Chief Operating Officer - Growth & DEI Leader

Hyacinth Terry, Chief Operating Officer

Oxon Hill, 20745, United States, 202-***-****, **************@*****.*** SUMMARY Dynamic Chief Operating Officer with over 15 years of progressive leadership experience in diverse sectors. Proven expertise in directing business operations, spearheading strategic growth initiatives, and enhancing workforce DEI efforts. As Co-Owner of Animo Government Consulting, drove expansion across federal markets, showcasing a blend of operational excellence and innovative partnerships. Committed to fostering inclusive work environments and optimizing operational efficiency, ready to contribute significantly to an organization’s growth and success.

WORK EXPERIENCE

10/2018 – Present Chief Operating Officer & Co-Owner, Animo Government Consulting

Chantilly, United States

Direct business operations for a Veteran-Owned Small Business in diverse contracting sectors.

Lead talent acquisition and DEI initiatives, enhancing workforce diversity and skill sets.

Assemble and guide a seasoned executive team, driving strategic growth and innovation.

Spearhead strategic growth initiatives and establish operational excellence frameworks for a certified VOSDB, resulting in expansion across federal and global markets.

Pioneer business transformation initiatives through strategic partnerships, enhancing operational efficiency and market penetration in government consulting.

09/2021 – 02/2024 Global Director of Talent Acquisition (Consultant), Stats Perform London, UK Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, enhancing diverse and inclusive recruitment processes.

Develop and execute a global recruitment strategy that aligns with organizational goals and workforce needs.

Lead and mentor a 14-member talent acquisition team, ensuring global alignment while meeting regional market demands.

Collaborate with leadership teams on workforce planning and talent forecasting.

Enhance recruitment processes through data-driven insights and continuous improvement.

Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations across diverse regions.

Oversee the implementation of ATS and recruitment technology tools to optimize sourcing and elevate the candidate experience. 03/2021 – 06/2023 Executive Recruitment Lead (Consultant), V-PMC Remote Facilitated recruitment efforts for critical IT and executive roles for the FAA, managing a requisition load ranging from 23 to 40 positions. Drove diversity recruitment initiatives to broaden talent pools and incorporate inclusivity into hiring processes within government agencies. 12/2017 – 12/2020 Director of Talent Acquisition & Operations

(Part-Time), C.A.S.E. Engineering

Upper Marlboro, United States

Advised senior leadership on compliance and governance issues, ensuring adherence to FLSA, Affirmative Action Plans, and other regulations. Spearheaded organizational change management to align company culture with strategic goals.

Strengthened the employer brand by building relationships with key universities, organizations, and professional networks. Recruited a technical and cybersecurity team to successfully rebuild and relaunch the IRS website.

04/2017 – 11/2018 Director of Global Talent Acquisition, QED Group

(USAID)

Arlington, United States

Led executive and C-suite recruitment efforts post-acquisition, enhancing organizational structure and leadership capabilities. Championed DEI efforts, integrating gender and social inclusion into large- scale development programs.

06/2015 – 04/2017 HQ Recruiting Manager, Social Impact (USAID) Arlington, United States Reduced time-to-fill for USAID contracts from 87 to 30 days through innovative sourcing strategies.

Ensured compliance with IFC performance standards and integrated risk mitigation strategies for inclusion and gender equity. 03/2013 – 06/2015 Talent Acquisition Lead, Dakota Consulting Silver Springs, United States Developed and implemented recruitment strategies that optimized hiring processes and enhanced the candidate experience.

Successfully hired numerous technical and cleared professionals for various government contracts.

06/2012 – 06/2013 Senior Diversity Consultant, Verizon Business (Consultant) Remote Led diversity recruitment initiatives, establishing robust talent pipelines for IT roles and significantly enhancing organizational diversity. 06/1993 – 06/2001 Classification Support/ Personnel Management Specialist, VA Army National Guard

Sandston, VA

Directed personnel services functions and provided strategic guidance on personnel administration, optimizing manpower resources. Conducted job analysis interviews with employees and managers to gather comprehensive information on job duties and responsibilities. Applied classification standards (e.g., the General Schedule, FLSA, OPM guidelines) to accurately determine job classification levels, pay scales, and series.

Ensured job classifications adhered to federal, state, and local regulations, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws, and relevant collective bargaining agreements. EDUCATION

01/2005 – 05/2007 University of Phoenix-Arizona

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business

Administration

Arlington, United States

08/1995 – 05/1999 North Carolina Central University Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

Durham, United States

SKILLS Talent Acquisition DEI

Leadership Operations Management

Compliance Strategic Planning

Change Management Executive Recruitment

Risk Management Personnel Management

Oracle Taleo

PeopleSoft LinkedIn Recruiter

IRecruit ICIMS

Diversity Management Project Management

Communication Data Management

Discretion Reporting

Teamwork Compliance Monitoring

Customer Service Market Research

DEI Familiarity Training

Networking Social Media Strategy

Affinity Group Collaboration Talent Management

Leadership Development Data Analysis

Team Leadership Strategic Mindset

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