Tammy Fournier founded Vision Development Corporation (VDC) in reflection of her own personal success story. P.I.E.C.E.S.: A Booster’s Story is her story. Born and raised in the Church, in Columbus, Ohio, Tammy’s connection to her spiritual foundation began at an early age as the sister of a minister and wife to a minister’s son. Her life course took a turn for the worst when she divorced her husband of 14 years and married a Dominican drug dealer. Swept off of her feet and into the fast lane, her life spun out of control, and the end result was her 3-year sentence at the Ohio Reformatory for Women and Franklin County Pre-Release Center.
During her incarceration, Tammy did much soul searching. Having the spirit of a born leader, Tammy knew and understood that her true purpose was to give back to her community through outreach. Today, Tammy is currently the Program Director for the Revival Development Corporation at Trinity Baptist Church. Her ministry has been working hands-on with several Re-entry and prison programs, personally working with and cared for hundreds of at-risk youth in after-school programs and summer camps, as well as being a Life Coach and motivational speaker. Tammy’s life experiences have led her to the creation of Vision Development Corporation and the completion of her first novel.
Summary of Expertise
Ms. Fournier has over eighteen years of experience in training, developing and managing people. For thirteen years, Tamara worked as a General Manager, Market Leader and Manager Trainer at two of the leading national athletic shoe chains, Lady Foot Locker and Foot Action USA, where she received awards for Best Sales Leadership of the Year, Best Profit Turnaround, Best Sales Gain, Best Sales Percent, and Best Audit Control. These accomplishments, coupled with the drive to succeed in all her endeavors, led Tamara to the position of Office Manager and Marketing & Publicity Manager of Triple Crown Publications, the pioneer and leading publisher of hip-hop literature.
Experience
Tamara believes strongly in giving back and is actively involved in her community. She is currently the Program Director for E.D.E.N. After School Program. She has worked hands-on in the area of Re-entry and prison programming at Franklin Pre-Release Center, The Ohio Reformatory for Women and Marion Correctional Facility. In addition, she diligently works as a Life Coach for the Bonds Beyond Bars Program sponsored by The Girl Scouts-Seal of Ohio Council, Inc., and is a proud Board Member of both the Flintridge Community Development Board and the Franklin Pre-Release Citizens Advisory Board. Ms. Fournier is also a proud member of the Juvenile Justice Community Planning Initiative studying Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC).
