John Barbieri Email & Phone Number

United States

Cherry Hill Programs is the industry-leader in experiential photography, operating www.CreateHolidayMagic.com and in-person holiday experiences in 700 venues across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico during the Christmas and Easter seasons, while Photogenic, the souvenir division of Cherry Hill Programs, delivers iconic souvenir experiences in popular U.S. tourist destinations and landmarks year-round.As Chief Strategy Officer, my role includes:- Analyzing market dynamics and… Show more Cherry Hill Programs is the industry-leader in experiential photography, operating www.CreateHolidayMagic.com and in-person holiday experiences in 700 venues across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico during the Christmas and Easter seasons, while Photogenic, the souvenir division of Cherry Hill Programs, delivers iconic souvenir experiences in popular U.S. tourist destinations and landmarks year-round.As Chief Strategy Officer, my role includes:- Analyzing market dynamics and identifying consumer trends applicable to the company's future performance- Working alongside the CEO to develop and implement company-wide short and long-term strategic initiatives. - Identifying key capital projects and other strategic partnership opportunities- Working alongside leadership and other stakeholders to deliver key strategies- Working with all internal and external stakeholders to align strategy with implementation parameters- Optimizing departmental deliverables- Communicating the company's objectives and strategies to all levels of the company and to business partners. - Researching and evaluating new technology, business models, and other innovations which could improve the company's performance- Continuing to develop and create new business relationships in the souvenir and holiday divisions. Show less

Photogenic, a leading provider of souvenir photography to premier tourist attractions across the United States is owned by Cherry Hill, who is the market leader in providing mall-based holiday photography services and products, with over 900+ locations across North America. Cherry Hill was acquired by Keystone Capital in December 2015.As the National Director of Sales I am responsible for overseeing all Business Development Functions including:- Identifying Trends in the Market and… Show more Photogenic, a leading provider of souvenir photography to premier tourist attractions across the United States is owned by Cherry Hill, who is the market leader in providing mall-based holiday photography services and products, with over 900+ locations across North America. Cherry Hill was acquired by Keystone Capital in December 2015.As the National Director of Sales I am responsible for overseeing all Business Development Functions including:- Identifying Trends in the Market and Defining the Company's Competitive Advantage- Setting the Strategic Direction of the B2B Business Development Division - Implementing and Updating Those Strategies to Achieve Year-Over-Year Sustained Growth - Establishing and Optimizing CRM and Lead Management Platforms- Re-Branding the Business as the Must Have Solution for All Attractions and Venues- Working Directly with Partners to Create a Customized and Unique Photography Solution that Maximizes Revenues, Optimizes Social Media Marketing and Enhances the Guest Experience Show less

Orlando, Florida Area

Global leader in retail imaging for major attractions and Resorts, owned by Eight Roads an investment arm of Fidelity.Member of the Global Executive Management Team and chair of multiple committees including the US Executive Board, US Health & Safety, GDPR/PCI US Compliance, Digital Transformation Board, US Risk Mitigation committee, and US Investment Board.Responsible for US business including post-acquisition transition, after market consolidation, and Picsolve purchase of… Show more Global leader in retail imaging for major attractions and Resorts, owned by Eight Roads an investment arm of Fidelity.Member of the Global Executive Management Team and chair of multiple committees including the US Executive Board, US Health & Safety, GDPR/PCI US Compliance, Digital Transformation Board, US Risk Mitigation committee, and US Investment Board.Responsible for US business including post-acquisition transition, after market consolidation, and Picsolve purchase of Freeze Frame:● Created new culture and vision, instituted short and long-term strategies to accomplish goals, resulting in eradicated redundancies and moderated combined overhead costs by +40%, while retaining 100% of clients.● In 2 years, post-acquisition, expanded top-end revenues +100% to strategically position US region as largest in company, while offsetting +$3M in legislative wage increases through operational, product and technology enhancements.● Key driver of digital retail transformation and labor optimization through automation and +100 kiosk deployments across the U.S. Show less

Orlando, Florida Area

Global retail imaging company that invented theme park and attractions photography. In 2006, company managed major theme parks across U.S. and Japan, before major contraction and shifting focus to new markets.Led and directed all operations and business development, including positioning business for sale to Picsolve in 2017.● Strengthened business (15x growth in 10 years) by initiating new markets, procuring small competitor and strategic clustered growth allowing for scalability… Show more Global retail imaging company that invented theme park and attractions photography. In 2006, company managed major theme parks across U.S. and Japan, before major contraction and shifting focus to new markets.Led and directed all operations and business development, including positioning business for sale to Picsolve in 2017.● Strengthened business (15x growth in 10 years) by initiating new markets, procuring small competitor and strategic clustered growth allowing for scalability without large overhead and infrastructure costs.● Restructured business in 2006 to prepare for growth, including the overhaul of Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses (SG&As), establishing new company, vendor, 3rd party operations, technology, and Cost of Goods Sold (COGs) optimizations.● Established inclusive culture, granting strategic growth with limited overhead (boutique firm), while resulting in approximately 30% reduction in employee turnover.● Maintained 100% client retention rate during 11-year growth/transition strategy. Show less

Crystal River, Fl

Divermaster and PADI MSDT. I conducted Dive and Manatee Interaction Tours, plus taught Scuba Diving to students ranging from Open Water to Divemaster.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Environmental Science

Transferred with Freeze Frame to manage SeaWorld Orlando, so switched my University and field of study to Business.