Lacy J. DeBerry III

** ***** **** ******, ***. **8, Toledo, OH 43604

Ph. 336-***-**** Email: ad1oh3@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY Seasoned senior management professional with 25+ years of experience providing human resources, employee relations, staff development, and educational services.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key Leadership role in organization as a Department Director

Exhibits excellent group dynamics management, leadership and organizational skills.

Creative problem solver, recognized for getting most of out of limited resources.

Incomparable ability to prioritize and carry out multiple DEI projects and deadlines concurrently.

Proficient in administering corporate DEI initiatives, providing a broad level of decision making on contract and compliance, investigations of discrimination and harassment complaints, disability and gender equity and handling complex situations with professionalism and confidentiality.

Advanced management skills that include excellent customer service and teamwork skills, the ability to identify and resolve inquiries, draw sound conclusions, take effective actions, and an even temperament are required competencies to be successful in this role.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, City of Toledo-Toledo, OH 2022-Present

Leading dynamic program to serve organizations in the community.

Conducted a work culture where diversity goals were developed and achieved.

Supervised 4 managers for operations in four divisions

Fiscally responsible for $1,000,000 budget annually

Introduced software for contract and compliance and incident management tracking

Represented organizational objectives at community events

Coordinated services with unions, employee groups, departments, etc.

Developed strategic plans in collaboration with disparity study results.

Collaborated with HR and other departments to conduct studies and complete investigations.

Employee Relations Consultant II, City of Greensboro—Greensboro, NC 2007-2022

oDevelop strategies that address both internal and external challenges that are likely to adversely affect the City of Greensboro ability to achieve the goals and objectives

oProvide leadership development training that is consistent with the leadership principles and values needed to establish and maintain a positive employee relations climate.

oDevelop and install structural systems (e.g. standardized policies and procedures, accountability processes, dispute resolution, employee surveys and other feedback mechanisms) that support a productive and positive work environment.

oProvide timely counsel to site leadership on communications and systems management.

oProvide on-site support to any site experiencing employee relations issues, including but not limited to union issues, management support.

oProvide counsel on hourly compensation, benefits, policies and working conditions.

Employee Relations Manager, North Carolina A&T State University—Greensboro, NC 2005-2007

oPromoted a work culture that aligns with the University’s mission, vision, and core values.

oAssisted all university employees with performance and staffing concerns, conflicts in the workplace, and the creation and enhancement of a productive work environment.

oEncouraged and strengthened communication between employees and management at all levels, offering confidential consultation to both employees and University management, and workplace interventions.

oUpheld and safeguarded the proper application of all regulatory requirements and University policies, establish and heighten mutual trust and acceptance within the campus community, and provide fair, reliable, compliant and effective solutions in a timely fashion.

oConducted research on leadership and management training programs.

oDirected investigation of EEOC claims and associate complaints and disputes.

oProvided counseling to associates and management on HR policy and procedure interpretation.

oReviewed and made decisions regarding employee disciplinary actions.

oDirected employee relations management for discrimination and harassment allegations.

Staff Development Specialist, Winston-Salem State University—Winston-Salem, NC 2002–2005

oSupported all aspects of training to include performing and administering training sessions and programs; administering ad hoc health and development programs, as well as employee orientation training.

oDeveloped courses in conjunction with university Human Resources Director to support the education, training and development opportunities for faculty and staff.

oCoordinated and scheduled training necessary to ensure that employees are proficient in the areas of compliance and development.

oRepresented staff concerns to the Administration as an Officer (President- Elect) for Staff Senate

ADDITIONAL WORK HISTORY

Education Consultant, CenterPoint Human Services—Winston-Salem, NC 1999–2002

HR Development Instructor, Forsyth Technical Community College—Winston-Salem, NC 1996–1999

Program Manager/Adjunct Instructor, Winston-Salem State University-Winston-Salem, NC 1995-1996

Senior Trainer/Facilitator, University of Louisville/USED, Louisville, KY 1993-1995

Education Consultant, NC Department of Public Instruction, Raleigh, NC 1991-1993

HR Training Specialist, NC Office of State Personnel, Raleigh, NC 1989-1991

Program Consultant, New Hanover County Schools, Wilmington, NC 1988-1989

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, NC DHHS/Div. of Voc. Rehabilitation Butner, NC 1983-1988

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

Master’s Degree in Organizational Development, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio-May 2025

Bachelor of Science Degree in Urban Affairs, Winston-Salem State University—Winston-Salem State, NC

oUNC School of Government-City and County Manager Program graduate (2020)

oNational Forum for Black Public Administrators Executive Leadership Institute graduate (2013)

oCertified Workplace Big 5 Evaluation, Paradigm Personality (2008)

oAdjunct Equal Employment Opportunity Institute Instructor, NC Office of Human Resources (2006)

oCertified Mediator, NC Office of Human Resources (2004)

RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS

Order of the Long Leaf Pine (1980)

Kentucky Colonel (2013)

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