Anna Barker Email & Phone Number

Starkville, Mississippi, Us

Glo® was founded by MSU students through MSU's Center for Entrepreneurship. The team is responsible for the development, testing, certification, and manufacturing of Glo®, the first liquid-activated, lighted technology. This patented-technology was also used to create Glo Pals, a line of light-up sensory toys developed through autism research that aid in the development of fine motor skills and cognitive skills through sensory play. Glo® products can be found at retailers in all 50 states and have been shipped to more than 36 countries. • Conceptualized, developed, and launched Glo Pals, a line of children’s sensory products designed to aid in early childhood development, specifically for children with autism spectrum disorder or sensory processing disorder.• Scaled business model to meet demand of over 2,000 retailers and customers in 40+ countries, with key clients including Nordstrom, Macy’s, Kaplan Early Learning, Uncommon Goods, and Barnes and Noble.• Established brand identity and managed high-level creative direction across all projects - product and packaging design, copywriting, media production, website development, print collateral, and visual merchanding (i.e. tradeshows, POP displays).• Successfully negotiated and secured strategic partnerships with Sesame Workshop.• Completed 2 successful rounds of investment funding and issued 2 utility patents and 10 trademarks from USPTO.• Directed day-to-day operations for 25 full-time and part-time employees• Established partnership with Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital and Children's of MS to donate a portion of all proceeds

Mississippi State, Ms, Us

• Launched a featured founder initiative that was syndicated by the localnewspaper and generated over 10,000 readers per week.• Promoted over 100 active student and faculty startups• Independently managed an $8,000 marketing budget

Mississippi State, Ms, Us

• Supported the top leadership team for 5 departments and over 2,500 students • Performed general clerical tasks

New York, Ny, Us

• Collaborated with Director of International Strategy to build brand partnerships in Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom• Facilitated partnerships between large companies and influencers (ex. Maybelline, Welch’s)• Used analytics to drive organic traffic

Mount Ida, Arkansas, Us

Managed camper’s schedules, allergies, and medical needs, and full-time mentoring. Monitored all activities and camper safety and lifeguarding. Reacted calmly and positively in emergency situations. Received emergency training and certified in CPR.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), International Business

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Spanish Language And Literature

Granada, Spain, Spanish Language And Culture

High School Diploma