Tammy Barrett

Executive Director @Giant Screen Cinema Association Gsca

Holly Springs, NC, US

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.

George Mason University

Bachelor of Arts

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University

MBA