Bank of AmericaEquality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer
Jan. 2012 - Mar. 2015Greater Los Angeles Area▪ Initiated partnerships with senior leaders in Human Resources to develop a pipeline of executive level diverse talent for the Los Angeles market
▪ Pioneered programming, established benchmarks, and discovered funding for initiatives focused on developing diverse executive level talent
▪ Established pipeline events and initiatives that resulted in 11% of participants securing executive roles six months after the event
▪ Created financial literacy and career exploration program for high school juniors and seniors in partnership with LAUSD
▪ Leader of Employee Resource Group Council and chairperson of the Black Professional Group 2014-2015
▪ Strategically developed and managed key community partnerships with NAACP, Advancing Women Executives, West Angeles CDC, UNCF, Bright
Prospects, Los Angeles Urban League of Young Professionals, NAWBO, and the White House’s “My Brother’s Keeper” Initiative Key Accomplishments & Awards
o Produced the company’s first market level Black History Month celebration resulting in a $10,000 donation to the UNCF; Increased the retention and promotion rate of associates of color by 7% within one year
o 2014 Global Diversity and Inclusion Award Finalist & Southern California Employee Network Leader of the Year o 2014 President of the United States Volunteer Service Award