Abraham Barnes
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Highly skilled in event management. Brings strong leadership skills, an understanding of strategic planning, and excellent problem-solving abilities to foster team collaboration and drive goal attainment. Significant contributions were made to enhance efficiency and streamline processes. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while delivering top-tier results.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Regional Director, BBYO Greater Atlanta
Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia
07.2024 - Current
- Work directly with over 800 teens (grades 8-12) to create impactful, fun, and dynamic programs.
- Oversee six male-identifying chapters, teaching tleadership skills and program management skills that drive engagement and recruitment through meaningful programming.
- Facilitate planning for regional programs, including overnight conventions, alongside teen leadership and colleagues.
- Created and implemented a new league for AZAA to help drive engagement and retention
- The lead staff for 2 Regional Conventions that had over 200 Participants, representing a 20% increase in participation from previous years.
Genesis Fellow
BBYO
Atlanta, Georgia
07.2024 - Current
- A two-year professional development position where, during the first year, participants rotate among the different departments that make up the behind the scenes of BBYO, and the second, focus on a specific department
Assistant Game Manager Intern
Indiana University Athletic Department
Bloomington, IN
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Managed game day operations, including parking, crowd management, event setup and tear down, and special projects to ensure event success.
- Served as IU liaison for visiting team, referees, Big Ten Conference attendees, and NCAA personnel.
- Serve as IU liaison for visiting team, referees, Big Ten Conference attendees, and NCAA personnel.
- Participate in hosting practices and media events for the NCAA and Big Ten Conference postseason tournaments.
- I served as the Operations Lead for up to 50 games and matches during my tenure, including direct communication with coaches and officials.
JCC Maccabi Intern
JCC Association of North America
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Created and distributed credentials to 70+ delegations across North America, Europe, and Israel for the JCC Maccabi Games in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and Israel.
- Maintained and updated Excel spreadsheet for 300+ delegates' flight information for the Israel games.
- Oversaw 'Maccabi Central,' a booth where patrons and delegations could get in-person and virtual assistance.
Summer Intern
Israel Association of Baseball
, Israel
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Supported the game-day operations of the 18U Maccabiah International Baseball Tournament, ensuring all games were prepared correctly and staffed, managing the merchandise table, and other various tasks to create a successful event.
- Served as the Tournament's Public Address Announcer, announcing players and selecting in-game music.
- Designed and developed graphics for social media posts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sport Marketing & Management, Jewish Studies
Indiana University
05-2024
Skills
- Youth mentorship
- Project management
- Program development
- Event Planning
- Strategic marketing
- Event Management
Technical Skills
- Microsoft Suite
- Adobe creative suite
- Canva
- Google workspace
- Salesforce
Timeline
Assistant Regional Director, BBYO Greater Atlanta
Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta
07.2024 - Current
Genesis Fellow
BBYO
07.2024 - Current
JCC Maccabi Intern
JCC Association of North America
06.2023 - 08.2023
Assistant Game Manager Intern
Indiana University Athletic Department
08.2022 - 05.2024
Summer Intern
Israel Association of Baseball
06.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Sport Marketing & Management, Jewish Studies
Indiana University