Cynthia Barnes

Founder and CEO

I spent 20 years building frameworks that made other people rich.

Sales methodologies that became "company best practices." Training programs that got renamed and rolled out without my name attached. Revenue strategies that showed up in Brad's promotion announcement while I got a 2.3% raise and a note about "executive presence."

I documented everything. Exposed the math. Calculated the extraction.

$847,000.

That's the average lifetime wage gap for a Black woman in corporate America. Not a metaphor. Not a feeling. An invoice that never got paid.

So I stopped asking for raises. Started building infrastructure.

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What I do now:

I build the sales architecture for Black women executives exiting corporate—so they can convert 20+ years of extracted expertise into high-ticket consulting contracts.

No pitching. No shrinking. No explaining your worth to people who've never had to prove theirs.

We don't coach. We build:
→ The offer that positions your expertise for C-Suite buyers
→ The pricing model that kills hourly rates forever
→ The proof assets that sell before you get on a call
→ The pipeline that fills your calendar without "networking"
→ The IP protection that ensures your frameworks stay yours

90 days. Proof to pipeline. Your expertise finally has your name on it.

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This is for you if:

↳ You've built frameworks inside companies that got attributed to someone else
↳ You left (or you're leaving) and you're done being the secret weapon
↳ You have 15-25 years of expertise but no language to sell it
↳ You're tired of courses that teach theory—you want assets built
↳ You understand that Brad isn't the problem; the system is—and you're ready to build outside of it

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This is NOT for you if:

↳ You're looking for mindset work, mantras, or manifestation
↳ You want someone to convince you your expertise has value
↳ You're still hoping the company will "finally see" you
↳ You need hand-holding through basic business decisions
↳ You think "putting yourself out there" is a strategy

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I'm not here to help you get a seat at their table.

I'm here to help you build your own—and send them the invoice.

The Exit Architecture™
Black Women's Wealth Lab™

Thank You; It's True.™

* Founded NAWSP to offer executive-level consultation and develop DEI-specific strategies tailored for various industries, serving both U.S.-based and international clients.
* Advised C-Suite Leadership on optimal strategies to achieve short- and long-term objectives, sharing insights on trends, best practices, and their potential impacts on business models.
* Conducted Organizational Assessments to identify areas of improvement and recommended enhanced policies, processes, and procedures to clients.
* Developed and Facilitated Customized Curriculums focusing on recruitment and retention for over 50 organizations nationally and internationally.
* Implemented Employee Training and Development Programs to foster skill enhancement and professional growth.
* Established Performance Metrics and Measurement Systems to assess employee productivity and effectiveness.
* Orchestrated DE&I Roadmaps, aligning organizational goals with actionable diversity initiatives.
Increased Representation of underrepresented populations by 64% through targeted recruiting and mentorship programs.
* Conducted Equity Analysis across the entire employment life cycle, including recruitment, retention, interviews, performance evaluations, and separations.
* Developed ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to promote inclusivity and address specific employee needs and concerns.
* Managed Talent and Succession Planning Programs to ensure organizational continuity and growth.
* Promoted a Positive and Inclusive Organizational Culture, enhancing team member engagement and productivity.
* Focused on Risk Management to mitigate potential organizational challenges and disruptions.
* Delivered Value by creating customized curricula and training for multiple industries, enhancing organizational capability and adaptability.
* Shared Industry Insights on current and emerging trends, enabling clients to adapt and innovate in their respective domains.

Fifth Third Bank

TM Client Care Officer

Comerica Bank

VP, Treasury Management Relationship Specialist

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Receivables Processing Supervisor

University Bank

New product development and management of the bank's treasury operations and related products and services.  Oversees ACH and Treasury Compliance.

Deposit & Treasury Operations Manager

Bank of America

Responsible for growth in revenues, customer and employee satisfaction.  Accountability for results in the following areas:  Non-credit revenue from new and existing clients, team development in managing relationships identifying opportunities and closing sales.  Specific contributions include revenue generation of $5 million non-credit related fee income in 2015 for 127% growth. Became Ambassador for Canadian treasury sales in 2014.  Promote client management process, by working as a team to provide our clients with recommendations and strategies to improve their back office processes.  Provide education and training to cross functional teams including managers and subordinates.

Vice President, Treasury Solutions Officer

Assistant Vice President, Treasury Solutions Officer

Jackson Family Residence

Homemaker

KeyBank

Responsible for selling treasury management solutions to middle market businesses in Toledo, Ohio and Ann Arbor, MI.  Accountable for annual revenue growth of a specific portfolio.  Daily tasks included sales call planning/execution, and processing incoming customer service requests.  Monthly tasks included sales forecasts and variance reporting.    


Key Accomplishment:  

Achieved 103% of $500,000 annual sales objectives each year.  Sold core treasury products as well complex treasury products to clients such as S.E. Johnson, Promedica Health Systems, Mercy Medical and Washtenaw Community College.

Assistant Vice President - Treasury Management

US Bank

Responsible for understanding customer needs regarding Treasury Services and matching the appropriate bank resources via written proposal.  Accountable for annual non-credit revenue growth for the middle market lending team.  Daily tasks included executing joint sales calls with lenders while meeting all proposal deadlines in response to client RFPs.     

Key Accomplishment:  

Earned top sales performer status in 1999 for annual sales exceeding $400,000.  Primary clients included Casino Queen, Gundaker Realtors, and Lawrence Group.

Banking Officer/Treasury Management Consultant

Responsible for preparation of treasury management proposals and new product implementation for the large corporate lending team.  Accountable for meeting RFP deadlines and for customer satisfaction with new product installation.     

Key Accomplishment: 

Became “go to” proposal writer as a result of consistent ability to meet deadlines.

Treasury Management Officer

Responsible for customer service and accountable for deposit growth in the public funds department.  

Key Accomplishment:

Excellent customer service and relationship building skills.  Key clients included St. Louis Public Schools, City of St. Louis, and Robertson Fire Protection District.

Banking Representative

Responsible for all support functions related to fixed income securities trading.  Accountable for regulatory compliance on all fixed income transactions

Key Accomplishment:

Earned Series 52 certification.

Trading Assistant

Responsible for all customer account relationships. Accountable for secretarial support for up to four Senior Bank Executives.    

Key Accomplishment:

Earned increasing secretarial responsibilities for multiple Executives.

Administrative and Secretarial Roles

Pioneer Bank and Trust Company now PNC

Responsible for all customer account relationships.  Accountable for secretarial support for up to two Senior Bank Executives. 

Key Accomplishment:

Displayed exceptional customer service and administrative skills.

Executive Secretary

Experienced professional with 25 years of increasing responsibility including leadership roles in regional and multi-national banking companies.  Functional responsibilities have included sales and  marketing for cash management services, written proposals in response to government RFP, Bond Trading administration and compliance and Executive Administration Support.  

Summary of Skills:

Cash Cycle Analysis 
Cash Flow Analysis
Product Training
Problem Solving
Foreign Exchange Experience
Selling Skills
New Business Development
Leadership Skills
Proposal Writing

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