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Darnell A. Lee Jr.

Indian Head, MD 240-***-****

*.*****@*****.***

Skills

Versatile and ambitious professional with over 15+ years of experience in operations, human resources, and organizational leadership. Seeking a challenging yet rewarding role where I can contribute my knowledge and skillset to the growth and success of your organization. Experience

JUNE 2020 - PRESENT

Glymph Consulting, LLC Remote Associate Consultant

● Establishes processes for engagement and workflow and conducted weekly staff meetings to update leadership teams on organizational updates, progress, challenges, and changes.

● Develops organizational guidance material on the implementation of methods and procedures for program operations involving areas that require new or substantially modified work methods or protocols.

● Interprets and prepares informative material for employees on new, changed, and pending policies, outlining the impact of existing programs, services, and procedures.

● Manages full-cycle talent acquisition process within specified business units, including sourcing, interviewing, background and employment checks, new hire paperwork, and onboarding for employees ranging from hourly to senior executives.

● Manages employee relations issues, investigated employee complaints, performance issues, provided counseling/coaching to employees on various matters, resolved employee conflicts, and coached managers on appropriate remedial actions.

● Delivers training programs for employees and management including but not limited to: Harassment, discrimination, performance management, conflict skills, and interviewing techniques.

● Processed payrolls for a multi-state employee base using multiple HRIS.

● Provides technical guidance and direction to administrative, technical, and clerical staff on the operation and maintenance of the human resources data systems. APRIL 2019 - APRIL 2020

Bernie Sanders 2020 Presidential Campaign Washington, DC National Director of Operations

● Managed the setup/shutdown and day-to-day operations of 150+ field offices across the United States ensuring all offices comply with relevant standard operating procedures, workplace safety, labor laws, and campaign finance regulations.

● Served as the Deputy to the Chief of People and State Operations regarding operations, human resources, national security, and special projects.

● Managed State Operations Directors & Coordinators while providing state-wide and one-on-one training, support, and guidance to both State staff and State leadership in areas such as onboarding/off-boarding, campaign policies & procedures; office setup/shutdown, management, employee development/discipline, merchandise, procurement, vendor relationships and complying with union-based regulations.

● Supported the needs of United States Senators, Congress Officials, and Campaign Surrogates with various tasks including but not limited to reports, travel & correspondences.

● Oversaw and managed the campaign internship program with over 150+ interns. Designed and coordinated onboarding, training & development sessions and manages all events that impacted the intern experience.

● Managed the campaigns Human Resources Information Systems (Bamboo & Greenhouse) to assist with onboarding, off-boarding, training & development, job listings, and applicant tracking.

● Enhanced the sourcing, screening, and selection of candidates to fill high placement needs.

● Managed the redeployment of hundreds of employees across the United States. Assisted with ensuring reimbursement and relocation documents were complete and accurate.

● Developed digital tools including automated pipelines, data trackers, and dashboards. Oversees the campaign's field office shutdown plan, the redeployment housing plan, contingency plans, and drafted other various policies & procedures.

SEPTEMBER 2006 - FEBRUARY 2010 MAY 2014 - APRIL 2019 WTTS Camp Springs, MD Operations & Communications Manager

● Generated over $85 million dollars of revenue through the development of government contracts, commercial programs, and partnerships within 2 years.

● Organized and managed project teams consisting of project managers, supervisors, and department heads to take multi-layered projects from concept to production.

● Served as company liaison to promote business relations with clients and potential vendors and implemented processes and procedures that increased operational efficiency.

● Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information, financial documents, records, and personal matters Implemented processes and procedures that increased operational efficiency.

● Developed strategies for increasing commercial business sales, negotiates contracts, pricing proposals, professional services and manages project plans to on-time successful completion from a request for proposal to product delivery.

● Managed operational functions including project management, human resources, sales, inventory management, computer networking, maintenance,on-boarding, off-boarding, recruiting, training, and professional development for federal government contractors.

● Reviewed and developed new or proposed employee training and development policies, procedures, and guidelines for agency-wide use.

● Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information, financial documents, records, and personal matters Implemented processes and procedures that increased operational efficiency.

● Provided administrative oversight in the planning and execution of financial processes, human resources management, corporate information management; business management; personnel resource assignments, and skill development.

● Managed and administered appropriate digital strategies to drive brand awareness and capture qualified leads via social media, broadcasting platforms, and company websites.

● Established and employed qualitative and quantitative methods, procedures, and systems for assessing efficiency and effectiveness.

FEBRUARY 2010 - MAY 2014 (CONTRACT COMPLETED)

Systems Technology Inc. (Systek) Lorton, VA Fielding Instructor ( Secret Clearance Obtained)

● Served as a Senior System expert with responsibility for the daily effective operation of critical systems including identifying problems, enhancing efficiency, and upgrading systems.

● Conducted classified platform training for the Department of Defense and SATCOM organizations.

● Evaluated the performance of students and trained classroom instructors for government certifications.

● Designed, edited, and presented lesson plans by using a variety of techniques, including lectures, PowerPoint presentations, satellite communication devices (VSAT, CAISI) computer systems, and both classified web-based applications.

● Managed on-site and off-site (CONUS & OCONUS) support to include assembly, equipment operations, and troubleshooting.

● Demonstrated technical expertise on total system capabilities supporting high bandwidth, secure data, voice/video communication, and TCP/IP protocols. Education

Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD - Bachelor of Business Management Candidate

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