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Welcome - my name is Chris Barrows and I am a digital marketing and communications professional with over 15 years of experience as a digital strategist, community builder, and corporate communications marketer. I've built experience across diverse industries, including higher education, not-for-profit, consumer and retail, and hospitality. I've also served in a training capacity for nearly two decades and hold a master's degree in instructional technology from the Discovery Education program (acquired through Wilkes University, '12). In addition to my full-time work, I am the producer of two podcasts (presently) and the creator of the Tabletop Express YouTube channel - which runs weekly livestreams, focused on the board game industry - and attends major events as media. Previously, I have served as an architect of brand strategies - including brand-new social strategies and an overall presence for New York University and Wilkes University, respectively. I also led social media for CohnReznick LLP from 2019 through 2022. and worked with more than 12 industries driving B2B and B2C marketing efforts, including employee branding, c-suite communication training, and more. I bring an entrepreneurial spirit to every job, using my experience as a business owner (Christopher Mac Productions) and through the monetization of his former podcast, Why I Social. In addition, I have management experience (in particular, previously serving as the chairperson of the eduWeb Digital Summit and managing its 10+ person team). I enjoy optimizing best practices and efficiencies to create more opportunities for success - and educate leadership on how they can make a more significant impact on an organization's brand image. I am most proud of my engagement with my local community (Verona, NJ) as a member of the Board of Trustees (Verona Public Library, Founding President of the Verona Public Library Foundation, and a former board member of the VFEE (Verona Foundation for Educational Excellence). The Foundation recently raised 10k for the Verona Public Library. In addition, I served as manager/marketer for two successful Board of Education candidates (Drappi, Verzella) and recently worked as a marketing consultant and produced live streams for additional local candidates - specific to Verona Town Council (McGrath, 2x councilwoman) and the Board of Education.Note: Please do not message me regarding franchising opportunities.
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Host And Game ConsultantRunaway GamesVerona, Nj, Us
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Board Game Educator And Event OrganizerTraveling Boards Jul 2024 - PresentTraveling Boards offers a personalized board gaming experience from your home to the office. Whether you're planning a game night for a local business or corporate team-building, Traveling Boards's extensive game library is here to create an experience you won't forget.Traveling Boards currently serves Cedar Grove, Verona, The Caldwells, Little Falls, Glen Ridge, Montclair, Roseland, Fairfield. *Exceptions available for larger events, please inquire at hello@travelingboards.com -
PartnerBarrows House Consulting Feb 2024 - PresentDigital Marketing Strategies and Services with a focus on building digital strategies to grow your brand - both personally and for your organization.Services provided: - Social Media and Digital Marketing Consultation- Career and Personal Branding Services - LinkedIn Profile Reviews- Resume Editing and Reviews - One-on-one Coaching [For previous work, under unbranded consulting name, see Consultant - Electric Kite from November 2022 to May 2024] -
Manager, Digital Content And StrategyEmbecta Mar 2024 - Sep 2024Parsippany, New Jersey, Us- Manage Social Media Center of Excellence- Serve as Global Brand Ambassador for the organization- Manage redevelopment of embecta Global Brand Book- Co-manage of content calendar and content strategy- Serve as Global Workstream Support for website workstream - Scheduling social media content every month in support of content strategy including advocacy and enhancement of content through accessibility best practices - Support omnichannel strategies- Support the growth and development of advocacy partnerships to spread brand awareness. -
ConsultantElectric Kite Nov 2022 - May 2024Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Us[Formally known as eCity][NOTE: I remain available as a consultant, with permission from full-time employer, and work with Electric Kite may continue in the future]As a consultant, I implement and drive digital strategies. In addition, I provide ongoing feedback and analytics support including benchmarking data. I also participate in data and presentation reviews, including building decks supporting presentations to prescribed client(s). Basic roles include (for all clients): - Provide industry insights to eCity and clients, staying up-to-date on current marketing trends- Lead content creation including editorial calendar(s) and on-going analyticsClient A [work completed in 2024] - Goal: working with clients to help raise awareness and address key KPIs. Drove increased engagement by over 1,000% in the first two months while increasing followers by 300%. The strategy led to an overall growth of 225% over six months. - Provided weekly training regarding marketing best practices in preparation for