Phaedra M. Leslie, Ma Organizational Management Email & Phone Number

Cicero, Illinois, Us

Develop and execute diversity and social impact strategies for major construction projects, ensuring alignment with regulatory frameworks and corporate sustainability goals. Serve as the lead liaison with governmental and community stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution and compliance with sustainability initiatives. Lead internal sustainability initiatives, working across functions to promote supplier diversity, workforce development, and social impact goals. Design programs to support workforce development and increase procurement opportunities for minority-owned businesses and women-owned suppliers. Collaborate with leadership to drive corporate goals for long-term sustainable practices across multiple projects.

Provide guidance and support to organizations, businesses, and government agencies in the areas of human resources, talent management, and employee development. Work with clients to identify workforce needs, create strategies to meet those needs, and implement effective solutions.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Spearheaded the development of recruitment and training programs that aligned with sustainability and workforce development objectives. Created and implemented employment strategies to support regional business growth while promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) principles. Managed a network of 200 business representatives to integrate sustainability into talent attraction and development services, resulting in over 10,000+ job placements. Partnered with government agencies to influence trade policies and industry standards that promoted equitable access and diversity in the workforce. Successfully led a public-private partnership, drafting procurement strategies and subcontract language to promote sustainability in hiring practices.

Lead marketing strategist for a personal safety mobile app.

Provided consulting services for high-profile projects focused on procurement, sustainability, and business diversity. Led initiatives that included creating supplier diversity programs and implementing policies to exceed procurement goals for minority-owned and women-owned businesses. Engaged with regulatory bodies and industry stakeholders to influence policy and support corporate sustainability objectives. Developed comprehensive sustainability programs for clients, focusing on supply chain resiliency, local hiring, and procurement strategies that aligned with community impact goals.

Responsible for executing large contracts for high profile clients and complex projects. Controlled the profit and loss for each account together with customer alignment on a senior level. Directly and indirectly controlled programs and account management teams performing scopes of service. Facilitate Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) reviews focused on federal, state and local and prevailing wage/Davis Bacon requirements. Develop customized Economic Impact Reports based on compliance monitoring requirements and ancillary data collected throughout the consulting process.

Chicago, Il, Us

Supported the Executive Director's organizational mission and goals. As Board Liaison I managed communication between the organization and its Board of Directors. Supervised operational teams including receptionists and facilities units. Negotiated vendor agreements. As Academic Liaison I wrote a grant funded by Governor's State University leadership to implement a school-at-work BA program. This grant provided an opportunity for individuals with an Associate's degree to obtain a BA taking classes at our organization - we brought the University to the community.

Ma, Organizational Management

Diversity, Equity And Inclusion In The Workplace Certificate

Project Management

Project Assessment And Recovery

Principles In Building And Construction

Ba, English (Writing Concentration), Mass Media Comm (Radio/Tv)

Diploma, International Studies