Mary Barnett

About Mary Barnett

I help funeral homes modernize their marketing, follow-up, and communication systems so they can attract more families, grow pre-need, and stay top-of-mind in their community without losing the personal touch that makes their firm unique.Through Another Brilliant Idea, Inc, I work with independent funeral homes, crematories, and cemeteries to implement proven growth systems including: Marketing strategy built for the funeral profession CRM and automation that actually get used Aftercare and follow-up programs that build trust Pre-need education campaigns AI and technology that support relationships, not replace themI am also the host of the DeathCare Marketing Show, where I interview funeral directors, consultants, and industry leaders about what is really working right now in deathcare.My mission is simple: Help funeral homes modernize without losing their soul.Mary is also the best-selling author of the faith-based journal,\"Hello God, It\'s Me, Martha: A 31-Day Journey From Overwhelmed to Overjoyed!\" available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/03Re7HsL Her speaking engagements span companies, industry associations, and business groups, where she shares actionable insights that inspire, encourage, and motivate small teams. Her topics range from AI and Marketing Technology to Overcoming the Must-Do-Everything Mentality, and her innovative approach makes business and life more fun, effective, and manageable, ensuring sustainable business growth and a balanced, fulfilling life.Mary’s leadership extends beyond her business. She is a Past President of the American Marketing Association, Past Chairman of the Board for Christian Arts & Theatre, and has served on numerous non-profit boards and steering committees, including the United Way, Riverside County Women\'s Leadership Conference, Connecting Faith and Business Summit, American Heart Association, and the American Cancer Society. But her favorite role is being a Mom to 3 amazing kids and a wife to her wonderful husband of 38 years!

Experience

1. School Strategist & Public Speaker

   Another Brilliant Idea, Inc

   Jan 2015 — Present

   Focusing on the needs of schools, MobileMary has harnessed her passion for education and developed cost-effective mobile apps that allow administrators to meet LCAP goals and ESSA requirements by putting their schools into the palm of their Students, Parents and Staff\'s hands. She also offers the Brilliant App Academy to schools who want to provide a CTE Pathway for students interested in Mobile App Development or Mobile, Social or Digital Technology.Brilliant App Academy gives students, and staff, the knowledge to build, promote and manage their Brilliant School App, and encourages school spirit, increased involvement and improvement of grades and engagement with students and their parents. There is an onsite and online option for continued engagement, encouragement and education.Besides training in the Brilliant App Academy, Mobile Mary also speaks to groups on these topics-How to use Social Media to GET INTO college-Mobile Apps that make learning FUN-Mobile Apps that can make your organization Profitable!

Education

• California State University, Fullerton

  BA, Communications w/Public Relations & Marketing Emphasis

  1986 — 1988

• UCLA

  Communications, Marketing, Public Relations

  1982 — 1985