Wanda L. Stokes, Mshrm Email and Phone Number

• Strategic and trusted member of the Executive Team.• Directs all aspects of organizational effectiveness, including performance management, employee relations, compliance, coaching, employee culture, etc.• Develops integrated talent & capability plans using internal and external analysis to ensure appropriate talent is in place to drive people initiatives and programs.• Develops and implements strategic plans for talent acquisition, identifies key talent and creates development plans to grow top talent for succession planning.• Coaches managers in effective and proactive people management.• Facilitates training, new-hire on-boarding and off-boarding activities.• Ensures compliance with federal and District laws.• Trusted champion of the employees to ensure employee voice is heard.• Facilitates resolution of employee relations matters, performs thorough investigations, recommends appropriate actions, and works with legal team to resolve employment matters.• Creates, manages, and administers cost-effective benefit plans.• Manages department budget. • Oversees all operational and logistical needs of the Institute to ensure a safe, secure, and well-maintained work environment.

• Partnered with executives to develop strategic plans for talent acquisition and employee engagement. • Leaded Institute’s administrative staff, including direct supervision, hiring, training, and performance management.• Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and District laws.• Facilitated resolution of employee relations matters.• Created and administered benefit plans.• Developed and implemented new employee onboarding materials and oversees the process.• Implemented plans to enhance employee engagement and reduce turnover.• Managed department annual budget. • Manages operational needs of the Institute to ensure a safe, secure, and well-maintained work environment.

• Spearheaded efforts to improve employee engagement and morale reducing turnover by 20 percent. • Managed organizational change in a fast-paced environment e.g., internal office relocation with no loss of Institute’s productivity, accomplished within budget, and with minimal disruption to staff. • Oversaw development of company signage and logos to reflect new name and branding efforts. • Assisted in recruiting and screening job applicants, as well as coordinating interviews; onboarding and offboarding employees.• Developed and implemented business continuity and disaster recovery initiatives through drafting, establishing, and disseminating disaster preparedness plan and serving as Safety Officer for the Association.

• Managed all aspects of the organization’s build-out of 9,000 SF office space and subsequent relocation, while remaining within budget and with no loss of production. Drafted RFPs for services; reviewed proposals and selected architectural firm; toured and selected location; interviewed and selected moving and furniture vendor; coordinated move activities with building management offices & security to ensure all necessary building functions were available when needed (i.e. elevators, loading dock, security officers, A/C, etc.); space-planning and design for proper placement of offices, rooms, systems furniture, and employees within established guidelines. • Administered all aspects of annual performance surveys of the Association’s membership.

• Provided executive-level project management and administrative support to President & CEO and 25-member Board of Directors.• Centralized and facilitated all activities of the Board of Directors which eliminated redundancy.• Organized and maintained all corporate documents, including Articles of Incorporation, By- Laws, and other corporate and board-related documents. Maintained hard copies and electronic files for board meeting packets, documents, and other related materials as appropriate. Managed and coordinated the dissemination of Board and committee meeting materials and prepared and distributed all Board communications.• Served as recording secretary for Association’s meetings and prepared draft minutes for Association’s Strategic Advisory Committee (SAC), Board, and Board committee meetings. • Drafted detailed list of follow-up items from Board and SAC meetings. Managed all aspects of election process for Board and SAC members.