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Jen Barth

Portland,OR

Summary

Seasoned, nimble, and collaborative relationship builder seeking opportunities to bring my expertise in communications, advocacy, client services and community engagement to support the health/mental health services sector.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Caregiver & Health Advocate

Independent
Portland, OR
03.2020 - Current
  • Building on personal experiences supporting multiple family members & friends through a variety of health & mental health conditions, completed U.C. Berkeley Extension Program's "Introduction to Healthcare Advocacy” course (June-November 2023).
  • Curriculum topics included: Health Advocacy Principles & Ethical Guidelines; Navigating Care Continuums; Care Team Communications; Pediatric & Senior Care Essentials; Insurance, ACA, & Care Coordination Fundamentals; Medical Research; Informed Consent; Hospice & Palliative Care Planning.
  • Currently enrolled in additional courses through Oregon Care Partners ("Aging and Body Systems"; "Trauma Informed Care" ; "Age Related Medication Risks"; ""Alzheimer's Warning Signs"; Beyond Cultural Awareness: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Long-Term Care").

Strategic Marketing Consultant (contract)

Starfish Impact
Los Angeles, CA
05.2015 - Current
  • Lead client engagements for consulting firm serving nonprofits, philanthropic foundations, and social impact focused organizations. Sectors served include: Addiction Recovery, Alternative Healthcare, Early Literacy, Education, Family Foundations, Human Trafficking, Mental Health, & Microlending.
  • Sample engagements: developed an annual for nonprofit membership organization, Assistance League of Los Angeles, Child Success Foundation, Dr. Elisa Hallerman, Journey Out, Opportunity Fund, Recovery Management Agency

Consultant

JSB Consulting
Portland, OR, OR
02.2010 - Current

Provide communications, community outreach, research/planning, and revenue growth support. Key client sectors served include Agencies, Education, Financial Services, Nonprofit, & Workforce Development.

Engagement Highlights include:

  • Designed and facilitated research studies to guide growth strategies, inform messaging, pinpoint service gaps, and identify unmet audience needs.
  • Provide interim leadership, coaching, training & content marketing support for executives & emerging leaders;
  • Created and led a quarterly coaching series for 60+ nonprofit teams & social impact entrepreneurs.
  • Community Trainer/Speaker: Mercy Corps NW Small Business Services; Portland State University Digital Marketing Summit; Regional Arts & Culture Council
  • Small Business Marketing Instructor: Mercy Corps NW Small Business Services Series; Regional Arts & Culture Council
  • Borders Perrin Norrander, Germinate Creative, Reclaiming Futures,

Business Development Director

Borders Perrin Norrander
Portland , OR
09.2018 - 09.2020
  • Drove prospecting research & cultivation, content marketing, and community engagement strategies for independent WBENC & B Corp certified advertising agency. (Part-time role).

Executive Director

Schoolhouse Supplies
Portland, OR
06.2012 - 11.2014

Led nonprofit retail organization operating Oregon’s Free Store for Teachers; Managed 6 FT Staff, Board & Committee members, & Community Partnerships in 4 local school districts.

(in-kind). Exceeded revenue goals by 20% in year 1; also served as acting Development Director in year 2.

  • Guided organizational rebrand & redesigned programming, resulting in 30% increase of students served & expanded district partnerships; Secured $200k+ in additional pro bono donations to support operations & technology upgrades.
  • Launched strategic planning process & developed pilot programs to explore new opportunities to serve regional teachers, families, & nonprofit partners.

Marketing & Business Development Director

Kelton Global
Los Angeles, CA
08.2008 - 02.2010
  • Drove communications, lead generation, & client relations for fast-growing brand insights & strategy consulting firm operating four distinct service lines. Cultivated prospects, led new business outreach, & guided proposal development process; Developed content marketing programs to advance executive thought leadership, grow client/prospect contact lists, & promote new service offerings.

Business Development Director

Siegel + Gale
Los Angeles, CA
01.2003 - 08.2008
  • Generated leads, managed new business development process, & supported marketing efforts for West Coast office of global strategic branding firm. Exceeded interactive media practice revenue goals of $1.5-$2MM year by 20-30% in 1.5 years; consistently exceeded broader service line revenue goals. Represented firm at industry events & networking associations; served on Omnicom’s cross-agency team, generating $400k in new referral revenue.

Customer Marketing Director

Citysearch.com
Los Angeles, CA & New York, NY, CA
01.1998 - 01.2002
  • Promoted from NE Region Marketing Manager after achieving #1 upsell revenue nationwide & doubling market retention rates. Developed market launch plans & promotional programs for 70+ local markets, resulting in $1MM+ in new revenue.

Campaign Director

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of America
New York, NY
01.1995 - 12.1997
  • Managed NYC chapter program for national signature campaign. Exceeded fundraising goals by 60%; generated $1.6MM in corporate & media sponsor support and tripling team participation in 1.5 years. Promoted to National Mentorship Team to coach underperforming chapters & emerging leaders, resulting in an average increase of 20-40% in participating chapter revenue in first year.

EVP & Board Co-Chair

Step Up Women's Network
Los Angeles

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Healthcare Advocacy

University of California, Berkeley Extension
Berkeley, CA
11-2023

Some College (No Degree) - Marketing & Digital Media Courses

The New School
New York, NY

Bachelor of Arts - History & Education

Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Client Services
  • Coaching & Training
  • Communications
  • Community Relations & Engagement
  • Content Marketing
  • Partnership Development
  • Project Management
  • Research
  • Strategic Planning

Community Leadership

  • Board of Directors Member & Governance Chair, Dress for Success Oregon (2021-Present)
  • Election Team Leader, Reclaim Our Vote (2019-2020)
  • Community Trainer & Outreach Volunteer, BeSMART for Kids/Moms Demand Action
  • Program Committee, 5050 Women on Boards "Oregon's Conversation on Board Diversity" (2019-2020)
  • Campaign Champion & Summit Speaker, United Nations Foundation Shot@Life Campaign (2012-13)
  • Community Engagement Volunteer, Reach Out and Read (2011-2013)
  • Oregon Delegate & National Mentor, Parenting Magazine's Mom Congress on Education at Georgetown University (2011-2012)

Timeline

Family Caregiver & Health Advocate

Independent
03.2020 - Current

Business Development Director

Borders Perrin Norrander
09.2018 - 09.2020

Strategic Marketing Consultant (contract)

Starfish Impact
05.2015 - Current

Executive Director

Schoolhouse Supplies
06.2012 - 11.2014

Consultant

JSB Consulting
02.2010 - Current

Marketing & Business Development Director

Kelton Global
08.2008 - 02.2010

Business Development Director

Siegel + Gale
01.2003 - 08.2008

Customer Marketing Director

Citysearch.com
01.1998 - 01.2002

Campaign Director

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of America
01.1995 - 12.1997

EVP & Board Co-Chair

Step Up Women's Network

Some College (No Degree) - Healthcare Advocacy

University of California, Berkeley Extension

Some College (No Degree) - Marketing & Digital Media Courses

The New School

Bachelor of Arts - History & Education

Vassar College
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