L Steele, Mshrm Email and Phone Number

I serve on the DEI Board of a non-profit called Mama Dragons. We provide education, support and community for moms of LGBTQIA+ youth. Our team is focused on addressing the intersectionality of queer and other disadvantaged groups and making sure we are a safe space for all.Assist CEO and head of DEI team to build DEI plan for Mama Dragons, a non-profit that supports and educates moms of LGBTQ+ youth• Edit, review, and contribute to organization’s first DEI plan• Write learning and development DEI plan to train all volunteers at semi-annual leadership summit• Assigned to create DEI module to onboard all new employees and volunteers

• Demonstrate flexibility with fast-paced environment and constantly shifting priorities• Maintain confidential employee files and protect sensitive information• Prioritize email for various inboxes, respond quickly, problem solve and escalate issues to the right department• Verify employment eligibility including E-Verify, re-hires, promotions, and transfers• Process I-9s and termination paperwork• Primary administrative contact supporting all retail store employees in the mid-south region• Addressed discriminatory procedures and acted as an agent of change• Partnered with Employee Engagement and Employer Branding teams to share inclusive content

Create and present DEI portion of Performance Review Workshop for USC Staff• Partnered with leadership to present to all Bovard College staff• Trained university leaders on how sharing pronouns builds inclusivity• Led DEI focus group on incorporating diversity into everyday roles• Aligned presentation with organizational values • Showed statistics that demonstrate how managerial excellence and inclusivity improve employee engagement• Selected to lead a DEI study to improve hiring practices, engagement, and promotion rates

• Created agendas, developed and shared program calendars for my team• Managed teams of 25-35 to provide support, education, and activities for 120+ youth• Led activities to protect the environment such as trail clean ups and disaster relief• Supported underfunded global populations through a recycled book drive and creating meals and hygiene kits• Selected to present effective goal coaching program I developed to 300+ people• Conflict mediation and improving retention through persuasion and addressing problems• Created positive culture and provided extra support to people of color and LGBTQ+ youth• Led a committee to plan, execute, and assess effectiveness of monthly activities• Offered diverse activities to promote engagement and belonging for groups from 30-300

• Create budget and track all expenses• Purchased sustainable art materials and scheduled classes together for maximum energy efficiency • Expert presentations and developed multicultural original curriculum for a variety of ages and cultural backgrounds with a series of lessons focused on saving the earth• Increased volunteers from 9 to almost 50 in two months through my recruiting efforts• Designed and led all trainings and trainings for volunteer staff• Used analytics to persuade PTO Shareholders to double the funding for the arts• Administered employee recognition, appreciation, and retention programs• Created follow up surveys, communicated follow up action plan

• MS Office skills, organizational and project skills led to position as top performer in the company 4 years in a row (highest revenue increases, lowest vacancies) • Led rebranding and website development initiatives• Pushed to remodel entire complex with energy efficient and water saving features• Expertly mediate employee and tenant complaints and concerns• Execute performance plans, payment plans, evictions, and firing employees