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Charity Woods

Plano

Summary

Passionate and results-driven HR professional with extensive experience in talent development, organizational learning, and human capital strategy across global environments. Recognized for transforming traditional HR functions into agile, people-centric systems that drive engagement, performance, and equity. Expertise spans full-cycle HR management, leadership development, diversity and inclusion, and the integration of data-driven learning initiatives. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, deliver enterprise-wide training programs, and optimize talent pipelines to meet evolving business goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Business Partner

Network Connex
Dallas
12.2024 - 04.2025
  • Delivered strategic HR consulting to business units, improving retention, morale, and leadership effectiveness.
  • Partnered with senior leaders on performance management, coaching, and succession planning.
  • Spearheaded training needs assessments and executive coaching to align workforce capabilities with business growth.

Learning and Development Representative

Chevron Phillips Chemical
The Woodlands
07.2023 - 09.2024
  • Designed leadership programs using adult learning principles; aligned training with business strategy.
  • Partnered across departments to deploy initiatives that boosted learner engagement and minimized business risks.
  • Streamlined course delivery and eliminated over 1,200 obsolete LMS items to enhance platform usability.

HR Business Partner/Associate

Chevron Phillips Chemical
The Woodlands
08.2021 - 07.2023
  • Revamped onboarding at 8 sites, increasing new hire satisfaction and long-term retention.
  • Collaborated with medical teams to update job descriptions across 30+ sites for compliance and accuracy.
  • Initiated and led internship and ambassador programs, increasing diversity recruitment by 20%.
  • Analyzed and implemented company policies, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements while optimizing operational efficiency and reducing policy violations.
  • Mediated and resolved conflicts between managers and employees, fostering collaboration and improving team dynamics, which resulted in employee satisfaction and retention.
  • Coordinated and engaged with internal and external stakeholders to align business objectives, driving cross-functional initiatives and improving process effectiveness.

HR Management Trainee

Reynolds American Inc
Winston-Salem
08.2020 - 02.2021
  • Developed DEAI operational strategies and enhanced ERG visibility through digital platforms and events.
  • Coordinated 20+ cultural and employee engagement events to strengthen workforce connectivity.
  • Managed website content, enhancing accessibility and providing up-to-date information on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives.
  • Developed comprehensive policy and procedure handbooks, enhancing leader support and fostering employee success.

HR Intern

Hilti
Tulsa
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Conducted workforce reentry and branding initiatives targeting female professionals, increasing candidate quality.
  • Introduced video screening tech and conducted SWOT analyses that improved talent acquisition strategy.
  • Pioneered and executed a targeted social media questionnaire to collect insights from female job seekers regarding their career aspirations and definitions of success.
  • Evaluated recruitment practices to elevate female representation within the organization, identifying critical gaps and developing impactful branding initiatives.

Education

Master of Science - Organizational Leadership

Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX
05-2025

Master of Arts - Human Resources & Industrial Relations

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
05-2020

Skills

  • Learning & Development Strategy
  • Leadership & Succession Development
  • Change Management & Organizational Effectiveness
  • DEI Programming & Inclusive Culture Building
  • HR Business Partnership & Strategic Advisory
  • Instructional Design (ADDIE, Kirkpatrick)
  • LMS Optimization & Digital Learning Tools
  • Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
  • Conflict Resolution & Coaching
  • Program Management & Stakeholder Engagement

Timeline

HR Business Partner

Network Connex
12.2024 - 04.2025

Learning and Development Representative

Chevron Phillips Chemical
07.2023 - 09.2024

HR Business Partner/Associate

Chevron Phillips Chemical
08.2021 - 07.2023

HR Management Trainee

Reynolds American Inc
08.2020 - 02.2021

HR Intern

Hilti
05.2019 - 08.2019

Master of Science - Organizational Leadership

Abilene Christian University

Master of Arts - Human Resources & Industrial Relations

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign