James Cooper Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

The mission of the Black, Educated, Successful, Thriving (B.E.S.T.) Young Male Enrichment Program is to empower young Black males in Minnesota to excel academically and personally, leading to college graduation and successful entry into professional careers.

James Cooper Consulting is a multi-service career & organization development consulting group empowering people with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to accomplish their desired career goals or execute positive change within their organization.Our career consulting services encompass personalized guidance for individuals engaged in career exploration, job search, or professional advancement. Additionally, we conduct group workshops and sessions that concentrate on various stages of the career cycle.In terms of organization development consulting, we specialize in assisting organizations with diversity recruitment and retention strategies. This entails sourcing and placing exceptional candidates from diverse backgrounds in key positions. Furthermore, we provide comprehensive support in designing and executing employee learning and development plans, conducting culture and belonging climate assessments/evaluations, and delivering management leadership training. Our objective is to foster a thriving organizational culture that promotes employer and employee satisfaction, leading to growth and overall success.

Saint Paul, Mn, Us

This position plays a lead role in driving the DHS agency-wide diversity recruitment and retention efforts and ensuring that talent pools represent the communities we serve.● Develop and implement the diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) recruitment strategic plan defining strategies, goals, and success metrics● Generate a diverse talent pipeline through leadership of career pathways program and accountability of internship recruitment programs● Execute large-scale DEI recruitment events to increase internal and external recruitment outreach● Collaborate and develop relationship management plan with community partnerships● Influence the advancement of employee retention by sharing perspective, insights, and knowledge to the broad organization and leadership team to ensure the building of a more equitable and inclusive environment that supports the diverse range of employees

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us

Pipeline & Pathway Programs | Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion● Lead and develop medical school admissions pipeline & pathway programming (BA/MD Joint Admission Scholars Program) and pre-med recruitment/outreach programs focusing on increasing the diversity of students ● Advise/coach a caseload of 50+ pre-medical and medical school scholars while tracking developmental milestones, retention, and core competencies for medical students ● Oversee the planning, preparation, and management of program budgets ($60,000+) and expenditures ● Manage the assessment/evaluation, policies, data collection, and application processes for programs● Collaborate and consults with a wide range of stakeholders (admissions counselors, academic advisors, administrators, staff, faculty, students, trainees, and others) for collective support/awareness of programs ● Monitor the equitable distribution of endowment scholarship funds ($300,000+) to students based on need● Directs communication strategies including writing, editing, and rewrites of program materials, curriculum, workshop announcements, and other electronic/written materials using Google and Microsoft suite platforms ● Hire, train, and supervise program staff, student employees, student peer mentors, tutors, teaching assistants, DEI student ambassadors, and/or specialized contract/temporary consultants● Serve as Chair of the BA/MD Joint Admission Scholars Program admission subcommittee

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us

Center of Multicultural Affairs & Engagement | Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion● Designed and implemented quality improvement projects, programs, services, and training sessions ● Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to develop programs and strategies in support of the recruitment and retention of underrepresented in medicine (UIM) and/or multicultural students, trainees, staff, and faculty● Gathered and analyzed data and metrics to assess the effectiveness and impact of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, policies, and activities; identified areas for improvement and implemented process improvements (i.e. cost-benefit analysis and accountability improvements)● Consulted with a wide range of stakeholders (students, trainees, administrators, professional staff, faculty, departments, and others) regarding missions (grants, policies, training sessions, reporting/metrics, etc.) of office● Advised student groups; Provided direction, guidance and administrative support for program/event execution● Directed communication strategies including writing, editing, and rewrites of department materials, workshop announcements, and other electronic/written materials● Monitored fiscal budget plans ($50,000+) and prepared department financial documents for processing ● Maintained current knowledge of relevant institutional policies, practices, and processes. Monitored national trends in medical and higher education, DEI practices, student advising/engagement, Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) holistic review practices, and medical school admissions

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us

Center of Multicultural Affairs & Engagement | Office of Learner Development ● Planned and executed diversity, equity and inclusion programs and initiatives focusing on the recruitment, retention, and graduation of underrepresented in medicine (UIM) and/or multicultural medical students● Consulted with students, staff, faculty, departments, and other stakeholders regarding programmatic needs● Coordinated major Multicultural Affairs & Engagement and Learner Development annual events and activities that support community, connection, belonging, and wellbeing of medical students ● Collected and analyzed data to assess the effectiveness and impact of programs and activities, identifying areas for improvement and implementing process improvements● Advised and supported initiatives of student resource groups (Groups include: DEI Student Ambassadors, Student National Medical Association, Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students, Latino Medical Student Association, Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association, PRIDE in Healthcare(LGBTQIA+), Wellbeing Committee, Peer Mentorship Program, Peers Supporting Peers, Tutors)● Contributed to and edited Standard 3.3 (Diversity/Pipeline Programs and Partnerships) of Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) Data Collection Instrument (DCI) report● Managed organizational files, annual budget ($50,000+), websites (Drupal), and databases (Excel, Qualtrics)

