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BARRETT BERRY
(574) 339-7836 | BarrettBerry@gmail.com |
www.LinkedIn.com/BarrettBerry
Education
HARVARD UNIVERSITY, Kennedy School of Government, Cambridge, MA / Master in Public Administration
Catherine B. Reynolds Foundation Fellow for Social Entrepreneurship/Center for Public Leadership
MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE, Atlanta, GA / Bachelor of Arts - Political Science / Bachelor of Arts - Africana Studies
Woodrow Wilson Fellow in Public Policy & International Affairs
Certificates and Professional Development
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME, Mendoza College of Business Notre Dame, IN
Certificate: Executive Management
HARVARD UNIVERSITY, Divinity School, Cambridge, MA
Certificate: Faith-Based Community & Economic Development
INDIANA UNIVERSITY-PURDUE UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS, Indianapolis, IN
Certificate: Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising, Candidate
AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, Chicago, IL
Certificate: Hospital Trustee Program
THE ASPEN INSTITUTE, Aspen Institute Executive Seminar, Wye River, MD
Certificate: Executive Leadership
UNIVERSITY OF DENVER/ASPEN INSTITUTE, Denver/Aspen, CO
Certificate: International Career Advancement Program
RENAISSANCE WEEKEND, Charleston, SC
Participant: The “grand-daddy of ideas conferences” where preeminent authorities and emerging leaders gather to discuss
and debate global and domestic issues by invitation only.
Leadership, Management, and Execution –Higher Education
VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY, Valparaiso, IN/ Lecturer 2012-present
o Teach courses in First-Year Core Program (The Human Experience), Graduate School, and Honors College in the areas
of first-year studies, health administration, healthcare leadership, healthcare policy, human resources, management, and
government. Composed three courses in global and domestic healthcare policy, administration, and leadership.
INDIANA TECH, Fort Wayne, IN / Adjunct Professor (Business) 2009-2013
o Lecture in undergraduate courses in business and leadership utilizing new technology & media. Courses taught include
business ethics, foundations of business, business management, African American literature, and leadership.
HARVARD UNIVERSITY, Cambridge, MA / Assistant Dean of Students – Harvard Summer School and
Graduate Resident Tutor and Academic Advisor – Adams House 2007-2008
o Served as an administrative and head disciplinary official in Adams House (Summer 2008).
o Developed and executed programs and campus policies and resolved administrative and disciplinary problems.
o Supervised staff of 13 leaders, evaluated their performance, and delegated responsibilities.
o Mentored college students in academic and social life in college as a College Officer and Academic Advisor.

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HARVARD COLLEGE, Cambridge, MA / Admissions Interviewer and Recruiter (Volunteer) 2008-present
o Interview 12-20 applicants a year from Northern Indiana and Chicago area for admissions to Harvard College.
Leadership, Management, and Execution – Federal, State, and Local Government
CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR OF SOUTH BEND, South Bend, IN / Mayoral Candidate 2010-2011
o Built an innovative and positive campaign founded focused on an economic and community development policy
platform and social entrepreneurial strategies. Responsibilities included CFO and CEO small business responsibilities.
MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, Boston, MA /
Director of Human Resources 2007
o Reorganized the structure of the organization for better service delivery and production outcomes.
o Recruited and hired twenty-five senior staff and mid-level managers with expertise in real estate finance, public &
private housing development, and economic & community development.
o Conceived and directed the Director’s Advisory Council for the purpose of assisting the department with examining and
proposing public policy.
DEVAL PATRICK FOR GOVERNOR COMMITTEE, Boston, MA / Manager, Faith-Based Affairs and Staff,
Transition Team 2006-2007
o Directed outreach and managed political affairs involving faith-based communities.
o Advised candidates and senior staff regarding issues of faith, clergy, and politics.
o Recruited and interviewed candidates for cabinet level positions.
o Produced and directed the Inaugural Interfaith Service for Deval Patrick and Tim Murray.
