Yolanda Martin Ed.D. Email and Phone Number

Veterans Benefits Administration- National Recruitment Team: National Recruitment Strategist (VBA Central Office HRPMO), VA Virtual Aspiring Supervisors Program Mentor (vASP)

• Chief Human Capital Officer (Executive) for Tennessee's 2nd largest employer, overseeing 14,000+ employees.• Led strategic HR initiatives covering recruitment, compliance, staffing, teacher retention, benefits, compensation, employee performance, and labor relations.• Managed a $20M budget, negotiating and overseeing contracts, grants, RFPs, and RFQs, consistently achieving departmental and district goals.• Supervised 85 HR team members with direct oversight of nine exempt managers/directors and two non-exempt staff, optimizing productivity through task prioritization and work schedule management.• Handled employee and labor relations, addressing grievances, disputes, and disciplinary actions while ensuring adherence to district policies.• Reduced vacancy time by 50% and achieved a 98% fill rate for over 2,415 teacher positions and 5,741 total positions in three years by researching, defining, and documenting best practices.• Restructured induction strategy, establishing a comprehensive Teacher/Employee Induction Program and New Teacher/Employee Academy, leading to a 20% increase in retention• Developed the Aspiring Teachers Program, successfully recruiting 800+ non-traditional teachers through targeted marketing, career services, and innovative placement strategies.• Implemented system-wide HR research and data analysis tools, reducing manual effort by 20% and enhancing accuracy,• Led job analysis and candidate qualification reviews for over 6,000 positionsRecognition and Awards:• Memphis Shelby County Schools Supervisor of the Year (2022)• State of Tennessee Supervisor of the Year Finalist (2022)• SHRM Memphis Team Excellence Award (2022)• U.S. Department of Labor HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award (2021 & 2022)• Memphis Business Journal H.R. Impact Leader Award (2021)• Cigna Well Being Award: First Place (2021)• U.S. Department of Labor HIRE Vets Award • SHRM Memphis Team Leadership Award

• Supervised a team of five exempt managers and three non-exempt support staff, overseeing all aspects of HR operations, including talent management, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and customer service teams.• Developed and managed the department's budget, ensuring that resources were allocated most effectively and efficiently.• Conducted investigations and managed employee relations issues, ensuring all employee concerns were addressed promptly and professionally.• Provided leadership and guidance to the HR team, promoting a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and excellence.• Developed the talent management division budget; presented and defended program budget requirements; oversaw and submitted program expenditures; and prepared financial forms and reports. • Prepared and maintained various narrative and statistical reports, records, correspondence, and files related to assigned services, activities, and operations; provided for appropriate research and compiled reports, as needed. • After discovering and reporting multi-million-dollar IRS penalties accrued from the previous leadership, leveraged leadership, research, and project management skills to collaborate with Federal IRS representatives to bring the organization within ACA compliance (ahead of deadlines within HR systems submissions guidelines).• Conducted research and analysis to identify trends and best practices in human resources, adapting strategies and programs to meet the evolving needs of the district.• Managed a team of five exempt managers and three non-exempt support staff, overseeing all aspects of HR operations, including talent management, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and customer service teams.

• Supervisor/Instructional leader for a district zone with 12 schools/principals and 9,521 students. More than 95 percent of the students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, 10 percent were English-language learners, 14 percent were special education, and more than 90 percent were members of minority groups• Oversaw the implementation of School-Based Budgeting of more than $60 million • Supported principals in the strategy and execution of recruitment, onboarding, and retention of teaching and non-instructional staff. • Led, supervised, and built the instructional leadership capacity of principals with a particular focus on instruction, data analysis, and aligned interventions• Conducted principal evaluation and provided feedback on successful leadership practices, such as effective management of instructional staff, use of data, and establishment of school culture• Coached and supported principals in goal setting, planning, and the development of action plans that assisted school leaders in meeting their instructional leadership objectives and schools in meeting performance targets• Conducted regular formal/informal classroom walk-throughs aligned to student achievement and strategic goals

• Planned, controlled, and directed operations/activities for 660 elementary students and managed/supervised over 100 staff members, including strategic recruitment, compliance oversight, professional development, retention, and succession strategy.• Responsible for the fiscal management of federal, state, and local funds totaling over 1 million dollars.• Raised overall school value-added score from TVAAS 1 to TVAAS 5 in two years.• Increased school achievement TCAP scores across all subject areas, achieving recognition for double-digit gains in math (36 points overall) and science (46 points altogether).• Led and facilitated professional development in various capacities, including Superintendent leadership conferences, new principal training, Effective Data Analysis, Principal Hiring/Staffing, and Leadership best practices.• Served as a TN Common Core Leadership Coach, providing training and development for principals/leaders across the state of Tennessee.• Participated in numerous district-level planning committees, including the Principal Compensation, Teacher Evaluation Pilot Committee, TEAM Principal Evaluation Pilot, and Merged District ELA.• Recognized as a Principal of the Year Finalist, Cluster Leader, State of Tennessee Leadership Coach, and State of Tennessee Reward School Leader.

• Planned, controlled, and directed activities for a high school with 2,200+ students and supervised 150+ staff members.• Supervised implementation of School Improvement Plan, staff professional development, and community outreach.• Achieved increased parental involvement and student success through after school tutoring programs.

Classroom Teacher and Grade Level Chairperson (CA, TX, and TN Public Schools)• Planned and implemented a challenging/ standards based English curriculum which meets the needs of students with various learning modalities• Initiated parent contact by class website, telephone, email, monthly progress reports and conferences to discuss home/ school plans• Participated in staff development to enhance teaching abilities.• Organized and supervised the pilot/ implementation of a new ESL/ reading program. Conducted curriculum alignment of the program to the state standards. Supervised the implementation of the program at other regional schools. • Served as Language Arts Curriculum chair for Module II• Invited by district officials to teach classroom management strategies to other teachers in the district• Modified the Language Arts curriculum to meet the needs of gifted and special needs students

• Responsible for the safe and expeditious movement of aircraft • Assigned as a Flight Planning Supervisor and Dispatcher• Tracked and coordinated the movement of high-ranking personnel • Ensured all aeronautical charts and publications were kept updated in accordance with FAA rules and regulations • Assisted aircrew with the completion of flight plans prior to flights• Obtained a Secret Security ClearanceRecruiting DetailHonorable Discharge