Nickey Knighton Email & Phone Number

Experienced Senior Executive with expertise in the Organizational Leadership and Strategic Planning. Tremendous knowledge of Federal Government polices and procedures and a unique skill set in Public Education. Graduate of the Georgetown University Leadership Coaching Program; Graduate of George Mason University's Advance Coaching Program in Well-Being; Member - International Coach Federation (ICF), Graduate - Nations Center for Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP - MCCC)

S.H.A.P.E. - a public service non-profit organization active in Southwest Georgia. Since 1990, S.H.A.P.E. has provided undergraduate educational opportunities to graduating high school seniors for the 20 years since its inception.

Tysons, Va, Us

Senior Consultant to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civilian Policy (DASA-CP), Manpower and Reserve Affairs (M&RA) to the Army’s Civilian Workforce Transformation (CWT) • Directed leader development, education and training for Army Civilian Senior Leader Development Office, analyzing, designing and evaluating leadership development programs. • Executed leadership coaching, change management, employee engagement, performance management and business acumen to enable high potential candidates to distinguish themselves during the succession planning process. • Developed Talent Management Policy for the senior Civilians in Grades GS-13 through GS-15 and the Army Intern Program changing the way the Army selects and trains interns.• Assisted and advised in the development of Army’s top priorities - short and long-term initiatives to meet Congressional requirements in compliance with the 2010 National Defense Authorization Act while supporting the Secretary of Defense, Secretary of the Army, and Senior Military Officers and members of the Army’s Senior Executive Service (SES). • Developed and implemented training programs specifically tailored for the Staffing Services Branch of the United States Courts, Department of Justice (DOJ).• Developed and implemented team-building exercises, surveys, and case study based scenario training to address organizational challenges. • Provided group coaching sessions and individualized tailored one-on-one executive leadership coaching to DOJ team leaders and staff members.• Conducted Focus Groups with Senior Leaders and Employees to develop strategy to address Army Employee Engagement.

Upper Marlboro, Md, Us

CHRO, Prince George's County Public Schools, Maryland - 2d largest school systems in the state of Maryland and the 17th largest in the nation. Student enrollment of 130,000 students - among the largest and most diverse - 208 schools and centers - $1.6 billion budget.

Responsible for the Leader Development, Training and Civilian Education Programs for the Army's 54,000 Officers. Responsible for the Army's Succession Plan for Senior Level Officers. Responsible for the Army's Officer Retention Program and Initiative.

Professional Coaching Certification (Pcc), Executive Coaching

Certification, Chief Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Officer (Cdeio)

Certificate, Creative Writing - Book Creators Institute

Qualified Administrator, Intercultural/Multicultural And Diversity Studies

Certification, Positive Psychology

Executive Master'S In Leadership, Business Administration And Management, General

Advanced Studies, Organizational Leadership ~ Servant Leadership

Advanced Coaching Certification - Generative Well-Being

Veteran Institute For Procurement, Veteran'S Procurement Training

Certification, Leadership Coaching

Fellowship - Urban School System Leadership

Master'S, National Security And Strategy

Public Administration

B.S., Home Economics Education