Business, Data, Security and Compliance Consultant

Deatra Neal, PhD

Atlanta, Georgia *****

770-***-**** - *******.***@*****.***

Professional Summary

Accomplished Consultant drives organizational improvements by leveraging data expertise, strategic analysis, and system enhancement. Well-versed in collaborating with teams and leaders to resolve compliance, control, and procedural problems negatively affecting business operations. Dedicated methodological expert in large datasets for social science research projects. Strong report writer who builds strategic partnerships with colleagues and stakeholders to support and coordinate key organizational and individual initiatives. An innovative leader with excellent strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, and active listening skills. Versatile, visionary professional committed to performance and results. Experienced and enthusiastic IT professional with track record of success across wide range of industries. Possesses exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving, and analytical skills to provide advice and expertise to client organizations improving business performance. Experienced in data science, IT, public policy, strategy, learning and knowledge development, and compliance.

Websites, Portfolios, Profiles

http://www.linkedin.com/in/deatra-l-neal-ph-d

Skills

Organization Skills

Research Methods

Data Management

Data Security & Compliance

Risk Assessment

Time Management

LMS (Canvas, Blackboard, Articulate)

Data Analysis & Evaluation

Work History

01/2015 to Current

Principal Consultant

Deatra L Neal Consulting Services – Atlanta, Georgia

Improve board operations for nonprofit organizations through research and analysis including governance assessments, training, member recruitment and replacement, facilitation, and executive leadership development

Provide specialized management consulting and change management assistance to functional and operational division leaders, driving organizational effectiveness

Facilitated assessments and pioneered immersive workshops on organizational development and leadership development, utilizing experiential and transformative data analysis to foster impactful learning experiences

12/2022 to 11/2023

Principal Research Associate; Adjunct Instructor

University of Cincinnati – Cincinnati, Ohio

Designed, collected, and analyzed quantitative and qualitative data for research projects tailored for State of Ohio School Threat Assessment Management System

Principal researcher on two NIJ grant initiatives to secure funding for projects that evaluated effectiveness of Cincinnati's juvenile residential facility treatment programs

Crafted narratives, detailed project costs, federal contract budgets, schedules, and team plans for NIJ grant proposals to ensure precision and persuasiveness in each submission

Engineered immersive knowledge and learning system on Canvas LMS for hybrid instruction for undergraduate student engagement and interactive learning experiences

Championed and mentored two interns, driving marketing initiatives for Center for Justice and Communities, spearheading branding, website design, and content creation efforts to bolster its outreach and impact

11/2021 to 12/2022

Adjunct Professor

Art Institute of Atlanta – Atlanta, Georgia

Facilitated four instructional courses, Psychology, Creative Marketing, Creative Writing, and Public Policy, for undergraduate students

Implemented comprehensive knowledge and learning course system utilizing Brightspace LMS, to enrich educational experience for hybrid instruction

Formulated course preparation, including syllabus creation, assignment development, exam structuring, and facilitation of course project discussions

Coordinated personalized tutoring, mentoring, and coaching to students enrolled in various courses and extended support across campus community as needed

09/2015 to 10/2021

Head of Community Development, Growth and Engagement

FEED Worldwide Inc. – Atlanta, Georgia

Collaborated with Executive Leadership Team to streamline internal processes, develop integrated branding strategies, and manage budgets ensuring efficient allocation of resources for maximum community impact

Established and maintained relationships with prominent government officials, agencies, and executive leaders across international territories, including Rwanda, Barbados, and Argentina/Bolivia

Executed over 10 comprehensive gap analyses to pinpoint resource and policy gaps regarding food, economic, and employment projects and programs

Implemented cultural transformation initiatives within client organizations, fostering culture of change and progress

Increased member retention by 65% by organizing impactful networking events connecting community members with valuable resources and opportunities

12/2019 to 09/2021

Consultant

Project For Public Spaces (PPS) – Newark, New Jersey

Collaborated with senior leadership team to strategize and innovate engagement approaches for community support for Streetscape project in Tulsa, OK, and other community projects

