Barry Hammond, Marketing and Advertising

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Barry Hammond's Bio:

Barry Hammond’s vision for a world of accessibility through technology compelled him to create Computracks and then Cirrus Solutinz, a boutique consultancy for the solopreneur, home based businesses, and the small business to make fitted social media decisions. Barry has worked in the IT business for more than 30 years in roles ranging from sales, Business Analysis, consulting, Research Information Systems, and IT Asset Management, in environments varying from storefronts, start-ups, consulting firms, and a Fortune 100 company. Once graduating from University of Colorado at Denver (UCD) with a MPA he moved to St. Louis at the right time to participate in the PC boom. In those years everything seemed possible. The optimism from those times has stuck! “I believe we can accomplish whatever needs to be done as an individual or community, but sometimes the individual, especially starting a small business (or working a small business), requires coaching to point them in the right direction to get things done.” He has noticed that this was often the case with the businesses too small to support a dedicated media department, who then calls him in as a consultant to solve their ad hoc social media problems. Barry sees regular folk thwarted in their goals by lack of technology know-how. This is especially true without access where his desire to help these groups led to training modules in either a volunteer capacity or by working one-on-one with people to solve their problems, then seeing their faces light up when the “light bulb” goes off and they suddenly understand. Barry has great optimism for the future. “To me the information age is like being back in the 1960’s again with so much opportunity”. But opportunity is restricted to those who have knowledge and resources. By putting the pieces together (explaining Twitter, for example) you begin start leveling the technology field of play.” As a speaker on social media and on-line marketing, Barry uses plain English to explain social media marketing, networking and online relationship building. His speaking style is open and honest, humorous and information rich. Barry can customize each presentation to the audience and their needs and can speak on a variety of topics including: Social Media and how it can create new relationships with people you didn’t even know you needed to know. How do you connect with people efficiently and effectively through social media channels? How do you find them? How do you encourage them to communicate with you? Social Media monitoring How to listen to your market and your competitors to deliver an even better brand, product or service. What tools can you put into place to help you hear conversations both negative and positive and turn them into something valuable to all concerned? Do I really HAVE to have a blog, a Linkedin account, a Facebook page and YouTube channel to succeed? The quick answer is no. Let Barry explain how to find where to participate and give you some tips to succeed. How do you evaluate the existing and constantly changing tools available and find the right ones to reach your goals? Job hunting with social media. How to set yourself up to be highly visible and put your best assets forward, then find people who are looking for your skills. (HR people take heart, Barry can help you too!) Twitter, Twitter, Why oh Why Tweet! One of the most popular presentations. Everybody wants to understand now to use Twitter without having to spend all day “Tweeting” and monitoring. Examples of successful implementation, tips and tricks and how to build a network of relationships that works for you. Of course this is not the end of the list. What do you need? With the experience under his belt, Barry can come up with a custom presentation that will reach your goals.

Barry Hammond's Experience:

