Anthony G. Barrett, Mba Email & Phone Number

Hartford, Ct, Us

Hartford, Connecticut, Us

• Partnered with legislators to inform the development of equitable and inclusive bills, contributing to enacting three major state policies focused on DEIA, with the potential of impacting over 1 million residents.• Led the strategic direction and execution of CTOWS's DEIA initiatives, aligning them with state workforce goals and ensuring a deep and diverse talent pipeline.• Fostered stakeholder and community relationships under The Governor's Workforce Council, enhancing the state DEIA profile, resulting in a 30% increase in community engagement and collaborative projects.• Championed engagement of over 11,000 individuals with CareerConneCT, CT's leading job portal, via innovative marketing campaigns.• Achieved a 70% success rate in sustainable job placements, fostering Connecticut's diverse, skilled workforce.Notable Achievements:• Increased brand awareness by 30% in 3 months.• Achieved a 50% increase in website traffic during the YOU campaign launch.• Authored Connecticut's Women's Return to Work Economic Development Plan and Persons with Disability Work Plan.

Hartford, Ct, Us

VP AND CO-FOUNDER• Collaborated with the President/CEO to develop short and long-term growth strategies.• Developed scalable operational frameworks, ensuring program stability and scalability.• Built lasting relationships with partner entities to further the organization's mission.• Implemented financial controls for cost-effective operations.• Formulated marketing plans to boost visibility and brand awareness.• Spearheaded reporting and financial management processes, meeting or exceeding fundingexpectations.• Increased the organization's budget by 150% in 1.5 years.• Raised $8.5 million to support scalability.• Invited to Facebook Headquarters and the White House for providing inclusive STEM opportunities toyouth of color.• Honorable mention in the 'Education' category at the 2017 CT Entrepreneur Awards.• Awarded Capital Community College's Barack and Michelle Obama Community Award in 2015.

Hartford, Ct, Us

• Oversaw daily operations, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission and strategic goals.• Managed a team of 12 direct reports, including Directors of Membership, Health and Wellness,Childcare, Sports and Recreation, Youth Development, and Business Managers, and 132 part-timeemployees.• Controlled budget and financial reporting, seeking funding through donations, grants, andpartnerships.• Restructured the organization, reducing operating costs by 25% ($135K) and increasing revenue by3.3% ($82K).• Forged a corporate partnership with Best Buy to launch the Teen Tech Center.• Raised over $1.5M annually in financial contributions.• Provided executive leadership and mentorship for 200+ employees.• Oversaw all branch functions, including facilities, memberships, childcare, youth development, andhealth and wellness.• Held full P&L ownership, implementing strategies for growth and alignment.• Acted as the organization's spokesperson during fundraising campaigns, special events, and memberengagement initiatives.

Hartford, Ct, Us

• Collaborated with the President/CEO to develop short and long-term growth strategies.• Developed scalable operational frameworks, ensuring program stability and scalability.• Built lasting relationships with partner entities to further the organization's mission.• Implemented financial controls for cost-effective operations.• Formulated marketing plans to boost visibility and brand awareness.• Spearheaded reporting and financial management processes, meeting or exceeding fundingexpectations.• Increased the organization's budget by 150% in 1.5 years.• Raised $8.5 million to support scalability.• Invited to Facebook Headquarters and the White House for providing inclusive STEM opportunities toyouth of color.• Honorable mention in the 'Education' category at the 2017 CT Entrepreneur Awards.• Awarded Capital Community College's Barack and Michelle Obama Community Award in 2015.

Develop, drive and implement Boys and Girls Clubs CJTS community outreach strategy across the organization. Identify, approve and manage vendor/agency relationships to support the youth community reintegration team. Oversee the marketing, visibility, and brand awareness for the club through stakeholder meetings, board meetings, and other public speaking platforms. Oversee all internal and external club messaging, and crisis communications.Lead staff in developing reports and other internal and external narrative and /or analytical documentation relating to program and project activities and results, with careful attention to pursuit of agreed program and project goals.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Certificate, Project Management

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Management

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities