David Hawkins
Manchester
Summary
Senior compliance, EEO, and risk management professional with 10+ years of progressive leadership experience across federal healthcare, public safety, and national security environments. Proven advisor to executive leadership, legal counsel, and operational leadership on EEO compliance, labor and employment law, enterprise risk mitigation, investigations, and policy governance. Recognized subject-matter expert known for integrity, discretion, and data-driven decision-making. Highly effective in remote and hybrid environments, with a demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives and reduce organizational risk.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist | Compliance & Risk Advisor
Department of Veterans Affairs – Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
01.2023 - 12.2025
- Serve as lead advisor for civil rights, labor standards, and workforce compliance within a large federal healthcare system comprised of 5,700 employees, partnering directly with executive leadership, Office of General Counsel, and clinical leadership to ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate organizational risk.
- Executive & Compliance Leadership
- Lead enterprise-level EEO, labor law, and civil rights compliance programs affecting a complex, unionized federal workforce.
- Provide expert advisory support to executive and clinical leadership on employment actions, hiring practices, disciplinary actions, and workforce risk.
- Serve as primary liaison with OGC attorneys, supporting legally defensible outcomes and affirmative defenses.
- Designated EEO Program Subject Matter Expert by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
- Risk Management & Dispute Resolution
- Direct high-risk dispute resolution and mediation efforts, producing legally binding resolutions that reduce litigation exposure.
- Coordinate administrative investigations while ensuring regulatory timelines, confidentiality, and objectivity.
- Chair and serve on critical oversight bodies, including:
- Employee Threat Assessment Team
- Disruptive Behavior Committee
- Diversity Leadership Council
- Employee Engagement Chair
- Policy, Analytics & Strategic Advisory
- Conduct policy reviews and enterprise impact assessments, delivering actionable recommendations and implementation plans.
- Analyze workforce data to establish program goals, monitor trends, and identify risk exposure.
- Provide data-driven insights to leadership to inform strategic planning and resource allocation.
- Training & Organizational Development
- Develop and deliver organization-wide training on EEO, compliance, conflict resolution, and leadership accountability.
- Serve as Federal Instructor, supporting new employee orientation, conflict resolution education, and service recovery initiatives.
- Additional Appointments
- Joint Commission Point of Contact
- OIG CHIPS Program Point of Contact
- Conflict Resolution Coordinator
- Instructor – New Employee Orientation
- Service Recovery Advocate for Patient Complaints
Senior Federal Police Officer | Compliance, Training & Risk Operations
Department of Veterans Affairs – Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
11.2018 - 01.2023
- Held increasing responsibility for operational risk management, regulatory compliance, legal training, and investigative coordination in a high-liability federal healthcare environment.
- Served as training lead for legal and case law updates, ensuring officers remained current on constitutional law, use-of-force standards, arrest authority, search and seizure, and evolving federal and state case law.
- Coordinated and delivered in-service legal training to bring sworn personnel up-to-date with changes in case law, policies, and enforcement standards, reducing liability exposure and compliance risk.
- Acted as a technical resource for supervisors and command staff on legal standards impacting enforcement actions within a healthcare setting.
- Collaborated with the U.S. Attorney’s Office on federal prosecutions, case preparation, and evidentiary review.
- Developed and implemented a crime and risk data analysis program supporting prevention strategies and leadership decision-making.
- Monitored compliance with federal policies, laws, and procedures; reported trends, risks, and corrective recommendations to leadership.
- Prepared investigative reports, preserved evidence, and provided courtroom testimony in federal proceedings.
Sales Associate | Product Specialist | Customer Experience Trainer
Honda of Murfreesboro
10.2017 - 11.2018
- Delivered high-quality customer service and compliance-driven financial documentation.
- Trained new associates on customer engagement, sales ethics, and process accuracy.
Police Officer
Murfreesboro Police Department
07.2015 - 10.2017
- Conducted patrol operations, investigations, and conflict resolution.
- Collaborated with local, state, and federal partners to support public safety initiatives.
Supervisory Police Officer (Final Position Held)
United States Air Force – Malmstrom AFB, Montana
12.2009 - 07.2014
- Senior supervisor with responsibility for enterprise security operations, personnel management, and regulatory compliance in a national security environment.
- Supervised 100+ personnel across a 13,800-square-mile jurisdiction.
- Led training and certification programs for 3,000+ personnel, achieving 100% qualification rates.
- Managed critical infrastructure security, alarm systems, and access authorization programs.
- Ensured accountability for classified materials, evidence control, and compliance inspections.
- Coordinated responses to national security-level incidents.
Education
Undergraduate Coursework - Law & Policy (Pre-Law)
Liberty University
02.2026
Skills
- Monitored and enforced Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies to promote workplace equity
- Delivered strategic guidance on labor and employment law matters to mitigate legal risks
- Led comprehensive risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities across enterprise functions Developed and implemented risk mitigation plans to enhance organizational resilience Collaborated with stakeholders to foster a culture of risk awareness and proactive management
- Led mediation sessions to resolve disputes effectively Oversaw investigations to ensure thorough analysis of issues Developed strategies to enhance team collaboration and communication during conflict resolution processes
- Led initiatives to create and refine policy frameworks that align with strategic objectives Oversaw governance processes to enhance organizational effectiveness Championed best practices in policy implementation and compliance monitoring
- Led initiatives to enhance workforce analytics and program evaluation strategies Oversaw data collection and analysis to inform decision-making Championed improvements in program effectiveness through strategic evaluations
- Monitored and maintained compliance with EEOC, OIG, and Joint Commission regulations to uphold organizational integrity
- Facilitated high-level discussions and decision-making processes for executive and board-level initiatives
- Led training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge Oversaw change management strategies to facilitate smooth transitions within the organization Coordinated with various departments to align training objectives with business goals
- Led initiatives to evaluate threats and implement effective crisis management strategies Oversaw the development of comprehensive risk assessment frameworks to safeguard organizational interests Coordinated with cross-functional teams to enhance preparedness and response capabilities during crises
Certification
- Human Resources, Compliance & Risk
- Federal Risk Management & Compliance
- HR Fundamentals & Management
- Dispute Resolution & Mediation (PIRRM Certified)
- Leadership Development
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Federal Instructor Certification
- Tennessee Law Enforcement (TLETA / POST)
- Tennessee POST-Certified Law Enforcement Officer
- Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy (TLETA) Graduate
- TLETA Instructor Certification (Law Enforcement Instruction)
- Use of Force, Legal Updates, and In-Service Compliance Training
- Federal & Air Force Law Enforcement
- United States Air Force Law Enforcement Certification
- Air Force Security Forces Training & Certification
- Supervisory & Leadership Development (Air Force)
- Anti-Terrorism / Force Protection Training
Timeline
Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist | Compliance & Risk Advisor
Department of Veterans Affairs – Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
01.2023 - 12.2025
Senior Federal Police Officer | Compliance, Training & Risk Operations
Department of Veterans Affairs – Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
11.2018 - 01.2023
Sales Associate | Product Specialist | Customer Experience Trainer
Honda of Murfreesboro
10.2017 - 11.2018
Police Officer
Murfreesboro Police Department
07.2015 - 10.2017
Supervisory Police Officer (Final Position Held)
United States Air Force – Malmstrom AFB, Montana
12.2009 - 07.2014
Undergraduate Coursework - Law & Policy (Pre-Law)
Liberty University