Dianna Crawford, MS, SHRM-CP

Special Assistant to the CEO for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at United Community & Family Services
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Greater Hartford

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Credentials

  • Modern Law Practice Certification
    The Modern Law Practice Program on LawHub
  • SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
    SHRM

Experience

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Special Assistant to the CEO for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
      • Oct 2023 - Present

    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • DEI & Talent Management Discovery Lead
      • Jan 2023 - May 2023

      • Led the Staffing Discovery Project; conducted interviews, focus groups, and surveys to identify best practices for equitable outcomes in staffing, collaborating with the ID&E Team and Discovery Project Manager.• Collaborated with Talent Fulfillment/Staffing Managers to identify talent gaps, areas of improvement, and opportunities for workforce optimization.• Developed staffing solutions and established universal staffing standards/framework in support of organizational cohesion.

    • Project Manager - Global Mobility, Human Resources
      • Dec 2022 - May 2023

      • Led the planning and development of the United States domestic and international relocation process, optimizing the transfer process by effectively compiling current practices and ensuring seamless coordination of information among key stakeholders such as Immigration, Payroll, Benefits, HR (People Services), and IT (Device Management).• Collaborated with the Global Mobility, Immigration, and Procurement Teams for the implementation of an automated system to manage international and domestic relocations.• Coordinated internal teams and resources, set milestones, adhered to deadlines, and escalated risks to senior stakeholders. Show less

    • DEI Curriculum Designer/Facilitator
      • Nov 2022 - May 2023

      • Designed and facilitated a three-part DEI curriculum on African American Vernacular English (AAVE), focusing on cultural language differences and combatting stigmas associated with non-standard languages or dialects.• Developed data collection and analysis systems to promote innovation, create learning opportunities, and address workplace cultural language differences.- Presented the curriculum to over 400 employees during the 2023 Black History Month Conference.

    • Talent Acquisition Analyst
      • Oct 2021 - May 2023

      • Managed the full lifecycle candidate experience, including sourcing, engagement, interview process management, and offer negotiations for Associate Consultant candidates in practice areas: Business Advisory Services, Experience Design, Software Engineering, Cloud, Salesforce, and Data & Analytics.•Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion by serving as the Talent Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity (TIDE) Champion, implementing ID&E priorities, and actively promoting the sourcing, hiring, and retention of diverse talent. • Led the local onboarding programming, overseeing communication, scheduling, logistics, and facilitation. Show less

    • United States
    • Insurance
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Human Resource Leadership Development Program (HRLDP) Intern
      • Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

      • Aligned with Business Capabilities, collaborated with the Leadership Development Program Office (LDPO) on various projects, including the LDP Master Roster, Earnings Call Attendance, and the LDPO Intern Survey. • Engaged with the LDP Diversity and Inclusion Impact Committee, contributing to DEI&B initiatives such as the Black Greek Letter Organizations Network and HBCU Planning & Recruitment. • Co-facilitated a "Being Your Authentic Self in the Workplace" Coffee Chat. • Aligned with Business Capabilities, collaborated with the Leadership Development Program Office (LDPO) on various projects, including the LDP Master Roster, Earnings Call Attendance, and the LDPO Intern Survey. • Engaged with the LDP Diversity and Inclusion Impact Committee, contributing to DEI&B initiatives such as the Black Greek Letter Organizations Network and HBCU Planning & Recruitment. • Co-facilitated a "Being Your Authentic Self in the Workplace" Coffee Chat.

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Instructor (ApprenticeshipWorks)
      • Dec 2020 - Jun 2021

      • Delivered training programs to address skills shortages in the manufacturing and healthcare sectors, preparing workers for apprenticeships and employment.• Designed and facilitated employment readiness training, including Introduction to Manufacturing and Introduction to CNC Machining.• Conducted performance-based assessments, evaluated results, and developed individual learning plans for participants.

    • Workforce Specialist (Center 180)
      • Dec 2019 - Dec 2020

      • Recruited, screened, and selected young adults with criminal justice involvement for training and employment programs.• Developed individualized Employment Plans and managed job development and placement programs.• Designed and facilitated employment readiness training, covering workplace etiquette, communication, conflict resolution, and career exploration; tracked participant data using ETO Software.

  • C. Cowles & Company
    • North Haven, CT
    • Purchaser
      • Mar 2019 - Nov 2019

      • Maintain over 50+ Safety Data Sheets on new and existing materials, ensuring proper labeling, and compliance requirements are met. • Establish and maintain vendor relationships to facilitate smooth procurement processes, handling purchase orders over $200,000. • Collaborate with management, accounting, and operations to place purchase orders and ensure on-time product delivery; Maintain employee production data and leverage insights for process optimization and business growth. • Maintain over 50+ Safety Data Sheets on new and existing materials, ensuring proper labeling, and compliance requirements are met. • Establish and maintain vendor relationships to facilitate smooth procurement processes, handling purchase orders over $200,000. • Collaborate with management, accounting, and operations to place purchase orders and ensure on-time product delivery; Maintain employee production data and leverage insights for process optimization and business growth.

Education

  • Washington University in St. Louis
    Master of Science - MS, Legal Studies, General
  • Washington University in St. Louis
    Certificate, Employment Law
  • University of Hartford
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Sociology

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