CHERESE N. WILLIAMS, CCDP, M.A.

**** ********** **** ******* ****, Maryland 21244

Cell: 443-***-**** Email: acwgaq@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Master’s degree in Human Resource Development & Certification in Industrial & Labor Relations/Employment Law-Diversity Management and EEO Compliance from Cornell University.

-Studied Global Labor/Employment Law and Organizational Development at Georgetown University

10 years plus experience in program/organizational development with effective grant/proposal writing/management, allocation and distribution of grant funds and proven fundraising of (2.8 million). Grants/Proposals i.e. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Goldman Sachs Philan, The Pew Charitable Trusts, and the NAACP Voter Fund.

10 years plus experience, providing management advisory functions in the areas of recruitment, staffing, on-boarding, team building, payroll, and mentoring. In addition to, examining procedures, training, consulting, and providing administrative supervisory support for a scalable staff of 175 or more.

10 years plus experience, interpreting policy and procedures, identifying theories, principles/laws related to establishing ethical standards that adhere to local, state and federal regulations. In addition to project management, analytics/negotiating, and organizational development skills yielding internal, and external partnerships in support of corporate goals and objectives.

10 years plus experience, serving as key communications liaison and change agent for Deans, Presidents, Vice Presidents, Students, Staff and Communities at large. Outstanding communication skills (oral communication/written communication.

10 years plus experience, designing and implementing strategies to initiate and increase relationships and partnerships in academic institutions, non-profit and private sectors i.e. Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (JHU), Dominion Leadership University (DLU), Bowie State University (BSU), and National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Power Point, Access, Excel/Outlook, and Skype.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Towson, Maryland

Dominion Leadership University (DLU) 2011-Present

Assistant Dean of Student Affairs Part-Time

Serve as the principal assistant to the President of DLU; oversee and manage daily operations. Direct, and recruit faculty, staff, and students. Organize, lead and coordinate the overall organizational change within the university. Evaluate student information and enrollment profiles. Communicate/consult process improvements and process tracking. Address all student-teacher disputes and student conflict resolution. Implement policies and procedures; process payroll; student grades; and reports.

Notable Achievements

Deliver leadership and direction on institution’s policies and procedures; establish and enforce policies that enhance the vision, mission and goals of the University.

Develop initiatives that cultivate the employer and increase the depth and breadth of their external and internal relationships. Analyze processes/issues and or program and

project development; assist with all higher educational task. Plan, develop, and implement multidisciplinary curriculum for a broad range of educational programs.

Perform all phases of daily project management and data mining. Coordinate the verification of qualified graduates. Establish metrics and track engagement and outcome levels to determine progress of University.

Baltimore, Maryland

Johns Hopkins University (JHU) 2012- 2013

Office of Diversity & Cultural Competence (ODCC)

Senior Events Planner for the School of Medicine

Performed project management functions for over 20 constituents including, Associate Deans, Senior/Executives, staff members and community stakeholders. Delivered fiscal oversight for the departmental budget and special events: Career Exploration Day (900 students), Annual

Visiting Professorship Event (200-300 corporate professionals internally and externally), Diversity Council Meetings, and Health Disparity Centers. Arranged and directed all logistical duties; catering; audio-visual technology; parking; lodging; ground transportation; third party vendors, security, media interviews, press, community outreach and photography. Implemented all campus site visits; diversity & inclusion initiatives; and served as the department’s web-master.

Notable Achievements

Lead Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) initiatives to build a performance culture; continuously benchmarked D&I best practices to ensure effective and efficient processes.

Consulted with internal and external business leaders and executive D&I sponsors, D&I Councils, Employee Resource Groups and Human Resource colleagues on the development and implementation of appropriate D&I plans that will support, as well as, advance Johns Hopkins University’s overall D&I business objectives.

