Kendall Dawson
Charlotte
Summary
Dynamic professional with experience at the United States Department of Agriculture, excelling in labor relations and recruitment. Proven ability in data analysis and interpersonal communication, successfully organizing career fairs that engaged over 3000 participants. Proficient at fostering inclusivity and enhancing workforce creativity through innovative programs and strategic social media outreach.
Overview
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Work History
Human Resources Specialist
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
- Specialized in labor relations and recruitment processes throughout various channels within the federal agency.
- Oversaw training programs, and assisted in payroll & benefits operations.
- Spearheaded bridge programs and inclusion programs to increase effectiveness, workforce creativity, innovation and productivity.
- Implemented social media recruitment strategies to improve multi-generational hiring gaps.
- Organized career fairs featuring subject experts and successful industry leaders sharing of best practices for resume writing, effective interviewing skills, mentoring, student resources, and understanding career opportunities with USDA (food safety, cyber, environmental engineering, and project management).
- Events hosted over 3000 students and interested career professionals.
- Events such as 2024 USDA Virtual Career Fair, New Orleans Cybersecurity Job Fair, HR Symposiums, Departmental Administration Town halls, and USDA Welcome Intern & Recent Graduates.
Community Engagement Intern
East Greensboro Now
Greensboro
- Responsible for distributing resource information to partner organizations, performing as liaison between community organizations and program participants, analyzing and coding data for interview coordination, manage and curate programs that promote inclusivity in the community to accomplish successful community outreach.
Research Intern
Citizen Science
Greensboro
- Enhanced learning outcomes and career trajectories through inclusive course-based research.
- Conducted community-engaged research, facilitated 'safe space' assembly for marginalized groups to discuss solutions for community concerns, survey generation, data analyzing, and participant recruiting.
- Presented at the annual Health Professionals for Equity in Healthcare Symposium.
Marketing Assistant
Super Cuts
Long Beach
- Administrative and clerical support of beauty facility.
- Provide reception to front desk, answering multiline phone system, greeting customers, scheduling appointments, provide superior customer service, coordination of marketing projects to maintain high vending points, data entry, and maintain normal daily business functions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Concentration in Business Management
North Carolina Agriculture & Technical State University
Greensboro, NCAssociate of Arts - Sociology
Cerritos College
Cerritos, CASkills
- Microsoft Office applications
- Interpersonal communication
- Technical proficiency
- Problem solving
- Data analysis
- Market research
- Conflict resolution
- Onboarding processes
- Team collaboration
- Leadership skills
Affiliations
- The National Society of Leadership and Success
- Society of Collegiate Leaders
- Young Elite African American Professionals Mentorship Program
Certification
- Inclusion and Diversity Training
- Microsoft Office Specialist
- Junior Data Analyst
- Media Planner
References
- Angela French-Bell, 301.851.2236, Angela.N.French-Bell@usda.gov
- Ian Herron, 202.534.7403, Herroic@gmail.com
Timeline
Human Resources Specialist
United States Department of Agriculture
Community Engagement Intern
East Greensboro Now
Research Intern
Citizen Science
Marketing Assistant
Super Cuts
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Concentration in Business Management
North Carolina Agriculture & Technical State University
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Cerritos College
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