Minneapolis And St. Paul, Minnesota, Us

TRIO Upward Bound ● Advised 60+ first generation and/or low-income diverse Minneapolis public high school students (9-12 grade) participating in a college preparatory program funded by the US Department of Education● Led recruitment efforts of students admission; responsibilities included creating recruitment plan and marketing materials, school/community outreach, conducting interest/orientation meetings, and Excel database reporting ● Collaborated with a team of 5 career professionals to achieve program’s diversity, equity, and inclusion goals and mission● Instructed yearlong college planning course of 30+ students; responsibilities included curriculum and lesson planning, grade/progress reporting, and classroom management ● Developed a 5-week residential summer program that involved the planning/execution of 15+ events in support of the cognitive, interpersonal, and social development of our students● Hired, trained, and supervised 10+ UMN college students for Youth Counselors and Teaching Assistants roles● Managed an annual budget of $100,000+ ● Consulted with high school admins, counselors, teachers, parents, and community leaders in support of the holistic development of students

Hanover, Md, Us

● Developed recruitment strategies to identify qualified diverse candidates by using various networking tools● Served as Career Counselor to consultants in support of their longitudinal development and career growth ● Produce sales revenue for the company through consultant placements● Negotiated wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment with candidates● Assisted in the training and mentoring of new and existing recruiters● Collaborated with Director and Sales Leads to develop recruitment training best practices

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

● Managed talent while coaching, training, developing, and leading a team of over 40+ employees● Led daily operations at a Target store with over $100 million in annual sales● Analyzed product sales in order to achieve sales goals ● Demonstrated positive behavior as a leader by providing outstanding customer service● Recruited, interviewed, and hired in store team members

Mankato, Mn, Us

Department of Residential Life● Planned and executed developmental programs to recognize students’ academic and personal success● Advised students using interpersonal communication, mediation, and problem solving skills● Recruited potential residence hall leaders and facilitated their on-going development as student leaders● Served on Community Advisor recruitment committee for two consecutive years ● Enforced all Residential Hall and University policies and reported misconduct

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

• Managed talent while coaching, training, developing, and leading a shift 20+ plus employees• Led daily operations at a Super Target store with $120 million in annual sales• Delegated tasks and responsibilities to employees• Demonstrated positive behavior as a leader by providing outstanding customer service

San Francisco, Ca, Us

• Promote sales by providing exceptional customer service• Restock and organize retail products• Sell Old Navy Credit Cards

St. Louis, Missouri, Us

• Offered superior, friendly, efficient service to customers during rental return process• Provided professional, knowledgeable, and courteous service while accurately completing all transactions• Kept lot organized for ease of access and traffic flow

Mankato, Mn, Us

Department of Residential Life● Served as an residential Academic Advisor to first-year students to assist with transition to college ● Tracked students’ academic progress and created intervention plans to assist with academic success● Planned and implemented numerous academically focused programs and events ● Collaborated with fellow staff members to promote academic success initiatives ● Assisted with Maverick Mentor recruitment and selection process

Mankato, Mn, Us

IMPACT - Campus Activity Board● Coordinated a variety of programs and events that promoted inclusion and campus pride amongst the Minnesota State University, Mankato community● Created innovative promotional campaigns for events● Delegated tasks and responsibilities to fellow staff and committee members ● Managed an annual budget of $10,000+ ● Gathered and analyzed feedback from students and other stakeholders to evaluate program impact

Minnetonka, Mn, Us

• Worked as a team to develop and lead technology workshops for teens and school-aged youth• Participated in ongoing training with Science Museum of Minnesota and IPR the Institute of production & recording to learn new technology programs • Served as mentor to younger children/teenagers in library programs

Maple Grove, Mn, Us

• Worked as an administrative assistant to maintain guides and newsletters• Served as a receptionist to maintain customer relations• Managed invoices and organized company records

Master Of Arts - Ma, Organizational Leadership, Policy, And Development

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Management

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Marketing