Elizabeth Barnett

Work History

Tech Liaison And Investor

Angel Funding, Llc Crowdfunding Services For Angel Studios

12.2021 - Current

Knowledge and experience in SEC and FINRA regulations as they relate to crowdfunding: equity and loan investments, processes from issuer and investor through to close; basic knowledge of transfer agent services
Conducted research to initiate and maintain relationships with 3rd party vendors, negotiating contracts and a partnership
Maintained in-office technology software and electronics
Coordinated efforts between Angel Funding and Angel Studios in troubleshooting issues and keeping companies in sync, leading to faster resolution and improved communication with internal and external stakeholders
Responded to users and investors thru Zendesk via email and chat
Streamlined and optimized Zendesk operations by creating macros and triggers, resulting in reduced ticket volume and improved customer satisfaction
Managed website submissions; assisted in building pages thru CMS system, collaborating with creators and brand managers on content to legally review, publish, and update pages
Utilized Segment, Optimizely, Braze, Mandrill, Google Suite, Metabase, Full Story, occasionally Kubernetes, and Snowflake for informed decision making; other software/services used more in depth: Notion, Jira, Talent LMS, North Capital TAPI systems, DJango Admin, Contentful, Figma, Slack, Global Relay, SEC/ Edgar (website), Zendesk, Loom, Monday.com, and Linear
Increased communication and efficiency in processes by completing and employing concepts taught in Entrepreneurship training, Scrum Master training, Google Analytics Training, Project management training
Coordinated communications between teams to ensure accurate information was shared in a timely manner.
Developed and maintained effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Organized and facilitated meetings, workshops, conferences and other events to ensure successful outcomes.
Collaborated with senior management to identify areas of improvement within existing systems or strategies.
Positively represented Angel Funding at conferences and events.

Co Founder And Assistant Director

Youth Sports

01.2017 - Current

Spearheaded formation and operations for 5 premier sports organizations, doubling membership for most each year due to the good reputation and success of the organizations
Optimized business functions of the organizations: bookkeeping, payroll, expense reimbursements, account management of each player's payments, ordering equipment and uniforms, paying for events, negotiating a practice facility and paying fees for use
Developed and maintained organizational registrations, events, rosters, and housing with SportsWrench, Arbiter, AES, SportsEngine, AAU, USAV, JVA systems
Managed compliance training for 100+ players and parents, implementing a variety of training modes and resulting in 95% completion rate and total compliance with regulations, leading to smooth operation and avoiding problems
Created and maintained websites and blog entries, adding in back end code and processes we needed, gathering media for the site from families (using Wix, Weebly, and WordPress)
Managed organization of schedules for building use, practice schedules, team season play schedules, and coaching schedules; coordinated travel and housing needs for everyone in the organizations, and other logistics as needed
Developed marketing strategy - boosted brand recognition by creating eye-catching business cards, flyers, and logos
Directed parent volunteer groups, increasing parent participation by 50%, leading to stronger parent involvement and better outcomes for the organization
Coordinated college recruiting process, creating videos and editing communications for players, coaching players in marketing themselves to recruiters and earn scholarships to play at the collegiate level
Established relationships with key customers, vendors, and partners.
Currently functioning as a club admin for East TN Elite; others are still operating, but have been passed onto new leadership because of proximity
Current certifications maintained with USAV, AAU, and JVA as administrator, coach, and official (referee); SafeSport certification; Impact certification
USAV, PAVO, AAU, and NFHS Certified Official (referee) and Score Keeper (still currently officiate matches for school and club seasons); Head coach for 2 years, assistant for 3 years

General Worker

Shelby County Election Commission

01.2020 - 12.2021

Setup and ran of machines and stations
Processed voters in registry system
Assisted voters thru the voting process
Gathered statistics and reporting

Administrative Assistant

Amerispec Home Inspections, PRN

Germantown, Tennessee

03.2019 - 12.2021

Office fill-in as needed in transition of other employees, inspectors, and leadership
Trained new office staff
Processed orders and payments for inspections in physical and online systems
Answered questions from customers regarding products and services offered by the company.
Answered phone calls and emails to provide information and act as a gatekeeper to the company leadership and inspectors, resulting in effective business correspondence
Responded effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Updated office equipment, operating systems and programs in the office computers
Provided administrative support to the executive team and inspectors, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
Organized and maintained, and cleaned out filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
Tracked and submitted employee timesheets to prepare for payroll processing.

Insurance Agent

Moores Financial Group

Memphis, USA

01.2015 - 12.2017

Insurance Sales
Licensed to consult and sell MFG policies and FFM Health insurance policies
Accidental, health, and life
Educated customers on the importance of maintaining adequate insurance coverage.
Provided customers with information regarding plan features, pricing, and availability.
Assessed customer risk levels and recommended appropriate coverage options.
Developed and implemented comprehensive insurance plans for clients according to their individual needs.
Built relationships with business leaders and HR departments to better help meet the needs of their companies and employee benefits
Warmed prospects, managed a route and client base, advised and educated prospective and current clientele

Substitute Teacher

Department, Shelby County, Schools

Memphis, USA

01.2009 - 12.2015

Performed basic teaching duties as needed : lesson planning and teaching within the classroom.

