Christopher Sikes Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

1000 Independence Ave., S.W.

Subject Matter Expert (SME): Employee/Labor Relations; Union Negotiations; Human Capital Management; Talent Management; Performance Management; Diversity and Inclusion initiatives; EEO/Civil Rights; Mediation; and Procurement/Contract operations (COTR). Also, Certified Diversity Professional.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Ensures overall adherence to the Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Human Capital Management contract requirements, and providing daily contractor staff oversight and management for headquarter and field/regional operations. This includes, but not limited to: the facilitation of clear lines of authority for special project teams; ongoing communication with the Departmental Contracting Officer (CO); monitoring performance and identifying performance problems and formulating effective solutions when deemed appropriate. As Project Manager (PM), I also ensure that contract activities remain within the established budget, qualitative deliverables are submitted timely, and assignments are completed consistent with the contract ensuring high quality. Submits comprehensive monthly accomplishment reports of tasks.responsibilities pending or completed by each contract employee. I also submit a consolidated report with each end-of-the-invoice. Overall, I ensure that the client and stakeholders are satisfied with the quality and timeliness of the work produced, as well as the responsiveness of contractor staff.

Washington, Dc

Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Human Capital ManagementIdentify specific training needs to sustain/enhance program operationsDevelop succession plans for "legacy systems"Provide "Professional Coaching"Promote the Importance of Cultural Transformations in the workplace

Beltsville, Md

 Provided expert management for the USDA’s information policies and procedures, thus enabling employees to acquire, share, protect, disseminate, use and store sensitive/confidential information to fulfill USDA’s mission in providing food safety domestically and globally

Washington, Dc

 Provided expert leadership, guidance and supervision for 4 USDA Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Staff members for the 2011-12 National Area CFC Campaign, and successfully managed the day-to-day operations for USDA(A few selected accomplishments)o Raised over $1.7 million dollars in campaign contributionso Established a legacy system (standard operating procedures) to ensure future campaign effectiveness/success (USDA recognized for having “model agency,” as a result of my demonstrated leadership)o Authored and implemented the first and only Departmental Directive for CFC Campaign (signed by the Secretary of Agriculture)o Coordinated the training of 500 plus Agency Coordinators/Key Workerso Successfully implemented/operationalized “paperless payroll procedures” for campaign contributions “Go Green!”

Washington, Dc

 Provided expert guidance and supervision for 5 Senior Litigation Specialists and manage the day-to-day operations of the Agency’s Hearings and Appeals Branch (Major accomplishments)o Agency has maintained a success rate (win rate) well above 90% in defending cases before the EEOC, the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) and Independent Arbitrators for the past four yearso Agency has also assumed a cost-avoidance for the past 2 years in excess of $1.5 million

Washington, Dc

 Managed the day-to-day operations and provided expert supervision and leadership to 35 plus Headquarter and Field employees Maintained exemplary customer service by frequently interacting with other work units within the Agency and keeping upper management apprised of the significant developments within LERD

Washington, Dc

 Served as Project Leader for improving the Agency's existing "Entrance on Duty" (EOD) process (Orientation for New and Transfer employees) Served as Team Leader in conducting Human Capital Planning initiatives, Classification Studies, and the development of new Performance Standards, in support of the Agency's involvement in OPM's Beta Site exercise for future Pay Banding for Agency employees

Washington, Dc

 Provided expert leadership and guidance in effectively conducting Mediation for Agency employees, the Department of Civil Rights, and for the Agency's partner agencies Provided internal and external training for Agency employees on how to effectively conduct Mediation

Washington D.C. Metro Area

 Trained junior Mediators and EEO Counselors on how to prepare and ensure successful outcomeso This task included, but not limited to, conducting pre-mediation conferences, providing EEO counseling employees, managers and supervisors, and preparing EEO Counselor Reports

 Successfully performed in three different disciplines with the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) for the Farm Service Agency (FSA)o As the Senior Management Analyst, the Special Assistant to the Director and the Acting Branch Chief for Title VI Programs Served as the resident expert and lead analyst in directing and coordinating studies and analyses of ALL CR/EEO program activities Developed and conducted analyses, determined methodology, developed parameters and procedures for new and revised Agency policies, procedures and standards, and provided guidance in the implementation process Conducted follow-up analyses and studies to ensure objectives were met and fulfilled

Washington D.C. Metro Area

 Established and managed the Agency's first Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) programo Developed all the administrative components for the programo Educated management on the dynamics and expectations of having an effective, alternative tool to resolve informal/formal EEO complaints of discriminationo Trained junior level EEO Counselors in becoming Federal Agency Mediators

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Established and managed “Teen Weekend Activities” for teens aged 13-17 years of age, at the Prince George’s Community Center• Established curriculum and taught “teen fitness for classes” for teens aged 13-17 years of age (males/females)• Promoted healthy eating habits for teens and the importance of maintaining good character/integrity • Established and managed a “mentoring program” for community center patrons

Washington D.C. Metro Area

 Developed strategies for the elimination of barriers that existed in the workplace for the recruitment, advancement and retention of persons with disabilities, disabled veterans, women and minorities Provided interpretive services and programs for minority farmers and Limited English Proficient (LEP) farming communities and customers

Hyattsville, Md

 Conducted and prepared monthly status of funds for the Agency and Departmento Budget appropriations and allocations; and presented these reports to Congressional and Senatorial committees for approval and Federal confirmation, prior to each fiscal year

Washington D.C. Metro Area

 Played an integral role in the completion of special Agency projects and initiatives, providing overall office assistance to the Civil Rights Staff

Master Of Arts And Public Administration (M.A.P.A), Public Administration/Public Policy, Honors

Activities and Societies: Pi Kappa Alpha - Honors Society for Public Administration

Bachelor Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: Debate Team