Implemented community forms with (200 participants) to improve health outcomes for community members; Cultivated D&I culture change initiatives; Partnered with internal business leaders and HR to develop diverse and inclusive work teams. Partnered with over 40 local community schools, teachers and parents within Baltimore City Public School Systems to provide public outreach resources. Advised and coached executives on ways to ensure linkage of inclusion and diversity in business decisions; Facilitated D&I workshops, meetings and learning as appropriate.

Established and managed the Urban Health Radio Program (UHRP), “Breaking It Down: Our Health Our Way” for community residents; Coordinated the school of medicine-based campus conversations on diversity through conferences, webinars and trainings; Supported various community outreach and education programming by facilitating tours, presentations, community events, workshops and special projects.

Consulted with executive D&I sponsors, D&I Councils, Employee Resource Groups and HR colleagues on the development and implementation of appropriate D&I action/change plans that will support and advance Johns Hopkins overall D&I business objectives.

Maintained external relationships with partners such as but not limited to American Public Health Association, American Medical Association, and Center for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities.

Windsor Mill, Maryland

Chayil’s Diversity Consultant Group LLC 2008- 2011

HR Strategies & Organizational Development

Owner/Founder

Provided organizational development that leveraged diversity as a way of doing business; facilitated organizational development tactics through human process interventions such as

but not limited to Multicultural Team Building/Awareness, Harassment & Discrimination Prevention, Leveraging Diversity & Inclusion and Conflict & Change Management. Implemented and managed programmatic cultural competence techniques to support greater personal and interpersonal awareness, capacity building, and leadership development. Created and developed initiatives that enhanced cultural flexibility, strategic planning, and the development of systems that build relationships of trust and enlist the participation of team members.

Notable Achievements

Served as a correspondence liaison for diversity & inclusion for various organizations; Organizational Development and strategic whole system changes.

Developed and produced federal grants, presentations and overall strategies for workforce development within the Baltimore Metropolitan Area; Partnered with community leaders to build relationships and foster partnerships for a stronger workforce; Served as an advisory council member for workforce development (e.g. recruiting, hiring talent and secession planning). Strong facilitation skills.

Washington, DC

Progressive Majority 2007- 2008

Racial Justice Campaign Director

Worked with the VP of Political Programs and State Directors to track the progress of candidates; provided regular leadership trainings to entire staff to ensure cultural competence and cultural sensitivity, diversity & inclusion; established relationships with allied groups, political leaders, civil-right’s activists and elected officials.

Notable Achievements

Increased workforce development in 8 swing states by identifying local and state workers.

Designed and implemented the Racial Justice Campaign overall strategy.

Provided fiscal oversight for the Racial Justice Campaign and raised over $2 million dollars in the following eight targeted states: AZ, CA, CO, MN, OH, PA, WI, WA.

Maximized opportunities to elect progressive diverse cultures and met with progressive officeholders and candidates on local and state level; Developed media strategy for RJC Campaign and managed programs budget.

Baltimore, Maryland

NAACP National Headquarters 2005 - 2007

National Civic Engagement Program Coordinator

Executed sound strategic program planning; created and maintained successful business partnerships with non-profit/community organizations. Served as liaison at external meetings, conferences, conventions and special events; Prepared and edited high-yield grant proposals, marketing materials for program development; Performed technical assistance, training, capacity building, strategic thinking and list maintenance for NAACP’s Civic Engagement

programs. Managed and reconciled department’s annual budget of $750,000 and provided on-going technical writing/fundraising for the programs development.

Notable Achievements

Implemented and identified civic engagement advocacy program management and campaigns; raised and managed $2.8 million dollars for the Gulf Coast region disaster.

Developed policy and procedures to increase African American voter registration and voter turnout in communities/50 states; Implemented and designed community outreach strategies to promote visibility; and developed and updated advocacy training program materials for NAACP’s 2,200 branches in 50 states.

