Cedric Evans Jr.
Calumet City,IL
Summary
Aspiring human resources leader seeking to apply strategic insight, inclusive talent development experience, and cross-functional collaboration skills to drive workforce solutions
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Assistant
Michigan State University
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Managed and facilitated the full-cycle interview process for a competitive summer research internship program, screening and assessing over 100 candidates to support equitable talent identification and pipeline development
- Coordinated and hosted virtual SROP Open Houses and in-person SROP alumni events
- Collaborated with MSU undergraduate program offices serving diverse populations to inform students about undergraduate research and graduate school opportunities
- Supported the Program Director in evaluating the Program's effectiveness and completing the Annual Assessment Report (AAR), incorporating participant feedback
Human Resources Development Program Intern
Chevron
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Spearheaded the revision and standardization of People Development Committee (PDC) charters across five refinery operations, clearly defining purpose, scope, and key activities to enhance cross-site alignment and governance
- Conducted comprehensive reviews of core annual HR processes—including Performance Management, Talent Review, and Promotion protocols—to identify opportunities for increased consistency, equity, and strategic impact
- Facilitated stakeholder interviews with senior leadership groups (TLT, MLT, OMLT) to gather qualitative insights on talent management effectiveness, informing recommendations for process optimization and improved organizational capability
Intern
MSU Summer Research Opportunity Program
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Engaged in an intensive and immersive HR research seminar focused on cutting-edge industry practices, trends, and strategies within academia, as well as personal career development
- Engaged in interactive workshops and case studies during the HR seminar, contributing insights and perspectives while collaborating with a diverse group of students and industry experts
- Conducted research around identity threat theory and its influence in local news over time in collaboration with top-tier faculty mentors to present to program leadership
Policy & Data Intern
Obama Foundation
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Researched first-year college programs and retention strategies specifically tailored young men of color
- Interviewed university personnel to gather insights on recruitment & retention practices
- Designed and created visually involving reports, research materials, interviews, & executive summaries on recruitment, retention, & graduation rates for young men of color
Education
Master of Human Resources and Labor Relations -
Michigan State University
05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Northern Kentucky University
05.2023
Skills
- Strategic Talent Development
- Performance Management Optimization
- Stakeholder Engagement & Influence
- Inclusive Talent Pipeline Development
- Program Evaluation & Continuous Improvement
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Data Driven HR Research
- Administrative assistance
- Presentation development
Timeline
Human Resources Development Program Intern
Chevron
05.2024 - 08.2024
Graduate Assistant
Michigan State University
08.2023 - 05.2025
Intern
MSU Summer Research Opportunity Program
05.2023 - 08.2023
Policy & Data Intern
Obama Foundation
06.2022 - 08.2022
Master of Human Resources and Labor Relations -
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Northern Kentucky University
CREDENTIAL SUMMARY
- Led the revision and alignment of People Development Committee charters across five Chevron refinery sites, enhancing governance and consistency in talent development initiatives
- Conducted in-depth reviews of performance management, promotion, and growth potential processes, integrating stakeholder feedback from senior leadership to drive effective HR practices
- Supported cross-functional programming for diverse student populations at Michigan State University and contributed to HR-focused research on inclusive talent pipelines and evidence-based HR strategy
Awards/Recognitions
2020 Norse Advising Outstanding Student Award
2021 Jerome D. Robinson Scholarship Award
2021 Student to Scholars Award
2023 AASI Unsung Champion Award 2023
2023 Outstanding Senior in Organizational Leadership Award
2023 Undergraduate Excellence Award
2023 Sherehe Celebration Student Keynote Speaker
2023 Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.-Rho Gamma Chapter, Highest G.P.A in Midwestern region ( only active member)
2023 Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.-XI Lambda Chapter, Educational Foundation Scholarship Recipient
2023 Northern Kentucky University Graduation honors/Cum Laude
2023 Darryl Robinson Family Endowment Scholarship