As a PhD in Operations Research from North Carolina State University, Dr. Barnette has gained a wealth of experience developing mathematical models and analytical procedures to solve large-scale decision-making problems. She has led business process re-engineering projects and prepared organizations for certification as a Quality Management System under ISO 9001:2008 requirements. She has also designed and facilitated strategic planning retreats focused on establishing a vision and gaining consensus on the goals, metrics and milestones needed to manage execution towards the vision. She has performed workflow simulations to increase organizational and business system efficiency in both the private and public sectors. Dr. Barnette is particularly effective at client relationship management having served as the liaison between the client and her team of analysts and computer programmers on several projects. In addition, she has composed numerous written and oral technical proposals and reports, and designed and delivered bid presentations and project briefings.

As Co-founder and Managing Partner of Delta Decisions, Dr. Barnette led the company to acquire their first ever contract serving as the Prime contractor on a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) project and managing a large subcontractor for 13 months. She booked the business for and provides oversight on Delta Decisions’ longest running contract thus far (within FAA) that began in September 2008. Since the company first began yielding revenue in September 2007, Dr. Barnette has acquired and grown business revenue by 789%. She leads by leveraging her strengths to influence and build relationships through strong communication, positivity and inclusion. Dr. Barnette also thrives on sharing her experiences, educating others and supporting community outreach efforts. She spoke about Entrepreneurship in the Mathematical Sciences to several audiences throughout 2010 including the Infinite Possibilities Conference at University of California at Los Angeles, the Mid-Atlantic District Conference of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., and at her alma mater, Spelman College, where she served as the 6th Annual Etta Z. Falconer Lecturer.