Served as Program Manager for the 2006 NAACP National Election Day Voter Action Center, the NAACP Political Action Committee and the Hurricane Katrina Emergency Disaster Civic Relief Initiative for the NAACP Gulf Coast recovery regions. Established a relationship Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Baltimore, Maryland

NAACP National Headquarters 2003- 2005

NAACP Executive Assistant to Chief Development & Voter Empowerment

Maintained staffing and supervision of 22 employees; Managed relationships with individual and corporate donors; coordinated donor special events during national conventions and special fundraising events; Managed data bases for planned giving, annual gifts, individual sponsorships and grants. Enhanced core training techniques and incentives for staff members; Organized voter registration campaign and training programs; Monitored polling place operations and re-enforced education on the voter’s bill of rights and the felony disenfranchisement laws; Identified coalition partners, geographic target areas and workshops for voter registration programs; Supported training for voter registration, education, turnout and election protection for nonpartisan activities.

Notable Achievements

Organized a 2,200 direct mail procedure and established key relationships for continual donations with community leaders and stakeholders.

Baltimore, Maryland

NAACP National Headquarters 2002- 2003

NAACP National ACT-SO Program Coordinator

Developed academic and cultural achievement programs for African American high school students; researched background information for potential judges and volunteers for national competitions; coordinated logistical support for the national competition; reviewed and enhanced rules and regulations for national competition as well as trained NAACP branches on implementing future ACT-SO programs.

Baltimore, Maryland

Hyatt Regency Hotel 2000-2001

Human Resource Employment Manager

Resolved employee relation and retention issues by maintaining effective employee communication channels within the establishment (e.g., developed daily communication strategies for managers/employees, implemented regularly scheduled meetings, employee

investigations and employee mediations). Monitored and implemented new HR programs, compensation, payroll, and outreach recruitment. Coached supervisors/managers in handling

effective human resource issues; Managed HR staff to provide key recommendations for grievances; disciplinary actions and termination; maintained an open door policy; designed and implemented an effective talent management strategy while adhering to the compliance policy; wages and hourly compliance; affirmative action; Privacy Act; and Title VII. Ensured legal sufficiency for EEO compliance; federal/state regulations; promotions; diversity goals; culture; mission; vision; and bottom line organizational strategy. Reviewed disciplinary documentation for accuracy and consistency; performed analytic strategies; analyzed policy and procedures; managed legal/compliance practices of the establishment; developed global innovative recruiting strategies for the company; conducted performance reviews; served as

the primary HR point of contact for all management, staff and leadership; Conducted all trainings; orientations; briefings; and grievances. Recruited, hired, screened, interviewed, and

performed all central background and drug testing; and maintained confidential reports (e.g. criminal background checks on employees etc.)

Notable Achievements

Developed all presentations; advertisements; written surveys; reports and marketing tools for the Human Resources division; and the implementation of all HR internal audits.

Acted as the primary HR interface and strategic business partner for the organization.

Implemented and facilitated job fairs and workshops for new recruits, developed incentives/rewards and workplace job enrichment programs/activities to meet company compliance and growth objectives and recruitment program goals.

Developed strategic HR goals and plans for staff management, built diversity/inclusion programs and the self efficacy of all employees. Monitored and researched new HR trends and practices for workforce development strategies.

EDUCATION

2013 Bowie State University, Bowie, MD GPA=3.88

Masters of Arts- Human Resource Development (HRD)

2008 Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations, New York, New York

Certified Diversity Professional in Equal Employment Opportunity Studies-Diversity Management (Certificate Program)

2004 Logos Christian College, Jacksonville, FL GPA=3.30

Bachelors of Arts- Biblical Studies

SPECIAL HONORS

Induction-Golden Key International Honor Society (2013),

Bowie State University 2014 Outstanding Alumni of the Year, Human Resource Development & Project Management Achievement (2014)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

(2013-2014) Teaching Assistant at Bowie State University-Human Resource Development (HRD) 806:191, Research and Report Writing I 656:191, Technology Use in (HRD) 656:191,

(2014-2015) Long Term-Substitute Teacher at The Academy for Frederick Douglas High Schools Leadership/Innovation Program (Geometry, Environmental Science, and Law). Along with IEP monitoring.

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