Type Of Business:
Insurance Agency
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Ms. Barrett's expertise is in recruitment, training employees on performance improvement and developing staff.
Major Product/SVS:
Finance and Insurance Services
Favorite Business Publication:
Chief Learning Officer; Talent Management
Hobbies/Sports:
Attending the Theater, Reading, Bicycling, Swimming
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in English Literature, Loyola University Chicago; Bachelor's Degree in English Literature, University of Chicago
Affiliations Awards:
Member, American Society for Training and Development; Member, Connecticut Chapter, American Society for Training and Development; Member, Hartford Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs; Former Board Member, Chicagoland Chapter, American Society for Training and Development; Member, International Society for Performance Improvement
Place of Birth:
Detroit, Michigan
Industry:
Employee Recruiting, Training & Development
Country of Origin:
Michigan
Date of Distinction:
6/13/2008
Work History:
Director of Learning and Development, Heidrick & Struggles (2006); Director of Learning and Development, Highland Partners (Acquired by Heidrick & Struggles in October 2006) (2003-2006); Executive Search Consultant, TMP Worldwide (2000-2003); Executive Search Consultant, LAI Worldwide (1997-2000); Order Librarian, The Newberry Library (1995-1997); Graduate Assistant, Loyola University, Chicago (1991-1997); The Newberry Library (1988-1995)
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Barrett's creativity, decision making and her ability of implementing new strategies separates her from her peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Ms. Barrett's greatest career achievement was successfully implementing a global business process and launching a new CRM system for 450 users within 30 offices in 11 countries.
Highlight of career?:
She considers leading a training and change management initiative program for a global business process re-engineering project during which she helped launch a new recruiting platform and database to 450 users in 11 countries to be her greatest professional accomplishment.
Charity:
United Way; Childreach; Meals on Wheels; Walk Against Hunger, Greater Hartford
Number Of Years In Profession:
11
Number Of Years In Current Position:
3
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
Talent, creativity and a strong work ethic are the driving forces behind Ms. Barrett’s success.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
She become involved in her profession through a natural progression of opportunities.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Barrett has developed an onboard curriculum for new hires in a matrix organization that ensures consistent training around key policies and procedures.
Contributing Writer: Vino Verve
Public Speaking
When I worked for TMP Worldwide Executive Search, I developed program CRM System and Business Progress to 450 Users to 11 Countries around the World.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Leading Executive Recruiting Activities, Leading the Team across The Hartford.
Directing Learning and Development Activities within Human Resources, Managing Lead Special Projects Around Employee Development, Training and Monitoring New Employees
Awards/Honors:
Has received several awards.