Class And Non Class Member Advocate

The Arc Tennessee

Memphis, USA

01.2010 - 12.2012

Assured advocacy requests for services were delivered as specified in grant projects of The Arc TN and reported monthly
50% of case load usually consisted of nursing home and ICF/MR facility residents
Assisted with initial rollout of the CHOICES Waiver in West TN
Assisted Project Director with routine interaction, consulting with individuals, families/conservators, Department of Intellectual Disabilities Services, court representatives including conservatorship agencies, and other community agencies to assure that assigned functions are accomplished within a given time frame
Maintained accurate records of all interactions
Interfaced with other cross-functional agencies, companies, and individuals to ensure timely resolution of issues.
Assisted circle of support members in selecting appropriate courses of actions and obtaining needed support.
Assisted in final stages of closing Arlington Developmental Center and integrating residents into community placements
Established and Facilitated communication between clients, family members, and service providers.
Maintained compliance with state and federal programs
Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information and situation handling as issues were brought to light and resolved

Executive Director

Freedom Co Op, Inc

Memphis, USA

01.2007 - 12.2010

Project management : led efforts and designed streamlined process for becoming a MHDD/DIDS licensed provider; also licensed with the Dept Of Health, TennCare, and Medicaid
As a Medicaid provider, developed non-profit board of directors and company for human services co-op in Memphis, TN
Provided oversight of all departments to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
Managed the organization's financial resources and operations to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, donors, sponsors, partners, and community leaders.
Recruited, trained, mentored, evaluated, coached, and managed staff members to ensure success in achieving operational and performance expectations.
Created policies and managed programs for member services
Ensured legal compliance by staying abreast of relevant laws, regulations, standards, guidelines.
Served as spokesperson at press conferences or interviews when needed.
Oversaw day-to-day administrative tasks related to personnel files or payroll processing.
Processed monthly billing and compliance reporting for audits in accordance with grant guidelines
Promoted public awareness of mission through outreach, advocacy and online presence.
Developed marketing strategies to promote the organization's mission throughout the community.
Evaluated existing programs for improvement opportunities while identifying new program ideas based on market analysis.
Secured funding from public and private sources through grant writing activities or other fundraising efforts.
Led all client relationships and engagement meetings and processes; managed onboarding and all processes needed, guiding them thru joining the group and setting up their services
Reported to board of directors in monthly board meetings and as needed
Oversaw incident management tracking and reporting to state authorities as needed
Conducted home visits and where needed, attended meetings as agency leadership

Support Broker/Care Manager

TN Microboards Association/Tony Records, Inc

Memphis, USA

01.2004 - 12.2010

Social services organization that specialized in out-of-the-box approaches and solutions for the daily and long term care of individuals with disabilities
Support Broker and Field Organizer
Achieved satisfaction rate in reviews of the 10 people's services and supports programs we helped to setup
Created reports documenting client progress towards goals for grant goals and fiscal and program goals and submitted them to entities related to grant
Completed Self-Determination and Support Brokerage training from Center for Self Determination
Completed home visits and provided ongoing supports to those we served
Worked closely with families, service recipients, their circles of support, appropriate state officials (TennCare/Medicaid), and their contracts, documentation, budgets, and legal upkeep
Performed duties of Field Organizer for TN Microboards Association; incorporated and developed small personal support businesses for fiscal and program matters
Maintained website and as administrator for online training supports programs, databases, and communications, provided setup and oversight of supports training for employees as required by the state
Developed and facilitated agency training and mentoring programs
Designed and executed presentations in training sessions and conferences
Organized and trained board of directors in their roles and functions
Assisted incorporated support businesses with state applications to become an approved provider of services for the state
Supported businesses in achieving 100% compliance with record-keeping and documentation systems, enabling efficient operations
Assisted incorporated support businesses with yearly state compliance audits

Admin Assistant to Director

Church Education Systems

Memphis, TN

03.1998 - 07.2002

Upkeep of program records and reports (enrollment, grades, and attendance) for tri-state enrollment area, communication to regional and national authorities, administrative duties as assigned, in- service meeting planning, coordination of teachers, other financial reporting and program documentation
Organized and maintained filing systems for documents and records.
Assisted in the preparation of reports, presentations and correspondence.
Ensured office equipment was operational, stocked with supplies and maintained in a clean condition.
Answered incoming calls, responded to emails, faxes and other inquiries from customers and vendors.
Greeted visitors, clients and guests in a professional manner.
Processed incoming mail on a daily basis including sorting, distributing and responding when necessary.
Assisted with event planning activities such as conferences or seminars.
Prepared expense reports by gathering receipts and verifying information against company policy guidelines.
Developed positive relationships with internal and external associates and stakeholders through effective communication techniques.
Entered data into databases accurately and efficiently.

