Dwayne Boyd Email & Phone Number

United States

Washington Dc

To facilitate the commission (Office of Equal Employment Opportunity), I provide legal advice regarding compliance and all other applicable Civil Rights/EEO laws, and executive orders, while designing/executing EEO/EDI dialogues and overseeing communication management.To assist with decision-making, I deliver legal advice on proposed/existing policy, practices, harassment prevention, and substantive/procedural issues raised in counseling, investigation, settlement, and mediation of EEO complaints.I also formulate brief legal memoranda, reports, and inquiry summaries, sharing knowledge of Dodd-Frank Act, including section 342 with related policies, procedures, and regulations.To develop of harassment prevention programs, story-based interactive training, I direct five-agency working group focused on DEI Innovation.My key accomplishments include:• Played a key role in training and development by overseeing agency-wide training on harassment prevention best practices as well as EDI and employment law issues; carried out training sessions at national conferences.• Gained recognition for contributions towards DEI innovation, achieving tangible results agency level; steered Diversity Dialogues incorporating recent events, while formulating engaging Harassment Prevention training program, which resulted in “train-the-trainer” course (presented to 500+ individuals across Federal government).• Recognized as subject-matter expert in Title VII Civil Rights Act of 1964, sharing knowledge of interpretation & application, Civil Rights Act of 1991, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Rehabilitation Act, Equal Pay Act of 1963, EEOC regulations 29 C.F.R. Part 1614, Merit Systems Protection Board regulations, personnel management regulations, and other applicable laws.• Contributed to fulfilling Dodd-Frank Act requirements, which resulted in OMWI/OEEO Diversity Dialogue series that accomplished requirements of Dodd-Frank Act and Presidential Executive Order.

I delivered oversight and support to develop agency issuance along with work products associated with Federal HR Management in Office of Human Resources. For informed decision-making in HR topics, I provided expert advice and facilitated completion of policy creation, coordination, and approval process.I offered advice and counselling on employment law uses covering hiring, discipline, terminations, salary, and benefits.I ensured timely preparation of annual Federal Equal Opportunity Recruitment Program (FEORP) report as well as HR policies and procedures.I planned and initiated research to interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, and comptroller general/arbitrator decisions in support of HR management matters.I also tracked changes in legislations, executive orders, and relevant practices of financial regulatory agencies impacting existing HR programs and policies. My key accomplishments include:• Liaised with subject-matter experts and programs to streamline operational activities, while sharing new Federal statutory/regulatory issuances and OHR issuances (agency-wide) via electronic newsletter notices, internal office communications, training, and outreach.• Designed and delivered training and development programs on employee relations involving employment law updates, discipline, investigative techniques, and documentation preparation; supported employment law team to develop, implement, improve, and review legal compliance projects and training.

I represented the HR office in cases regarding workplace disputes, alleged wrongful workplace activity, and employment law matters. I also advised senior leadership on managing critical issues such as absence, performance management, redundancy and termination under law, and employees’ rights in preparation for internal processes, including disciplinary hearing.My key accomplishments include:• Managed common litigation activities covering negotiation, legal writing, oral advocacy, and counseling.• Assessed and mitigated legal issues between management and employees regarding wages, workplace safety, discrimination, and harassment.• Carried out research and analysis on workplace policies and procedures covering sensitive topics such as bullying, harassment, unfair dismissal, and discrimination claims.• Contributed to strengthening employer-employee relationships via strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration.

I led team members to design and evaluate career paths, while managing all aspects of HR functions within the office. To fulfill organizational needs, I developed and implemented robust strategies.I headed SEC’s national recruitment program for major occupations while streamlining operations of diverse team by delivering leadership and support.For implementation of agency’s recruitment effort, I guided team members and ensured alignment with strategic outreach to include minorities and women.I led commission-wide analysis on specific hiring practices; evaluated existing strategies, policies, and procedures to determine effectiveness HR procedures/tools.To expedite continuous improvement efforts, I identified and executed systemic hiring process improvements, which aligned HR plans with business objectives.My key accomplishments include:• Devised efficient process that enhanced hiring of disabled, veteran, and demographically diverse employees; built pipeline of potential hires through interviews.• Launched and tracked existing/new trainings; introduced programs/policies; coordinated team building, staff development, outreach, slot approval/allocation, applications, and referrals; delivered committee support and led student on-boarding along with intern developmental programs.• Promoted agency’s image by managing website and social media tools as part of marketing strategy and innovation, while managing advertisements in niche publications/websites and spearheading employer branding efforts.• Collaborated with internal/external customers to promote employment opportunities, representing organization at recruiting events.• Played a vital role in talent acquisition by building strong pipeline for future hiring needs; designed career development plans, which promoted DE&I in workplace.Previously, I served as Attorney Advisor in Office of Equal Employment Opportunity/D&I; Director, Office of Development at Howard University School of Law.

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