Leonard Walker Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

New York, New York

In my current role, I formulate DEIB learning experiences for all levels of each organization to bolster employee engagement, strengthen retention strategies, and attract talent from underrepresented groups by liaising with clients.• Spearheaded comprehensive program management and thought leadership for DEIB initiatives across various top Fortune 500 companies and educational institutions, ensuring seamless execution of tailored learning experiences that resulted in heightened employee engagement and bolstered retention among underrepresented groups. Clients include Morgan Stanley, Walmart, and Articulate.• Employed a data-driven approach - analyzing, refining, and evaluating survey results and feedback to continually improve and adapt DEIB workshops, ensuring alignment with client needs and organizational goals.• Increased participant comfort level/willingness to discuss equity, inclusion, and race at work from 36% to 70% after participating in Point Made workshops.• Directed a team of master facilitators, providing a clear vision and fostering a collaborative environment, leading to enhanced workshop effectiveness.• Offered expert guidance to clients on proven strategies to promote racial equity and representation, significantly enhancing employee morale and fostering a more inclusive organizational culture.• Suggested and helped implement strategies to clients for boosting racial equity, representation for underrepresented groups, including people of color, women, LGBTQIA+, and persons with disabilities to augment employee morale.• Demonstrated commitment to cultivating a diverse and inclusive facilitator network, advising and training new facilitators to lead thought-provoking discussions and create equal opportunities for all participants.

New York, New York, United States

Drove successful daily operations, including organizing screenings and workshops, negotiating rates and terms, approving promotional materials and writing contracts, and upgrading calendar and website for turning inputs into outputs in efficient manner.• Proactively addressed client inquiries concerning films, screenings, workshops, ensuring positive customer experiences and mitigating potential issues.• Prioritized DEIB learning experiences for team members, consistently training and engaging employees on DEIB initiatives and fostering effective client interactions.• Identified ways to capitalize on available resources, strategies, and assets.• Capitalized on available resources, strategies, and assets to optimize workshop scheduling, conceptualize new ideas, and cultivate empathy through powerful storytelling tools.• Facilitated 100+ workshops focused on the documentary film I’m Not Racist… Am I? shedding light on critical social issues related to race and education.• Corresponded with clients on race and education, showcasing the depth of knowledge and expertise in addressing social inequalities and advocating for change.• Built and maintained trusted relationships with clients, ensuring mutual understanding and cooperation throughout project engagements to ensure repeat business.

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Showcased exceptional leadership and achieved improved store profitability through data-driven strategies and collaboration with the HR and finance departments. Supervised and created an empowered environment for a diverse team and enhanced operational capability while creating employee satisfaction. • Strategic promotions, innovative marketing initiatives, and industry collaborations increased customer acquisition and brand visibility. Effective social media management and captivating in-store experiences enhanced customer engagement and boosted sales by 20%.• Managed 14 staff members, including security, assistant managers, and retail staff to increase operational capability.• Boosted team performance by praising achievements and growth and identifying ways to overcome barriers to success.• Promoted store products for various company events to increase customer acquisition.• Raised brand awareness by designing and producing innovative and engaging marketing materials. • Sold and marketed products during special events, book signings, and concerts by setting products' positioning and messaging and teaming up with authors, publishing companies, recording artists, and managers. • Managed social media activity, increasing followers on Facebook by 125% and generating sales from coupons and specials.• Performed visual merchandising via in-store special promotions, window installations, and designing overall store layout to create a targeted shopping experience for customers.