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The Partners: Barbara Thomas Harrington
Summary
| Senior level program management and operations professional focused on organizational efficiencies and strategy implementation. Experience driving programmatic successes and facilitating diverse teams and partnerships across functions and industries, including Travel, IT, Education, and Heritage Conservation. |
Professional Experience
United Nations Foundation
Partnership Manager
Director, World Heritage Alliance
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Washington, DC
2007 - 2008
2008 - 2009 |
| Launched and managed a unique international association of travel industry and conservation organizations working to preserve and protect UNESCO World Heritage sites. Using the principles of sustainable tourism, local players and global partners were supported in building collaborative systems for cultural and environmental protection. |
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Managed staff (4), budget ($1 million), strategic planning and board relations for this 85 member international conservation association; |
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Developed membership fee structure, member commitment framework, and brand guidelines; |
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Managed member recruitment, sponsorship development and partner relations, including a diverse array of NGOs, UN agencies, and corporate members; |
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Led development of a web-based toolkit for member sustainability benchmarking with customizable assessment, training, and educational components. Responsible for rollout and implementation of same; and |
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Supported growth and development of local networks through regular travel to field locations domestically, in Latin America, and the Middle East. Promoted and educated about World Heritage and sustainable tourism at travel industry and conservation events. |
International Marketing Systems, Inc
Partner and General Manager
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Baltimore, MD
2000 - 2007 |
| Provided management consulting services covering a broad spectrum of business problems and activities including strategic planning, general management, organizational development, systems management, manufacturing operations, marketing and sales. General management duties included proposal development, project management, client relationship management, communications and marketing outreach. |
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Retainer relationships with lead responsibility included:
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Data mining, monthly statistical analysis and report preparation on safety infractions at US Army bases for regular delivery to Pentagon staff,
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Operations consulting for investors in a regional Internet Service company during multiple merger and acquisition stages, |
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Product development and growth strategies for natural resources firm with contract for erosion control implementation in the Chesapeake Bay and Gulf of Mexico. |
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Other representative work included:
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Start-up and business expansion plans for companies seeking external financing,
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Facilitation of major bid preparation process for multi-million dollar defense contracts including research and selection facilitation for US Army,
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Research, development and launch support for non-profit urban renewal project for the City of Baltimore,
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New product project management and launch support for biotech testing firm.
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Additional Experience
COBA-MID
Boston, MA
Manager, Information Resource Center
Created and managed full-service information center and research facility for this international strategy consulting firm including development of custom databases for cross-team information retrieval and delivery of market research training programs for domestic and foreign staffs.
HM Consulting Group
Wellesley, MA
Research Analyst - General Manager
Research Analyst later admitted to partnership as VP, General Manager. Wrote comprehensive market studies and advised Fortune 500 clients in product development, introduction, channel strategy, and customer segmentation. Produced competitive analysis, market forecasts, and marketing recommendations.
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Education - Teaching - Counseling
M.B.A. (Honors, Business Management) Babson College, Wellesley, MA
B.S. (Cum Laude, Forest Management) University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH
Adjunct Professor, Market Research, College of Notre Dame, Baltimore, MD – Department of Business and Economics
Chair/Business Counselor/Trainer, SCORE Association – Baltimore Chapter - National organization of pro bono small business counselors. Close work with state and government small business development agencies and management of 85 members and 5 satellite outreach locations.
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Early natural resources work included US Forest Service (Forest Technician), NH Governor’s Council on Energy (Wood Energy Educator), Society for the Protection of NH Forests (Renewable Energy Education Coordinator).
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