Robert-Sebastian Barr

*** ******** *****, *** ** Brooklyn, NY 11216

Phone: 917-***-**** E-Mail: ac8gop@r.postjobfree.com RSB Event Management-Communications-Program Management Professional

• Seasoned professional with quality experience engaging diverse audiences in the public/private sectors.

• Highly effective ability to build relationships with executives and organizational leaders to effectively assist, counsel

& develop their communications, event management, program management and employee engagement needs.

• Outstanding organizational and inter-personal skills, initiative and ability to handle multiple tasks.

• Continuously recognized for outstanding work, resourcefulness and ability to learn new procedures quickly.

• Combine advanced business, government & non-profit expertise with a hard work ethic culminating in a Master degree (a unique blend of planning, management, finance, and policy) from New York University.

Experience

JP Morgan Chase; New York, NY (07/17 – 08/18)

Consultant: Intelligent Solutions – Development & Delivery Manager Event Management

• Executed all aspects/logistics of events and meetings for internal and external clients for the emerging technology high-performing work center. Created marketing collateral, client overviews, reference guides & video production.

• Hosted clients to educate them on JPMC emerging technology solutions, managed/ hosted executive offsites, employee/client forums, product showcases, networking events & receptions, and provided location tours, Increased client visits by 60% through additional events and marketing & relationship building initiatives.

• Directed the marketing and event planning of the annual (multi-location) Global Data Science Symposium resulting in 3,000 participants, a 40% increase.

• Data Science Forum Secretary – managed monthly events; recruited speakers; developed presentations, meeting agendas and materials; created surveys & analyzed data; managed marketing and internal communications, including intranet sites and virtual collaboration communities. Administration and Communications

• Operated as Chief of Staff for the Head of Corporate Data & Analytics Solutions, including daily internal communications and staff relations.

• Designed, maintained and updated online communication and visibility tools and strategies.

Morgan Stanley; New York, NY (8/05 – 2/17)

Technology Division Management – Employee Training & Development (6/15 – 2/17)

Events, Marketing & Communications, Program Management, Training & Development

• Managed & marketed diversity inclusion events with a goal of recruiting and retaining a diverse employee base.

• Supervised New Hire Orientation Program, including running information sessions, networking events, management training, writing of reference guides, new hire communications and liaising with Human Resources.

• Led global training program, including event management, marketing and communications, supervision of instructors, course development, onboarding, professional development, job placement, mentorship, recruiting, student/instructor evaluation, housing, and vendor relations.

• Learning and development team member, assisting in the development and monitoring of blended learning channels, soft-skills enhancement, role based curriculums, talent management, and metrics reporting. Chief Operating Office, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney – Event Management and IT Communications (6/09 – 6/15) Event Management

• Created, marketed and managed events from 10 – 2,500 attendees, such as town halls, road shows, demos, forums, large/small scale social events, networking & volunteer events, executive offsites, and video production.

• Vendor management and Budgeting. Managed an annual $750,000 events budget. Communications and Program Management

• Managed daily internal communications for the IT division of Morgan Stanley Wealth and Investment Management.

• Drove innovation and continuous process improvement by creating frameworks/metrics, project planning and new process documents, while executing communication plans, and roadmaps.

• Prepared executive presentations to be used internally and externally by senior management. Maintained internal social collaboration footprint and communication content via Jive and SharePoint.

• Partnered with HR and Training & Development teams to manage onboarding, employee engagement and employee professional development programs respectively, as well as participating in campus recruiting.

Event & Program Management and IT Communications, Citi Smith Barney (8/05 – 6/09)

Event Management

• Developed and managed special events, such as town halls, leadership offsites, information road shows, volunteer events, employee networking/mentoring programs & events, social events, new hire orientations, and diversity recruitment events.

• Steered employee development, work-life-balance, and staff recognition programs & events. Communications and Program Management

• Worked directly with senior management to develop and drive communication strategies.

• Implemented and managed adhoc and daily internal communications.

• Produced executive presentations, organizational announcements, organizational charts, and various projects.

• Efficiently coordinated the planning, programming, and management of business operations projects, including premise (real estate) management, employee onboarding, vendor management, employee training, website content, and public & community affairs.

Education

New York University; New York, New York

Master of Urban Planning

Concentration in Public Administration

Emory University; Atlanta, Georgia

Bachelor of Arts

Double Major: Psychology and Sociology

Professional Certificates

Project Management (New York Univ.); Management of Nonprofit Organizations (New York Univ.); Event Planner (Trendimi) Business Analytics (in progress – Univ. of Penn.)

Computer Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Visio, and Outlook; SharePoint; Jive; survey tools; and Webtrends Statistical Reporter. Familiar with Microsoft Access, Project; Apple Final Cut; Filemaker Pro; Adobe Photoshop; Cvent; Salesforce; Lexis-Nexis; SPSS; and Macromedia Dreamweaver.

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