Tammy Barrett, MBA, CAE, CMP

Experience

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  CARFAX, Inc.

  Sept 1993 - Jun 2004

  Director of Office Administration, 2002 – 2004 HR & Office Administration Manager, 1993 – 2000I played a key role in leading both HR and operational change initiatives to incorporate best practices and position Carfax as an "Employer of Choice" within the highly competitive region. The company was highlighted by the Washington Magazine as one of the "Great Places to Work" several years running. For select contributions & achievements over my two roles with CARFAX, Inc.Oversaw payroll for 155 total employees and carefully managed accounts payable & receivable averaging $3M annually.Rolled out and continued to manage the company's enterprise Purchase Order system.Assumed full ownership of compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, disability, 401(k), leave programs, etc.Was instrumental in scaling the workforce in response to tremendous growth, with facilities going from 5K to 35K square feet.Leveraged a KSAR approach (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Responsibilities) to establish requisite skillsets needed for jobs and craft effective job descriptions to ensure top candidates were targeted.Recruited and prescreened all talent to select best candidates and support 20% average annual growth.Designed and managed a highly successful New Employee Orientation program, enabling new hires to get up to speed faster and make a strong impact on the company's success.Planned and executed staff events on a $600K annual events budget, which included Employee Appreciation Parties, Annual Employee Events, Semi-Annual Manager's Meetings, and more. Show less • Researched, proposed, developed, and implemented initiatives that positioned company as an “employer of choice” in the competitive Washington, D.C. Metropolitan employment market. Featured in Washingtonian Magazine “Great Places to Work” series multiple years.• Managed company’s $600,000 events budget to fulfill all details from preliminary planning to staff promotions for: free Friday lunch, Employee Appreciation Party, Annual Employee Event, Semi-Annual Manager’s Meeting, and Monthly Senior Management meetings. • Managed and marketed medical, dental, 401(K), life, disability, flexible spending, and leave programs. • Managed company’s payroll of 155 employees; AP and AR totaling $3 million; and GL accounts. Implemented and managed PO system. • Determined skill sets and created job descriptions using KSAR style – knowledge, skills, abilities, and responsibilities. Sourced and pre-screened potential candidates and recommended candidates, resulting an average of over 20% growth annually• Developed and conducted the company’s New Employee Orientation program. • Managed growth of facilities from 5,000 square feet to 35,000 square feet over ten-year period. • Sparked interdepartmental partnerships among nine departments to foster a team atmosphere. Show less

  • Director of Human Resources and Office Administration

    Sept 1993 - Jun 2004

  • Human Resources and Office Administration Manager

    Sept 1993 - Jul 2000
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  Calian Group

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  Human Resources and Administration Manager
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  DDL OMNI Engineering

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  Human Resources and Administration Manager
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  Giant Screen Cinema Association (GSCA)

  Jan 2004 - now

  Executive Director

  Executive Director, 2010 – PresentConference & Membership Director, 2004 – 2010Currently, I act as the guiding force behind the vision and all high-level decisions to fulfil the organization's mission "…to support the production and exhibition of educational and entertaining giant screen films globally." My areas of leadership include strategic planning, operations, ongoing initiatives, finances, and more. Among my key contributions and achievements since becoming Executive Director for the organization, I…Instill a culture based on inclusivity and collaboration to empower the efforts of the group's members spanning over 30 countries.Orchestrate ongoing membership strategies to increase engagement and continue to add to the already large and vibrant membership base.Deliver a unified vision with clear goals for the Board, staff, and volunteers to drive the success of all programming and services.Spearhead the development of targeted programs and services to meet the evolving needs of members and catalyze revenue growth.Foster transparency and engagement with organizational dashboards providing members with financial, membership, and other key data.Prioritize spending for a $700K - $1M annual budget to maximize return on investment (ROI). We have continually surpassed our financial goals every year since I was promoted.Lead the Board through comprehensive reviews of bylaws and organizational performance to identify areas in need of improvement.Organize and host the GSCA's two main annual events, including the Awards Program & Gala.Quickly pivoted to produce virtual events in response to the pandemic. I succeeded in more than doubling attendance and financial returns after going virtual. I held other events in 14 countries across three continents.Serve as the face of the organization, while building/strengthening relationships with other industry-leading groups, such as IMERSA and the Association of Science & Technology Centers (ASTC), among others. Show less