Mary D. Knight

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Senior Director, Diversity and Inclusion at AMTRAK @
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States, United States
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About Mary D. Knight

An accomplished business partner with an extensive background in strategic and tactical human resource management. Lead companies through major change, growth and right-sizing while improving employee engagement, customer service and overall business results. Skilled working in multi-site, field and fast-paced, matrix, evolving and complex corporate cultures. Experienced with various industries including consumer packaged goods, food and beverage (including QSR); healthcare (hospital products and pharmaceuticals); and transportation (passenger railroad). Worked with sales, marketing, operations and manufacturing workforces as well as in union and non-union environments. Available to partner on the assessment, design, creation, execution and delivery of successful talent management strategies. Will measurably impact customer satisfaction while cultivating andmaintaining a "best place to work" employee culture. Contact me if you know the value of and wish to mobilize your employees discretionary effort as a means of achieving and sustaining the highest levels of customer satisfaction and increased bottomline results. Specialties: * Leadership & Workforce Development* Performance & Talent Management* Talent Acquisition & Recruitment* Employee Engagement & Retention* Mergers & Acquisitions* Organization Effectiveness* Change Management* Employee Relations & Labor Relations* Policy & Program Development* Strategic Diversity Management* Executive Coaching & Consultation* EEO & OFCCP Regulatory Compliance

Mary D. Knight's Current Company Details
National Railroad Passenger Corporation (AMTRAK) 21,000 employees

National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) 21,000 Employees

Senior Director, Diversity and Inclusion at AMTRAK
Mary D. Knight Work Experience Details
  • National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) 21,000 Employees
    Senior Director, Diversity And Inclusion
    National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) 21,000 Employees Dec 2018 - Present
    Responsible for creating, influencing and executing successful Diversity and Inclusion strategies to drive the engagement level of employees to positively affect innovation, customer service and overall business results.
  • National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) 21,000 Employees
    Senior Director / Senior Hr Business Partner
    National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) 21,000 Employees Dec 2012 - Dec 2018
    Provide strategic human resources direction, guidance and insight to the Executive Vice President, Marketing & Business Development, the Vice President, Government Affairs & Corporate Communications and their senior leadership teams. Partnering specifically involves leading efforts associated with organizational alignment and efficiency gains, talent management, succession planning, leadership development, performance management, employee engagement. and executive coaching. Previously rendered the same HR expertise to the Executive Vice President & Chief Information Office for AMTRAK and his leadership team.
  • Mdk Consulting
    Principal (Sr. Hr Consultant & Executive Coach)
    Mdk Consulting 2009 - Dec 2012
    MDK Consulting provides strategic and tactical HR services to companies and individuals in the areas of employee engagement & retention, workforce development, performance management, talent management, executive coaching, talent acquisition, diversity management, EEO and OFCCP Regulatory Compliance.
  • Mulling Corporation
    Senior Hr Consultant
    Mulling Corporation 2004 - 2008
    Atlanta, Ga, Us
    Report directly to the Chief Executive Officer. Responsible for coaching mid-level managers and senior-level executives with the objective of enhancing increased preparation for career advancement. An "individualized management development" process is utilized, embracing such instruments as The Birkman Method, The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, and The Mulling Factor.
  • Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.  1992 To 2003    (65,000 Employees)
    Eastern North America Group Vice President, Human Resources (32,000 Employees)
    Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. 1992 To 2003 (65,000 Employees) 2000 - 2003
    Reported directly to the President, Eastern North America Group and indirectly to the SVP of Human Resources for Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. Responsible for approximately 32,000 employees located throughout Eastern North America which included directing the HR activities of 5 Group HR Directors and indirectly, 11 Field HR Directors. Served as a key advisor to the Group President on strategic leadership, executive development, talent management, talent acquisition and strategic diversity management initiatives. Led the due diligence team for a major acquisition consisting of 5000+ employees in multi-field locations. Responsibilities included partnering very closely with sales, manufacturing, distribution as well as office employees.
  • Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.
    Eastern North America Group Director, Workforce Development (26,000 Employees)
    Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. 1997 - 2000
    Uxbridge, West London, Gb
    Provided strategic direction on designing, integrating and assessing diversity management and leadership development strategies to improve overall organization effectiveness. Reported to the Eastern North America Group Vice President, Human Resources. Responsible for workfroce development activities of 26,000 employees. Led the efforts to ensure effective management sourcing, development, retention and succession planning to support the ongoing Eastern North America Group's merger and acquisition strategy. Provided expertise on resolving and preventing internal employee relations issues and external government regulatory matters. Served as a key consultant to Corporate on company-wide organization development, diversity management, retention, employee relations and sensitive community issues.
  • Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.
    Corporate Director, Human Resources & Workforce Diversity (45,000 Employees)
    Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. 1995 - 1997
    Uxbridge, West London, Gb
    Top HR Leader for Coca-Cola Enterprises' Corporate office and head of policy development and design for the entire corporation. Reported directly to the Corporate Vice President, Human Resources. Provided guidance on human resources strategies and activities for the 45,000 widely disbursed employee-base, to include opportunities associated with employee relations; recruitment and staffing; training & development; compensation and benefits; diversity management, EEO & regulatory compliance; and Risk Management. Managed all Corporate Officers' (including the President's) human resources matters. Served as the Corporation's EEO Officer responsible for company-wide EEO compliance and litigation. Successfully managed the company's first "Corporate Management Review - Glass Ceiling Audit", reducing the financial exposure from $500,000 to under $50,000.
  • Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.
    Regional Vice President, Human Resources - Mid-South Region (2500 Employees)
    Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. 1992 - 1995
    Uxbridge, West London, Gb
    Reported directly to the Mid-South Regional Vice President and General Manager and indirectly to the Corporate Vice President of Human Resources. Responsible for providing a full-range of human resources services, hands-on and strategic, to a region of 2,500 employees located throughout 4 states and 3 divisions. Each division was undergoing massive change and growth. Within each division, there were sales, manufacturing and distribution operations.
  • Pepsico (Kfc Division)
    Regional Human Resources Manager
    Pepsico (Kfc Division) 1990 - 1992
    Purchase, New York, Us
    Top HR leader in a 4-State Region responsible for providing HR direction, strategy and generalist support. Facilitated the relocation of the regional office from Charlotte, NC to Memphis, Tennessee. Dual reporting relationship to VPHR in Atlanta, Georgia and Division Vice President & General Manager (DVP&GM) in Louisville, Kentucky. Served as key advisor to Division Vice President & General Manager.
  • Hardee'S Food System, Inc.
    Corporate Director, Employee Relations
    Hardee'S Food System, Inc. 1988 - 1990
    Reported to the SVP of Human Resources. Planned, directed and managed the development of U.S. employee relations' policies and programs dealing with talent acquisition, talent development, and talent management ensuring applicability for field and corporate employees. Led the development and design of a centralized relocation initiative reducing relocation expenses in excess of $500,000 annually. Responsible for company-wide employee service awards and health promotion programs. Designed and implemented company-wide training policies and intiatives in the areas of employment, EEO, legal compliance, sexual harassment prevention, and diversity management.

