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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateCandidate's Name , M.EDLakeland, FL Street Address PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLE LINKEDIN LINK AVAILABLEDATA ANALYSIS INCLUSIVE CULTURAL LEADERSHIP HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNERSeasoned DEI professional with 20 years of leadership experience, seeking Mid-Senior level role. Spearheaded both business operations and human capital initiatives. Expertise in developing inclusive programs, driving retention, and fostering diverse talent acquisition to attract & retain top talent, enhance company culture, and strengthen community vitality. A data-driven decision-maker with an innate ability to connect with executives to front line personnel that is adept at public speaking, a credible influencer, and is a skilled internal and external collaborator.CORE COMPETENCIESBusiness Operations Leading & Connecting People Data-Driven Insight Cultural Awareness & Sensitivity Management Policy Implementation Training & Coaching Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Resource Groups Philanthropy Excellent Communication Skills Team Building Critical & Analytical Thinking Ethical Consultation Storytelling Employee Relations Work Ethic IntegrityPROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCERaymond James, St. Petersburg, FL December 2022 June 2024Sr. Advisor, Diversity, Equity & InclusionSelected by SVP of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to advise and implement DEI strategy for Private Client Group consisting of 3,500+ Managers, Associates & Financial Advisors in different states.Collaborated with 18 DEI Committee leads and HR partners to enhance growth, retention, and diversity alignment with the firm's strategic vision.Facilitated the development of objectives and structured DEI committees within the Private Client Group, ensuring alignment with broader firm goals.Partnered with Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development teams to refine recruitment and professional development practices, bolstering the attraction and retention of diverse talent.Burnished strategic credibility as a subject matter expert that provides reliable insights to support decisions, scale projects through different teams to improve inclusion and representation across demographic areas, including regular tracking, reporting progress and strategic iteration to close identified gaps.Managed Quarterly DEI reporting and utilized QLIK dashboard analytics to inform leadership on progress and drive improvements in DEI initiatives and programs while providing on-demand, custom reports for Executive Leadership.Provided on-site presentations to 140+ SA staff on tools and resources for implementing the companys diversity, equity, and inclusion goals and strategies.Hosted and facilitated Quarterly Workplace Pillar training, resource and strategy meetings with 36+ representatives from each facet of the firm participating.Partnered with Talent Consultants and Learning and Development to offer training opportunities to meet professional development needs related to the firms DEI strategy.UNIVERSITY OF MOUNT UNION, Alliance, OH January 2015 December 2022Director of Diversity and InclusionOversaw the development and implementation of proactive equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives in support of the universitys strategic plan to foster an inclusive environment through equity programs, strategic initiatives, and goals.Directed diversity and inclusion initiatives, enhancing campus culture through the development of programs and services.Advised the Black Student Union and led the University's Diversity Council comprised of 9 student resource groups, contributing to policy formulation and community engagement.Orchestrated the Wayne Manzilla Diversity Internship program, focusing on inclusive recruitment of 3 highly qualified graduates per year (15 total) to join universitys professional workforce following successful internship and graduate work.Initiated and supervised the "Kaleidoscope" program, supporting the transition of 24 minority and first-generation students per year into university life beginning in 2015.Organized the "Not Another Statistic" Diversity Conference, to the 14th annual tailoring efforts to raise awareness and impart collaborative strategies for lasting change with yearly averages of 250+ college and community participants.Researched, proposed, and oversaw creation of universitys esports program, which included successfully conducting a nationwide director search and the construction of a $300K Esports center.Led and oversaw the collaborative efforts and annual budgets ($125K) of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion that consisted of International Student Affairs, Esports and Student Accessibility Services.Developed committees to create a true culture of change and sustainability, establishing and leading the Anti-racism Task Force, comprised of 30 representatives (students, faculty, staff, alumni), as well as created and oversaw efforts of the Gender-Inclusive Working Group consisting of 15 faculty, staff and administrators to empower and amplify voices in diversity conversations and demonstrate the universitys commitment to realize inclusion for all.UNIVERSITY OF MOUNT UNION, Alliance, OH June 2012 January 2015Director for Students in Academic TransitionSelected by VP of Student Affairs to be the first director of a created role to in student retention and support. Role encompassed predictive modeling, identifying and addressing risk factors, relationship building and career development.Coordinated class registration for 125 incoming transfer students (annually) by analyzing transcripts and aligning schedules with academic goals.Led P.A.S.S. (Partnership for Assuring Student Success) early intervention committee, focusing on strategies to ensure success of 575 struggling students (avg.) per semester, and heightened graduation rates & increased retention of students by 3%.Created and implemented the "Sophomore Appointment" program that met and assisted 600 students in major selection and degree planning, while providing academic advising and exploration to undeclared students.UNIVERSITY OF MOUNT UNION, Alliance, OH February 2010 June 2012Multicultural Recruitment CoordinatorChosen by VP of Enrollment Management to strategically recruit and lead efforts to increase representation of students from diverse sociologic backgrounds.Established and managed a Minority Scholarship Competition, increasing opportunities for a diverse student demographic, which saw 100+ underrepresented students (annually) awarded scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000.Increased overall diversity of undergraduate student population by 11%.Fostered and maintained relationships with prospective students and their families, ensuring consistent communication from initial contact through matriculation.Collaborated with 156 high school counselors across seven major counties in Ohio to facilitate university visits and representation at college fairs.BAKER UNIVERSITY, Baldwin City, KS August 2003 February 2010Director of Multicultural Affairs (undergrad campus)Consistently nurtured and enriched cultural awareness in the university by planning and implementing DEI programs and initiatives while developing a university diversity committee that represented all levels of the institution and included community leaders.Provided fiscal accountability in handling a $57K+ budget, negotiating event contracts, and maintaining records.Advocated campus diversity as Advisor to Mungano and Co-Advisor (co-founder) to the LGBTQ+ Organization while spearheading the universitys intramurals program with a $5K+ annual budget, including managing and paying 75+ staff.Developed and administered an annual Minority Student satisfaction survey, delivering insights on diversity programming effectiveness and student leadership experiences to the University Executive Board, which led to support for the establishment of the university's first historically Black sorority and fraternity.OTHER PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCEDirector of Greek Life (Interim) BAKER UNIVERSITY, Baldwin City, KS August 2007 June 2008Campus Work Study Program Coordinator BAKER UNIVERSITY, Baldwin City, KS August 2005 July 2006Summer Camps & Conferences Coordinator BAKER UNIVERSITY, Baldwin City, KS January 2005 August 2005Admissions Representative BAKER UNIVERSITY, Baldwin City, KS August 2003 July 2004EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTMaster of Arts in Education UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY, Kansas City, MOBachelor of Science in Psychology, Minors in Coaching & Sociology BAKER UNIVERSITY, Baldwin City, KSCERTIFICATIONSDiversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA, Tampa, FLSHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) *IN PROGRESS (ANTICIPATED COMPLETION DECEMBER 2024)MEMBERSHIP & COMMITTEEMember SOCIETY OF HUMAN RESOUSRCE MANAGEMENT 2023 PresentEquity & Inclusion Chair OHIO COLLEGE PERSONNEL ASSOCIATION (OCPA) 2021 2022Antiracism Task Force Co-Chair UNIVERSITY OF MOUNT UNION 2020 2022Member AMERICAN COLLEGE PERSONNEL ASSOCIATION (OCPA) 2007 2022TECHNICAL EXPERTISEQLIK (Data management Software) MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) PeopleSoft |
