Publisher November 2008.• Consistently exceeded sales goals year over year.• Developed and executed marketing and public relations plans, performed competitor analysis, as well as extensive client service and development.• Developed advertiser sales materials to highlight targeting $5 million+ homeowners.• Assisted with editorial, event planning, human resources, website analysis, photo shoots.• Collaborated in development of possible television show, wrote press releases, publisher’s letter, article, and copy for client ad.• Instrumental in magazine receiving Folio Magazine Award, resulting in national press coverage.

• Created awareness within real estate community of new real estate magazine.• Increased ad pages by over 64% in 2 years.• Developed and cultivated new client relationships, and led sales team in customer relations satisfaction.• Received recognition for top presentation at national sales training program. • Represented Homes & Land on The Real Estate Review on WSTC/WNLK radio.

• Promoted Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart educational fundraisers.• Conducted school assemblies, educated students about importance of heart health, and encouraged active fundraising activities.• Met or exceeded all recruitment and income goals.• Achieved nationally ranked territory in income for 4 years and obtained highest event average in CT.

• Fairfield County American Heart Walk site management, food and other donation procurement.• Recruited and organized volunteers, entertainment and health fair vendors.

Bachelor Of Arts, Psychology/English

Master Of Science, Elementary Education

High School