Entertainer - Marketing & Multimedia
Springfield, Missouri Area
- Current
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- Owner - Partner at BransonWebcast.com
- Owner - Partner at Hamner Barber Theater
- Owner - Partner at Image Works, Inc.
- Comedian - Ventriloquist (Self-employed)
- Education
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- Art Institute of Philadelphia
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
- Rapid City Central High School
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
- Connections
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- Industry
- Entertainment
- Websites
Jim Barber’s Summary
Jim Barber’s Specialties:
entertainment marketing, branding & identity, graphic design, video & audio production, dvd authoring, web design, business management, host and voice over
Jim Barber’s Experience
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Owner - Partner
BransonWebcast.com
(Partnership; 1-10 employees; Online Media industry)
October 2007 — Present (8 months)
We're the talk of the town. Hosts Dave Hamner & Jim Barber bring celebrity interviews, news and more from the live music capital of the world, Branson, Missouri.
Executive Producer & Creator: Jim Barber -
Owner - Partner
Hamner Barber Theater
(Partnership; 11-50 employees; Entertainment industry)
April 2005 — Present (3 years 2 months)
An incredible evening of fun featuring magic of The Hamners, hilarious comedy of Jim Barber and a talented troupe of dancers. Stars of NBC's "World's Greatest Magic," the Hamners present their original act in which a bevy of beautiful exotic birds appear out of nowhere and take flight over the astonished audience. Jim Barber, considered one of the world's great ventriloquists, was featured on CBS's "Late Show with David Letterman." His clever comedy and original characters leave everyone talking! See why the International Magicians Society honored the Hamners as "Entertainers of the Year" and Jim Barber "Ventriloquist of the Year."
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Owner - Partner
Image Works, Inc.
(Partnership; 1-10 employees; Media Production industry)
October 2001 — Present (6 years 8 months)
http://www.imageinc.biz
Image Works, Inc. is a full-service multimedia company with three divisions:
Ink Works: Printing and Graphic Design, Signage, Specialty Items
Imagemakers: Digital video, dvd authoring and duplication, cd duplication, website design, photography, video transfer and vhs duplication
Branson's Review Magazine: Publishing -
Comedian - Ventriloquist
Self-employed
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Entertainment industry)
January 1971 — Present (37 years 5 months)
Recognized as one of the world's great ventriloquists, Jim Barber has been honored as the "International Ventriloquist of the Year," "Comedy Entertainer of the Year," by the National Association of Campus Activities and Showtime, the Movie Channel named him one of the "Funniest People in America" (Tennessee Representative) for his technical vocal skills and creative approach to the art of ventriloquism.
Co-owner of his own Branson, Missouri based theater, Jim has also performed in other Branson productions with Glen Campbell, The Osmonds, Tony Orlando, Bobby Vinton and the late Eddie Rabbitt. He served as a national co-host for the Jerry Lewis "Stars Across America" Labor Day Telethon, has appeared on every major television network. Most recently, Jim's act was featured on the "Late Show with David Letterman."
Jim has performed for hundreds of national corporate events and his participation in USO shows have taken him around the world entertaining our troops.
Jim Barber’s Education
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Art Institute of Philadelphia
Associate, Multimedia, 1997 — 1999
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BA - Speech Communications, Broadcast Production, Theater Arts, 1979 — 1984
- Activities and Societies:
- Phi Beta Fraternity, Radio & TV Guild, WMMR Campus Radio Station
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Rapid City Central High School
1976 — 1981
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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathmatics, Computers 1978 — 1979
- Activities and Societies:
- Triangle Fraternity, Drama Club
Additional Information
Jim Barber’s Websites:
Jim Barber’s Interests:
multimedia development, marketing, entertaining, public service
Jim Barber’s Groups:
Mountain Country Homes of Hope, Branson League of Theater Owners, Branson Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, Hollister Chamber of Commerce, Springfield Chamber of Commerce
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SHiFT! - Leverage 'Trigger Events' To Outsell Your Competition member
Jim Barber’s Honors:
2007 INTERNATIONAL VENTRILOQUIST OF THE YEAR - MERLIN AWARD - International Magicians Society
2005 FILM/VIDEO SILVER TELLY AWARD - for Boys & Girls Club Capital Campaign DVD
1990 VENTRILOQUIST OF THE YEAR - Vent Haven International Convention
1989 COMEDY ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR - NACA National Assoc of Campus Activities
1986 SHOWTIME THE MOVIE CHANNEL - FUNNIEST PERSON IN TENNESSEE
Jim Barber’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
