Caland Barney
Ellicott City,MD
Summary
Emotionally intelligent chief operating officer with a proven track record of optimizing operational efficiency and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Proven track record of rebuilding teams with damaged reputations. Committed to cultivating a culture of “White Glove” support through continuous improvement and teamwork to advance the organization's mission and success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Operating Officer
Food & Water Watch
01.2022 - Current
- Manage the administrative processes of the C3, C4, and PAC entities
- Manage 13 staff across Finance, Administration, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Salesforce teams
- Successfully monitor and control $20million operational budget, ensuring alignment with strategic goals
- Led the transition of the entities tax year change from calendar to fiscal year
- Controlled spending in FY2023 and FY2024 to increase reserves by 50% over budget
- Streamlined operations by implementing a new HRIS/payroll, accounting, and AP system
- Successfully brought accounting and IT outsourced services back in-house
- Participate in strategic planning and implementation
- Serve as Assistant Secretary to the Board of Directors
- Work closely with union president to ensure adherence to CBA and resolve issues with BU members
- Formed and oversee DEI committee and organizational DEI initiatives
Chief of Staff
Food & Water Watch
07.2019 - 01.2022
- Served as member of executive leadership team
- Created vendor and contract management process and database
- Supervised administrative, IT, and HR departments
- Ensured that technology resources advanced the mission of the organization while reducing redundant tools/services
- Optimized and reduced costs of contracted services for organization
- Managed logistics for multiple offices; including negotiating leases and nine office closures
- Managed the meeting cadence for the board of directors and executive leadership team meetings, ensuring objectives are achieved
- Facilitated and attended meetings in executive director’s absence
- Served on management team during union negotiations
Secretarial Lead
McDermott Will & Emery
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Managed three legal secretaries and oversaw daily operations of team in four practice areas
- Motivated team members towards performance and productivity
- Trained new team secretaries on Firm software and policies and Team protocols
Legal/Team Secretary
McDermott Will & Emery
01.2007 - 01.2016
- Worked as liaison between partner, client, and billing specialist to establish billing practices and negotiate payment arrangements
- Created and maintained monthly billing and lobbying reports
- Researched various types of information on political websites for government strategy work
Executive Legal Secretary
Paul Hastings
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Oversaw day-to-day workflow and scheduling for Chair of Paul Hastings
- Handled all aspects of billing
Legal Secretary
Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Assembled pleadings for court/agency filings, services and Firm client files
- Internet research using Lexis and WestLaw, including obtaining court dockets from PACER, Court/Agency websites or other research tools
Legal Secretary Coordinator
Clifford Chance
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Managed administrative tasks for assigned secretaries, including scheduling and coverage
- Served as liaison between staff, attorneys, and management
Education
Master of Business Administration -
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MARYLAND
Baltimore, MDBachelor of Art - English
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
Adelphi, MDSkills
- Process Optimization
- Regulatory Compliance
- Judgement and Decision Making
- Communication
- Operations and Logistics Management
- Policy Development
Accomplishments
- Alpha Sigma Lambda Society
- Sigma Tau Delta Society
Timeline
Chief Operating Officer
Food & Water Watch
01.2022 - Current
Chief of Staff
Food & Water Watch
07.2019 - 01.2022
Secretarial Lead
McDermott Will & Emery
01.2016 - 01.2019
Legal/Team Secretary
McDermott Will & Emery
01.2007 - 01.2016
Executive Legal Secretary
Paul Hastings
01.2006 - 01.2007
Legal Secretary
Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal
01.2003 - 01.2006
Legal Secretary Coordinator
Clifford Chance
01.2000 - 01.2003
Master of Business Administration -
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MARYLAND
Bachelor of Art - English
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
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