onboarding long-term management by clients including training in strategy, establishing goals, campaign building, KPIs, and more. - Create Training documentation including one-pagers for social media best practices to be used by client(s) post project- Created an on-going video series, including a template for continued use, highlighting organization members. - Company has since maintained a 15% increase in engagement per month using provided strategies and templatesClient B [work is on-going, as-need basis as of May 2024] - Analyzed and made recommendations for LinkedIn Profiles (personal and company)- Transferred media content to YouTube including the creation of descriptions, end-screen links, etc- Create and execute social media content for individuals and company page- Create month-end reports for client- Drove more organic social traffic for the organization in the last five months than the client's previous year. -
Corporate Communications SpecialistWakefern Food Corp. Mar 2023 - Mar 2024Keasbey, Nj, UsWakefern is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States (50 members) - independently own and operate 362 retail supermarkets under the ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Dearborn Market, Gourmet Garage, and Fairway Market banners. - Implemented and managed project management documentation for corporate team projects, including intranet, events, and content management- Conduct interviews for stories, both internal and external- Co-manage Social Media (Facebook, LinkedIn) content - Build employee profiles and create employee-branded content (internally and externally)- Drive DEI and Employee-Branded campaigns for the organization in partnership with DEI leadership- Create, edit, and write intranet and web copy, increasing intranet content to an average of 5 stories per week (weekdays only)- Assist with the management of photoshoots for promotional materials- Manage event-related (town halls, annual meetings, internal celebrations) tasks, including invitation creation, form management, and email communications. - Provide strategic insights for social media marketing best practices, with a 121% increase in social engagement since joining the organization- Drove an increase in all areas of engagement and impressions YoY (2023)- Streamlined graphic creation effectiveness through the introduction and use of branded templates [Canva's Brand Hub]-Develop, produce and promote internal podcast(s) including brainstorming launch strategy for new podcast(s) and advise on tools/technology to streamline production- Develop and enhance intercommunication strategies to build better storytelling opportunities for both internal and external stories, mainly through relationship-building- Created and led project management/delivery of weekly/monthly reports for Corporate Communications to organizational leadership.- Member of Comms and CISD Infrastructure Committee -
Board Of Trustee, Vice PresidentVerona Public Library Foundation Jan 2023 - Jan 2024Verona , Nj, UsA nonprofit 501 (c) 3 organization in support of the Verona Public Library.- Transitioned to Vice President role as part of increased responsibilities for the Verona Library Board of Trustees (and new role as Treasurer)- Increased focus on community growth and engagement, social media, and overall brand awareness.- Served as member of Gala Planning Committee -
Board Of Trustee (Founding Member), PresidentVerona Public Library Foundation Jan 2022 - May 2023Verona , Nj, Us- Elected to serve as President on March 8, 2022- One of five founding members of the Verona Library Foundation (voted in at Verona Library Board of Trustees Meeting in January 2022)- Managed the creation of social media and google business accounts- Developed content for foundation website, launched November 2022- Train and on-board new board members
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Manager, Social MediaCohnreznick Llp Mar 2019 - Nov 2022New York, New York, UsCohnReznick LLP is one of the top advisory, assurance, and tax firms in the United States, combining the resources and technical expertise of a national firm with the hands-on, entrepreneurial approach that today's dynamic business environment demands. - Served as the firm's leader in social media expertise and channel lead on marketing campaigns- Develope and execute social media policies/governance, strategies, and maintain best practices- Managed scheduling process, in coordination with support, across varied content types including video (reels, stories included) and podcasts- Led creation of new and updated graphic/video templates to help streamline firmwide social usage- Executed one-off, weekly, and monthly social media plans for more than 12+ B2B industries - Reported on social media campaign results as needed- Introduced new key strategies for driving content such as personal and profile social, both now integrated into daily campaign workflow and increasing year over year in use since introduction- On-board social media managers and conduct training programs on services and best practices- Manage in-house sponsors ads or post boosts, and provided paid social copy for agency led- Plan and execute event content - often multiple events ongoing simultaneously - across social channels coordinating with the corporate marketing team (email, content, web, etc) - Participate in marketing focus groups to help further improve existing L+D opportunities within Firm- Create and deliver Firm-wide social media training- In first two years: increased website sessions (via social) by 46%, and new users by 51%- Have increased KPIs around impressions, engagement, overall reach, and follower growth YoY - In 2021, co-drove strategy and implementation of an Intranet page to provide the firm with easy access to social/email marketing assets- Maintain the firm's social media hub- Serve as the firm's backup for producing/editing video interviews using StreamYard -
