Charlie Smith
Somerset, New Jersey 08873
(732) 873 – 5902
My objective is to obtain a position where I can add value to an organization by utilizing my comprehensive
background in the Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action areas.
Objective
I possess strong investigative and analytical skills.
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Fact – finding/ conciliation skills are among my abilities
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Skills
Good presentation/public speaking skills
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Able to work independently with little or no supervision
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Knowledgeable of and able to apply major state and federal EEO/AA laws
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Solid inter personal relationship skills
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Philadelphia, Pa.
Education
Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree, Universal Life Church, 2006
Rutgers University, CMD, Human Resources Management Essentials, 2007
Community College of Philadelphia
Arts and Sciences
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September, 2000 – June, 2014
Elizabeth Board of
Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance Officer
Education
Charlie Smith
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Advise and counsel administrators and employees regarding EEO/AA matters/issues.
File necessary state and federal reports, e.g., federally mandated EEO – 5 report.
Frame charges of illegal discrimination, investigate them,draft reports and make recommendations. Represent
District before administrative agencies. Design and deliver EEO/AA/Diversity – related workshop/seminars to staff
and administrators. Liaise with community groups and organizations. Assist with on – campus and other recruiting
efforts. Create diversity initiatives.
Employee Relations Consultant
1997 – 1999
Prudential Financial Services
Newark, New Jersey
Assisted in the development of affirmative action plans. Participated in compliance reviews. Investigated allegations
of illegal discrimination. Worked with corporate counsel. Designed and delivered EEO – related training to employees
and managers. Participated in recruitment efforts.
Senior Program Analyst
1995 – 1997
New York City Equal Employment Practices Commission
New York, New York
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Audited NYC agencies for their compliance with NYC’s Executive Order # 50 (NYC’s affirmative action plan aka
“Affirmative Employment Plan”). Surveyed and interviewed employees, analyzed data and statistics, processes and
procedures. Drafted audit findings. Participated in public hearings. Trained junior auditors.
Senior Intergroup Relations Officer
1993 – 1995
New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development
New York, New York
Delivered sexual harassment prevention and other EEO – related training to 3000+ agency employees. Investigated
allegations of illegal discrimination. Developed and coordinated diversity initiatives.
Continuing Education
• Employment Learning Innovations, Atlanta, Ga. – Civil Treatment
• Conducting EEO Investigations/ Responding to Discrimination Complaints– E.E.A.C. – Washington, D.C.
• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) Training Assistance Program Seminar (“TAPS”)
workshops/presentations.
• Train the Trainer workshops
• EEOC Compliance in New Jersey
Certifications
• Human Resources Management Essentials Certificate – Rutgers University, CMD, 2007
• Licensed Civil Treatment Instructor
Memberships/Associations
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• New Jersey Affirmative Action Officer’s Council
• Kean University – Diversity Council
• American Association for Affirmative Action
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