Meet the Dream Team: Aliya Barrows

Each month, Shop in RI Magazine profiles one member of “The Dream Team,” a weekly networking group that meets in Smithfield. This month, we feature Aliya Barrows of ADP in Warwick.

In her Account Executive role, Aliya works with clients on their payroll, human resources, and compliance-related needs. What drew her to the company is their community-based mission combined with her passion to help others. Despite working for a nationally-recognized business, she said the firm has a very local feel.

“We are notable for providing very personalized service. Companies have a dedicated point of contact that will be there to provide the necessary support,” Barrows said.

In the roughly 18 months since joining the ADP team, Aliya said the goal is reinforcing the clients’ management decisions and solidifying their operations to run more efficiently. Because of that, ADP offers customized options for each client. This means business owners aren’t pigeonholed into a program that will fail, she said.

“We are here to ease the burden

As for joining The Dream Team, Aliya credits member Chris Colarusso for inviting her. She has been a member for a few months but says she enjoys working with the group.

“The Dream Team is dedicated to each other and helping one another. The group was so welcoming. I thank Chris for asking me to attend,” Aliya said.

Those interested in learning more may contact Aliya at 401-529-3932 or aliya.barrows@adp.com.

“The Dream Team” currently has 25 members and growing. They meet every Wednesday morning from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM at the Home2Suites Hilton on Douglas Pike in Smithfield, across from Laura’s Bar and Grill. The group is looking to grow its team and is interested in meeting professionals from various businesses looking to connect and help each other grow through referral business. Dream Team is all about, “Friends helping Friends.”

Further information about the group may be found by contacting President Rocco Elgar at 401-265-0857 or at therockhbi@msn.com.