Demetreus Copeland-Robinson
Grayson,GA
Summary
Dynamic HR Compensation and Performance Management Specialist with a proven track record at CDC, excelling in project management and process improvement. Expert in SharePoint and skilled in fostering strong relationships, I drive initiatives that enhance performance management and employee development, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Recognized for effective communication and problem-solving abilities. I’ve worked in the Office of Human Resources (OHR), Executive and Scientific Resources Office (ESRO), Executive Compensation and Performance Management Activity that focuses on providing executive level consultation and technical assistance on pay, compensation and performance management services. The office works in concert with stakeholders to include multiple recommended Peer Review/Compensation/Advisory boards, and Executive Resources Board to develop policies, procedures, and charters to assess compensation, performance management, and credentialing proposals are within regulatory compliance. The team is responsible for administering and implementing the Agency-wide performance management appraisal systems for Senior Executive Service (SES), Senior Level (SL), Scientific/Professional (ST) and Title 42 Executives and Senior Scientist positions. The incumbent will serve as a Human Resources Specialist and recognized authority on a variety of Human Resources issues and projects pertaining to executive performance management, presidential rank awards, and compensation. The incumbent will develop, launch, and carry out specific projects to accomplish the technical support mission of the OHR to include but not limited to Onboarding and Offboarding programs.
Management professional with strong track record in driving organizational success. Skilled in strategic planning, process optimization, and resource management. Known for fostering team collaboration and delivering results in dynamic environments. Highly adaptable, reliable, and focused on achieving operational excellence.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
HR Compensation & Performance Management Specialist
CDC- Center for Control Disease
Atlanta, GA
06.2019 - 07.2025
- Explains evaluation criteria of the various performance systems including providing advice and guidance to managers regarding the requirements for awards such as performance, time off, on-the-spot, and special act.
- Develop guidelines to assist management in delegating their roles and responsibilities in such matters as developing individual employee appraisal plans, completing appraisal forms, reappraising employees as appropriate, and providing counseling and training as necessary.
- Provides guidance on policies, procedures, and requirements in support of timeframes for the Performance Management System.
- Assist managers in ensuring that mandatory requirements such as employee performance plan issuance, mid-year reviews, and final reviews are met.
- Monitors performance appraisal program for late/overdue appraisals.
- Prepares and presents reports and briefings on program status and/or recommended actions to appropriate individuals.
- Search out best performance and quality improvement practices, making the agency aware of them and suggesting areas where they could be implemented.
- Process all executive performance awards and pay adjustments for 125 Executives.
- Coordinates the Executive Onboarding for new executives on performance and compensation-related topics by briefing, consulting, and providing advisory services on operational processes and procedures.
HR Program Specialist
CNI-Chickasaw Nations Incorporated
09.2016 - 06.2019
- Company Overview: Contractor Agency for CDC-Atlanta, GA
- Project manager for the Title 38 Compensation Committee.
- Provides advice, guidance, and policy interpretations to senior leadership, program managers, and executive-level staff on the Title 38 Process.
- Develop/gather business functional requirements and business rules for each defined project.
- Use analytical techniques to develop conclusions.
- Serves as a consultant for the executive-level performance appraisal system and the SES Candidate Development Program, providing expert advice, guidance, and policy interpretations to senior leadership, program managers, and executive-level staff on significant issues affecting performance management and employee development for SES, senior level and scientific and professional employees.
- Manage/Maintain data integrity for ESRO's SharePoint sites, Reorganize and reformat data as required SharePoint Site maintenance.
- Advises others on the application of results-based, systematic processes to identify and solve operational issues.
- Extracts and assembles information.
- Use analytical techniques to develop conclusions.
- Develops draft reports or presentations.
- Manage special cross-cutting initiatives and task force groups to accomplish programmatic goals.
- Manage assignments, projects, and day-to-day plans.
- Implements innovative solutions based on customers' HR needs.
- Maintains relationships with management and key decision-makers to keep abreast of their strategies and needs.
- Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements to ensure project success.
- Anticipates problems with the project scope, resources, and/or timeline and mitigates risks.
- Assesses project results using metrics, standards of performance, critical success factors, and key indicators.
- Contractor Agency for CDC-Atlanta, GA
SaaSHR Conversion Specialist
AlphaStaff
Atlanta, GA
04.2015 - 06.2016
- Configure SaaSHR TLM set-up for clients based on AlphaStaff solution that is selected.
- Create business rules for each new client.
- Provide guidance and support to clients during testing and Go-live of the SaaSHR Kronos Time Clock system.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues as necessary.
- Using basic HR/Payroll knowledge, ensure client companies comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements related to payroll, benefits, and time and attendance.
- Advising management on needed actions.
- Leverage vendor support for challenging client requests.
- Conduct training sessions for clients and internal users via webinars and some onsite live training sessions.
- Partner with sales by providing product demos for prospects so they can see AlphaStaff's capabilities in automating the onboarding process and ongoing time and attendance functions.
Training Project Manager /Logistics Scheduler
NCR Company
Alpharetta, GA
02.2012 - 02.2015
- Responsible for enrollment, scheduling, and training project management for technical training programs deliveries.
- Communicate and manage scheduling and registration for all classroom and online training offerings.
- Responsible for enrollment, scheduling, and training project management for technical program deliveries via LMS.
