Cynthia Barnes
Reference Librarian & Assistant Professor at Barry University - Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law- Claim this Profile
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Sylvia Ruiz-Torres
It was a great pleasure to work with Cynthia at Gulfcoast Legal Service, she is passionate, caring, detailed and dedicated to her work. I wish her the very best in her career and future, whom ever you work for is very lucky to have you.
Sylvia Ruiz-Torres
It was a great pleasure to work with Cynthia at Gulfcoast Legal Service, she is passionate, caring, detailed and dedicated to her work. I wish her the very best in her career and future, whom ever you work for is very lucky to have you.
Sylvia Ruiz-Torres
It was a great pleasure to work with Cynthia at Gulfcoast Legal Service, she is passionate, caring, detailed and dedicated to her work. I wish her the very best in her career and future, whom ever you work for is very lucky to have you.
Sylvia Ruiz-Torres
It was a great pleasure to work with Cynthia at Gulfcoast Legal Service, she is passionate, caring, detailed and dedicated to her work. I wish her the very best in her career and future, whom ever you work for is very lucky to have you.
Credentials
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Licensed Lawyer
Florida Supreme CourtDec, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Reiki Master
Institute of Whole Life HealingApr, 2008- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
Breakthrough Management Group International (BMGI)Jan, 2005- Oct, 2024 -
Certified ISO 9000:2000 Lead Auditor
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Certified Mediator
Meidation Training Institute International -
Certified Trainer of Managing Workplace Conflict
Mediation Training Institute International -
Six Sigma Black Belt
GE
Experience
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Barry University - Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Reference Librarian & Assistant Professor
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Feb 2022 - Present
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D.O. Consulting LLC
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Advertising Services
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Owner
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Jun 2020 - Present
Provides strategic planning to project management across all departmental functions with a focus on relationship management to improve operational efficiencies and effectiveness. Provides strategic planning to project management across all departmental functions with a focus on relationship management to improve operational efficiencies and effectiveness.
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Law Practice (Private)
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Attorney
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Dec 2015 - Present
* Provide pro bono legal assistance to human trafficking victims* Build strong client rapport by explaining legal rights and determining goals* Facilitate training to Pro-se litigants regarding legal research and navigation of case in court proceedings* Draft and review business contracts to protect client interests* Collaborate with translator in providing training to migrants regarding their rights under the Federal and Florida law* Experience in immigration, contracts, international business, employment law, elder law,
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Executive Vice President of Education and Human Resources (Remote)
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Aug 2020 - Feb 2022
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Goodwill Industries of Central Florida, Inc.
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Quality Assurance Manager | Special Project Manager
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Apr 2016 - Apr 2020
* Developed internal procedures to prepare organization for 2019 CARF re-accreditation * Interim e-Commerce Director for 3 months with oversight of 22 employees; conducted root cause analysis of eBay account suspension, drafted successful eBay appeal with operation redesign to improve inventory accuracy; managed implementation and monitored performance until all restrictions were removed from eBay account* Project manager for transition to new Human Resource Information System (Ultimate to Paycom)* Successfully implemented Kaizen at all retail stores and donation express locations, improved processing, reduced storage costs during peak season* Revamped recruiting processes: working closely with the HR subject matter experts to map entire process and create best practices for proper application* Provided substantial support to GoodSource, Goodwill’s temporary staffing agency, in writing and editing the winning proposal for government contract* Go-to contract reviewer for Goodwill; ensured consistency, negotiated revisions resulting in protection of organizational interests* Interim Organizational Development Director for 5 months; led training department in successful development and delivery of 5-month leadership training program* Goodwill Strategic Plan Champion; using collaborative problem solving, led and mentored executive leadership team through redesign of proper metrics and business objectives from development to execution* Advised and influenced leadership on effective implementation of labor management, employee relations policy, and appropriate compliance with governing laws and regulations
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Independent Consultant
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2015 - 2016
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Gulfcoast Legal Services, Inc
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Law Graduate - Immigration
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2013 - 2014
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Florida Coastal School of Law
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student Clinician Immigrant Rights Clinic
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2012 - 2013
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Student Reference Librarian
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2011 - 2013
Assisted patrons with legal research using various technology
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Gulfstream Aerospace
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United States
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Aviation & Aerospace
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700 & Above Employee
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Integrated Production Team Manager for Materials & Procurement
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2005 - 2009
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President
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2005 - 2008
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Y.K.K. (U.S.A.) Inc.
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United States
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Six Sigma Manager (Master Black Belt)
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2002 - 2005
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GE Lighting
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Tunisia
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Incandescent Global Products Supply Chain Leader
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2000 - 2002
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Shop Operations Manager at Austintown Products Plant
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1999 - 2000
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Six Sigma Black Belt at Circleville Lamp Plant
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1998 - 1998
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Six Sigma Black Belt at Logan Glass Plant
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Jan 1997 - Dec 1997
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Technical Leader at Bucyrus Lamp Plant
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1995 - 1997
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Manufacturing Management Program (MMP)
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1994 - 1995
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Manufacturing Management Program (MMP)
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1993 - 1994
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Education
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Florida Coastal School of Law
Juris Doctor, Law -
Gannon University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering