Camille E. Robinson
Louisville,KY
Summary
With a robust background in federal government training and development, I bring a wealth of experience in designing and implementing effective training programs, fostering cross-agency collaboration, making me an ideal candidate for a leadership development learning leader role with GE Healthcare. Adept at leveraging technology and data-driven insights to foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Civil Rights Specialist (Trainer)
U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration Resource Center Civil Rights Team
01.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is an agency of the U.S
- Department of Transportation that provides financial and technical assistance to state and local governments for the construction and maintenance of the nation's highways
- Provide training for FHWA leaders including Division Administrators, i.e., Civil Rights Refresher training SME
- Partner with key stakeholders and senior leadership to create innovative learning solutions
- Collaborate closely with other Resource Center team members in other disciplines to support State Department of Transportations (DOTs) training needs
- Ensure learning experiences incorporate adult learning principles and instructional design principles
- Measure program effectiveness and adapt to improve satisfaction, knowledge transfer, and awareness
- Serve as a subject-matter expert for Civil Rights, Contractor Compliance and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Partner with internal and external subject-matter experts to deliver learning solutions
- Manage timelines and ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget, including the Contractor Compliance e-learn tool
- This tool was developed collaboratively with a consultant using software such as Articulate, YouTube, etc
- Develop and deliver presentations (ex: briefings, workshops, customized training) at regional, local, or national conferences (ex: American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, Transportation Research Board, Transportation Symposiums)
- Work in partnership with the FHWA Headquarters Office of Civil Rights (HCR) and ensure consistent guidance and interpretation of regulations, policies and procedures is provided to FHWA Division Offices, State Departments of Transportations (DOTs), Local Public Agencies, and other federal-aid recipients
- The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is an agency of the U.S
- Department of Transportation that provides financial and technical assistance to state and local governments for the construction and maintenance of the nation's highways
- Collateral duties/Working Group(s): National Highway Institute (NHI) Instructor for Instructor Development Course (IDC) for Web Conference Training (WCT)
- NHI is the training and education arm of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
- As an FHWA-NHI instructor with valuable experience and expertise, requested to join the NHI Master Trainer team
- Demonstrate leadership skills as the co-leader for the Resource Center 'Improving Communication and Delivery Skills' Working Group
- Recent Accomplishments: 2017-2021 Human Resources Management Committee Member (serve 4-year term)
- Received recognition for my contributions to the committee from the Executive Director, Tom Everett
- I served as co-chair of the Implementation Team
- I also developed SOPs for reviewing and distributing the all employee survey written comments and led the development of the survey
- 2022 Successfully completed a FHWA competitive learning opportunity, Diversity University
Civil Rights & Realty Program Manager
U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration Kentucky Division
Frankfort, USA
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: The Kentucky Division of the Federal Highway Administration oversees the implementation of federal highway programs in Kentucky
- Advise the Division leadership of all internal and external EEO matters including employee complaints, grievances, and rights
- Conduct and lead investigations of discrimination
- Advise and provide technical assistance to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and other stakeholders in various civil rights program areas
- Provide technical assistance and advice to Kentucky Division Leadership in the review and approval of the KYTC civil rights program implementation plans and documents
- Develop and deliver presentations at regional, local, and national conferences (ex: The Kentucky Partnering Conference, Transportation Research Board, and Transportation Symposiums)
- Provide guidance and interpretation of regulations, policies and procedures to the Kentucky Division, the KYTC, Local Public Agencies (LPAs), and other federal-aid recipients
- Develop and maintain partnerships with minority and women's organizations and institutions, HBCUs, Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), and The Kentucky Association of Highway Contractors
- Analyze and report data in a meaningful manner for leadership’s use
- Prepare briefings and talking points for leadership
- The Kentucky Division of the Federal Highway Administration oversees the implementation of federal highway programs in Kentucky
- As the Realty Program Manager: Knowledge of a variety of Federal laws and regulations that relate to the acquisition and management of real property needed for Federal or Federal-aid transportation projects
- Managing the FHWA right-of-way program; Managing the FHWA outdoor advertising control program; Managing real property acquired for transportation projects, where there is a Federal interest; Ensuring recipients of FHWA Federal funds conform to Federal guidance
- Collateral duties/special assignments/Workgroups: National Highway Institute (NHI) Instructor for Instructor Development Course (IDC) for Web Conference Training (WCT)
- Served in an acting role as the POC for the National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI) with the Center for Transportation Workforce Development (CTWD) through December 2019
- 2017 Human Resources Management Committee Member (serve 4-year term)
- Civil Rights Core Competencies Champion
- Support the Division Leadership with recruitment and outreach activities targeting diverse groups
- Accomplishments: 2016 Received recruitment award for the Summer Transportation Internship for Diverse Groups
- 2016-2017 instrumental in creating the Bridges to Opportunities Program, a workforce development program for the Ohio River Bridges Project a $2 Billion bridge project
- Also, under my advisement the Kentucky Transportation exceeded their Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) project goal
- 2017 provided technical assistance in developing a DBE certification agreement for Kentucky and Indiana
- 2018 Received a group award for work on the 2018 Director of Field Services (DFS) South Leadership Meeting Planning Team
Civil Rights Program Manager
U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration Kentucky Division
Frankfort, USA
