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Yolanda Strayhorn is a seasoned information management professional with extensive experience in research, project staffing, and information management. She has held various roles, including Team Lead at the CDC Library, Reference|Research Librarian at Cherokee Federal, and Lead Resource Analyst at Oracle. Yolanda holds an MLIS from Florida State University and a BASc in Organizational Leadership from Mercer University.

Credentials

  • Scopus Certification Program
    Elsevier
    Mar, 2021
    - May, 2026

Experience

    • Team Lead, Reference, Research And Training, Cdc Library

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    • Atlanta, Georgia, United States
    • Team Lead, Reference, Research and Training, CDC Library
      • Mar 2022 - Present
      • Atlanta, Georgia, United States

    • Reference|Research Librarian
      • Sep 2018 - Feb 2022
      • Atlanta Metropolitan Area

  • Consulting
    • Greater Atlanta Area
    • Independent Consultant
      • Mar 2018 - Sep 2018
      • Greater Atlanta Area

      Assist businesses with special projects including research, organizing information and reporting.• Perform data preparation activities utilizing Excel, Tableau Prep, and SQL.• Perform data queries using SQL, Excel, and Tableau.• Transform data into visualizations using Excel and Tableau

  • Oracle
    • Greater Atlanta Area
    • Lead Resource Analyst, Resource Management
      • Oct 2006 - Feb 2018
      • Greater Atlanta Area

      Led Resource Management planning and sourcing of 100+ IT consultants. Partnered with Planning Directors, Engagement Managers, Project Managers and Sales Team. Lead weekly communication and staffing meetings.•Worked with internal applications including Oracle Projects Resource Management, Project Accounting, OBIEE, internal skills databases and MS Excel to monitor Metrics, i.e., Headcount, Labor, Expenses, Utilization, and customer information.•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills utilizing Microsoft Excel and Oracle OBIEE to manipulate and extract data. Experience utilizing a variety of datasets; HR data, projects and pipeline sales for reporting.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Records Coordinator
      • Oct 2005 - Oct 2006

      • Increased visibility of campus wide Records Management services, which included consultancy and training to campus business and academic units. Recommended improvements where needed.• Collaborated with Information Technology staff to improve website design and automated records management applications.• Supervised students and part-time personnel.• Provided reference services in Archives and at the Information Services Desk.

    • Information Associate
      • Mar 2004 - Oct 2005

      • Assisted students, faculty and community users with business, patent and technical research needs.• Conducted face to face, phone reference and Ask a Librarian chat services.• Assisted Librarians with reviewing and updating Library guides.• Assisted with the marketing of library related activities during orientation, RATS night and other library event

    • Resource Manager
      • Jan 2001 - May 2003

      • Managed a team of Resource Analyst; provided leadership, coaching, and performance development.• Led the team in analysis of existing operations and development of action plans for process improvements.• Partnered with other Resource Managers to identify qualified resources, secure placement and assign to engagements.• Ensured consultants met government security clearance before assigning to projects.

    • Sr. Resource Analyst
      • May 1998 - Jan 2001

      • Maintained project resource plans and schedules.• Coordinated forecast process and cost center data accuracy.• Tracked and ensured timely completion of annual compensation, quarterly bonus and review process for region.• Conducted new consultant orientation on the use of company applications.• Partnered with Engagement Managers and Resource Analysts to identify consulting opportunities.• Assisted leadership team with hiring plans to ensure right headcount and skill mix.

    • Solutions Coordinator
      • 1996 - 1998

      Company purchased by CISCO

Education

  • 2018 - 2018
    Emory University
    Certificate, Business Intelligence
  • Florida State University
    Master of Library & Information Science - MLIS, Library and Information Science
  • Mercer University
    Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc Organizational Leadership
  • Spelman College
    Chemistry

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