Allison Barnes
About Allison Barnes
Allison Barnes serves as the Dunkin’ Field Learning Manager at Inspire Brands, where she specializes in gap analysis to enhance training programs. With a background in education and experience in training facilitation, she emphasizes relationship building in her approach.
Work at Inspire
Allison Barnes serves as the Dunkin’ Field Learning Manager at Inspire Brands. In this role, she focuses on enhancing training programs through gap analysis and improving partnership effectiveness. Her responsibilities include developing training initiatives that foster relationship building, which she considers a core component of her facilitation approach. Since joining Inspire in 2020, she has contributed to the organization by implementing strategies that support long-lasting partnerships.
Previous Experience at TD
Before her current position at Inspire Brands, Allison Barnes worked at TD as an AVP RCS Merchant Trainer from 2014 to 2020. During her six years in this role, based in Mahwah, New Jersey, she was responsible for training and development initiatives that supported merchant relationships. Her experience at TD provided her with a solid foundation in training facilitation and partnership management.
Education and Expertise
Allison Barnes holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Elementary Education and Teaching from Eastern University. Additionally, she studied English Language and Literature/Letters at Villanova University. Her educational background supports her expertise in creating effective training presentations that enhance communication and foster connections among partners.
Specialization in Training Programs
Allison Barnes specializes in gap analysis to enhance training programs. Her approach focuses on identifying areas for improvement within training initiatives to better serve organizational goals. She emphasizes the importance of relationship building in her training facilitation, aiming to create a supportive learning environment that encourages collaboration and effective communication.