Robert Barkin

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Executive Director, Jewish Art Education @
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Bethesda, Maryland, United States, United States
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About Robert Barkin

Robert is an innovative communications strategist known for bringing fresh thinking to his varied clients, especially those centered in the nonprofit arena. As President of Arkos Group, Robert has worked with Fortune 500 companies, start-ups and community-based nonprofits to help them communicate effectively both internally and externally. His experience as both a board member and an executive at nonprofits is invaluable in his ability to problem solve communications issues.After more than 30 years as a newspaper reporter and editor, communications manager at a Fortune 500 company, communications head at a mutual fund and leader in nonprofit organizations, Robert founded Arkos Group in 2006 and has been the part-time executive director of Jewish Art Education since 2013. Robert and his associates are known for their work in the following areas:--Communications and Marketing Strategy--Change Management Communications--Nonprofit Management--Messaging, Positioning and Branding--Mastering Social Media, Search Engine Optimization and Web Content--Content development (newsletters; fundraising initiatives; blog support)Contact Robert to learn more about his teamwork approach to marketing effectiveness at 301-448-9645.

Robert Barkin's Current Company Details
Arkos Group

Arkos Group

Executive Director, Jewish Art Education
Robert Barkin Work Experience Details
  • Arkos Group
    Owner
    Arkos Group Jun 2006 - Present
    Marking communications firm, specializing in financial services and nonprofits.
  • Jews United For Justice
    Board Member
    Jews United For Justice Aug 2013 - Dec 2023
    Washington D.C. Metro Area
    JUFJ's mission is to lead Washington-area Jews to act on our shared Jewish values by pursuing justice and equality in our local community. As Jews of the greater Washington, DC community, we strive to be agents of change, repairing the world by concentrating on issues of local concern.
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  • Jewish Community Relations Council
    Member Of The Board Of Directors
    Jewish Community Relations Council Jul 2014 - Sep 2022
    Rockville, Maryland
  • Jewish Art Education
    Executive Director
    Jewish Art Education Jan 2008 - Sep 2022
    Nationwide
    Primarily responsible for website, DVD production and marketing for growing nonprofit that promotes understanding of the Jewish experience through its art. Initiatives include widely-praised blog on the Jewish arts, DVDs relating Jewish holidays to the visual arts and presentations and other media services. Latest initiative will bring the visual arts into Jewish classrooms through a fully developed film-and-curriculum project.
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  • American City & County
    Free-Lance Writer
    American City & County 2006 - Sep 2016
    Report and write on wide range of topics affecting the public sector.
  • Jewish Reconstructionist Federation
    Executive Vice President
    Jewish Reconstructionist Federation Nov 2010 - Jun 2012
    Senior professional executive for national religious nonprofit.
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  • Jewish Reconstructionist Federation
    President Of Board Of Directors
    Jewish Reconstructionist Federation Nov 2006 - Oct 2010
    President of the Board of Directors of the fourth-largest branch of Judaism in America.
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  • Icma-Rc
    Vice President, Corporate Communications And Public Relations
    Icma-Rc Mar 1991 - Jun 2006
    Responsible for all corporate communications, including Web site, participant newsletters, marketing materials and corporate reports.
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  • Adat Shalom Reconstructionist Congregation
    President
    Adat Shalom Reconstructionist Congregation 1996 - 1998
    Hired congregation's first rabbi and hired architect for first building. Focused congregation on major capital campaign. Organized countywide effort to defeat injurious zoning law.
  • Knight-Ridder
    Manager, Benefits & Compensation
    Knight-Ridder 1988 - 1991
    Implemented compensation program at subsidiaries. Developed first initiative to increase participation in 401(k) plan.
  • The Miami Herald
    Assistant Business Editor
    The Miami Herald Jun 1985 - Jun 1988
    Edited weekly business magazine and wrote personal finance column. Also worked at corporate headquarters of Knight-Ridder as manager of compensation and benefit communications
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  • Columbia University Graduate School Of Journalism
    Student
    Columbia University Graduate School Of Journalism Sep 1977 - Jun 1978
    Wrote examination of Belmont neighborhood in the Bronx, which became subject of magazine article.
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Robert Barkin Skills

Fundraising Public Relations Newsletters Blogging Magazines Nonprofits Public Speaking Corporate Communications Social Media Editing Non Profits Marketing Communications Leadership Strategic Planning Strategy Program Management Branding And Identity Publishing Graphic Design Indesign Art Direction Editorial Layout Journalism Multimedia Strategic Communications Advertising Photography Marketing Creative Direction Storytelling Marketing Strategy Publications Concept Development Graphics New Media Digital Media Adobe Creative Suite Mac Art Newspapers Quarkxpress Content Strategy Content Management Copy Editing Facebook Press Releases

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Robert Barkin's current role is Executive Director, Jewish Art Education.

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Robert Barkin attended Columbia University - Graduate School Of Journalism, University Of Miami Herbert Business School, University Of Michigan, Shorewood High School.

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