MWBE/Diversity Compliance Manager

THIERRY BYRON

**** **** ** • Woodside, NY ***** • 631-***-**** • ad22n5@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Pace University, New York, NY Bachelor of Science

Major: Criminal Justice

Minor: Psychology

Honors: Awarded the Transfer Incentive Award (2015), Pace University Dean’s List (2x) SUNY Delhi State University September 2012-May 2014 Major: Criminal Justice

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Battery Park City Authority, New York, NY

Diversity Contract Compliance Manager

• Monitor contract compliance with the statutory requirements of New York State’s MWBE and SDVOB programs – Article 15-A and Article 17-B, respectively

• Support to the Director of Diversity by providing guidance to project managers in other departments to ensure that Diversity goals for the Authority are met by monitoring the progress of each project that has Diversity Goals

• Work closely with MWBEs and SDVOBs to foster their ability to bid successfully on Authority contracts

• Develop new internal policies to streamline workflow between Diversity team and other departments

• Stepped in as Director of Diversity for 6 months while department head was out E.W. Howell Co. LLC, Plainview, NY

Chief Diversity Officer (M/WBE Coordinator)

• Was promoted from General Estimating Assistant to Chief Diversity Officer in 8 months

• Spearheaded the company’s efforts to hire disadvantaged subcontractors

• Represented E.W. Howell at many MWBE events to expand the company’s subcontracting

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• Collaborated with Executives and Project Managers to ensure contractual compliance throughout the buyout phase of each project

• Provided Minority Businesses with over $150 Million in my 3-year tenure Best Buy, Huntington Station, NY

September 2022 - Present

November 2019 – August 2022

Sales Representative, Electronics

• Awarded Best Sales Associate Q3and Q4 on Long Island (2018-19)

• Began working full-time while managing a full course-load

• Close $40+k sales weekly

Petionville Grade School

• Collaborate with local market venders to provide food, uniforms and educational supplies for students

• Collect clothing, toys and finances from individuals in the US to provide relief for impoverished community of Petionville and

• Hire unemployed parents as cooks or grounds keepers to help support the entire community 2014- Present

ACTIVITIES

Publicity Advisor, Student Athletic Advisory Committee 2014 Community/Residential Advisor, Office of Campus Life (paid) Buying and Reselling, Shoes and Apparel

Club Flag Football

2013-14

SKILLS

Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook), Salesforce (and other standard CRMs) Sales : Cold calling, copywriting,

Language: Fluent in Creole

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