Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant

• Jul 2022 - Present

Co-Founder/COO

• Jun 2018 - Present

Co-owner of a start-up laundry/dry cleaning service, based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Co-owner of a start-up laundry/dry cleaning service, based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Published Author & Thought Leader

• Nov 2020 - Oct 2022

Author of “Seize The Day: A Memoir” Author of “Seize The Day: A Memoir”

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Partner

• Aug 2021 - Jun 2022

Talent Acquisition Partner

• Jul 2019 - Aug 2021

- Managed portfolio that encompassed areas throughout the organization including, but not limited to: Administrative Services, Actuary, Business Engineering, Business Intelligence, Clinical Solutions, Data & Analytics, Government Programs, Provider Relations and Underwriting - Partnered with Managers, Directors, VPs, and SVPs from each of these departments, amongst multiple state locations, to facilitate the hiring process from start-to-finish, learn more about their expectations, and to become familiar with the role and its’ requirements- Worked closely with compensation, personnel actions, HRBPs, and other departments within Human Resources to carry out expected organizational initiatives - Provided consultative services to hiring leaders, including, reviewing, screening, and recommending hundreds of applicants, regarding the continued pursuit of viable candidates- Worked as liaison to establish and foster relationships with local universities, youth organizations, non-profits, etc. for purposes of the company's recruitment and outreach efforts, specifically regarding diversity and inclusion-driven initiatives- Partnered with Workforce Development to create and influence the implementation of company's Diversity and Inclusion Strategy- Managed the company's corporate portfolio; facilitated the hiring for all professional departments within the organization including, but not limited to: Accounting, Audit, Ancillary, Compliance, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing, and Sales

Assistant Store Manager

• Aug 2016 - Sep 2018

- Directed and supervised employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or in performing services for customers. - Assisted in all duties related to hiring, training, and the evaluation of potential personnel - Handled company's e-commerce sales and transactions regarding the Baton Rouge location - Held constant open-communication with managers of other locations regarding sales, inventory, etc. - Directed and supervised employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or in performing services for customers. - Assisted in all duties related to hiring, training, and the evaluation of potential personnel - Handled company's e-commerce sales and transactions regarding the Baton Rouge location - Held constant open-communication with managers of other locations regarding sales, inventory, etc.