Adjunct LecturerUniversity Of Nebraska-Lincoln Sep 2019 - Sep 2022Lincoln, Ne, Us- Teaching Social Media Theory and Practice [Undergrad and Graduate]- Courses taught include full semester as well as 8 and 5-week intensive (Summer) courses on the Graduate and Undergraduate levels.I remain available to teach based on needs - the program was expanded and the university hired more full-time faculty to take on courses taught. -
Adjunct FacultyWilliam Paterson University Of New Jersey Aug 2019 - Aug 2022Wayne, Nj, Us- Teaching Social Media Communications at the Graduate level [2.5 hour class time on average] - Building a curriculum designed to provide a detailed look at social media as a communications tool -
Guest Lecturer | Public Speaker/Presenter | Freelance Social Media And MarketingAvailable - Contact For Messaging Or Email Jan 2014 - Sep 2021- Keynote Speaker at the IU Social Summit, C4 Digi Con, Social Media Strategies Summit (Higher Education) and William Paterson's Pesce Dinner- Featured professional in "Stories From the Social Side" by the National Institute for Social Media- Speak on topics related to social media, podcasting, digital marketing, Influencer marketing, content creation, community building and higher education- Served as a panel lead (on podcasting) for Community Manager Appreciation Day- Served as a track moderator at multiple conferences including Social Media Strategies Summit- Lead and recruited panel on Higher Education and Social Media for Sprout Social - Tweetchat Appearances include (but are not limited to): #Mobilechat, #AtomcChat, #LinkedInchat, #Luv4Social, #SproutChat #OppChat, #ContentChat, #MCEOTalk) to share useful experiences and expertise.- Conferences I've spoken at: Edu Web Digital Summit, Higher Education Web Conference, Social Media Strategies Summit (Dallas, New York) and Social Media Strategies Summit - Higher Education, Community Manager Appreciation Day- Recently has served (or will be serving) as a guest lecturer on social media and digital media at New York University, Baruch College and the Social Media Association. - Named one of the original Sprout Social All-Stars (2016)
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Board TrusteeVerona Foundation For Educational Excellence (Vfee) Jan 2020 - Feb 2021- Serve as a trustee member supporting the Verona community- Co-manage social media- Member of Marketing committee [2/20 - 2/21]- Serve as marketing lead on the Grants committee [7/20 to 2/21] -
Lead, Special ProjectsEduweb Digital Summit - Aug. 3-5, 2020 Sep 2019 - Jan 2021Washington, Dc, UsNote: In Spring 2021, the bulk of the incredible eduWeb team decided to part ways and the event went under new leadership direction. During my time with eduWeb, we saw over 150% growth in attendance and a drastic improvement in brand awareness and reputation. I am proud of the work everyone - from leadership (Joel Renner, Megan Miller - in chair roles in particular) to the entire team put in and the success of the event in the near decade we worked together. - Develops marketing strategy to drive scholarship applications and Summit Award nominations- Write blog copy- Evaluates and scores scholarship applications in collaboration with conference chair and operations chair- Evaluates Summit award nominations in collaboration with chairpersons (Ops/Conference)- Coordinates with recipients on related tasks and opportunities- In coordination with Operations Lead, expand the scholarship program and further evolve the experience value it adds to eduWeb - enhancing it's value to community development. -
ChairpersonEduweb Digital Summit - Aug. 3-5, 2020 Jul 2015 - Aug 2019Washington, Dc, UsThe eduWeb Digital Summit is an annual, internationally recognized event for the higher education community, attracting those who are involved in the design, development, marketing, strategy and implementation of their online presence.- Named conference chair at the 2015 Edu Web Digital Summit in July 2015- Built and grew a team of 12 higher education professionals to advance the conference for 2016 and beyond using management tools like Basecamp and Trello.- Co-manage full conference team (12 persons) with co-chairperson- More than doubled conference attendance in 4 years as chairperson (from under 200 to 400 plus attendees)- Conference named "Top Must Must-Attended Conference for Higher Ed" four years in a row. - Used feedback (3+ years of surveys) to implement key changes to the conference impacting every component of the conference.- Redesigned and launched website (eduwebconf.com) - Researched, built (using Presdo), and launched a mobile app for a conference for the first time in its 11 year history (the first in higher education conference history)- Presented a 3-hour workshop on the community building framework B.U.I.L.D.E.R going over how to create and sustain a community on campus and off.- Implemented email segmentation to improve upon conference email marketing practices [previously lacking from the event]
