Cheryl Wayne, J.D. Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Investigate and/or mediate employment discrimination claims for the federal government through the Aternative Dispute Resolution Program, often often involving complex and highly-sensitive issues such as Sexual Harassment and Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment claims.

Developed an investigative plan for a systemic pattern or practice for a compliance review or investigation. Assisted attorneys in formulating investigative plans to identify facts and issues involved in a case, the applicable theories of law, and the investigation's scope.Conducted interviews of complainants, respondents, and witnesses. Devised and improvised methods of meeting investigative goals, obtaining information, developing evidence, examining, and analyzing records. Managed the presentation of exhibits at settlement negotiations and trials, including preparing narrative summaries, charts, tables, graphs, and other visual aids. Participated and assisted in preparation for settlement negotiations and trials. Conducted initial intake communication from the public regarding civil rights complaints and made referrals to the appropriate community if necessary. Organize outreach activities and public presentations on federal civil rights laws and regulations with various community and advocacy groups.

New York, Ny, Us

Financial Services engagement: Served as a Senior Investigator independently leading workplace investigations for one of the largest banks in America. Managed end-to-end investigations involving allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation and ethics violations. Prepared Fact Finding Reports, provided recommendations to leadership for timely resolutions and documented decision making in case management system.

Chicago, Il, Us

Managed the overall business functions, cultural programming, and diversity training of the Office of Institutional and Diversity and Equity. Provided consulting and training to departments looking to improve the leadership and/or employee relations/engagement skills of their workforce. Some examples of training included Discipline and Documentation; Effective Decision Making; Managing and Leading Change; Managing Diverse Organizations; Avoiding Sexual Harassment and Building Cultural Competence.Conducted investigations into allegations of a variety of inappropriate activities, rules or infractions of the Anti-Discriminatory Harassment Policy, the Sexual and Relationship Violence Prevention and Response Policy and Anti-Retaliation Policy for faculty, staff, and students. Participated and involved in Student Conduct Hearing Process.

Washington, Dc, Us

Operated as the primary resource of expertise in all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) matters.Served as the principal advisor to the Regional Director and other regional management in directing, planning and implementing all aspects of the region's EEO program, promoted increased management involvement in and sensitivity to EEO concerns. Served as the subject-matter expert for one of five Regional Offices. Chair of Strategic Workforce Assessment Team (S.W.A.T.) Sub-Group: Recruitment, Retention and Promotion. Collaborated with Agency EEO office, Human Resources, and other Regional Offices to develop strategies retain employees consistent with the Agency strategic plans and goals.Collaborated with the Human Resource Office to counsel managers, supervisors, and employees on training and development opportunities to facilitate upward mobility and other job-related matters.

Kennesaw, Georgia, Us

Developed and implemented campus-wide diversity and equal employment opportunity education programs in support of the University’s strategic plans for diversity goals using precedent setting Federal Courts decision regarding Title VII claims to educate the campus community. Chair of the of Gender, Equity and Student-Athlete Well-Being for Division I National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Certification.Spearheaded as the University's Title IX and Title II of the ADA Officer for faculty. Selected as a Panelist on "Why Leadership Matters". Served as the expert to manage sensitive and complex EEO matters. Ensured compliance to the EEO/AA laws and regulations. Conducted EEO training and diversity programs. Established and maintained relationships with internal and external stakeholders in the university community and the University System of Georgia with 35 Institutions. Coordinated with the faculty, staff and students and student-athletes on various committee related to the recruitment of student- body, faculty and staff. Investigated, and resolved employment discrimination complaints. Mediated faculty and staff grievances. Certified Mediator for the State of Georgia and the Department of Defense.

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Counseling And Student Development

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Political Sicence