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Al Barrett

Founder,Director at Threads of Hope
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Al Barrett is a seasoned entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, and skilled designer with 35+ years of experience in leadership development, public speaking, and strategic planning, holding a degree from University of Florida.
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Location
Dunedin, Florida, United States, US
Skills
  • Training
  • Public Speaking
  • Nonprofits
  • Leadership Development
  • Entrepreneurship
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Al Barrett is a seasoned leader and entrepreneur with a passion for empowering communities. As the Founder and Director of Threads of Hope, he has spent 26 years equipping widows and orphans in 27 countries to earn a living through sewing and personal relationships. Prior to this, Al held various leadership roles, including Senior Account Sales Rep at Xerox Corp, where he pioneered the installation of high-speed copiers and fax machines in Florida. With a strong background in marine canvas design and fabrication, Al has also worked as a Manager at Bosun's Locker/Cove Corp, overseeing wholesale and retail marine supplies, and as a Store Manager. His experience in corporate management and sales has been complemented by his skills in public speaking, leadership development, and team building. Al's expertise spans multiple industries, including non-profit leadership, entrepreneurship, and interior design. He holds a degree from the University of Florida and is a skilled guitarist.

Experience

  • Threads of Hope
    • Founder,Director
      • Jan 1998 - Present

      Equip and train widows and orphans to learn to sew to earn a living in developing countries. Bringing the Gospel through personal relationships. Threads of Hope was established in Kenya in 1998 , to date has reached into 27 countries around the Globe.

  • Dunedin Canvas Works
    • Marine Canvas design and fabricator
      • Jan 1989 - Present

      Marine canvas designer and fabricator power and sail, boat interiors, upholstery, boat tops and covers. Residential and commercial awnings. Custom canvas work, sail repair.

  • Bosun's Locker/Cove Corp
    • Manager
      • Jun 1976 - Sep 1988

      Manager wholesale and retail marine supplies.Store manager.Corporate Manager 5 stores when owner absent.

  • Xerox Corp
    • Senior account sales rep
      • Jan 1962 - Apr 1976

      Pioneered first installations of Xerox copiers up to high speed copiers and first fax machines in Fla.

Education

  • 1959 - 1960
    University of Florida
  • 1956 - 1958
    Chamberlain High School 1958

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