Barbara Mann has over 30 years of experience in nonprofit management, education, community organizing, and administrative work. She holds a Master's degree in Educational Administration and has held various roles coordinating programs, managing budgets, and developing partnerships in organizations across Minnesota. The document provides details on her employment history, education, skills, and involvement in local community groups.

1. Barbara L. Mann
PO Box 305, Pine River, MN 56474
(218) 838-6058 (mobile)
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Visioning; making dreams a reality; collaborative leadership style; resource development and outreach; community organizing; public
relations; administrative organization; strategic planning; grant writing; budget management; event and program planning &
coordination; program evaluation & analysis; ritual celebrant; volunteer coordination; computer experience - includes: MS Office -
Word, Excel, Publisher; Adobe InDesign, Print Shop, PhotoShop; newsletter composition, creation and production; smart phone;
FaceBook; Google docs/gmail/site; basic web-site creation & management, POS system, QuickBooks basics.
EDUCATION: Celebrant-certified, Celebrant USA Foundation, March 2007
MS, Educational Administration & Leadership, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN, 2004.
(included licensure for Community Education)
Blandin Community Leadership Training – February-April 2004.
BS-Textiles & Clothing Design, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, 1981.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Self Employed – Contracted
Services
Tenant Development Agent/
IGM Co-op Coordinator
Self Employed – Contracted
Services
Manager, The Legacy Chorale of
Greater Minnesota
Self Employed – Contracted
Services
Director, Cass County/Leech Lake
Reservation Children’s Initiative
Self Employed – Contracted
Services
Regional Legacy Program
Coordinator, Kitchigami Regional
Library System, Pine
River. Director: Marian Ridge
Coordinate and assist in development of Ideal Green
Market Cooperative in Ideal Township in securing a
viable tenant for the building. Included oversight with
Board leadership development, vision implementation,
communications, grant and fundraising initiatives,
volunteer coordination/training, management of all
aspects of co-op start-up. 194 members when departed,
GM hired, 4 PT staff, along with crew of trained
volunteers.
Coordinate and promote performance programs of
organization, support fundraising activities, support
members of organization and facilitate communications
including maintenance of organization web site and
Facebook.
Coordinate and oversee programming of organization.
Including: visioning and planning, marketing, networking
and resourcing, public relations, staff Board, prepare and
maintain grants, implement the goals and directives of
the Board, research and program evaluation, budget
management
Coordinate and implement Legacy Programs (state-wide
program for preserving and honoring Minnesota arts and
cultural heritage) for eleven libraries in the region.
Including: program planning and artist recruitment;
contract management, team work, scheduling; promotion;
data record keeping; budget monitoring; program
evaluation; presentations.
January
2015-June
2016
April 2014-
July 2015
June 2013-
June 2016
Oct. 2011-
June 2013
Director of Community Education,
Pine River-Backus School District,
Supt. Cathy Bettino
Coordinate and oversee Community Education programs
& operations. Included: visioning, planning,
implementing; event coordination, teacher recruitment,
marketing, networking and resourcing, public relations,
training & presentations, staff supervision, staff Advisory
Council, grants, research and evaluation, budget
management ($1.3 M)
2001-2010

2. Program Coordinator, After School
Youth Enrichment Program,
Pine River-Backus Family Center, Pine
River. Director, Leslie Bouchonville
Develop and coordinate new programs for students in
grades K-12 at PRB School District; recruit and supervise
staff and volunteer leaders; plan and implement
programs; network and collaborate with organizations;
marketing; public relations.
1998-2001
Administrative Assistant, Camp
Foley, Pine River. Director, Marie
Schmid
Manage, process and maintain registrations and income; public
relations via phone; assist directors in managing and promoting all
programs of the facility; office management.
1997-2001
Financial Secretary, Union
Congregational UCC, Hackensack,
Maintain records of donations on computer system; prepare and
present regular reports to Church Council.
1997-1999
Title I Instructional Assistant, Pine
River Elementary School, Pine River
Assisted Title I students in improving reading and math skills
under the direction of the teachers.
1997
Community Organizer, Twin Cities
Joint Ministry Project, Minneapolis.
Launched new organization, organized/trained board members and
community members in community outreach; planned and
implemented training events; assisted members in visioning, goal
setting and implementing plans of action for new organization;
program promotion and public relations; budget management and
resource development (grant writing plus); managed
administrative duties of organization.
1988-1989
Administrative Assistant, DLMC,
The American Lutheran Church
National Office, Minneapolis
Assisted in administrative areas, including: grant process for the
Division, DLMC Board assistance, job descriptions and contract
maintenance
1985-1987
License/Certificate:
State of Minnesota / Minnesota Department of Health – Food Manager Certificate No. FM53020 Exp. 04/08/2021
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Family Safety Network: Board Member (2014-current, treasurer 2015, secretary 2016)
Pine River Market Square: original founder 2009 of local farmers’ & crafters’ market, board member (2009-2011, 2013-16), market
manager (2009-2011), vendor (2009-2013).
Pine River-Backus Community Garden – Board member /co-chair (2010-2014), secretary (2010-11), gardener (2010-current).
Alder Song Farm (Merrifield, MN)- assisted sustainable owner/farmer one day/week (May-Aug. 2016 )
Pine River Group Home Board member (Fall 2012- 2014)
Free the Children/We Day – volunteer with retail sales, Seattle, WA (Mar. 2012), public relations, St. Paul, MN (Oct. 2013)
Rural Renewable Energy Alliance (RREAL) - Board member (2008-Nov 2010), treasurer & secretary each for one year.
Pine River Chamber of Commerce – Board member (2008-2010). Coordinated Heritage Days and served on marketing committee.
Back to Basics Annual Event- all-day sustainable living event (2005-current). Originated event partnered Community Education with
Hunt Utilities Group/Happy Dancing Turtle and Central Lakes College at Pine River-Backus School. 2005-current.
Minnesota Community Education Association, MN. Board Member (2005-2006). Represent region 7 MCEA membership to state
board and oversee visioning and management of MCEA.
Pine River Economic Development Committee – member 2005-2008.
Five Wings Arts Council, Staples, MN. Board member 2004-2006. Review and grant funds to community arts projects.
Northland Community Education Director – served as interim director while district (Remer-Longville) was in transition, provided
training of advisory council members.
North Central Community Education Collaborative - shared leadership with regional community educators for professional
development and continuing education units, 2001-2010.
Free-lance writing – local newspapers, Her Voice Magazine, Lake Country Journal magazine. (2001-current)
Youth As Resources Pine River, MN. Founding board member 2001 – 2006. Served as chair and key coordinator until staff was
hired. Secured $15,000 grant for the program start-up.
Twin Cities Women for Take Back the Night, Minneapolis, 1985-89. Volunteer Coordinator 1985-87; Event Coordinator ‘88. Day-
long community event included 8,000-10,000 participants.
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST