Donnie Watkins, M.S., Sphr, Shrm-Scp Email and Phone Number

• Serve as the only full-time person and expert overseeing and implementing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives in the LSU Vet Med• Collect and use assessment data to model best practices for DEIB to create transformative change• Develop, facilitate, and/or lead DEIB- and communication-focused workshops, totaling over 400 hours• Prepare reports with data analyses outlining initiatives and achievements, including annual reports for the dean, campus-wide reports, and reports for the school’s accreditation• Facilitate talent acquisition best practices through advising faculty search committees• Evaluate faculty candidates and prospective veterinary students on DEIB knowledge and their potential for success in the cultural environment• Provide schoolwide opportunities for growth through formal education, mentoring, and advising• Supervise and mentor ~30 students who serve on the executive boards of the 5 student DEIB resource groups• Organize speakers and focus groups, lead discussions, and facilitate dialogue on DEIB conversations that challenge and expand understanding of various identity groups• Develop strategic communication plans to market diversity programs and initiatives• Achieved the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity for Health Professions prestigious award from the national magazine Insight into Diversity in 2020, 2021, and 2022Formerly• Served on committee to develop LGBTQ+ Faculty and Staff Caucus• Increased student career readiness through including organizing resume review workshop for 1:1 and group consulting, sending out weekly career development tips, and ensuring students are fully prepared equipped with tools and resources for the annual career fair• Organized and oversaw annual career fair• Streamlined and digitized scholarships process for DVM students• Coordinated awards ceremonies for students and faculty• Created and facilitated faculty-to-student mentor program

• Served as first point of contact for all students, faculty, and staff who entered the office, providing superior customer service• Used HRIS for Admissions to enroll 200+ students into appropriate classes• Utilized various assessment methods to help better engage current and prospective students• Provided incoming students with resources to help in preparation for being successful during their first year• Served as school ambassador by attending recruiting events and leading building tours to prospective students and other stakeholders• Developed communication plans for incoming veterinary students, including DVM and international students,• Maintained constant communication regarding application process• Assisted with event planning, including Commencement and Award Ceremonies• Evaluated 50+ transcripts for course verifications• Assisted with curriculum mapping to prepare the school for accreditation

• Enforced policies set by Marriott and Dimension Development• Resolved guest conflicts and concerns through de-escalation and superior customer service• Improved communication between housekeeping, engineering, and guest services representatives• Served as lead trainer for approximately 10 new guest services representatives

• Researched North Manchester;• Created promotional pieces;• Interviewed business owners

• Made connections with residents• Helped to improve residents' experiences in the residence halls• Created a welcoming environment where residents felt comfortable talking to me about problems or concerns they were having• Developed skills on this job, such as programming, budgeting, time management, and conflict management.