Michelle J. Pannell
Email: **********@*****.*** Phone: 301-***-****
Summary of Qualifications
Dynamic and results-driven professional with over 20 years of experience in human capital management, training, and organizational development across federal, corporate, and military sectors. Proven expertise in creating and delivering training programs, fostering engaging learning environments, and aligning educational strategies with organizational goals. Recognized for strong presentation skills, curriculum development, and a commitment to continuous professional growth.
Learning and Development Core Competencies
• Learning Management, Training & Facilitation
• Curriculum Design & Development
• Virtual & In-Person Instruction
• Workforce Planning & Succession Strategies
• Performance Management & Employee Engagement
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Initiatives Professional Experience
MY HUMAN CAPITAL (MHC) Consulting, Inc.
Founder & Senior Training Administrator July 2019 – Present
• Operational Leadership: Provide leadership strategic consultation and coaching, to align key business objectives with priorities. Design, develop, and execute training modules focusing on HR competencies, workforce planning, and executive leadership development. Create innovative approaches to address training gaps and ensure compliance with organizational requirements. Develop systems to collect and analyze training feedback, refining program effectiveness based on data insights.
• Team Management: Direct logistics, travel, and training material development, ensuring alignment with organizational training goals. Supervise cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of training programs. Enhance team productivity by implementing collaborative project management tools.
Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy (EERE) Director, Workforce Management Office 2021 – Present
• Talent Strategy Leadership: Partner with senior leadership to design and implement innovative talent acquisition strategies that meet EERE’s diverse workforce needs. Spearheaded initiatives to increase the representation of underrepresented groups, resulting in measurable improvements in workforce diversity.
• Data-Driven Impact: Developed workforce dashboards to enhance data transparency and drive informed decision-making across the organization.
• Executive Recruitment Expertise: Oversaw EERE’s first virtual hiring event, filling 20 key positions and establishing a robust candidate pipeline.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Fostered strong relationships with HR Business Partners and senior leaders, aligning talent initiatives with organizational goals and fostering a culture of innovation.
AvantGarde, LLC
Federal Human Resources Project Manager 2019 – 2021
• Comprehensive Talent Management: Led recruitment and staffing efforts across multiple DOE contracts, delivering tailored solutions that exceeded client expectations.
• Workforce Metrics and Reporting: Provided data-driven insights through performance metrics, ensuring alignment with contractual objectives and organizational priorities.
• Executive Leadership Support: Collaborated with senior DOE leadership to address strategic hiring needs and improve organizational effectiveness. Executive Office of the President (EOP), White House Director, HR Management Division 2016 – 2018
• Talent Strategy Leadership: Led all HR and human capital initiatives for EOP. Determined the nature and scope of all HR programs and ensures the meet OPM requirements and standards.
• Policy Development: Delivered hands-on oversight when directing the administration and management of HR policies, standards development, and operational procedures.
• Executive Leadership Support: Collaborated with senior leadership and provided budget recommendations and planning for budget presentation strategies for the (CAO) in the presentation of budget estimates and testimonies before the OMB and Congress. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Supervisory Human Resource Specialist 2012 – 2016
• Strategic Hiring Initiatives: Managed recruitment for highly specialized roles, including senior executives and technical experts, ensuring alignment with FDA’s mission-critical objectives.
• Policy Development: Established the Physicians Compensation Credential Board (PCCB) Charter, streamlining compensation processes for medical professionals.
• Global Talent Acquisition: Championed the establishment of hiring processes for international candidates, ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Education and Certifications
• Master of Business Administration: University of Maryland University College
• Bachelor of Communications Studies & Marketing: Texas Tech University
• Relevant Certifications: Delegated Examining Certification (2023), Writing SES ECQs, Title 42 & Title 38 (Excepted Service), EIG Fellows Program (2023/2024) Key Accomplishments
• Innovative Talent Solutions: Designed and implemented sourcing strategies that enhanced diversity and reduced turnover for critical roles.
• Operational Excellence: Delivered cost-saving solutions, including group training initiatives that reduced agency-wide expenses.
• Workforce Analytics: Developed tools and dashboards that streamlined recruitment processes and improved data transparency.
• Cultural Transformation: Led initiatives that aligned workforce strategies with organizational goals, fostering an inclusive and high-performance culture.