Opal M. B.
Emerging Talent Manager at One Columbus at One Columbus- Claim this Profile
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Windy Murphy
I directly reported to Opal in my role as an Associate Director at WDBCO. Opal is a visionary. As a leader of a non-profit she has been instrumental in identifying funding opportunities that propel her vision. When she sees opportunity she puts in the work to assure that the opportunity is seized. An example of this is the implementation of a healthcare industry sector partnership. Opal identified the need for collaboration to meet the talent needs of leading healthcare organizations. Through her dedication, they were recently awarded a grant to help further their concerted goals. Her leadership style is that of a coach. She is supportive and trustworthy. She utilizes the individual talents of her team in a manner that fulfills them while meeting the goals of the organization.
Robin D. Pettiford
Opal is a colleague of mine through the Hopkins Local initiative. I worked for a local non-profit as an employment consultant she worked for Johns Hopkins Medicine building strategic workforce development partnerships. Opal not only understood the work, she understood those individuals that my organization was servicing. She connected with various departments in the Health System as well as provided insight to those individuals seeking employment on what it takes to not only get a job but to keep it and turn it into a career. She not only built bridges with the organization which I worked for but various non-profits and Baltimore anchor institutions. She was also very active in quarterly steering committee meetings to discuss various opportunities in the pipeline as well as ways to generate new hiring opportunities for those seeking benefits and looking to make above minimum wage. She's a workforce development trailblazer for sure as well as an inspiration.
Windy Murphy
I directly reported to Opal in my role as an Associate Director at WDBCO. Opal is a visionary. As a leader of a non-profit she has been instrumental in identifying funding opportunities that propel her vision. When she sees opportunity she puts in the work to assure that the opportunity is seized. An example of this is the implementation of a healthcare industry sector partnership. Opal identified the need for collaboration to meet the talent needs of leading healthcare organizations. Through her dedication, they were recently awarded a grant to help further their concerted goals. Her leadership style is that of a coach. She is supportive and trustworthy. She utilizes the individual talents of her team in a manner that fulfills them while meeting the goals of the organization.
Robin D. Pettiford
Opal is a colleague of mine through the Hopkins Local initiative. I worked for a local non-profit as an employment consultant she worked for Johns Hopkins Medicine building strategic workforce development partnerships. Opal not only understood the work, she understood those individuals that my organization was servicing. She connected with various departments in the Health System as well as provided insight to those individuals seeking employment on what it takes to not only get a job but to keep it and turn it into a career. She not only built bridges with the organization which I worked for but various non-profits and Baltimore anchor institutions. She was also very active in quarterly steering committee meetings to discuss various opportunities in the pipeline as well as ways to generate new hiring opportunities for those seeking benefits and looking to make above minimum wage. She's a workforce development trailblazer for sure as well as an inspiration.
Windy Murphy
I directly reported to Opal in my role as an Associate Director at WDBCO. Opal is a visionary. As a leader of a non-profit she has been instrumental in identifying funding opportunities that propel her vision. When she sees opportunity she puts in the work to assure that the opportunity is seized. An example of this is the implementation of a healthcare industry sector partnership. Opal identified the need for collaboration to meet the talent needs of leading healthcare organizations. Through her dedication, they were recently awarded a grant to help further their concerted goals. Her leadership style is that of a coach. She is supportive and trustworthy. She utilizes the individual talents of her team in a manner that fulfills them while meeting the goals of the organization.
Robin D. Pettiford
Opal is a colleague of mine through the Hopkins Local initiative. I worked for a local non-profit as an employment consultant she worked for Johns Hopkins Medicine building strategic workforce development partnerships. Opal not only understood the work, she understood those individuals that my organization was servicing. She connected with various departments in the Health System as well as provided insight to those individuals seeking employment on what it takes to not only get a job but to keep it and turn it into a career. She not only built bridges with the organization which I worked for but various non-profits and Baltimore anchor institutions. She was also very active in quarterly steering committee meetings to discuss various opportunities in the pipeline as well as ways to generate new hiring opportunities for those seeking benefits and looking to make above minimum wage. She's a workforce development trailblazer for sure as well as an inspiration.
Windy Murphy
I directly reported to Opal in my role as an Associate Director at WDBCO. Opal is a visionary. As a leader of a non-profit she has been instrumental in identifying funding opportunities that propel her vision. When she sees opportunity she puts in the work to assure that the opportunity is seized. An example of this is the implementation of a healthcare industry sector partnership. Opal identified the need for collaboration to meet the talent needs of leading healthcare organizations. Through her dedication, they were recently awarded a grant to help further their concerted goals. Her leadership style is that of a coach. She is supportive and trustworthy. She utilizes the individual talents of her team in a manner that fulfills them while meeting the goals of the organization.
Robin D. Pettiford
Opal is a colleague of mine through the Hopkins Local initiative. I worked for a local non-profit as an employment consultant she worked for Johns Hopkins Medicine building strategic workforce development partnerships. Opal not only understood the work, she understood those individuals that my organization was servicing. She connected with various departments in the Health System as well as provided insight to those individuals seeking employment on what it takes to not only get a job but to keep it and turn it into a career. She not only built bridges with the organization which I worked for but various non-profits and Baltimore anchor institutions. She was also very active in quarterly steering committee meetings to discuss various opportunities in the pipeline as well as ways to generate new hiring opportunities for those seeking benefits and looking to make above minimum wage. She's a workforce development trailblazer for sure as well as an inspiration.
