Experience

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  Short Pump Middle School

  • Glen Allen, Virginia, United States

  • Exceptional Education Resource Teacher

    • Oct 2022 - Present
    • Glen Allen, Virginia, United States

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  Richmond SHRM

  • Richmond, Virginia, United States

  • Volunteer

    • Jan 2019 - Oct 2020
    • Richmond, Virginia, United States

    •Member, Collaborative and E-Learning Committee; Leader, Virtual Book Club (2020 – Present)•Member, Strategic Leadership Conference Planning Committee (2019 – Present)Provide SHRM Recertification Support for members applying for SHRM recertification credits. Participate in SHRM Strategic Leadership Conference planning activities. Develop agenda and theme (Reimagining HR).

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  SHRM and Association for Talent Development (ATD)

  • United States

  • Educational Sabbatical

    • Nov 2018 - Oct 2019
    • United States

    Completed continuing education programs to broaden career opportunities, from 2018 – 2019.Participated in Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP, now CPTD) training program from 2/2019 – 10/2019. Passed 2 exams in Aug. and Oct.Completed core requirements and earned SHRM-CP designation 2/2019.

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  DuPont

  • United States
  • Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Learning and Development Consultant

    • Aug 2013 - Oct 2018

    Analyzed, designed, implemented, and evaluated core competency / soft skills training and leadership development programs serving 85 line-leaders, across Tyvek®, Nomex®, Kevlar®, Maintenance, and Support divisions with 1890 employees onsite, DuPont’s largest site. Contributed to the strategic direction of training. Managed STARS awards and recognition program, through Achievers, for plant’s 1890 employees.• Hired 87 operators, 12 mechanics, 18 electricians, and 4 administrative assistants to fill employment gaps. • Hired 87 operators, 12 mechanics, 18 electricians, and 4 administrative assistants to fill employment gaps.

  • Human Resource Consultant

    • Mar 2009 - Aug 2013

    As a strategic business partner and service broker, led employee and labor relations efforts for Tyvek® business unit. Oversaw HR functions for 525 employees. Fostered employee engagement, mindset shift, behavior, and accountability through the DuPont Production System (DPS). Executed mid-year and annual performance and reward processes. Investigated and resolved employee complaints. Created performance improvement plans (PIP). Collaborated with management to enhance worker performance.• Led DuPont Production System (DPS) for all 525 employees in Tyvek® and Kevlar® units. • Hired and onboarded 12 exempt employees. • Spearheaded career-pathing process and succession planning for all exempt employees in the unit.

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  DuPont

  • Wilmington, Delaware and Richmond, Virginia

  • Employee Assistant Consultant

    • Sep 1992 - Oct 2008
    • Wilmington, Delaware and Richmond, Virginia

    Delivered comprehensive employee assistance services to Nomex®, Kevlar®, Maintenance and Support personnel. Provided assessment, referral and treatment authorization and follow-up services for employees and their family members with psychiatric and substance abuse problems. Designed, developed, and implemented awareness training on behavioral and psychiatric issues and its impact on work performance. Facilitated critical incident stress debriefings regarding employee fatalities, suicides, work accidents, corporate announcements, and natural disasters.• Designed Breathalyzer and Diminished Capacity modules for the site’s learning management system (LMS) and trained 85 managers and exempt employees regarding substance abuse and diminished capacity and impact on workplace safety.