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Valarie Mackey

Doer · DISC type ds
President/CEO at WrightNow Solutions
📍 Atlanta Metropolitan Area, United States

Valarie W. Mackey is the Founder and CEO of WrightNow Solutions, a firm focused on technology enablement and workforce innovation. With over 20 years of experience, including leadership roles at The Coca-Cola Company, she helps organizations align people, process, and technology. She holds a BS in Industrial Engineering from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Inspired by her trailblazing parents, Valarie is passionate about community outreach and creating equitable opportunities. She is dedicated to being a "real-life influencer" through mentorship and creating authentic connections, drawing from her familys focus on community service. Colleagues and partners often describe her as a dynamic and forward-thinking leader.

Through her company, Valarie has orchestrated programs that help people in underrepresented communities double or triple their salaries within four months.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
President/CEO
Location
Atlanta Metropolitan Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Valarie shows up

Fast-paced
Long-term Focused
Deliberate Doer

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Priorities

Topics Valarie cares about

Workforce Innovation
Her company's mission is to build workforce capabilities for the future of work, and she speaks frequently on topics of talent ecosystems and up-skilling.
Responsible AI Adoption
She recently participated in a panel on Responsible AI and advises clients on integrating AI-powered solutions while equipping their teams for change.
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Career

Work history

8-2017
President/CEO
WrightNow Solutions
4-2014 - 8-2017
IT Performance Leader
The Coca-Cola Company
8-2010 - 8-2017
IT Global Solutions Leader - HR, Legal, Portal, Global Communications
The Coca-Cola Company
1-2009 - 8-2010
Delivery Manager
The Coca-Cola Company
2-2005 - 12-2008
Client Engagement Program Manager
The Coca-Cola Company
In the press

Media appearances

Driving Innovation Podcast: From Corporate to Transformational Startup Leader - Valarie Mackey, President/CEO, WrightNow Solutions. Featured in Tech Alpharetta
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LIVE from the GNFCC 2022 Women in Leadership Summit: Valarie Mackey, WrightNow Solutions. Featured in Business RadioX
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Education
BS
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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