OFFICE OF MASSACHUSETTS STATE SENATOR, Boston, MA / Chief of Staff 2005-2006
o Advised the senator regarding political, policy, budget, and personnel actions and issues.
o Formulated and implemented legislative, policy, political, and communication strategies in areas of importance to the
Senator, including, but not limited to, financial services & insurance, real estate finance & development, public finance,
transportation, taxation, economic development & housing, education, and workforce development.
WASHINGTON LINKAGE GROUP, Washington, DC / Vice President 2001-2002
o Provided effective business & economic development services to a diverse portfolio of municipalities, counties, private
industry, and not-for-profit clients.
o Managed consultants and lobbyist & advocacy staff of ten.
o Supervised fund-raising and legislative initiatives for political, for profit and not-for-profit clients.
o Secured the most new clients for the government relations and strategic consulting firm.
PRESIDENT WILLIAM J. CLINTON’S ADMINISTRATION Washington, DC / The White House, Political
Appointee (Top Secret Clearance) 1997-2001
Speech Writer, US Small Business Administration, Office of the Administrator
o Drafted speeches and served as senior advisor to the administrator for the purpose of formulating and implementing
domestic and international public affairs and communication strategies and initiatives.
Speech Writer and Public Affairs Specialist, US Department of Agriculture, Office of the Secretary
o Composed speeches, editorials, news articles, press releases, and conducted extensive research for the Under Secretary.
Coordinated the national public affairs strategy and trained local public affairs specialists in forty-seven states for the rural
development mission.

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Professional Staff, The White House
o Co-produced the Opening Ceremony of the Millennium Celebration. Duties included, but not limited to, creating the
program, logistics and planning, identifying and securing entertainment and senior government officials, and coordinating
security with the Secret Service, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and military officials.
o Organized and planned events for POTUS and VPOTUS throughout the United States.
Special Assistant for International Affairs, US Department of Labor, Office of the Secretary
o Managed International Affairs Office budget. Oversaw a staff of seventy-five. Served as Labor Department’s liaison to
the National Security Council and State Department. Coordinated and planned the activities for the presidential mission
co-led by the secretary to Ghana. Organized the first historic US-Africa Finance Ministerial. Represented the secretary as
a United States delegate to the US/South Africa Bi-national Commission in Cape Town, South Africa.
Consular Services Specialist, US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs
o Managed the African, Australian, and European desks of the Office of Children’s Issues. Provided management
assistance on the Emergency Crisis Task Forces for Albania, Cambodia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guinea-
Bissau, Indonesia, Kenya, and Sierre Leone. Appointed by the Secretary of State to serve as a control officer during the
terrorists bombing crisis at the American Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya.
Leadership, Management, and Execution – Administration
EMPOWERED LIVING, South Bend, IN / Founder & CEO/CFO 2008-present
o Produce and write Christian business consulting and economic development television and talk-radio programs titled
“Empowered Living with Barrett Berry. Radio program rated second highest listening audience.
o Provides business development and executive consultation, training, and coaching
o Drafted and implementing VISION 46601, a plan for economic and community development in the City of South Bend.
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SYSTEM (Beacon Health System), South Bend, IN / Manager for
Community Outreach 2008-2009
o Developed system-wide efforts to build community health enhancement initiatives.
o Provided national and state leadership by interfacing with policy makers and public officials.
o Planned, coordinated, and directed services of the Community Health Service Partnerships.
BLACK MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE OF GREATER BOSTON, Boston, MA / Director 2003-2005
o Composed and implemented the state & local government advocacy and community organizer for the alliance of ninety-
plus faith & community-based organizations with an emphasis on improving public education, reducing youth violence,
and lowering unemployment.
o Created and edited the monthly newsletter and reorganized the communications department.
Travel
Canada, Ghana, Jamaica, Mexico, Netherlands, Senegal, South Africa, and China
Thirty-six states in the United States
Activities
Sailing, Golf, Racquetball, Real Estate Development, and Sprint Triathlons
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