Duane Cobb, M.Ed., Phr Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, California, United States

Providing organizational leadership and operational structure for non-profits serving “at-promise” youth (Affirmative Athletics), as well as local underserved communities (TEC Leimert). Pedagogical advisor of youth curriculum and development. Adept people operations executive establishing foundational processes and systems for organization expansion. • Advised and developed foundational operational elements (job descriptions, policies, procedures, handbooks, etc.)• Curated material and human resources in creation of Disney-sponsored industry-insider panel, of current top television showrunners at largest urban conference intersecting technology and entertainment on the west coast.• Coordinated and collaborated with Disney executives in installation of interactive activation in promotion of the release of the film, “The Creator” • Coordinates recruitment articulations, supports curriculum & internship programs, develops strategic partnerships, and personnel operations in support of organizational goals

Greater Los Angeles Area

Comprehensive executive education, human resources, and training solutions uniquely tailored for professional organizations. Public and private sector executive consulting initiatives to improve efficiency and efficacy of operations, management, and personnel performance. Compliance & accreditation development.• Articulate HR laws via analytical review/revision of standard operating policies, procedures, etc.• Design and implement compliance and professional development trainings and presentations• Develop education management operations, accreditation preparations, & personnel maintenance

Los Angeles, California, United States

Global executive human resources business partner directing resources and personnel in Los Angeles, also enacting operational support to Spin Master Global Brand Teams ([GBT] Paw Patrol, Gabby’s Dollhouse, Teck Deck, Monster Jam, DC, Rubik’s, etc.) in New York, Toronto, & Mexico City; Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (EDI) internal consultant• Efficiently slashed restructuring & downsizing operations through Q4 2022 – Q1 2023 achieving goal of global 2% workforce reductions savings while maintaining retention expectations for future GBT proliferation• Led EDI in conversations with ‘Reimaging Safety’ filmmaker, Matthew Solomon, exploring “Paw Patrol” brand role in ‘copraganda’; as well as in-office presentation with L.A. Times photographer, Jason Arnoud, of the BEHOLD project for Black History Month (BHM) programming• Established North American internal human resources AB5 legislation articulation; as well as developed managerial educational/training materials for performance evaluation calibration meetings, EDI events, global restructuring, etc.

West Hollywood, Ca

Revitalized recruitment, selection, outreach, and succession planning; creative human resources business partner supporting change management initiatives in job analysis, classification, compensation & benefits; workers’ compensation and disability administration. Strategic partner in research & development of related reports, prescriptive recommendations to city council personnel.• Streamlined recurring payroll processes by 80% through analytical investigation and creation of electronic forms (acting, leaves, etc.)• Established consistent 0-vacancy rate pipeline in internship program, fostering relationships with local universities and internal hiring authorities• Introduced implicit/inherent bias education and training to personnel as a part of diversity and inclusion efforts prior to the pandemic, as well as a healing tool as offices repopulated• Reimagined collaborative workforce training program to include public sector employment preparation and application process, as well as one-stop resume review, interview preparation, and career counseling services

Greater Los Angeles Area

Planned, designed, and evaluated full-cycle human resource initiatives in support of organizational strategic goals. California Commission on Teacher Credentialing liaison, professional development lead. • Streamlined Open Enrollment processes with onsite career fair one-day event, replete with in-person benefit elections, health care vendor presentations, operational trainings & professional development in-services to charter school district administrators and personnel• Formalized objective internal investigative processes for EEOC and other personnel-related inquiries and hearings; adhering to expected protocols• Empowered personnel via creation of a revised employee handbook; providing clarity to all personnel, while also lessening the burden of address from human resources team members

Greater Los Angeles Area

Led management & line-personnel (65+), as well as student-trainee (450+) client retention across five departments of the Los Angeles Job Corps’ Social Development Division; $3.7M annual budget • Introduced sustainable statistical analysis to increase federally mandated performance measures by 15%• Retained positions and personnel during 20% budget reduction during government shutdown with innovative furlough design • Revised standard operating procedures, case management, and supplemental offerings resulting in full U.S. Federal Department of Labor recertification

Greater Los Angeles Area

Adult education executive, ensured educational outcomes, operational productivity, and positive employee experience to over 6000 students, 200 faculty and staff across 27 branch locations; $4M annual budget• Restructured federal assessment system implementation to consistently yield an annual increase (104%+) in funding.• Ensured full-term (7yrs, no revisit) accreditation, as well as noted as “model program” during federal Workforce Investment Act audit• Collaborated in the planning and development of the master program, involving such factors as recruitment & employee engagement

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Educational Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology