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KYISHA BOYD, MBA-HRCM

301-***-**** • **********@*****.*** • linkedin.com/in/kyisha-b-2018/

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT HR CHANGE MANAGEMENT

Driving employee engagement, learning & development strategies, and workforce empowerment tactics that stretch current capabilities to maximize professional growth, exceeding goals, and strengthening trust. Dynamic, innovative, and results-oriented process improvement, strategic, and human resources management professional, driven to strengthen the bench and move the needle in human resources functions and performance. Prominent leader exhibiting outstanding problem-solving capabilities, overcoming challenges, and exceeding goals and objectives. Spearhead of change, adept in fast-paced environments and ever-changing atmospheres. Successful track record of building HR functions and teams bolstering retention, engagement, and performance. Strategic thinker and thought leader who influences and advises leaders as a business partner, fueling positive organizational development and a high-performing culture.

Strategic Planning

Training & Development

Labor & Employee Engagement

Program Management

Negotiations & Contract Management

Employee Recognition

Mediation & Dispute Resolution

Best Practices Benchmarks

HR Policy & Procedures

Legal Compliance & Reporting

Employee Counseling

Diversity & Inclusion Management

Talent Management

Communication

Strategic Prioritization

Process Enhancement

Team Building & Motivation

Coaching & Mentorship

Professional Experience

RADA TECHNOLOGIES, LLC. • Germantown, MD • 2019 to 2021

$15M+ annual revenue, a defense electronics system house specializing in the design, development, production, and sales of advanced electronic systems for airborne and land applications, primarily for the aerospace and defense market. Human Resources Specialist

Demonstrates extensive expertise in conflict management, engagement, inclusion, employee relations, and workforce management to drive organizational strategies and mission. Sharp and polished professional leading rapid innovative changes, demonstrating thought leadership adeptness, maximizing administrative effectiveness and efficiencies. Proficient at establishing expectations, communicating vision, monitoring progress, and delivering results.

Outstanding veteran recruiter, transforming military personnel into civilian performers, aligning veteran needs with strategic results.

Developed and implemented organizational human resources policies and procedures to ensure operational excellence.

Established and executed foundational policies including OSHA regulations, onboarding and offboarding compliance tactics, and finalizing EEO and affirmative action policies.

Demonstrates exceptional problem solving strategies to form remarkable loyalty and trust, yielding robust results.

Recruited and employed 10 outstanding new hires in 3 months, producing a culture of performance and accountability.

Developing Employee Handbook, integrating FMLA COVID policies and procedures to increase operational efficiencies.

Manages human resources budget and financial reporting strategy, increasing value and improving operational effectiveness.

Directs integration of new Applicant Tracking System, health and safety programs, and performance appraisals and metrics, empowering best practices and cultivating a high performing workforce.

Spearheaded career fairs with local universities, delivering an excellent recruitment strategy to attain diverse, educated, and qualified candidates.

“Kyisha’s greatest strengths are her

positive attitude and the ability to

work with people at all levels. She

is personable and goes consistently

the extra mile to assure that she is

as thoroughly knowledgeable of

her subject matter.”

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FORRESTER CONSTRUCTION • Rockville, MD • 2019

$49M annual revenue, an award-winning Engineering News Record Top 400 and Washington Business Journal Top 25 general contractors offering clients construction management, preconstruction, and design build services. Recruiter

Developed and implemented innovative sourcing and recruitment strategies to enhance operational efficiencies. Established cross- functional collaboration among internal and external stakeholders supporting organizational goals and securing traction with community, vendors, and client relationships. Spearheaded lifecycle recruitment tactics, securing outstanding talent, driving organizational success while exceeding goals and objectives.

Developed and executed outstanding intern program, guiding interns through comprehensive learning and development initiative, cultivating a culture of performance and accountability.

Launched exceptional recruitment strategies to preserve and enhance superior organizational culture.

Orchestrated Learning Management System processes and procdures to proficiently track workforce development achievements and demonstrate operational excellence. Sheladia Associates, Inc. • Rockville, MD • 2016 to 2019

$21M+ annual revenue, a professional multidisciplinary consulting firm with experience in Structures and Facilities, Transportation Infrastructure, Energy, Rural Development, and Water Resources and Sanitation. International Recruiter

Adept negotiations professional, fostered excellent new hire mediation of salary, benefits, and allowance tactics while aligning candidate needs with organizational mission and delivering strategic solutions.

Established effective onboarding procedures, streamlining processes for new hires and increasing operational efficiencies.

Developed and executed innovative strategies to recruit international talent, employing dynamic communication methodologies through social media channels to gain prime candidates for vacant positions. SNI/URS/AECOM • Germantown, MD • 2012 to 2016

$948M annual revenue, the world’s premier infrastructure firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for generations to come. Human Resources Recruiting Assistant

Served as Chair of the “Great Places to Work” committee among entire southeast region New York to Florida, directing inclusions and employee engagement initiatives while providing exceptional leadership.

Supported visa petitions, including H1-B; collaborates with business alliances to collect and review necessary documentation.

Spearheaded friendly competitions to champion philanthropies within the community, creating a foundation of community involvement and fostering long-term trustworthy relationships.

Developed and executed recruitment strategies to enrich candidacy search and attain high performing employees to support organizational mission and drive business development.

Managed all human resource functions including hiring, retention tactics, termination procedures, team building and relationship cultivation while demonstrating outstanding communication proficiency.

Orchestrated benefits and payroll administration strategies, ensuring compliance and increasing operational excellence.

Interpreted, implemented, and executed counseled operations management and workforce in accordance with organizational standards and policies.

EDUCATION

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, ACQUISITIONS AND CONTRACTS STRAYER UNIVERSITY MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, HUMAN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HOTEL AND RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE CERTIFICATIONS / MEMBERSHIPS

PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR CAREER PLANNING PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES MANAGING AND IMPROVING PERFORMANCE HR CHANGE MANAGEMENT-71016958

“Kyisha is a people person and

always balances her work load

proficiently. Most people

appreciate her thoroughness and

customer service the most. She is a

dedicated team player that has the

knowledge, skills, and abilities to

shine in any position.”

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