Andrew Barnes Email & Phone Number

Denver, Nc, Us

San Francisco, California, Us

Work with veteran-owned and -led middle market businesses, providing access to capital and Wells Fargo resources to fuel their growth and individual wealth building needs. Responsible for creating partnerships and insights that prospects and clients value.

San Francisco, California, Us

Applies a systemic and strategic view to current Line of Business processes that could become more core and common across all businesses. Influences around diversity and inclusion scorecard metrics and coaching to behaviors that drive progress toward team member, marketplace and advocacy goals. Recognizes opportunities to align D & I approaches and consult on business needs while integrating diversity & inclusion into business strategies. Implements and manage programs, processes, guidelines, tools and instruments that could support core and common D & I initiatives associated with diversity and inclusion and the organizational constructs that accompany an inclusive culture. Recognizes the behaviors, interpersonal/group dynamics, understands implications of conflict, supports change and uses root cause analysis to evaluate and consult to their impact to people, the business and an overall inclusive culture. Advises and supports executive management 1-2 levels below the CEO. Provides strategic thought leadership, consulting, coaching, and core and common solution development in collaboration with Enterprise Diversity & Inclusion to accelerate D&I progress with the LOB Leaders. Drives accountability through influencing senior leadership, working with key partners, business leaders, and HR. Consults to Enterprise D&I Counsel Members, LOB D&I Scorecard, and Operating Committee/Management Committee leaders on strategy, gaps, strengths and opportunities.

San Francisco, California, Us

Provide expert oversight to enterprise-wide military relations activities, encompassing community and economic development, philanthropy programs/team member involvement, and community-related partnershipsConceptualize and initiate military talent attraction strategy, policies, and procedures for consistency and compliance across all programs and geographiesBuild and maintain relationships with government officials, community organizations, and key stakeholders toward the achievement of company corporate social responsibility goalsFunction as company representative in charge of mitigate reputation risks and lead enterprise project teams in all aspects of project life cycle across all multiple lines of businessesPrepare, review, and modify project plans and budgets and collaborate with team members to obtain knowledge of complex problems, while focusing on the resolution of issuesFacilitate presentations to executive and senior-level management on project goals and plans, including progress reportsCarry out key tasks, such as sourcing, negotiating contracts, and managing national military partnerships, as well as conducting project risk analysis, training individuals, and providing insights to performance evaluations

San Francisco, California, Us

Held full accountability in maintaining ongoing collaborative working relationships with the Wells Fargo Home Mortgage (WFHM)Rendered first-rate services to various business lines, leadership, and human resources (HR) partners, while serving as an influential talent acquisition and planning (TAP) consultant to the client groupPlayed a lead role in establishing and cultivating relationships with community-based organizations to advance business and company diversity missionsAssisted various groups on bankruptcy, foreclosure, loss mitigation, and collections, as well as service centers in Charlotte, North Carolina; Columbia, South Carolina; Des Moines, Iowa; Raleigh, North Carolina; San Antonio, Texas; and Springfield, IllinoisNotable Accomplishment:Provided full life cycle recruitment support with focus on exempt and non-exempt positions to meet short and long-term objectivesLed and played a key role in supporting the entire national footprint for Wells Fargo mortgage origination and default lines of businesses

San Francisco, California, Us

Worked closely with external and internal clients to create diverse relationships in the military sector; as well as internal partnerships with lines of business (LOB) leaders and HR to present a continuous recruiting model through external vendorsDirected the sourcing of external vendors for a resume pipeline of veterans within the company’s various lines of businessServed as an integral member of the board of directors for the Veterans Team Member Network Group to determine areas of improvement and utilize veteran hiringActed as a liaison among corporate HR on military recruiting initiatives, veteran government tax credits, and hiring pilots throughout the organizationOrganized military career fairs with the corporate diversity team to influence veteran populationCoordinated with transition assistant counselors on military bases to educate and assist transitioning veterans upon their movement into the corporate worldCollaborated with veteran affairs at universities and colleges to assist with resume writing, interview scenarios, and decoding military terms into civilian/corporate verbiageNotable Accomplishments:Spearheaded all military/veteran recruiting efforts to establish metric reporting for external use, while creating targeted positions for recruitment, considering transferrable military skills and ensuring accountability of lines of businesses to meet the federal OFCCP hiring guidelinesServed as diversity relationship manager to help create military national partnerships position, which was officially accepted in 2014

San Francisco, California, Us

Main point of contact for recruiting and staffing needs within every functional area of mortgage line of business including secondary marketing/asset management, retail mortgage, servicing operations, post closing, and executive level divisions.Developed and implemented current staffing processes utilized within specific divisions of mortgage recruiting resulting in areas having the lowest rates of turnover to date. Daily contact with executive and middle management for multiple lines of business to successfully service staffing needs, departmental changes, and consulting/forecasting. Top producing recruiter within group of sixty since 2000. Production is based on quarterly scorecard metrics measuring number of hires, days to fill, and percentage of diverse candidates interviewed and hired. Heavy sourcing, networking, and direct recruiting utilized for locating qualified candidates. I have recruited the divisions of: operations, military, mortgage, general bank, sales and college.