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Advisory Board MemberEduweb Digital Summit - Aug. 3-5, 2020 Aug 2013 - Jun 2015Washington, Dc, Us- Advised conference team on a wide range of issues through a two-year term including location, speakers, marketing and content. - Promoted the conference and work to increase success of Edu Web Conference- Worked with conference managers to enhance the pre-conference social media strategies- Won "Best Of Track" as a presenter in 2015 for "One University, Many Accounts"
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Social Media Strategist | Mobile Products Manager | Web Content CoordinatorNew York University Jan 2013 - Mar 2019New York, Ny, Us- Serve as primary social media strategist and consultant for NYU (globally) - Trained main social media team and established social strategy (2013-2015)- Manage part-time employee- Led social listening ('13-18') including the daily report to 17 PR leads at the university and co-led negotiations saving NYU 85%/costs associated- Serve as product/project manager for NYU Mobile App - with over 3.5 million page views, a 1,100% increase in average mobile app sessions, 500% increase in users since 2015- Lead, manage and grew the Social Media Ambassadors group/community to a growth of over 1000% and 275+ members (over 9 time zones)- Review new [mobile] content for accessibility standards- Presented, moderate or keynoted at Edu Web Conference (14',15'), Higher Ed Web Conference (14',15'), Social Media Strategies Summit - Higher Education (15', '17), Social Media Strategies Summit NYC (15', 16', 17'), Higher Ed Social Media Conference (15', 16', 17'), CASE Social Media and Community (16', 18'), Youth Marketing Strategy(17'), Pesce Family Mentoring Institute ('18) and IU Social Summit ('18). - Lead marketer for NYU's Communities of Practice initiative (2014 - 2017)- Build, develop and conduct social media education and training services to NYU entities globally- Coordinated, managed and provide/curate content for multiple social platforms during time at NYU- Build/teach 15+ training courses per year available through HR (iLearn)- Served as AMC Mentorship Pilot Program Mentor - Managed award-winning #CongratagradNYU campaign (2013 - now)- Serve as business liaison for main university social accounts and work collaboratively w/ advertising liaison- Onboard new clients into NYU Mobile application- Committee Member: Communities of Practice Operating Committee, Administrative Management Council at NYU, TorchTech Unmeeting Planning Committee, AMC Professional Development Committee, Mentoring Protocols Project Team -
Creator And HostWhy I Social Podcast Jan 2015 - Jan 2019Why I Social brought you candid conversations with folks who truly get social media β from average joe to CEO. Each podcast invites you to get to know social media professionals beyond their social media handle. Go beyond the handle with Why I Social. The podcast was featured as "New and Noteworthy" on iTunes and continues to show up under iTunes top 10 technology podcasts. It is currently being turned into a book. The podcast still brings in over 1k d/ls per month.- Recently listed as a top 100 Business Podcast from iTunes and one of 7 podcasts to make you think differently in 2017 - Have driven over 100k downloads- Have produced and edited over 200+ podcast episodes since 2015- Built a robust ambassador program, further enhancing the active Why I Social community- Connect with and manage guest list- Interview guests in a conversational manner- Record, mix and edit podcast for iTunes, Stitcher and web site.- Averages 4 million social impressions (per month)- Selected or asked to present/keynote at NEPA Blog Con (15') and Social Media Strategies Summit - Dallas (15') - Has produced over 200 podcasts (including Why I Social, Five Favorites, Why I Social Sessions and more)
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Content Director (Lifestyle Section)Millennial Ceo Jan 2015 - Jul 2015- Lead content creation and organization for Millennial CEO's lifestyle section- Schedule and coordinate due dates amongst contributors- Work with editor to collaborate on upcoming topics that need covering. - Work with contributors to provide guidance as needed In addition, I also contributed one to two articles monthly to Millennial CEO (outside of the lifestyle section).
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Co-Host#Jvmchat Oct 2014 - Jul 2015#JVMChat takes place every other Tuesday at 1 p.m. EST and focuses on the topic of community engagement.- Manage and organize editorial content calendar- Co-host chats twice a month- Engage and build reputation of chat through human to human connections
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OwnerChristophermacproductions Oct 2007 - Sep 2014Christopher Mac Productions provided video services and event coverage
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Associate Community ManagerLikeable Nov 2012 - Jan 2013Likeable Media is an award-winning, global social media and word of mouth marketing firm with a focus on the creation of compelling content. - Actively monitored clientβs social networks and post approved responses from brand guide- Responded and engaged on behalf of clients- Assisted with monthly/bi-monthly analysis and reports for clients.
