Tiara S. Barnes Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, Us

Acting as Chief of Staff for a 25-member department, responsibilities include providing strategic support to the Department VP in defining and executing short- and long-term goals, overseeing daily operations, managing communications, and facilitating decision-making. Streamline operations as the primary liaison between departments and stakeholders, delegating tasks and managing the department's clearance process. Orchestrate high-level engagements, strategic initiatives, and special projects to support agency objectives and executive leadership, including coordinating MCC’s 20th Anniversary campaign with global partners, the interagency, and stakeholders, resulting in increased outreach and engagement.• Led an intra-agency task force of 30 people to ensure seamless coordination and agency-wide cooperation throughout MCC’s 20th anniversary campaign.• Executed high-profile events featuring prominent figures, including heads of state, the National Security Council, the White House, Members of Congress, and cabinet officials. Developed event concept notes and briefing materials, ensuring strategic alignment. Managed logistics, including vendor coordination, A/V, catering, and marketing, achieving an average retention rate of 80%.• Spearheaded the year-long strategic communications planning for the agency’s 20th anniversary campaign, developing engaging social media content, graphics, messaging frameworks, booklets, and impactful videos that resonated with target audiences.

Washington, Us

• Provide executive communications support to the Office of the CEO, during international and domestic travel, ensuring seamless event execution by managing schedules, updating briefing materials, finalizing logistics, coordinating with local contacts, and swiftly addressing any logistical challenges.• Orchestrated and coordinated official agency side events, such as UNGA and the World Food Prize, encompassing concept development, briefing, and marketing materials, along with vendor management, A/V logistics, catering, and budgeting.• Increased the monthly newsletter's open rates by 15% through effective content curation and dissemination.•Boosted the agency's social media presence, achieving a 37% increase in following and a 29% rise in engagement through strategic campaigns. Manage the social media manager, providing guidance for impactful campaign execution.• Supervises the department's internship and fellowship program, fostering a supportive learning environment for interns and fellows to gain insights into the agency and international affairs while ensuring their contributions align with departmental goals..

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Directed the Bureau's social media strategy, enhancing content creation, design, and analytics to boost online presence. Spearheaded the revitalization of social media channels, leading to significant growth in audience engagement. Developed and disseminated intra-agency social media toolkits for key intergovernmental forums. Crafted comprehensive communication materials for three 100-person team offices, including press releases and strategic talking points. Organized and coordinated meetings, gatherings, and online seminars for internal and external stakeholders, including the bureau's monthly' Lunch and Learn' series. Additionally, developed briefing materials for high-profile engagements involving principals. •Transformed PPL's social media presence, achieving a 25% increase in followers and a 15% rise in engagement within the first eight months through strategic content oversight and detailed analytics monitoring.• Systematized communication procedures, fostering more efficient workflow and better interdepartmental collaboration.•Organized and executed USAID's 2020 Combined Federal Campaign. Coordinated intra-agency bureau competitions and agency-wide events with the Administrator. Adapted the campaign to the pandemic by implementing online events and engagement activities.

Mclean, Va, Us

Executed strategic communication plans for high-profile clients, with a focus on internal communications to boost employee engagement across various industries. Provided actionable recommendations for professional development, highlighting areas for growth and opportunities to enhance overall organizational effectiveness. Facilitated workforce feedback processes to improve productivity and support employee development.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Extended strategic communications support to two 100-person team offices within the U.S. Global Development Lab, enhancing program visibility and stakeholder engagement. Crafted and executed communication plans to spotlight agency grants and recipients, significantly raising their profiles. Managed event logistics and content for high-profile engagements, including sessions with Nobel laureates. Produced high-quality content for newsletters, websites, factsheets, and press releases in collaboration with the intra-agency and agency press officers, ensuring consistent messaging across platforms.• Elevated the Bureau's Twitter following to over 30K and Facebook to 7K through targeted content campaigns. • Executed "A Conversation with 2019 Nobel Laureate Dr. Michael Kremer," handling event planning and content management.• Successfully placed three news pieces in local outlets highlighting recipients of USAID's special award organization at Intel ISEF, enhancing visibility and recognition.

Facilitated comprehensive health and living condition assessments for migrants, ensuring the distribution of stipends to address critical needs. Led and facilitated weekly professional development workshops, focusing on resume building and skill enhancement for adult migrants from diverse regions. Supported migrants with essential resources, fostering an environment conducive to growth and self-sufficiency.

Washington, Dc, Us

Drafted, edited, and published incident and security reports to the Overseas Security Advisory Council website to keep U.S. organizations and the private sector informed of threats and potential security concerns impacting their businesses and personnel.

Washington, Dc, Us

Screened applicant’s resumes and qualifications as potential candidates for the Franklin Fellowships. Supported with the recruitment of potential candidates by drafting and sending letters to faculty of top universities informing them about the fellowship. Assisted with the planning of the Franklin Fellows annual reception.

Washington, Dc, Us

Drafted press releases and media advisories for internal events and projects. Corresponded with news outlets to set up interviews with Wilson Center Scholars.

Washington, Dc, Us

Produced four short video segments titled Civil Right Voices featuring historical narratives and firsthand accounts from the front lines of America’s civil rights activists. Provided content input on the documentary The King Legacy - Marching Forward, focusing on the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington.

Dearborn, Mi, Us

Managed and updated the company’s website with content such as interviews and conferences to inform the public of the organizations most recent research, findings, and social and public policy proposals.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Prepared and supplied briefings on events and lectures for the Special Assistant to the Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs. Conducted research on countries’ democratic and human rights violations and implementation of rule of law for future grant assisting initiatives. Transcribed audio and video clips of interviews and conferences.

Graphic Design Certificate Program, Graphic Design

Graduate Certificate, Digital Marketing

Masters, International Affairs

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Communication And Media Studies

Ged, General Studies