Mary D. Knight Skills

Human Resources Recruiting Personnel Management Coaching Talent Management Leadership Hr Policies Performance Management Training Employee Benefits Succession Planning Employment Law Employee Relations Strategic Planning Talent Acquisition Employee Engagement Organizational Effectiveness Change Management Strategic Leadership Strategy Equal Employment Opportunity Workforce Planning Career Development Sourcing Hr Consulting Management Benefits Administration Career Counseling College Recruiting Culture Change Human Resources Executive Development Fmla Management Development Policy Program Management Strategic Hr Temporary Placement Strategic Leadership Development Strategic Workforce Planning Diversity Management Compensation Administration Communication Teamwork Hr Strategy Strategic Human Resource Planning Organizational Leadership

Mary D. Knight Education Details

  • West Virginia University
    West Virginia University
    Labor Relations
  • The University Of Georgia
    The University Of Georgia
    Training & Human Resources Development
  • Fayetteville State University
    Fayetteville State University
    History & Political Science

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Mary D. Knight works for National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) 21,000 Employees

What is Mary D. Knight's role at the current company?

Mary D. Knight's current role is Senior Director, Diversity and Inclusion at AMTRAK.

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Mary D. Knight attended West Virginia University, The University Of Georgia, Fayetteville State University.

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Mary D. Knight has interest in College Basketball, Listening To Music, Employee Engagement And Productivity, Coaching, Quality Time With Family, Teenagers, Human Psychology, Mentoring Pre Teens, Recent College Graduates, Studying The Bible.

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Mary D. Knight has skills like Human Resources, Recruiting, Personnel Management, Coaching, Talent Management, Leadership, Hr Policies, Performance Management, Training, Employee Benefits, Succession Planning, Employment Law.

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