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Electronic Communications CoordinatorWilkes University Oct 2008 - Nov 2012Wilkes-Barre, Pa, UsWilkes University is a private, nondenominational American university located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.β’ Co-executed the Universityβs first social media accounts and strategy in 2009.β’ Executed university emergency communication plan during the 2011 Flood Evacuation.β’ Oversaw an increase in blog hits in 3+ years managing blogs creation and training (70% and 58% respectively). β’ Collaborated with Web Services Director to create Social Media Strategy including content management and community development strategies. Successfully implemented strategy.β’ Facilitate training sessions for students, staff, and faculty on use of website builder and portal management system β’ Performed one-on-one training for faculty and staff on web CMS and social mediaβ’ Evaluated the training experience provided through the use of survey and small group feedback. β’ Increased the use of digital and audio marketing pieces in academic and alumni departmentsβ’ Assist in updating & managing the award-winning Wilkes University website which features over 5,000 webpages as well as school portal system, outdoor marqueeβ’ Served as videographer and photographer at Wilkes University Events at campus eventsβ’ Member of the university's Mobile Initiative Committee β’ Assess technology competency and develop appropriate delivery of instructional trainingβ’ Performed the role of "The Colonel" (the university mascot) at multiple Wilkes University events -
Video News PhotographerThe Times Leader Jan 2008 - Jan 2012UsThe Times-Leader is a privately owned newspaper in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. -
Beat WriterPinstripes Plus Mar 2007 - Aug 2010Pinstripes Plus Magazine is a member of the Scout.com network and covers the Yankees Minor League Prospect with detailed, feature based articles.
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Contributing WriterBronx Baseball Daily Mar 2009 - Apr 2010Following my time running a blog titled "Pinstriped Scranton" which covered the Scranton Wilkes-Barre Yankees, I joined Bronx Baseball Daily and continued to cover the Scranton Yankees as well as the New York Yankees.It is currently affiliated with the YES Network, but has also been affiliated with Fox Sports and ESPN in the past.More articles at: http://bronxbaseballdaily.com/author/chris-barrows/
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Creator | Content DirectorCouch Potato Tv Jan 2008 - Jan 2010Created and ran website providing television reviews and news.
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Creator And WriterPinstriped Scranton May 2007 - Mar 2009Created and managed website | blog covering the Scranton Wilkes-Barre Yankees.
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Customer Service TechnicianUs Gov'T Aug 2008 - Oct 2008Baltimore, Md, Us- Completed in-depth training program regarding Social Security and Medicare -
JournalistWyoming County New Age Examiner Jun 2008 - Aug 2008- Created features, covered a broad ranges of topics from sports to municipal meetings,- Find some of my articles at http://wcexaminer.com/?s=Barrows&x=0&y=0
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Sports JournalistThe Villiager Nov 2007 - Jul 2008- Launched sports section which was previously lacking from paper- Cover local sports at high school, college, and professional levels.- Develop features on locals and events based on interviews.
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Sales RepresentativeVerizon Wireless Dec 2007 - Jun 2008Basking Ridge, Nj, Usβ’ Educated customers on the capabilities on the variety of different mobile technologies β’ Maintained inventory knowledge base with daily training and educationβ’ Assisted in the training of new employees -
Digital Sales AssociateBest Buy May 2005 - Dec 2007Richfield, Minnesota, Usβ’ Assisted in training 5 new sales associates in product knowledge, sales procedures and strategies β’ Selected to work with Best Buy corporate to develop and create a digital marketing package to be used in select stores β’ Maintained up-to-date knowledge of all new technology inventory prior to arrival at storeβ’ Collaborated with a team of 10 associates to meet departments sales goals and provide high quality of customer service
Christopher Barrows π² π³οΈβπ Skills
Social Media
Blogging
Social Networking
Facebook
Social Media Marketing
Public Speaking
Content Strategy
Microsoft Office
Twitter
Customer Service
Wordpress
Content Management
Personal Branding
Video Production
Linkedin
Web Content Management
Google Docs
Podcasting
Digital Marketing
Event Planning
Adobe Creative Suite
Video
Project Management
E Learning
Audio Editing
Final Cut Pro
Blogger
Instructional Technology
Windows And Mac Operating Systems
Instructor Led Training
Development And Delivery Of Training
Instructional Design
Content Management Systems
News Writing
Flickr
Youtube
Google+
Event Videography
Hootsuite
Mac Os X
Final Cut Studio
Google Apps
Sports Writing
Feature Articles
Basic Html
Tablets
Instructional Videos
Adult Learning Methodologies
Christopher Barrows π² π³οΈβπ Education Details
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Marywood UniversityCommunications - Digital Media
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