Jeffrey Barken

Questioner
DISC Type : c

Media Relations Manager & Contributing Editor at The American Age

Gorham, Maine, United States

Overview

Jeffrey Barken is a multifaceted professional with roles as an author, editor, and marketing manager. A graduate of Cornell University with an MFA from the University of Baltimore, he serves as Media Relations Manager for The American Age and previously directed marketing for Wegman Partners, a legal search firm.

His creative work is a significant part of his life; he is a published author and photographer who founded Monologging. org, a small press fostering artistic collaboration. Much of his writing, including his book "This Year in Jerusalem, " is inspired by his personal experiences and travels.

Unique fact: Jeffreys debut story collection was based on his experiences living and volunteering on a kibbutz in Southern Israel from 2009-2010.

Personality Overview

Price-Sensitive

Not Easily Convinced

Systematic

While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.  They prefer to fully evaluate every situation. They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point.

Topics They Care About

Creative Writing
He holds an MFA in Creative Writing, has authored multiple books, and is the founder and Chief Editor of the literary publication and small press, Monologging. org.
Israeli Culture
Authored a book based on his time living on a kibbutz in Israel. He frequently reports on Israeli news topics and Jewish-interest literature.
Digital Publishing
As the founder of Monologging. org, he manages and edits online literary content, connecting writers with artists for collaborative multimedia projects.

Media Appearances

Jeffrey has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2018
Media Relations Manager & Contributing Editor at The American Age
7-2014
NYC: Director of Marketing & Communications at Wegman Partners
caller at Wegman Partners
Communications at Wegman Partners
Author at Monologging.org

Education

2004 - 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Cornell University
2009 - 2013
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from University of Baltimore

More Information

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Exp : 12 Location : Gorham, Maine, United States Job Level : Middle Designation : Media Relations Manager & Contributing Editor at The American Age
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Insights For Selling To Jeffrey

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Emphasise more on facts and measurable benefits
  • If you have a lower priced product compared to the competition, call out the same
  • Share as much information as possible regarding your product

DONT's

  • Don’t try to be too friendly or informal with them
  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.
  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jeffrey is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jeffrey

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jeffrey move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Jeffrey take some risk or not?

  • If they believe that they have analyzed the situation well, they can take a little risk.

You And Jeffrey

Personality Compatibility


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