Principal at Cirrius Solutinz
March 2012 - Present | Fenton, Missouri
Cirrus Solutinz offers social media coaching for the entrepreneur. Cirrus Solutinz puts your head in the clouds to impart the RIGHT social platform(s) for your niche market. The process begins with differentiating your business from the competition. What makes your business unique? What is your USP? These are requirements before entering into the realm of social media.
Development Director at GO Network at Volunteer GO Network
February 2010 - April 2012
Managed the grant process team by researching foundations whom meet the mission of GO Network. Prepared formalized grant proposals to enable funding to prepare dislocated professional workers to return into the workforce. Taught Linkedin classes at GO Network. Outreach Social Media
Vice-President Education at Crossroads Toastmasters
March 2009 - March 2012
I am responsible for providing and maintaining the positive environment and the programs through which members can learn and grow. I strive to have satisfied members and will continue to grow. These efforts also will help the club become a Distinguished Club.. At the Club Meeting: ? I ask each new member to be a Table Topics participant at the first meeting after joining. I assign them to a meeting role at the third meeting or earlier, and assign the Ice Breaker manual project at the fourth meeting or sooner. ? Ensure a club member conducts The Successful Club Series programs Evaluate to Motivate, Moments of Truth, Mentoring and Finding New Members for Your Club at least once per year. ? I continually monitor club performance quarterly in cooperation with the club president. ? Initial Speakers' Project Completion Records and ensure eligible members fill out their award applications. ? Preside over the meeting when the president is absent. Then when members are ready to apply for an educational award you can submit award applications online. I plan club meetings, completing schedules and assignments at least six weeks in advance and confirming each schedule five to seven days before the meeting. I orient new members to the Toastmasters program within two meetings after they join. Each new member then is assigned a mentor. I ask each new member to be a Table Topics participant at the first meeting after joining. Assign him or her to a meeting role at and assign the Ice Breaker manual project at the fourth meeting. I ensure a club member conducts The Successful Club Series programs Evaluate to Motivate, Moments of Truth, Mentoring and Finding New Members for Your Club at least once per year. The club performance is monitored quarterly in cooperation with the club president. Initial Speakers' Project Completion Records and ensure eligible members fill out their award applications.
President at Crossroads Toastmasters
January 2011 - December 2011
As President, I was responsible for running business portion of the meeting, welcoming guests and getting guest feedback at the end of the meeting. Each officer was called upon in turn for reports for the collection of relevant information before the meeting and delegates responsibility to the appropriate team member. The president is responsible to see that all officers attend the Fall and Spring Training sessions offered by the District. As president, you have the full power of the office to create projects that will benefit the club. It is a good idea to generate at least one project that will help to give your term in office focus and create some interest for the officers and the club. Work on something that interests you. In this role I tracked the club progress towards President's Distinguished as well as the Smedley Award. The first award has multiple components from insuring that we are paid up on time with Toastmasters International, to attendance at trainings, membership goals and education awards. It is your responsibility to motivate members to attend the District Meetings.
Research Deployment Services Coordinator at MONSANTO COMPANY
January 2001 - October 2009
? BA implementation & solutions for client base of 1,200. ? Oversaw management of asset issues to support business objectives. ? Chaired PC Loaner Laptop project to properly assess location and number of issued computers recovering $10,000 per month.. ? Implemented an immediate delivery process for a high-tech business unit while driving per unit costs down by up to $3,000 per unit delivered. ? Monitored monthly billing deliverables from contractor charge-outs of $15,000 to $50,000 per month to management with charge-backs to cost centers via SAP. ? Collaborated with business units, analytics and engineering management IS and QA groups to provide acceptable problem management. ? Continual 90+ client satisfaction % rating. ? Coordinated with multiple teams using PM flows to evolve a new process of financial and contract data of assets were properly maintained within the Asset Management team.
C.E.O. at Computracks, LLC
December 2009
Computracks has emerged from a strictly small business IT PC/Asset Control concern into a boutique Social Media & Brand consultancy. Aligned to the small business provide the means to drive business into their niche market. Speeches - How Is Your Linkedin Profile? Using Linkedin Applications with Your Business Linkedin Company Pages Linkedin to Market Your Business Utilizing Social Media for the Small Business Positioning Your Business for Success in 2013

Barry Hammond's Education:

University of Colorado at Denver
1981 – 1983
MPA
Metropolitan State College of Denver
1978 – 1981
Bachelor of Science
Concentration: Health Care Management
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Barry Hammond's Interests & Activities:

Photography, Grilling, Open Wheel & Rally Auto Racing, Reading, Architecture, Blues & Jazz, Baking Bread, U.S. History

Barry Hammond

Consultant | Marketing and Advertising

Linkedin Alchemist turning a lead filled profile weighed into one of gold!

Barry Hammond's Bio:

Barry Hammond's Experience:

Principal at Cirrius Solutinz

Development Director at GO Network at Volunteer GO Network

Vice-President Education at Crossroads Toastmasters

President at Crossroads Toastmasters

Research Deployment Services Coordinator at MONSANTO COMPANY

C.E.O. at Computracks, LLC

Barry Hammond's Education:

University of Colorado at Denver

Metropolitan State College of Denver

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Barry Hammond's Interests & Activities: