Human Resource Executive

SYLVESTER MENDOZA, JR., JD

Upper Saddle River, NJ

adcq5r@r.postjobfree.com 201-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/sylvestermendoza EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP HUMAN RESOURCES GLOBAL DIVERSITY Driven, results-oriented executive with expertise providing strategic leadership in all facets of global inclusion, diversity, and human resource management within high-profile corporations. Skilled in collaborating with members of organizations to achieve objectives and develop and execute global work force, diversity and inclusion, and talent acquisition programs.

Superior communications, analytical, leadership and problem-solving skills. Quickly establish and maintain effective rapport with individuals of diverse backgrounds and professional levels. Areas of expertise:

Global Diversity

Conflict Resolution

Strategic Planning & Analysis

Change Management

Training & Development

Mentoring/ Coaching

Strategic Partnerships

EEO / AAP Compliance

Team Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HERBERT LAW GROUP, Englewood, NJ 2018 - Present

Consultant

Conducted workshops, training and presentations on Diversity & Inclusion and EEO/AAP for client groups. Provided executive coaching and mentoring to individuals who seek to enhance leadership gravitas and inclusive behaviors.

NORTHROP GRUMMAN, Falls Church, VA 2007 – 2018

Corporate Director, Global Inclusion & Strategic Alliances Direct and execute Global Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) strategies. Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement plans that leverage position, achieve goals and promote sustainability. Drive global diversity and inclusion initiatives to ensure operational decision making aligns with identified objectives.

• Monitored program success against targeted outcomes by identifying and tracking human capitals metrics and employee engagement survey results.

• More than 70% of employees in survey believed in corporate leadership’s commitment to initiatives as reflected by representation of diverse groups of people at all levels of management.

• Developed policies that leverage global D&I and ensure business success; developed structures for 5 D&I councils, diversity targets with accountability measures, participation of over 19K employees in ERGs, efficacy programs and other impact resources.

• Created effective strategies that effectively communicate organization’s commitment and best practices; developed corporate communications and reports, enhancing corporate credibility.

• Designed and facilitated D&I educational initiatives, delivering presentations and training programs to advance D&I and work life integration to thousands of employees.

• Enhanced human resource systems and business strategies by incorporating key D&I concepts.

• Improved organizational exposure and further strategic alliances by representing company with local, national and international businesses, professional groups and community organizations. SCHERING PLOUGH, Kenilworth, NJ 2006 – 2007

Senior Director, Global Diversity &Inclusion Strategies Directed and implemented global diversity and inclusion strategies for US-based pharmaceutical company. Ensured programs remained EEO/AAP compliant. Collaborated with senior leadership to facilitate change management by creating and leading initiatives and developing effective communications.

Developed and spearheaded plans to establish global diversity and local councils, facilitating community outreach and employee network development. SYLVESTER MENDOZA, JR. Resume, Page 2

Identified metrics and established accountability measures, improving awareness and ensuring comprehensive training and development.

Streamlined processes by outsourcing EEO/AAP plans while overseeing internal management and execution.

Collaborated with human resource and global staffing teams, safeguarding recruitment and retention of high potential, diverse candidate base.

DAY & ZIMMERMAN, INC., Philadelphia, PA 2005 – 2006 Senior Director, HR & Diversity

Directed diversity and inclusion plans, oversaw enterprise-wide talent acquisition programs, and provided human resource services at corporate staffing level. Provided executive coaching, personal improvement and skill development.

Improved business and hiring practices by creating strategic initiatives that included inclusionary polices, programs and best practices.

Designed and implemented company-wide, full-cycle talent acquisition process and deploying e- recruitment technology solutions, enhancing recruitment efforts. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS, INC., Director, Diversity & Talent Acquisition MERRILL LYNCH & CO., Director, Global Diversity Strategies HUGHES ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, Corporate Manager, Work Force Diversity Programs EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Juris Doctor (JD), University of California, Hastings College of Law Advanced Program in Human Resource Management, University of California, Los Angeles Bachelor of Arts (BA), California State University, San Francisco Certified, Aperian Global Administrator

Certified, Intercultural Development Inventory

AWARDS

National Project with Industry Program Leadership Award- Electronic Industries Foundation The Hughes Asian Pacific Professional Association Recognition Award Network to Improve the Filipino American Today Founder’s Award Gintong Tulong Leadership Award- Search to Involve Filipino Americans, Inc. PRESENTATIONS

U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Hearing, Chicago, Panelist, "Employer Best Practices for the Low Wage Earner with Limited English Proficiency" International Labour Organization, Geneva, Switzerland, Presenter, "Employer Best Practices in Promoting Equality for Migrant Workers and Ethnic Minorities" The Conference Board, New York, "Leveraging Diversity to Win in the Marketplace" & “Tough Issues in the Workplace

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International Quality & Productivity Center, Presenter, “Implementing Successful Global Diversity and Sexual Harassment Web-based Training” & “Driving Diversity: What is Measured Gets Done” The Conference Board, Chicago, “Talent Management, Succession Planning & Diversity and Inclusion” The Conference Board, NYC, “Diversity & Inclusion and Metrics” & “Leveraging CSR at NGC=Engagement

& Value Based Performance”

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