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University Programs Manager: Spearheaded new program development, strategy, full-cycle recruitment, and the ongoing execution of entry-level, undergraduate, and MBA internship programs within eight U.S. and global functions. Developed tactics to strengthen employer brand through career fair and diversity event participation, led partnerships and career development with HBCUs and minority-serving institutions, and implemented creative marketing campaigns to increase applicant flow and candidate engagementTalent Attraction Diversity Lead: Launched strategies to ensure organization represented the diverse market, accelerated a consistent culture of inclusion and belonging, and dismantled barriers to economic opportunity. Leveraged technology, best practice implementation, training, and stakeholder relationships to strengthen our impact related to diversity recruitingAwards:-Young Professional Network's Achievement Award Winner, McDonald's (2020)-WayUp's Top 100 Internship Programs (2020)Speaking Engagement:-USHLI's Career TedTalk Presenter

Field HR Manager: Measured HR program effectiveness within franchised restaurants located across 5 states while analyzing data, identifying trends, and tailoring training by regionProject Manager: Advised restaurants through health and safety counseling during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic through spreadsheet development and automation to track over 500 cases, crisis management oversight, and ongoing coaching of the internal operations team and 160+ franchised organizations

Corporate HR Business Partner: Coached and counseled leadership teams and employees within six corporate, global functions (6,000+ employees) within cyclical HR initiatives, employee relations, diversity and inclusion, talent management, workforce planning, and compensation and rewardsProject Manager: Led day-of operations for reductions in workforce impacting 10% of US and global employees, a modernization project of 60 HR policies and procedures, newly-created MBA internship across Marketing teams, and data analysis for monthly HR case trendsPeople Manager: Coached and supervised summer intern through project work and successful acclimation to organizationActivities: • Nominated to join Inaugural Brand Ambassador Program• Employee Advisory Council for HQ Relocation to Chicago• Monthly New Hire Onboarding Panelist

Led (4) workshops on navigating the tech industry as a non-tech professional, and hosted resume review, interview preparation, and career coaching for AfroTech Conference participants

Store HR Manager: Developed healthy culture amongst a store of 126 team members, 6 managers, and 4 direct reports through effective coaching, recognition, and use of talent management tools. Leveraged succession planning to eliminate leadership openings and maintain sufficient headcount while reducing the turnover rate by hosting value-added orientations and promoting a culture of feedback and development. Managed budget and weekly payroll, allowing staff to be strategically scheduled for peak guest demands and consistent store brandingProject Manager: Nominated to provide team operations support to 11 stores across the Chicagoland region focused on compliance, culture, and retention. Implemented new scheduling and timekeeping system within 21 stores to drive sales through strategic schedulingDistrict Trainer: Provided training and development across 10 Chicagoland stores, generating successful onboarding and retention of seven executive managers and leading to a high-potential talent pool. Identified trends, providing personalized and hands-on coaching, and encouraged high performance through goal-setting and recognitionActivities:• HR Business Partner Developmental Program• Team Operations District Resource• District Trainer• Volunteer CoordinatorAwards:• Best Boss in the District