Credentials
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Changefit 360 Change Management Boot Camp
ChangeFit 360Oct, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate in Public & Nonprofit Leadership
The Ohio State UniversityNov, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Pitching Your Ideas Strategically
LinkedInJul, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Lean Management
SimplilearnDec, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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One Columbus
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Emerging Talent Manager at One Columbus
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Feb 2023 - Present
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Consultant
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Sep 2018 - Present
Assist businesses identify and leverage talent to maximize resources and achieve outcomes. Develop pipeline strategies to address critical/chronic shortages. Assist businesses identify and leverage talent to maximize resources and achieve outcomes. Develop pipeline strategies to address critical/chronic shortages.
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Workforce Development Board of Central Ohio
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Apr 2020 - Feb 2023
I lead a high-performing team of innovators focused on creatively solving workforce issues for in-demand industries. I ideate and implement high-impact strategies that leverage public/private resources. Focusing on employer and workforce collaborations, I have launched industry sector partnerships, re-imagined incumbent worker strategies, DEIA initiatives, and HR conferences and events.
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Jun 2019 - Apr 2020
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Johns Hopkins Medicine
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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HR Strategic Workforce Development
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Apr 2015 - May 2019
Develop strategic partnerships to address workforce needs. Implement programs and strategies to positively increase retention and source qualified talent by leveraging community partnerships. Develop career advancement strategies for incumbet workers. Manage community partnerships to strengthen talent pipeline. Contributed to Hopkins strategic local hiring initiative. Develop strategic partnerships to address workforce needs. Implement programs and strategies to positively increase retention and source qualified talent by leveraging community partnerships. Develop career advancement strategies for incumbet workers. Manage community partnerships to strengthen talent pipeline. Contributed to Hopkins strategic local hiring initiative.
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Program Project Manager
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Nov 2013 - Apr 2015
Coordinate regional WIOA youth program strategy, Identify and create new strategies to serve young adults. Develop board reports and updates. Coordinate regional WIOA youth program strategy, Identify and create new strategies to serve young adults. Develop board reports and updates.
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Telamon Corporation
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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400 - 500 Employee
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Workplace Readiness
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Sep 2007 - Nov 2013
- Manage and assist in development of youth employment program structure - Collaborate with community agencies to recruit participants and enrich referral database - Develop relationships with employers to coordinate work experiences and mentoring opportunities - Develop work readiness training - Educate young adults on foundation of career management - Serve as "career coach" through initial stages of career plan - Assess participant educational and work readiness abilities - Research work readiness trends to enhance program goals and increase participant success Show less
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City of Salisbury, Mayor's Office
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Salisbury, MD
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Intern
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Feb 2007 - May 2007
- Assisted in the planning and implementation of Municipal Government Works (MGW) Day activities at the Salisbury Festival - Trained city employees to communicate basic phrases in Spanish - Updated Affordable Housing Resource database - Collaborated with local schools and other agencies to coordinate MGW student art contest - Translated during city property inspection - Assisted in the planning and implementation of Municipal Government Works (MGW) Day activities at the Salisbury Festival - Trained city employees to communicate basic phrases in Spanish - Updated Affordable Housing Resource database - Collaborated with local schools and other agencies to coordinate MGW student art contest - Translated during city property inspection
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ShoreCorps/PALS AmeriCorps at Salisbury University
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Salisbury, MD
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Program Assistant/AmeriCorps Volunteer
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Sep 2004 - Sep 2006
- Built lasting relationships with community leaders - Increased professional development during weekly leadership training activities (Conflict resolution, mentoring techniques, career development, etc.) - Developed lessons in leadership for middle school-aged youth - Monitored groups during program activities - Maintained attendance and rewards program database - Built lasting relationships with community leaders - Increased professional development during weekly leadership training activities (Conflict resolution, mentoring techniques, career development, etc.) - Developed lessons in leadership for middle school-aged youth - Monitored groups during program activities - Maintained attendance and rewards program database
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American Diabetes Association
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Income Development Intern
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Jun 2006 - Aug 2006
- Independently created gift-officer stewardship booklet - Updated, reconciled and modified donor prospect lists - Independently created gift-officer stewardship booklet - Updated, reconciled and modified donor prospect lists
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Lower Shore Child Care Resource Center
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Salisbury, MD
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Secretary
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Sep 2001 - Oct 2004
- Demonstrated exemplary customer relations skills with all visitors, staff, and providers - Maintained training records in Peopleware event management software - Reconciled accounts receivables for weekly deposits - Created accurate and timely monthly reports - Demonstrated exemplary customer relations skills with all visitors, staff, and providers - Maintained training records in Peopleware event management software - Reconciled accounts receivables for weekly deposits - Created accurate and timely monthly reports
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Education
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Salisbury University
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