Built the foundation from the ground up to render support to military veterans, including educational, employment, and financial assistance for student veterans, their spouses, and familiesDevelop and implement the foundation’s mission, policies, and programs, while serving as an ambassador to identify and secure financial resources and partnerships toward mission advancement through national and community connections, networks, and resourcesDrive efforts to raise money for educational support of student veterans, their spouses, and families through the Dr. Thomas L. Barnes Veteran Scholarship Fund in partnership with the Wytheville Community College Foundation Notable Accomplishments:Led fundraisers that brought more than $50K in five years to support the scholarship through the foundation’s annual charity golf tournament, including financials, donations, and facility managementMade it possible for the foundation to be recognized as a means to provide educational support for veteran students and families, as they continue their education during the Wytheville Community College’s Annual Benefactors Luncheon, since 2014Acted as a speaker in various engagements, networking events, and conferences on a national and local level on the Appalachian Warrior Foundation

A Veteran Owned + Family Operated Apparel Company. Honoring Our Faith, Family and Freedom.Founded in 2020 by US Navy Veteran (Seabee) of 8 years, Petty Officer Andrew Barnes and his wife, Tammy Barnes. Our family’s distinct values have been fueled over the years by our faith, the incredible bond of family and an understanding and appreciation of freedom. Raised in a military family that instilled selfless service and a love for our country, we believe that Appalachian Warrior mirrors the same. We value faith, family, and freedom!

President and Head Boys Soccer Coach. Lead and assist Board members in coordinating all activities of the program. Assist with oversight of all soccer teams throughout the year. Assist with oversight and coordination of Denver United meetings. Assist with oversight of teams and players registration process. Assist with the oversight of long-range planning and field development. Form and chair the board election committee. Assist with oversight all fund raising and sponsorship programs. Assist with preparation of the annual budget.

The Charlotte Advisory Board is building an alliance of Army advocates to reach out to the community to build mutually beneficial relationships and partnerships. The board’s members come from the public and private sectors and include educators, athletes, entertainers, business leaders, politicians, medical professionals, community leaders and more. We assist the Army by educating the community about Army programs, opening doors to recruiters, and helping tell the Army story through local media.

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Offer hands-on assistance with the development and implementation of the organization’s mission, policies, and programsFulfill various roles within the organization, such as:Integral member of the Internal Affairs committee to balance and overlook the organization’s financial statements and human resource functions; and Active advocate and ambassador to identify and secure financial resources and partnerships toward the advancement of its missionUtilize national and community connections, networks, and resources to establish collective action and achieve the organization’s missionOffer support the management and mentoring of the organization’s military career fairs, along with their director of employment to provide employment opportunities from Fortune 500 companiesNotable Accomplishments:Made major contributions to the organization by raising significant funds through the following initiatives:VBH’s first annual golf tournament that brought more than $75K in to support to their mission; andVBH’s Annual Gala that brought $450K each year with over 25 flag officers and other national and community celebrity guests Maintained active participation in national and local level through engagements, networking events, and conferences as speaker of VBH

Norfolk, Va, Us

Navy Seabee 3rd Class Petty Officer - Served in the United States Naval Reserves faithfully and awarded for eight years. Squad leader for the Amphibious Construction Battalion 2 Det 106 Company Alpha in Roanoke, Virginia. Helped train and instruct soldiers on their skills of operating heavy equipment. While serving my country, awarded the Presidential Physical Fitness Award for outstanding performances in the physical aspects of the Navy. Awarded the sharp shooters medal for the use of an M-16, and also the Battle E for the best Battalion in the Nation.

Hanover, Maryland, Us

Recruited IT professionals which includes project managers, hardware/software support, outsourcing, turn-key projects, and technical consulting; duties include dealing with managers of Fortune 500 companies on a daily basis with technical needs for contractor placement and legal issues of day-to-day routines.

Handled both domestic and workmans compensation cases on a daily basis. I trained at Delta Investigations in Roanoke, Virginia in the legalities and techniques of a state licensed, private investigator of the State of Virginia. I trained and have utilized various pieces of surveillance equipment.I trained daily with the use of GPC tracking systems and in the laws of the court procedures and the Department of Criminal Justice Services. Managed, trained and recruited new hires.

Bs In History, History And Education

Executive Education

Associates In Education, Education