Doreen Thomas Email & Phone Number

Fairfax, Va, Us

Fairfax, Virginia, United States

Campus recruiter for Booz Allen Hamilton

Provide full cycle recruitment for internships, externships, and entry level roles in computer science, engineering, biomedical engineering and chemical engineering.Digital Leadership Academy, 2023 Agile LeaderNorth America Talent Acquisition Total Rewards & Recognition, 2023 CommitteeBlack, LatinX & Indigenous Affinity Group (BLING), Council

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

As a part of the NASA OSTEM Internship Team, I was responsible for formalizing the internship program at NASA Headquarters and building relationships with minority-serving institutions (MSIs) to increase representation of minority students in the program. In 2021, NASA Internships was voted the most prestigious internship program (Firsthand) and won the inaugural LinkedIn Talent Awards Diversity Champion. My contributions include:NASA HQIncreased HQ internship program 344% (from hosting 36 interns in FY19 to 160 interns in FY21) while increasing the representation of underrepresented minority students.Streamlined the intern onboarding process to be completed within 2 weeks through strategic communication and optimization of workflows with resource analysts, human resources, protective services, enterprise services, mentors, and students.Minority University Research & Education Project (MUREP)Conducted research and provided recommendations on DEI best practices that would allow the agency to achieve its goal of building a diverse workforce through equitable recruitment, selection, and program operations. Increased HBCU placements across the agency by 65%, exceeding the agency’s goal of 25% increase through campus partnerships, internal relationship building, and one-on-one coaching with applicants.Developed and delivered recruitment/selection best practice presentations to the agency.Built relationships with American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES), Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), Women in STEM, National Society of Black Physicists (NSBP), Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), and Great Minds in STEM.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Building on the foundation laid by Dr. Joan Browne:Led experiential learning programs for the College of Arts & Sciences including the Adopt-A-Team Program and Wisdom Wednesday Speaker/Panel Series.Managed relationships with employers seeking top liberal arts candidates for internships and entry-level positions.Served as a liaison between employers and various stakeholders at the university.Consulted with employers on DEI recruitment and talent management initiatives.Provided 1:1 career coaching to students.Federal Work-Study ProgramThrough collaboration with internal stakeholders including Financial Aid, Human Resources, Payroll, Office of the General Counsel, and Enrollment Management team:Managed the $1.8 million Federal Work-Study Program and increased student employment by 40%.Expanded on-campus placements and community placements to align opportunities with student majors.Provided timely reports to internal and external financial auditors.

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

Program ManagementDeveloped strategic goals with the Internship Program Manager and Associate Manager related to the recruitment of diverse university students, intern placements, and mentorship.Developed and maintained relationships with academic, community, and industry partners across the country.Placed over 100 summer interns annually with partner organizations.Managed the Mentor Program including recruitment, training, and management of 100+ spring, summer, and fall mentors: matches entry-level professionals to C-suite executives with interns.Training & DevelopmentDesigned and delivered web-based and traditional programming and events for 500+ program participants across the country on topics including, but not limited to: resume, CV, and cover letter writing, interviewing skills, job-search strategies, and evaluating & negotiating job offers.Provided one-on-one coaching during the internship search and interview process including review and critique of resumes, cover letters, writing samples and other deliverables including blogs, social media accounts, etc. remotely (via email, Skype, phone, and GoToMeeting).Developed Summer Orientation curriculum and theme with Internship Program. Session topics include personal branding, business communication, networking, public speaking, etc. to ensure a successful internship experience.Provided mediation between students and managers

Program ManagementCo-managed the semester internship program including sourcing candidates; and developing and conducting semester orientation.Coordinated and conducted mid-semester and end-of-semester evaluations with 20+ interns each semester to obtain feedback and provide additional coaching, as needed.University OutreachRecruited diverse, underrepresented, and underserved undergraduate and graduates students from colleges and universities in the Northeast interested in careers in media/entertainment: attended career fairs, hosted informational meetings, and participated on diversity, industry, and career development panels.Developed relationships with over 15 colleges/universities in New York, Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC, New Jersey, and North Carolina. Worked with the Internship Program Team to review and interview 800+ applicants.Worked with the Internship Program Team to source and place over 100 summer interns with partner companies.Training & DevelopmentDesigned program surveys; evaluated intern, supervisor, and staff feedback; conducted training needs assessments, and delivered target pieces of training.Developed, delivered, and assessed targeted web-based and traditional programming for diverse undergraduate and graduate students on topics including, but not limited to resume, CV, and cover letter writing, interviewing skills, job-search strategies, and evaluating & negotiating job offers.Redesigned the Final Talent Pool Resource Portal (WordPress) to be more user-friendly and curated additional resources.Assisted in the planning and execution of the Annual Diversity Awards Dinner and Summer Orientation.

Silver Spring, Md

Human ResourcesProvided full life cycle recruitment for full-time, part-time, contractor, and PRN (as needed) roles in Maryland and North Carolina, including but not limited to collaborating with Program Directors/Managers to develop job descriptions, post openings, develop interview questions and screen candidates, and recommend advancement in the interview process.Facilitated onboarding including processing background checks and I-9s, and administering new hire documents and conducted new hire orientation. Reviewed, audited, and resolved discrepancies in monthly vision, dental, health, Aflac and retirement invoices. Promoted health in the organization by creating and disseminating weekly wellness tips. Organized a companywide wellness initiative, “Hold it for the Holidays.” Seniors’ Services Program Assistant Provided administrative support to the Director and four therapists in the Seniors Outreach Program. Compiled, audited and submitted monthly and annual program reports to the County Controller. Provided statistical data and graphic representation of outcomes for contract renewal.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Helped the HR team fill over 100 seasonal positions, 60 internships, and other part-time and full-time positions. Developed a recruitment strategy to create a more diversified pool of candidates for the internship program by reaching out to HBCUs and marketing the program to campus groups serving diverse populations.Attended/hosted job fairs to target candidates for seasonal positions, internships, and full-time positions. Maintained the Nationals account on TeamWorkOnline, various college boards, and military sites. Interviewed candidates, checked references, performed background checks, and prepared offer letters. Completed the annual I-9 audit to ensure regulatory compliance. Worked with the HR Manager to complete the annual MLB EEO survey.Conducted New Hire Orientation, as needed.

Towson, Md

Provided administrative support to staff and students by processing immigration-related requests, such as visa support letters, documentation of legal status, travel endorsements, and employment authorization requests (OPT and CPT); and assisted in the planning and implementation of New Student Orientation. Ensured students had access to information regarding campus affairs, job opportunities, and legal matters pertaining to their visas.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Used Bullhorn to source and track candidates for mid to senior level IT positions. Conducted phone screens to determine fit for roles.Advertised positions on various job boards including Indeed, CareerBuilder, and Dice. Created an intern manual for new students.Managed the front desk, as needed.

Project Management

Courses (equivalent to 80 Continuing Education Credits): Project Management Fundamentals, Project Manager’s Toolkit, Leading Project.

Master'S In Professional Studies, Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Activities and Societies: Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP)

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Business Management And Human Resource Management

Activities and Societies: Society of Human Resource Management, Chesapeake Human Resources Association, Impact Movement

Education record