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objective

 

 

senior-level human resources management executive seeking opportunity where significant experience in diversity, compliance, and training/development will provide an immediate and measurable impact to a dynamic organization.  available to travel.

key qualifications

 

         offering 18+ years of teaching/andragogy experience and extensive background in organizational development, change management, enterprise resource planning, strategic relations, project management and business process redesign.

         significant talents in conducting due diligence for public agencies, managing communications, developing training curricula and pedagogy, and leveraging technology to expedite integration efforts.

         advanced abilities in labor/employee relations, cultural diversity, affirmative action, eeo, media/community/pr relations, risk management, compliance, and policy development.

         excels in talent acquisition and retention, and coaching staff and executives in crisis management.

         licensed attorney experienced in eeo, flsa, ada cfr, ofccp and title vii.

professional experience 

 

the chavis group, atlanta, ga, 2004 to present

vp, chief counsel: hr, compliance & training

• skillfully coordinate and administer training in best practices in business transformation, strategic diversity, business communications for clients throughout north america and the caribbean.
• as consultant to housing authorities, diligently monitor and ensure compliance under 24 cfr part 85.
• oversaw executive communications activities for katrina recovery team, decreasing complaints by 28%.
• apply advanced knowledge in hr regulations such as osha, eeo, tefra, erisa, flsa, ada, and title vii to investigate complaints and avoid litigation; saved particular client $4m in litigation costs.
• interface with senior management of acquisition departments and contractors to deliver comprehensive training in use of e-procurement and e-learning systems.
• resourcefully mediated cases filed with flrb, mspb, eeoc, dol, and ofccp on behalf of client organizations; realized 74% success rate in lieu of litigation.
• minimized costs associated with applicant screening and established model for professional development.
• captured $3m in savings by creating integrated learning system and training staff.
• analyzed and revised sub-contractor agreements to slash expenses by $1.3m for affordable housing construction project.

 

peralta community college district, oakland, ca,  2002 to 2004

division hr manager

         spearheaded human resources operations inclusive of recruiting, staffing, evaluations, professional development and discipline for 170 unionized employees in 27 departments.

         identified $2m in savings by eliminating unnecessary positions and contracts.

         performed due diligence and cost-effectively managed and maintained $28m operating budget.

         initiated town hall meetings and media events to reduce vendor waste and save $1.6m.

         delivered professional development training to faculty on process ownership and appreciative inquiry.

         developed and deployed e-learning programs which strengthened retention of administrative support staff by 26% and elevated customer service/satisfaction levels by 38%.

         merged outstanding communication and presentation skills as senior spokesperson to media and government agencies and between labor organizations, union employees and managers.

 

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professional experience continued

 

mel, jordan, lace, inc., baton rouge, la,  1995 to 2002

director of compliance / general counsel

         adeptly navigated and managed labor relations for federal sub-contractors on global government-funded construction projects; effectively defined policies and procedures to save millions of dollars in contract fines.

         strategically launched mbe program with subcontractors which boosted new business by 37%.

         expertly negotiated with foreign governments to brief contractors on security requirements of assignments and necessary cultural protocols, streamlining hr functions by 34%.

         demonstrated persistence and leadership by acquiring numerous multi-million dollar grants and development contracts, creating hundreds of  jobs, and securing major renewal energy construction contracts in africa and south america.

         customized training curricula to expand dbe (disadvantaged business enterprise) and mbe (minority business enterprise) vendor base by 45%.

 

cellular one, pensacola, fl, 1990 to 1995

director of governmental relations / affirmative action c southwest region

         as liaison to department of defense, established, nurtured and maintained high-level strategic relations, negotiated multi-million dollar contracts, and steered due diligence efforts.

         played a pivotal role in placing telecommunications equipment totaling $3m in navsup (us naval supply systems command) offices.

         managed business communications and public affairs, strengthening pr image and growing sales by 65%.

         modified training to fortify compliance and employee relations, resulting in unprecedented sales and performance improvements.

 

additional experience includes roles as mediator, director of community affairs, and public affairs news anchor.

education

 

j.d., southern university law center, baton rouge, la

m.a., mass media, southern university a & m college, baton rouge, la

public administration graduate studies, troy state university, troy, al

b.s., public policy, regents college, state university of new york, albany, ny

 

certifications:

ø  federal mediation and conciliation service

ø  organizational development

ø  conflict resolution

ø   train-the-trainer

ø   project management

training presented

 

sarbanes oxley compliance                                                      labor law strategies for managers

ada, section 504 compliance                                                   hud compliance under gse s

investigating complaints and grievances                                    conducting performance appraisals

business process change management                                     enterprise resource planning

fair labor standards act compliance                                        issues and crisis communications

conflict resolution in complex organizations                             business faq s under the far

strategic planning for business leaders                                     intercultural workplace communication

affiliations

 

society for human resource management                                  phi delta kappa

national association for student personnel administrators          national bar association

association for diversity consultants                                          louisiana state bar association

public relations society of america      

 

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dear__________________:

are you currently seeking a sharp, business savvy and tenacious <insert job title/position> with strong leadership experience, proficiency in training and development, and an extensive hr background?  if so, i m submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as indicated in the accompanying resume, i bring to you exceptional talents in organizational development, excellent qualifications in change management, and exemplary expertise in e-learning, performance management, diversity, enterprise resource planning, and eeo compliance. to complement these qualifications, my academic credentials are outstanding, and i offer dynamic multi-tasking, prioritization, negotiating and presentation skills.  

  

if selected to join your organization, you will find me to be a conscientious and dedicated professional and stellar leader committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance and initiative. i would most certainly be a valuable asset to <insert name of company>, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

truly yours,

 

 

 

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