- DEI Committee

▪ Led engagement strategy between Xero and Obsidi, extending collaboration to the GTM team creating an opportunity for Xero to have 4 collaborative events (2 in Atlanta/ 2 in Houston) supporting small business ▪ Developed & executed a comprehensive framework & communication strategy for Partner Uplift, a webcast series designed to support the GTM team through customer facing connections ▪ Partnered with SAMs to create impactful one-to-many events & worked closely with the events team to ensure successful execution

▪ Developed a micro-aggression framework for People Leaders & Employees to effectively address concerns & promote an inclusive workplace▪ Co-Authored the Xero’s global hybrid working policy supporting evolving ways of working at Xero▪ Created, implemented, & managed an ERG Wellness project to stimulate engagement while fostering belonging▪ Created company-wide inclusive working group guidelines to help ensure diverse perspectives are considered▪ A trusted advisor, coached People Leaders to celebrate successes, excel in people management, elevate performance, & drive process innovation, while also taking the lead for terminations▪ Led the strategic participation at the BFUTR Conference, coordinating cross-functional teams & overseeing staffing & lead capture at Xero’s table▪ Served as a thought partner to managers, providing strategic guidance to maximize team performance▪ Launched Phase 1 of the ERG Leadership Development plan, XLT Engagement, with 40% engagement▪ Delivered expert talks on "Recruiting Now & Retaining Talent", during the Canada Roadshow, reaching audiences in Toronto, Calgary, & Vancouver

▪Championed development & implementation of Xero’s global DEI strategy & support of 22 Employee Resource Groups (ERG)▪ Developed framework & implementation strategy for ERG Leadership Development encompassing compensation, education, & access to Executive Leadership to drive retention, professional development, career growth▪Drafted policy to outline ERG autonomy, compensation, & flex days to reinforce culture & improve engagement ▪ Created a DEI & Sales strategy to engage customers & incentivize new customers to drive new subscribers ▪ Partnered cross functionally with Talent, Sales, & Learning & Development teams to advance DEI initiatives ▪ Led onboarding for strategic partnerships with AfroTech & Black Professionals in Tech Network in an effort to attract diverse talent, improve Xero's brand awareness, & expand potential customer base

▪ Supported 22 global ERG’s as a part of Xero’s global DEI strategy through workshops, events, & operations ▪ Developed framework & implementation strategy for ERG Leadership Development encompassing compensation, education, & access to Executive Leadership to drive retention, professional development, career growth▪ Drafted policy to outline ERG autonomy, compensation, & flex days to reinforce culture & improve engagement ▪ Created a DEI & Sales strategy to engage customers & incentivize new customers to drive new subscribers ▪ Partnered cross functionally with Talent, Sales, & Learning & Development teams to advance DEI initiatives ▪ Led onboarding for strategic partnerships with AfroTech & Black Professionals in Tech Network in an effort to attract diverse talent, improve Xero's brand awareness, & expand potential customer base

▪ Mentored the Executive Director to support professional development in strategic, operational & people leadership ▪ Created a strategy to engage students, faculty, administration, & parents to define pillars of school’s mission & create paths to participation▪ Helped ensure compliance with the Office of Autonomous Schools ▪ Relied upon to provide unique perspective to creatively solve problems or determine course of action

▪ Led high volume 360 recruitment for a global manufacturing company with 100+ openings▪ Generated $18,000+ in fees for direct hires and $30,000+ in fees for temp employees in 6 months▪ Leveraged exceptional communication & influence skills to establish trust building strong relationships with key stakeholders generating revenue & becoming the primary recruiting provider for our global client▪ Led efforts to remove barriers to employment such as high school diploma/GED requirements ▪ Trained new recruiters to support global client▪ Developed inclusive direct hire process & recruiting guidelines for recruiting team to improve efficiency▪ Collaborated with client regarding pay increases, referral programs & on-the-job incentives

▪ Analyzed complex complaints, prepared investigation plans, & developed investigative strategies▪ Investigated unauthorized practice of law, misappropriation, conflict of interest, fraud, & failure to communicate▪ Analyzed evidence gathered & made determination to close case or take steps toward prosecution

▪ Create yearly strategic plan including budgeting, fundraising, grants, community events, charitable drives, & coordinating volunteers ▪ Host, graphic designer, and video editor of the Discourse & Chill podcast ▪ Awarded Tourism & Development Grant, $15,000 (2018), $25,000 (2019) & Regional Support Grant, $6,000 (2019) ▪ Recruited artist to perform at events, negotiated compensation, & drafted & executed contracts ▪ Coordinated & facilitated spoken word after-school program at Harnett Central High School (2017)▪ Co-Created & planned community events, The Marquis Slam (2012-2020), Adult Field Day (2018), & the Southern Fried Poetry Slam (2019)

▪ Recognized as one of the three top producing investigators in the nation through organizational metrics. (2017)▪ Independently led confidential clearance investigations & pre-employment screenings for federal employees, military personnel, & elected officials▪ Briefed complex cases & resumes using government ATS & organized work to meet the competing deadlines▪ Interviewed subjects of investigations, victims, sources, references, & witnesses face to face, or telephonically▪ Composed clear, detailed & thorough notes & reports of investigations▪ Established effective working relations with military personnel, government officials, & law enforcement▪ Held a Top Secret clearance (3/2006 to 2/2020)

▪ Independently led confidential clearance investigations & pre-employment screenings for federal employees, military personnel, & elected officials▪ Routinely led team in monthly case completion production and volunteered for special projects▪ Interviewed subjects of investigations, victims, sources, references, & witnesses face-to-face or telephonically▪ Composed clear, detailed & thorough notes & reports of investigations to meet varying deadlines▪ Established effective working relations with military personnel, government officials, & law enforcement

USIS▪ Supervised and led a highly effective team of 54 Investigators, monitored performance & set expectations▪ Improved quality of reports of investigation, investigator production, & investigator timeliness by 6%▪ Recruited, hired, & trained 21 new investigators