Ms. Barrett’s leadership and influence as a speaker, coach, and trainer have been central to her career, where she emphasizes personal and professional growth for young professionals.
WHITE PLAINS, NY, November 08, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Camele A. Barrett has been recognized for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who, a prestigious directory that profiles individuals selected based on their contributions, leadership, and prominence in their respective fields.
Ms. Barrett, a prominent consultant and founder of Edge Consultant, has earned distinction for her work with young professionals, particularly recent college graduates transitioning into the workforce. Since 2020, she has led Edge Consultant as Chief Executive Officer, focusing on career development and community reintegration.
Ms. Barrett’s leadership and influence as a speaker, coach, and trainer have been central to her career, where she emphasizes personal and professional growth for young professionals. Her work is driven by a deep-seated belief in the transformative power of her voice, a philosophy inspired by her mother’s teachings.
Her career trajectory includes numerous pivotal roles that have honed her expertise. From 2022 to 2024, she was a finance leader for social impact and engagement at Consumer Reports. Before that, she spent nearly two decades at IBM (2005–2022), where she held various leadership roles, including IBM Cloud Platform Industry Verticals Lead and Finance Team Leader for the Worldwide Digital Business Group. She also worked as the plan coordinator for IBM’s Digital Business Group and Technology Support Services. Her earlier roles included project management within IBM’s Global Technology Services and software support services, with her initial position being a forecast coordinator for the Chief Information Officer (CIO).
Ms. Barrett’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Master of Business Administration from Mercy University. She is currently pursuing a doctorate to deepen her expertise further. In addition, she is a certified member of the Maxwell Leadership Team and holds a Maxwell Method DISC certification.
In addition to her professional achievements, Ms. Barrett is a committed mentor, actively supporting underserved communities. Through her outreach efforts, she shares her journey and inspires others to pursue their goals. Her dedication to personal growth and spiritual guidance is also reflected in her written works, including The Way Out Is Through and A Daily Devotional Companion.
In 2021, Ms. Barrett was honored with the Alumni of Distinction Award from Mercy University, recognizing her outstanding contributions. Looking to the future, she aspires to establish a global platform that collaborates with significant clients and fosters meaningful experiences beyond business. She is also working towards founding the Joy Foundation in memory of her mother, focusing on helping individuals reintegrate into society after interactions with the criminal justice system.
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