Imani S. Owens, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

• Partner with North America and global sales account directors for business development opportunities in existing accounts and support search for new business during sales presentations• Evaluate profitability of RFPs and manage response team and deliverables for RFIs and RFPs Manage estimated project fees.• Build and maintain relationships for assessment clients, including marquee accounts, and ensure quality service for clients while maintaining profitability for the business• Manage external and internal stakeholders to form strategic partnerships and drive results• Partner with organizations to develop global, enterprise-wide, strategic talent management solutions to fit their needs• Deliver and implement leader development solutions in learning and development, executive coaching, leader assessment, including selection, development, and succession assessment, and development• Diagnose needs and consult on team and organizational solutions using evidence-based best practices• Manage project resources and timely implementation of leader development solutions in learning and development, executive coaching, leader assessment, and career management• Deliver transformative learning content, including DEIB, to enhance leadership effectiveness, development, and growth • Design assessment solutions for accurate selection and targeted development that benefit leaders and their organizations• Manage design, delivery, and implementation of digital leader assessment technology platform for marquee clients. Collaborate with vendor and manage implementation and content development of assessment platform.• Manage annual business reviews, providing consultative guidance regarding workflows, deliverables, and best practices• Serve as SME and assist Product team to develop action-oriented thought leadership and content• Onboard new hires on leader assessment process• Lead quarterly meetings to provide business updates to delivery teams of 30 members

• Consulted HR personnel and hiring managers regarding evidence-based insights into selection, hiring, and development • Conducted job analysis interviews with hiring managers, reviewed biodata, and considered other pertinent information to assess for leader potential and candidate, position, and organizational fit • Interviewed candidates using structured, behavioral methods and simulations using validated processes and best practices• Created and development plans for leaders at all levels• Interpreted psychometric leader assessments using best practices for selection, promotion, and development • Debriefed relevant stakeholders, i.e., talent acquisition, development, HR personnel, and managers in interpretation of selection or development assessment results, considerations for onboarding and development planning• Wrote and delivered integrated leader summary reports based on holistic assessment, including psychometric data, interviews, and candidate information and other relevant factors for selection, promotion, or development• Provided executive coaching and feedback to all levels of leaders to identify leadership strengths, opportunities for development, and action steps for goal attainment• Facilitated leadership development discussions with leaders and their managers to align goals, action steps, and support

• Provided client-focused services for individuals and small businesses• Coached individuals and provided suggestions for their industry • Reviewed resumes and LinkedIn profile for industry key words• Evaluated personal branding items and provide interviewing tips• Designed and delivered workshops on improvement strategies • Offered group-based and individual life coaching sessions with focus on powerful questions, self-awareness, and strengths• Designed and delivered workshops for building organizational culture for small businesses• Provided organizational needs assessments for small businesses per requests

Consulted with HR personnel and hiring managers to provide talent management solutions using evidence-based practices and psychometric assessments

St. Louis, Missouri

• Consulted with HR executives and hiring managers regarding evidence-based insights into selection, hiring, and development • Conducted job analysis interviews and review job analysis questionnaires for mid-level and senior executive positions• Reviewed candidate resumes• Conducted structured behavior interviews of mid-and senior-level candidates for global Fortune 500 company • Interpreted psychometric assessments (Burke Learning Agility Suite, Hogan Assessment Suite, JPI-R, DAT, WG II/III, and SSI)• Write and deliver integrated EASI·Consult® selection and assessment summary reports based on psychometric data, interviews, and candidate information• Debriefed recruiters, hiring managers, and organizational stakeholders in interpretation of EASI·Consult® selection and assessment results• Created development and coaching plans for candidates at all levels

• Nominated by students for Teacher Encouragement & Inspiration Award• Received Up & Above Performance Award• Taught asynchronous and synchronous graduate-level courses as assigned to adult students in career transition. Courses included: Foundations of Professional Psyc., HR Management, Work Motivation, IO Psyc. Theory and Development, Organizational Behavior and Management, Organizational Management and Training, and Field Placement.• Engaged students in relevant asynchronous discussions• Developed engaging seminar content for adult students• Provided constructive feedback for improvement with graded assignments•Identified and shared career information useful to adult students • Partnered with academic advisors to raise chances for student success• Contributed recommendations for course development and conveyed student feedback to department chair• Contributed to faculty resources pool• Revised and maintained core content for Organizational Leadership-Management, Training, & Evaluation course as Course Lead

• Generated repeat customers through active listening, timely motivation, and communicating complex concepts in meaningful ways• Composed resumes and cover letter and provided employment consultation• Researched and composed portfolios, reports, and technical documents for clients• Assisted college students with personal statements• Edited academic work and dissertations • Tutored in univariate and multivariate statistics

Prospect Research And Management

• Identified and evaluated potential donors using effective search strategies• Researched and analyzed wealth indicators (e.g., tax and real estate records, SEC filings, D&B and S&P databases, non-profit contributions via Guidestar) of prospects and prepared short to lengthy profiles, bios, and reports to prepare development officers to ask for major gifts and donations. Diligent research enabled development officer to ask for and receive $100,000• Encouraged sharing of information through active communication with development officers and provided recommendations for action as needed• Evaluated and tested database software, instruments, assessments, and training materials for implementation of University's major marketing campaign• Fielded questions and assisted development officers in using ADVANCE database• Supervised student interns

• Evaluated scholarly manuscript submissions for marketability by researching market data, and prepared manuscript for distribution to SMEs for feedback by writing brief summaries. Offered pertinent feedback regarding relevance to field and industry• Increased efficiency by developing and maintaining automated Microsoft Excel-based tracking and reporting database within first two months of my assistance• In conjunction with Subsidiary/Foreign Rights Editor, responded to inquiries and negotiated contract terms for translation agreements• Evaluated resumes, as well as hired, trained, and supervised interns

• Quickly learned industry and supported the Center for Disease Control's National Evaluation Office for the All Kids Count II Immunization Registry Research Program by developing and evaluating items for paper and telephone survey instruments, and developing codes and coding surveys• Provided initial feedback and prepared reports to communicate initial results. Developed and managed automated Microsoft Excel-based tracking and reporting, relational database for over 300 survey responses. Extracted data for scheduled and ad-hoc reporting• Verified data for the Maternal and Child Health's Data Management and Utilization Office's annual data publication• Supervised projects assigned to administrative assistant

• Recruited eligible 4th-grade participants and mothers for the Duke Girls Friendship Research Project. Contributed to data collection by conducting and transcribing interviews, performing on/off-site observation. Functioned as a positive role model for girls without compromising the ethics and standards of the project• Increased efficiency of data collection by developing and maintaining computerized logs, tracking sheets, and report forms. Planned and coordinated complex weekly observation groups for 120 girls• Trained new employees and encouraged best performance among coworkers despite that the job was a short-term position

Data Science And Machine Learning: Making Data Driven Decisions, 8 Ceus

Ph.D., Organizational Psychology, Gpa: 4.0

• Dissertation Title: Use of Flexible Work Arrangements by Race and Ethnicity: Examining the Mediating Role of Organizational Diversity.

Coaching Foundations And Ethics

M.A., Social Sciences

B.A., History And African American Studies

Activities and Societies: Facilitator, Genesis Inter-faith Conference, Selected to participate in Minority Council, Member of Mi Gente.

High School Diploma