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Greenbelt, Md, Us

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Human Resources consulting practice leader exclusively serving mission-based, non-profit organizations. Our work is focused on transforming HR from tradition and transactional support functions to integrated, mission-critical and strategic programs and practices that center an organization’s people. Our approaches are values- and equity-driven and built to meet the needs of each organization’s unique culture.Additionally, I lead executive search engagements for director-, C-suite and Executive Director/CEO-level leadership transitions.Our capacity includes:- HR Effectiveness- Compensation- Retained HR Coaching- HR Program/Process Strengthening and Development- HR Executive Search- Recruitment/Talent Acquisition Strategy- Training and Development

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

HR Tech startup that connects professional women with HR experts who help them solve their work-related issues.Launching January 2021 and available on iOS and Google Play.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Reporting to the President and CEO, and in collaboration with the senior executive team, oversee the operations and administrative functions for the (c)(3) and (c)(4) arms of the largest coalition of civil and human rights organizations. Responsibility for finance, administration, information technology, human resources, and development and a team of approximately 20 staff including director-level managers.

Responsibility for all human resources and information technology functions for an organization of over 300 staff across 6 offices and remotely. Lead a total staff of 23 HR and IT professionals including director-level roles. Transformed HR from a traditional personnel function into a true business partner focused on best-in-class HR service while enabling start-up-like growth and unprecedented impact. A representative for the operations departments and participant in organizational strategic planning as a member of the Center's Senior Leadership Team.

Montgomery, Alabama Area

Top Human Resources leader directing HR operations and strategy for approximately 250 employees in 5 offices including employee relations, talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, organization training and development, and many other HR functions. Manage a team of 5 HR professionals to deliver exceptional HR service and support. Direct all talent acquisition activity including developing department recruiting strategies, implementing and optimizing recruiting technology, monitoring performance through metrics and analytics, developing manager training and resources, improving processes and procedures to ensure efficient process flow, among several other initiatives.Serve as the Center’s diversity partner, assessing, designing, and implementing diversity and inclusion programs and processes for recruiting and engaging staff including unconscious bias and diversity training, staff support groups and recruiting plans that support finding the best diverse talentImplemented and manage new total rewards program for entire organizationImprove annual performance management processProvide regular counsel to management and staff regarding employee relations issuesMonitor the performance and impact of the HR department by developing and reporting on HR/people analytics on-demand

Provided project management and consulting on a wide variety of human capital consulting assignments including job evaluation, career path and job design, compensation program design and analysis, benefits, performance management, and organizational development for various industries including healthcare, not-for-profit organizations, education, and several others. Participated as lead on project teams, communicating with and presenting to senior clients, assigning, delegating to, and overseeing staff, managing analyses, deliverables and other work, and coordinating the entire life cycle of each project including sales and proposal support, formal project management and budget management.

Mba, Human Resource Management

Activities and Societies: Member of National Black MBA Association, Georgia State University Chapter

Bba, Finance

Activities and Societies: President - Financial Management Association International, Treasurer - National Association of Black Accountants

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