- Review draft SOWs for training programs and provide HLE to Account Managers for client-funded training.
- Manage Client training and prep training materials for the trainer.
- Coordinate and manage all logistics involved with implementing client training programs, including but not limited to proposals, certification component scheduling, online training access/logons, training materials preparation, equipment preparation, location, instructors & participants, delivery, test administration, reporting results, catering, security access for onsite training, etc.
- Coordinate and organize cross-functional PCR training project teams, including but not limited to Trainers, Course Developers, Training Managers, Lab Experts, etc.
- Prepare training materials for training programs and coordinate materials production and/or shipments.
- Moderate 'live' training webinars and manage training webinar recordings and recording maintenance.
- Prepare certification kits to recognize successful program completion.
- Consolidate and summarize client training billing documentation and records in preparation for monthly billing review and submission.
- Implement and track results of training and certification programs for both client and employee programs.
- Maintain training records and transcripts, including but not limited to trainer kit preparation/ return, training database entry, onsite training record storage, training reports, project-specific files/directories, etc.
- Prepare post-training summary reports for each Trainer to communicate training.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Completed projects within tight deadlines, coordinating team efforts and prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Improved stakeholder satisfaction with detailed project updates and proactive issue resolution.
- Achieved high levels of team engagement and morale by promoting collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Created accurate budgets based on resource requirements, allowing for optimal allocation of funds across all aspects of the projects.
Software Support Training Resource Consultant
Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
Alpharetta, GA
03.2010 - 02.2012
- Coordinated logistics and communications with regard to training and event requests.
- Managed escalations and issues.
- Partnered with vendors, learners, and instructors providing information and requesting event data.
- Utilized planning and forecasting to retrieve and document requirements.
- Developed basic knowledge in assigned portfolios.
- Supported the execution of business processes and completion of follow-ups.
- Contributed to business- or function-wide process support.
- Configured Learning Activities in the Saba system to support these programs.
- Support of other departments using the LMS (Learning Management System).
- Created and submitted PO's (Purchase Orders to support vendors training purchases).
Corporate Training Coordinator Specialist
International Bio Resources, LLC
04.2009 - 12.2009
- Scheduled training for Training Centers for Center Managers, Quality and Leadership Academy On-Boarding Training.
- Worked closely with the Regional Director, Operations & Training Managers, Training Center Field Manager, Center Training Points, Quality Directors, and Director of Training to determine where, when, and by whom training will take place.
- Scheduled and made travel arrangements for new trainees to include booking flights, arranging rental cars, and obtaining hotel room accommodation.
- Coordinated training agenda and scheduling with SME for group and Leadership Academy On-Boarding training.
- Assisted in creating training materials.
- Assisted with special training projects as needed.
- Created and prepared training documents related to any SOP or document as required.
- Provided written training material for SOP revisions within the area of expertise.
- Created exams for new hires specific to areas of expertise.
- Created exams for SOP revisions.
Business Consultant/ HR Department Representative
Emory University
12.2003 - 08.2008
- Assisted in coordinating, providing input, monitoring, and improving the business operational activities in the areas of finance, facilities management, and research for a department.
- Negotiated new and renewal contracts with vendors.
- Directed logistical and clerical support activities and coordinated special projects.
- Designed and generated reports.
- Supervised staff.
- Maintained and updated department websites using Dream Weaver.
- Served as the first point of contact for coworkers and departmental liaisons regarding departmental issues.
- Assisted the Training Director in developing and implementing University training materials for different training programs for the departments within Research Administration.
- Provided direction and leadership to ensure office activities complied with policies and procedures.
- Recruited new employees within the department.
- Served as Project Manager on several projects.
- Prepared required paperwork to process job reclassifications, as well as establish and post new positions.
- Ensured that all new hire HRAF is set up in the People Soft system and processed by the Data Services and Compensations Department.
- Ensured that all bi-weekly and monthly employees were set up correctly in the HR web system.
- Tracked time for bi-weekly employees through the Kronos tracking system.
Education
MBA - Human Resources Management
South University
Savannah, GA01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
DeVry University
Alpharetta, GeorgiaBachelor of Science - Business Operations
DeVry Institute of Technology
Decatur, GeorgiaSkills
Great communication and presentation skills
Operations management
Business analysis
Organizational development
Human resources management
Customer relations
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Time management
Multitasking
Excellent communication
Decision-making
Self motivation
Performance management
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of five in the development of Performance Award Tool.
Certification
Emerging Leadership Cohort Program, Center for Disease Control University, Atlanta, GA, USA, 2024
Timeline
HR Compensation & Performance Management Specialist
CDC- Center for Control Disease
06.2019 - 07.2025
HR Program Specialist
CNI-Chickasaw Nations Incorporated
09.2016 - 06.2019
SaaSHR Conversion Specialist
AlphaStaff
04.2015 - 06.2016
Training Project Manager /Logistics Scheduler
NCR Company
02.2012 - 02.2015
Software Support Training Resource Consultant
Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
03.2010 - 02.2012
Corporate Training Coordinator Specialist
International Bio Resources, LLC
04.2009 - 12.2009
Business Consultant/ HR Department Representative
Emory University
12.2003 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
DeVry University
Bachelor of Science - Business Operations
DeVry Institute of Technology
MBA - Human Resources Management
South University
References
References upon Request