HBNB - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• CEO
• Founder
• California State Manager for McCormick Distilling

Jennifer Barbaro is the Founder and CEO of HBNB Productions (1997). Prior to opening HBNB, Jennifer had a diverse and successful career in management, as both a Freelance Producer in Hollywood and as the California State Manager for a liquor company. While studying, she began her career as a union actress and promotional model, working her way up, and affording her the unique opportunity to understand her industry from many perspectives. As the California State Manager for McCormick Distilling, Jennifer successfully launched new products, managed distributorships, clients, budgets, pricing, point of sale, and set up and oversaw all promotions, trade shows, and events, while developing countless lasting relationships. This experience is extremely beneficial to her current clients in that she understands the industry from an inside point of view. Jennifer has had the opportunity to partner with the launch of several new products over the years including Heineken Light and Sierra Mist. Her diverse experience includes creating unique concepts that could be duplicated in major test markets nationwide, developing the point of sale to support the launch, and managing all aspects of nationwide tours involving budgets, vehicles, product, costumes, logistics, agencies, brand ambassadors, and crew. Some of the other major tours Jennifer has managed include Juanitas Foods, Starbucks vans, MBNA Bank, and Malibu Rum loves Fruit. As a freelance Producer/Director, Jennifer has developed creative campaigns to visually present her client's brands and ideas. She has produced a variety of films, music videos, commercials, and corporate videos from concept to completion. Over the years, Jennifer has developed a team of seasoned industry professionals that are an invaluable asset to her productions. Jennifer is an award winning filmmaker, who volunteers on several public art boards, including the Barbaro-Gould Foundation, that she and her partner founded in 2012. She has lived in several cities abroad and is a world traveler. She is proficient in English and Spanish and is an innovative, professional, committed leader who thinks outside of the "proverbial box." Jennifer brings a personal touch, unparalleled dedication, and a world of experience to every project she undertakes. Originally from Philadelphia, Jennifer holds an MFA from Loyola Marymount University in California.