MESHA MOTT, MBA, PHR
804-***-**** **********@*****.***
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Strategic and results-driven Human Resources Leader with extensive experience in Talent Management, Talent Development, Leadership Coaching, and Succession Planning. Proven track record of partnering with executive leadership to build and implement best-in-class talent strategies that drive business results. Adept at identifying high-potential leaders, designing executive onboarding programs, and leading enterprise-wide talent reviews to ensure a strong leadership pipeline. Strong business acumen and ability to influence in a matrixed organization, fostering collaboration between HRBPs, Talent thought leaders, and senior executives.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Talent Strategy & Succession Planning
Executive Coaching & Leadership Development
High-Potential Identification & Retention
Workforce Engagement & Inclusion
Organizational Development & Change Management
Data-Driven Talent Insights & Analytics
Employee Experience & Employer Branding
Strategic Business Partnering
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MM Consultants, Virginia-based (Serving Clients Across the globe)
President/Sr. Executive Consultant, HRD
July 2022 – Present and June 2009 -Oct. 2019
Lead workforce engagement and retention efforts via crafting, administering and assessing employee engagement survey tool.
Lead strategic HR and talent management initiatives for diverse organizations, driving high-performance culture and leadership development.
Partner with C-suite and senior HR leaders to develop talent strategies, executive coaching programs, and succession planning frameworks.
Design and facilitate talent review sessions, working closely with business leaders to identify and retain top talent.
Provide expertise in executive onboarding, leadership assimilation, and performance coaching for senior executives.
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), Washington, DC
Deputy Director, HR Organizational Effectiveness, Inclusion, Workforce Engagement
Oct 2019 – May 2022
Spearheaded cultural transformation efforts by embedding inclusive talent practices and workforce engagement strategies.
Revamped Performance Management system to better identify high performing talent and align with developmental and promotional opportunities.
Led enterprise-wide talent management strategies, including high-potential identification, leadership development, and retention initiatives.
Conduct high-potential assessments and create individualized development plans to ensure leadership readiness for critical roles.
Partnered with CHRO and senior executives to implement talent strategies aligned with business objectives, increasing employee engagement and performance.
Managed all aspects of leadership coaching, career development planning, and executive assimilation to enhance organizational effectiveness.
MWV Virginia
HR Lead College Relations - Talent Acquisition
April 2007 – Jan 2009
Responsible for development of overall program objectives and long-range strategies for the College/University Hire Program.
Lead on driving a world class college/university recruitment strategy focused on entry level and professional hiring, yield rates, talent conversion and employer branding.
Managed hiring, staffing onboarding, mentoring and talent development plans for new hires.
VERIZON, Virginia/Maryland
HRBP/HR Director/HR Project Manager
June 1999 – April 2007
Responsible for managing all aspects of HR/employee life cycle for client organizations.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
MBA, Marketing – Clark Atlanta University, School of Business
BA, Mass Communications/Public Relations (Minor: Marketing) – Clark College
PHR Certification – Professional in Human Resources
AWARDS & AFFILIATIONS
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
National Association of African Americans in Human Resources – (NAAAHR)Special Projects
National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) – Executive Leader
Richmond Area Diversity Roundtable
Verizon Excellence Award – Business & Community Impact
Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities
PUBLICATIONS
Network and Affinity Leadership Handbook, 3rd Edition: The Definitive Guide for Forming, Launching, and Engaging Employee Resource Groups – Co-authors: Mesha Mott and Andres Tapia (KornFerry)