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Lead comprehensive strategies to optimize high school, university and community college outreach. Educate volunteers and managers on objective candidate evaluation and non-biased language, enhancing the interview process. Maintain data integrity for reporting and budget preparation, shaping strategic processes for talent outreach.

Senior Manager Claim Vendor ManagementCNA InsuranceI oversee vendor relationships by managing contract negotiations, service level agreements (SLAs), and performance evaluations, ensuring alignment with company policies and objectives. I lead the vendor selection process, including evaluating proposals and conducting due diligence to identify strategic partners. I implement risk assessment and mitigation strategies, ensuring compliance with data security and privacy regulations through regular audits. By leading cross-functional teams in onboarding and integrating new vendors, I ensure seamless transitions and alignment with business requirements. I also collaborate with internal departments to align vendor management strategies with broader organizational goals, manage contract renewals to drive cost savings and operational efficiency, and facilitate stewardship meetings to promote continuous improvement. Additionally, I cultivate strong relationships with key vendors to negotiate favorable terms and drive innovation, and work closely with the supplier diversity team to ensure diverse suppliers are considered during procurement process.

United States

I developed and executed strategic initiatives to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion, increasing employee engagement and fostering an inclusive workplace culture. Collaborating with senior leadership and the Diversity Council, I ensured that ERG goals aligned with the organization's diversity and inclusion strategy. I organized and facilitated regular ERG meetings, events, webinars and initiatives, providing networking, professional development, and community engagement opportunities. By advocating for ERG members and communicating their perspectives to senior management, I influenced positive organizational change. Leading a diverse Employee Resource Group (ERG) of over 800 members, I fostered an inclusive environment for Black professionals and allies. I established partnerships with other ERGs to promote cross-collaboration, delivered educational sessions on diversity and unconscious bias, and organized events with external organizations to increase community presence.I achieved a 32% membership growth over two years, implemented mentorship programs for career advancement, and acted as a liaison between the ERG and senior leadership, successfully executing a Black small business marketplace event.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Global Management

With Honors

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Health/Health Care Administration/Management

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Activities and Societies: Class President, Student Body PresidentParticipated in the Los Angeles County USC Medical Center RN Training.