Allison Warren-Barbour Email & Phone Number

Marietta, Georgia, Us

Allied Advisors, LLC is committed to helping organizations create inclusive environments, navigate change effectively, and drive innovation through human-centered design thinking. Our unique approach ensures that clients achieve their strategic objectives and sustain long-term success. Services include: - DEI Strategy Development Comprehensive assessments to identify DEI gaps and opportunities. Custom-tailored DEI roadmaps and action plans. Training programs and workshops to build DEI competencies. Ongoing support and advisory services to ensure sustained progress.- Change Management Consulting Change readiness assessments and stakeholder analysis. Development of change management plans and communication strategies. Leadership coaching and training to drive change initiatives. Measurement and evaluation of change impact to refine approaches.- Design Thinking Workshops Facilitation of design thinking sessions to address specific challenges. Training on design thinking principles and methodologies. Co-creation of innovative solutions with client teams. Implementation support to translate ideas into actionable plans.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Assumed responsibilities at newly established Center of Excellence (COE) aimed at centralizing Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (ID&E) strategy across Cox. Engaged in the comprehensive implementation of Cox's multi-year ID&E strategy, in close collaboration with business leaders. Served in the role of Chief of Staff to the VP of ID&E, offering guidance on the execution of action plans. Actively promoted equity within the framework of policies and practices, facilitating the transformation of Employee Resource Groups company-wide at Cox. Oversaw quarterly ID&E Executive reporting process. Delivered strategic guidance to Cox business entities, contributing insights to inform product development and offering advice on external partnerships. Assisted crisis management repsonse to address ID&E-related matters alongside HRBP, Employee Relations, and Communications.• Helped evolve Inclusion, Diversity and Equity strategic pillars working in collaboration with cross-divisional leaders to help align all ID&E initiatives to shared framework.• Partnered with Cox People Solutions team to execute intersecting initiatives, bringing thought leadership and best practices to amplify impact of ID&E through People Solutions.• Orchestrated strategic planning of Cox Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), resulting in inaugural annual roadmaps, budgets, and collaborative programming. Additionally, oversaw development of new logo systems for all ERGs and implementation of new governance and oversight mechanisms.• Provided guidance and management for 27 Executive Sponsors of Cox ERGs, fostering inclusive environments for employees while identifying opportunities to align with Cox's business objectives.• Spearheaded planning the first-ever enterprise-wide ERG UpFront showcase and inaugural ERG membership drive, achieving annual 10% growth target within six months.• Pioneered ERG Leadership Academy involving over 50 leaders participating in self-directed learning and executive-led workshops.

Mountlake Terrace, Washington, Us

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities• Manage all aspects of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Talent Acquisition & Development, Culture, Engagement, and EE Technology • Led Diversity, Equity & Inclusion enterprise-wide strategy• Ensure that the overall Employee Experience strategies are aligned with short and long-term enterprise objectives • Serve as strategic thinker with strong executive presence, collaborating effectively with internal customers at all levels Key Achievements• Helped develop People Strategy that centered employees and helped build brand to help attract, retain, and develop top talent• Led team of 50 requiring close collaboration with all levels of employees, servicing and advising leaders across the executive team • Restructured department to align to organizational strategy enabling the support of customer-centric model Talent Acquisition & Development • Strengthened employer brand through strategic community outreach efforts and strong talent development strategies• Managed design thinking teams that identified opportunities to enhance employee journeyEmployee Experience Operations & Technology • Oversaw Employee Experience tools and technology systems and determine strategic tools to employ Communications & Engagement • Amplified customer-centric culture through strategic communication development• Sponsored the implementation of new recognition and rewards platform to help build employee engagementDiversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)• Helped translate business strategy into goals aligned with dual DEI/Health Equity strategy • Developed enterprise-wide Diversity, Equity & Inclusion training programs for executive leadership, managers of people, and individual contributorsEnterprise Transformation• Spearheaded first Diversity, Equity & Inclusion & Health Equity strategic planning process• Served on CX design team that developed new experiences to help improve customers’ lives by making healthcare work better

Everett, Wa, Us

Provides strong, strategic, collaborative, and innovative leadership focused on maximizing the role of United Way of Snohomish County in achieving community impact. Develops strategies for increasing financial resources linked to community priorities in health and human services. Creates and builds awareness of United Way's role in the community and ensures involvement of its diverse constituencies. Maintains accountability for the overall operational and fiscal integrity of the organization.

Durham, North Carolina, Us

Key Responsibilities • Lead department responsible for capital development. Oversee portfolio of over $12 million, consisting of 500 corporate partners and 20,000 individual relationships• Develop overall strategy for organization through participation on Senior Leadership Team. Integral in helping to lay out organizational goals and objectives and drive results through departmental KPIs and metrics• Set strategy to achieve goals through establishing pipelines around individual and corporate engagement, online advocacy and strategic alignment, leadership giving, major gifts, planned giving, and Innovate United Fund• Recruit, manage, and direct volunteer-driven Community Engagement Committee, which helps set overall organizational engagement strategy • Oversee Innovate United Fund investment advisory group to fund both philanthropic seed ideas and identify opportunities for impact investments• Increase social and reputational brand by acting as external relationship builder and managing strategic alliances with community-based organizations, corporate partners, and key leaders within the TriangleKey Achievements• Dramatically improved resource development results by realigning human capital around individual engagement and conversion workflows• Lead the creation of Innovate United platform to connect entrepreneurial segment and communities served around collaborative problem-solving of local social issues • Launched 2-year $1.5 million Innovate United Fund, an incubator fund designed to catalyze innovative capital to help solve the Triangle’s most complex social issues facing families and children in low income households. Raised over $500,000 in first 3 months• Developed a series of innovative mechanisms to help generate deal flow for impact investing, including a community-wide Social Innovation Challenge, an inclusive innovation pitch competition, a small to mid-sized college MLK Innovation Day, and a series of traveling virtual pitch competitions.