04.2009 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: The Kentucky Division of the Federal Highway Administration oversees the implementation of federal highway programs in Kentucky
- Administer the FHWA civil rights program and provide technical advice and recommendations on equal opportunity and the ADA program
- Review and approve project and program documents and plans, including State Internal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), EEO contractor compliance, Title VI, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) programs DBE Support Services, non-US Department of Labor programs, On-the-Job Training Programs, and Americans with Disabilities Act plans and programs, and will advise the State of the program’s approval or recommends corrective actions
- Conduct civil rights program and process reviews or project inspections to identify areas for improvement and recommend actions
- Evaluate the effectiveness of internal and external equal opportunity/civil rights programs using program plans, data analysis, and reports to identify and set key program priorities
- The Kentucky Division of the Federal Highway Administration oversees the implementation of federal highway programs in Kentucky
- Collateral duties/special assignments: National Highway Institute (NHI) Instructor for Instructor Development Course (IDC) for Web Conference Training (WCT)
- 2017 Human Resources Management Committee Member (serve 4-year term)
Adjunct Professor
Daymar College
Louisville, USA
09.2010 - 01.2015
- Company Overview: Daymar College is a private college that offers a variety of degree programs, including online courses
- Reviewing/editing/developing/updating course curriculum to ensure it is up to date and accurate
- Perform any related tasks to improve the nature, experience, and delivery of online courses where appropriate
- Maintaining class netlinks to ensure availability, accuracy and relevance
- Responding to student emails, questions, and comments
- Grading and providing quality feedback to students' assignment submissions
- Providing detailed progress reports and assessments of student activities
- Communicating with Universal Class staff concerning any problems or potential problems with students
- Subject-matter expert for Criminal Justice, Political Science, Critical Thinking and General Education courses/disciplines
- Recognized in 2011 for retaining 80% of students
- Daymar College is a private college that offers a variety of degree programs, including online courses
Equal Opportunity Specialist
U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration Headquarters’ Office of Civil Rights
Washington, USA
09.2006 - 04.2009
- Company Overview: The Office of Civil Rights at the FHWA is responsible for ensuring compliance with civil rights laws and regulations
- Specialized in External Civil Rights/EEO Programs
- Prepare briefing documents
- Serve as a liaison between the Headquarters Office of Civil Rights, DOT Operating Administrations, FHWA's Division Civil Rights Specialists and Resource Center staff to advance the Civil Rights programs
- Provided web-based training
- Developed Civil Rights 'six pack' training modules/CD
- Engage in research and special studies
- Serve as Minority Institutions of Higher Education (MIHE) Workgroup co-leader
- Serve as co-leader for State Internal EEO Pilot Team
- Provided support in creating Civil Rights Desk References
- 2007 received cash award for this initiative
- Assist on all national initiatives and special task force
- Delivered Title VI training for The Utah Division and State DOT
- Served as a team member for Civil Rights baseline assessments in (3)-States
- 2008 received a Team award for this initiative
- The Office of Civil Rights at the FHWA is responsible for ensuring compliance with civil rights laws and regulations
Civil Rights Trainee
U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration Kentucky Division
Frankfort, USA
01.2004 - 08.2006
- Company Overview: The Kentucky Division of the Federal Highway Administration oversees the implementation of federal highway programs in Kentucky
- Assist the Kentucky Civil Rights Program Manager in providing assistance to the State Transportation Agency (STA) in the delivery of the Federal-Aid Program
- In 2005, received a cash award for being instrumental in assisting and lending expertise in writing a compliant and approved Affirmative Action Plan with the STA
- The Kentucky Division of the Federal Highway Administration oversees the implementation of federal highway programs in Kentucky
Education
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) In the Workplace Certification -
University of South Florida
05.2021
Master of Arts - Public Administration
Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY12.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY05.2004
High School Diploma -
Central Catholic High School
Toledo, OHSkills
- Learning & Development Strategy
- Curriculum Design & Implementation
- Leadership Development
- E-Learning & Instructional Design
- Performance Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Change Management
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Training
Publications
Kentucky’s Link Newsletter article, Pedestrian accessibility and clarification regarding alterations addressing compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)., Fall 2013
Volunteer Experience
- Habitat for Humanity
- Franklin Co. Homeless shelter
- Annual Lexington AIDS walk
- Big Brothers & Big Sisters donator
- Hurricane Katrina relief Frankfort volunteer
- Relay for Life
- Church nursery child care
- The Table
Phone
cell, 4195096413
Activities Honors Organizations
- 2011, Kentucky State University Employer Award
- 2006-Present, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- 2005-2006, National Dwight D. Eisenhower Graduate Transportation Fellowship Recipient
- 2006, Friedrich Von Hayek Research Scholar Award, Kentucky State University
- 2006, Camilla Strivers Young Women in Administration Award, Kentucky State University
- 2006, Public Administration Society, Kentucky State University
- 2004, KSU Career Planning and Job Placement Award, Kentucky State University
Timeline
Civil Rights Specialist (Trainer)
U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration Resource Center Civil Rights Team
01.2020 - Current
Civil Rights & Realty Program Manager
U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration Kentucky Division
01.2018 - 01.2019
Adjunct Professor
Daymar College
09.2010 - 01.2015
Civil Rights Program Manager
U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration Kentucky Division
04.2009 - 01.2018
Equal Opportunity Specialist
U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration Headquarters’ Office of Civil Rights
09.2006 - 04.2009
Civil Rights Trainee
U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration Kentucky Division
01.2004 - 08.2006
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) In the Workplace Certification -
University of South Florida
Master of Arts - Public Administration
Kentucky State University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Kentucky State University
High School Diploma -
Central Catholic High School