Ryan James, Mpa, Shrm - Scp Email & Phone Number

Cincinnati Metropolitan Area

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

• Developed and executed a comprehensive corporate evaluation model to identify opportunities for empowering and engaging historically marginalized individuals.• Provided coaching and guidance to companies, enabling them to improve their social impact through tangible and sustainable DEI metrics.• Supported growing Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to identify a clear strategic vision, plan and execute initiatives, and establish effective leadership structures.• Successfully led a team of 17 specialists through the research and development process.• Raised over $2 million in funding, predominantly from high-net-worth investors.• Designed and implemented HR policies, procedures, and initiatives, including onboarding,talent development, performance management, and employee relations.

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

• Led consulting engagements to assist employers in recruiting and retaining diverse talent.• Developed and implemented a work-from-home career transition program to enable teams toadapt during the global pandemic.• Strengthened employee relations through coaching ERG stakeholders and facilitatingmeetings.• Acted as Chair of the Job Training Program redevelopment initiative.• Managed fundraising activities and effectively allocated funds for major events.• Conducted audits to assess program outcomes and tracked progress toward goals.

Cincinnati Area, Ky

• Analyzed public policy and communicated its implications to educate citizens effectively.• Spearheaded the marketing efforts for the Give One for Cincy Campaign, resulting in thedocumentation of over 10,000 service hours.• Researched and ensured compliance with domestic employment laws and regulations.• Conducted compliance audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement.

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

• Oversaw hiring, goal tracking, and fundraising for three schools, managing a team of 35 teachers.• Exceeded goals in improving students' literacy scores through innovative initiatives.• Conducted comprehensive interviews, evaluating candidates' qualifications and cultural fit.• Collaborated with the team to assess recruitment metrics and enhance candidate selectionprocesses.

Cincinnati Area, Ky

• Assisted in office management, event planning, social media marketing and businesscommunications• Exercised advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite and Boom• Worked toward the mission of preventing the spread of HIV and improving public health in rural Kenya

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, Social Justice

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Organizational Leadership

Activities and Societies: Student Government (Director of City Relations), Alpha Kappa Psi (President), Bearcats for a Cause (President).