Cultivated and fortified relationships with stakeholders in Tulsa Streetscape district

Conducted comprehensive partnership mapping, leading to establishment of steering committee

Established ten key performance indicators (KPIs) in collaboration with steering committee, partners, and local organizations to drive program success

Crafted robust equity framework to serve as guiding principle for informed decision-making processes

01/2015 to 12/2015

Graduate Research Assistant

Georgia State University – Atlanta, Georgia

Spearheaded strategies for Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for initiatives to enrich diversity and inclusion across GSU campuses

Revamped reporting system for Office of Opportunity Development (OOD), streamlining its efficiency and functionality

Develop comprehensive data security strategies including security documentation, vulnerability assessments, compliance and policy development, and security awareness training (network, application, and database level) for OOD.

Managed team of 2 researchers dedicated to identifying, composing, and overseeing external grants for OOD

07/2006 to 06/2015

Director, Global Database Administration

Datalex, Inc. – Atlanta, Georgia

Spearheaded implementation of cutting-edge Data Management System tailored to support over 50 external e-commerce clients and two data centers

Led and managed diverse global team of 15 database administrators and IT leaders

Identified and executed data risk and governance assessments for disaster recovery plans to ensure stringent data security measures for global data centers, ensuring safety, robustness and resilience

Optimized database functions for over 250 global databases, catering efficiently to internal and external clients across various departments and regions, resulting in 6% budget reduction

Conceptualized and implemented an internal knowledge system fostering cross-training among teams, units, and departments, enhancing organizational agility, collaboration, and business continuity

Presented comprehensive executive briefings to C-Suite members, external clients, and internal leadership teams, showcasing technological advancements and strategic initiatives for data assets

Asset management that devised plans for digital and physical assets related to storage, maintenance, retention, and destruction of data

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Seasoned Oracle Certified Professional skilled in both mainframe and distributed systems programming. Proficient in SQL programming language with extensive experience in Oracle database administration, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability across diverse computing environments

Education

Doctor of Philosophy, Global Leadership and Change Program

Pepperdine University - Malibu, CA

Master of Science, Marketing

Georgia State University - Atlanta, GA

Bachelor of Business Administration, Computer Information Systems

Georgia State University - Atlanta, GA

Research Publications Conferences

An Exploration of Leadership Identity Using Epistemology And Political Psychology to Address Global Social Constructs, Black Doctoral Network Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, October 2023

The Identity Model for Global Leadership: Examining the expansion of leadership competencies through self-assessment and psychological analysis, International Leadership Association Conference, Vancouver, Canada, October 2023

We hold these truths to be self-evident: All leaders are not created equal: A global leadership revolution using epistemology and psychology to combat racial, gender, and social bias, Global Studies Conference 2023, Oxford, United Kingdom, July 2023

The Truth Will Set Us Free: Epistemology to Combat Democratic Backsliding, American Political Science Association (APSA), Washington, DC, June 2022

The Ideologies of Global Leadership: A Socio-Historical Examination of the leadership behaviors and habits, Global Studies Conference, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada, June 2021

Fellowships Grants Awards Honors

The State of Indiana Workforce Development Grant, 2020

Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education & Psychology Provost Research Grant, The Long Beach Re-entry Project, 2019

Pepperdine University Education for Life Scholarship, 2018-2020

Pepperdine University Faith and Missions Fellowship, 2018-2019

Outstanding CAPSTONE Project, CIS, Georgia State University, 2015

New York City Council Recognition for Important Community Stories: "What About Us?" Movie, 2014

NAACP Awards Nomination - Outstanding Independent Feature Film - "Kinyarwanda," 2012

Heartland Film, 2012 Festival, - Crystal Heart Award Winner - "Kinyarwanda," 2012

Sundance Film Festival - World Cinema Audience Award (Dramatic) Winner - "Kinyarwanda," 2012

AFI - World Audience Award Winner - "Kinyarwanda," 2011

Nickelodeon Writing Fellowship, 2008-2009

Industry Portfolio

Technology

Government

Social Services

Higher Education

Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals

Non-Profit

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