Durham, North Carolina, Us

Key Responsibilities• Managed a development team comprised of Relationship Managers, eBusiness Managers, Major Gift Officers, and a New Business Manager responsible for fundraising and engagement activities across a four county service area • Collaborated with Finance and Information Technology to create streamline procedures to identify, collect, classify, and process key data in order to enhance company, donor, and agency interface with UWGT• Worked in partnership with UWGT Senior Staff to ensure Resource Development strategies inform, nurture, and accomplish the overall vision and mission of the organization• Contributed to organizational conversations around strategic community impact planning, implementation, and budgeting of resources to achieve outcomes• Worked with cabinet and board volunteers to strengthen current relationships as well as generate new community partnerships• Generated and analyze weekly reports, maintain accurate data and track sales metrics Key Achievements• Developed a 2013 Resource Development plan that laid groundwork for increased growth• Created clarity around roles and responsibilities of the Resource Development team by engaging employees in a guided, democratic process around Key Results Areas as well as implemented bi-weekly business review processes as a means to track progress towards team and individual goals• Shaped portfolio strategies through segmentation analysis and completion of 12 key account plans• Spearheaded Tocqueville step-up program and developed materials to stimulate membership as well as revenue through $10,000+ donors• Increased outward exposure to United Way eBusiness practices through developing upselling techniques as well as generating new ePledge accounts resulting in increased revenue streams• Accelerated United Way system standards across current database structure to bring reporting methods into compliance with United Way Worldwide practices

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities • Managed eleven Development Officers responsible for over $36 million across fifteen industries (including Banking, Logistics, Retail, and Insurance) within thirteen counties • Worked with Lead Development Officers and Major Gifts staff to identify and develop high potential accounts and individuals to maximize giving • Recruited and work closely with key volunteers and executives to plan and implement workplace campaigns and year-round engagement strategies in active companies while identifying and developing new business accounts• Engaged corporate and nonprofit partners in the work of UWGA through volunteer projects and community engagement opportunitiesKey Achievements• Drove unit performance by developing unit strategies and completing portfolio business plans and key account plans• Created database workflows to streamline the process of capturing, analyzing, and utilizing information in order to save time and increase productivity• Participated in internal cross-functional teams, including the development of marketing materials to build UWGA brand awareness and loyalty, the recruitment of members for Volunteer Involvement Program (VIP)- a board development and placement program, serving on the 211 vision team to institute a more technologically relevant platform in order to reach a wider audience • Developed project management tracking tool based upon Key Results Areas

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities • Managed the Retail and Utilities industries, including The Coca-Cola Company, Delta Air Lines, and Georgia Power/Southern Company accounts, responsible for more than $8.6 million • Supervised Account Executives responsible for $12.5 million within the Accounting, Education, Technology, and Transportation/Hospitality sectors• Planned and implemented workplace campaigns and year-round volunteer strategies with corporate partners• Managed Loaned Executives from UWGA corporate partner companies, such as Georgia Power/Southern Company, AGL Resources, and FedExKey Achievements• Created reports, maintained accurate data including corporate and donor information and account tracking• Collaborated with executive volunteers and community stakeholders to achieve goals

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities • Generated community relationships through building and maintaining corporate and nonprofit partnerships• Developed presentations for one-on-one and group meetings with potential clients to effectively market the HOPE missionKey Achievements • Cultivated strong relationships amongst Southeastern HOPE Board Members, growing the board from eight members to fifteen within ten months, and bringing the board from “inactive” status to Operation HOPE’s most active board in the nation• Worked with HOPE Program Manager to establish programming partners for youth financial literacy. Expanded the program by over twenty schools and community organizations in eleven months

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities • Successfully mentored employees in customer relationship management with emphasis on listening and meeting customer’s needs• This position reported to the Store Manager and managed 15 direct reportsKey Achievements • Strong leadership resulted in increased sales by developing a refined system of product placement, merchandising, and inventory• Developed a streamlined and creative communication system between other store managers, customers, and sales associates

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities • Cultivated strong relationships with area high schools, resulting in the addition of new accounts and increased profitability• Took a personal interest in the student’s individual product selection of rings, ensuring complete customer satisfactionKey Achievements • Created innovative ideas for marketing materials, presentations, and brand awareness

Dublin 2, Ie

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities • Created online training materials for the U.S. Department of the Interior in Denver, ColoradoKey Achievements • Developed innovative training program to teach government employees how to use the General Ledger aspect of PeopleSoft financial software

Master Of Divinity Degree (M.Div), Theology/Theological Studies

Bachelor Of Science, Business Management