Other Experience

Various

06.1996 - 12.2001

Various experiences in administrative support, office work, and customer support roles, Payroll processing, medical data entry, copy center attendant/worker, office manager, computer storefront desk and sales floor, teacher, tutor, proofreader

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES

Various

Memphis, Tennessee

05.1998 - 12.2021

Church Volunteer roles: Youth program leadership, Young Children's Ministry leadership, Congragational Pianist and Organist

Chairman of the Board

Freedom Co-op, Inc

Memphis, Tennessee

01.2018 - 12.2021

Trained other board members in their duties after change of leadership
Assisted with audits and inspections of the Co-op by outside agencies; ensured compliance with corporate governance regulations and best practices.
Assisted in home/site visits of those the Co-op served
Helped Director as needed in her tasks
Provided leadership in the development of policies and procedures governing board operations.
Reviewed financial statements, reports, and other documents prior to board meetings.
Fostered relationships with members to ensure their satisfaction with the organization's progress and direction.
Monitored industry trends to identify potential risks or areas of opportunity for the company.
Served as a representative of the Board at various events such as conferences or prospective clientele presentations.
Supported internal auditing processes to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Directed regular monthly business meetings of Board of Directors for decision-making on budget expenditures, strategic planning and personnel issues.

Board Member, Treasurer, Education Director, Teacher

Memphis Homeschool Enrichment Cooperative

Bartlett, Tennessee

08.2016 - 12.2021

Served in several capacities
General accounting and treasurer duties for 150 student member cooperative for a one year term with other board members
Yearbook creation for the cooperative, start to finish: along with my other teaching responsibilities, I also organized the teens and taught them to assist me with the yearbook process (including instruction in photography, editing, organization, journaling, design, budgeting, and electronic creation and proofing)
Education director for a one year term: Gathering and coordinating class ideas, generating and overseeing the voting system, assigning teachers, helpers, and arranging the schedule for all the classes and adults needed to function in those classes
Teacher: (Teens) ASL, Automechanics, Personal Finance, Music Theory and Ukelele, Candy Making, Cake Decorating, Playdough Economics, Government and the Legislative Process; (Younger kids): Spanish, Ooey-Gooey Chemistry, Dr. Suess Learn to Read, Old Fashioned Games
Conducted regular board meetings and prepared meeting agendas.
Provided strategic direction to the organization by setting goals and objectives.
Ensured that all legal requirements were met according to local laws and regulations.
Defined and enforced organizational bylaws, rules and policies.
Maintained confidentiality in regard to internal organizational affairs and information.

Board Member

Elementary School/Middle School PTA

Cordova, Tennessee

08.2005 - 05.2014

Secretary, Treasurer, Room Parent Chair, Classroom volunteer, Active as partners to the administration and teachers:
Event planning and management
School-wide project management: Hands-on involvement in school-wide decorative immersion activities, festivals, fund raisers, and community support efforts
Organizing and training volunteers
Reporting to school board
Taking minutes, preparing minutes for review
Utilized networks and resources to inspire collective action and achieve organizational goals.
Preparing reports about finances
Reviewed financial statements and monitored organizational performance against budgets.

Project Lead in Personal Persuit of Legislation

Nashville, TN

03.2009 - 07.2010

TN Legislative activity; Legislation Passed – Public Chapter 778
Led efforts in passing TN legislation into law
First-hand knowledge of business of government and the legislative process
Led organization of efforts: modeling and adapting legislative efforts from across the country to adapt them as necessary for my own efforts relative to TN, including researching TN specific laws and government, hospitals, national, and world standards, and initiating an educated strategy
Networking and maintenance of communications with supporters and lawmakers~use of my blog- style website and Facebook, email “bombs”, and other various communication tactics; gathered and regularly communicated with about 350 families across the state of TN, all of which were affected by the subject of the bill, and all were active in the efforts
Appearances in news reports, interviews, and other media reports
Lobbying state legislators via communications and in person along each step in the process; attended committee meetings, followed up with legislators and admins, attended meetings with parties involved, created informative and strategic flyers and other content
Assisting in drafting legislation (bill) and collaborating efforts with associated departments and interested people for success (legislative committees, Dept of Health, Vital Records)
Advocating, coordinating efforts, and effectively maneuvering thru TN Congress as legislation was successfully passed
Upkeeping communications to insure it remains accessible

Board Member and Treasurer

Brain Association of TN

Nashville, Tennessee

04.2005 - 07.2008

Assisted in oversight of the budget
Assisted in conference planning
Attended meetings and participated as asked
Reviewed financial statements and monitored organizational performance against budgets.
Engaged in public relations activities to promote mission, vision, values, products, services, and brand image.
Collaborated with board members on fundraising initiatives to secure additional funding sources for the organization.
Participated in various committees to meet specialized goals.
Maintained confidentiality in regard to internal organizational affairs and information.
Utilized networks and resources to inspire collective action and achieve organizational goals.

Summary

Work History

Tech Liaison And Investor

Co Founder And Assistant Director

General Worker

Administrative Assistant

Insurance Agent

Substitute Teacher

Class And Non Class Member Advocate

Executive Director

Support Broker/Care Manager

Admin Assistant to Director

Other Experience

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES

Chairman of the Board

Board Member, Treasurer, Education Director, Teacher

Board Member

Project Lead in Personal Persuit of Legislation

Board Member and Treasurer

Education

Hobbies/Interests

References

Timeline

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