Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Timeline
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Dyan Marinos EdD, CDP, SHRM-CP

Dyan Marinos EdD, CDP, SHRM-CP

Human Resources
Walton,KY

Summary

A passionate HR and DEIB professional, I work with business leaders to create environments in which every employee – from the frontline to the boardroom – feels valued, respected, and heard. A natural leader, I am experienced in leading HR functions to ensure compliance and enhance team effectiveness. Because of my unique background, I am adept at aligning corporate culture with organizational mission to meet business objectives.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications

Work History

Senior HR Manager for Diversity & Inclusion

DHL Epress
Erlanger , KY
03.2021 - Current
  • Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
  • Monitored and handled employee claims involving performance-based and harassment incidents.
  • Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
  • Developed focused training programs and leadership pipeline.
  • Advised decision-makers on complex and confidential matters ranging from performance management to employee relations issues.
  • Reviewed business goals to recommend new HR approaches, policies and procedures for continual improvements focused on meeting business objectives and enhancing productivity.
  • Led decision-making and implementation of HR policies, procedures, programs and functions.
  • Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
  • Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.

Assistant Director

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
01.2016 - 01.2021
  • Facilitated DEIB education and provided subject-matter expertise for a community of 54,000 students, faculty, and staff
  • Educational Programs: Created and delivered an inclusive menu of 20 DEIB educational sessions
  • Policy Compliance: Provided consultation, created, and delivered training on compliance issues related to Title VII, Title IX, and ADA
  • Strategic Planning: Drafted the University's Diversity Plan and integrated it into the President's Strategic Direction
  • Achievements:
  • Managed $100K in grant funding, leading to enhanced program capabilities
  • Built partnerships to execute the inaugural UC Community Experience Survey, influencing university policy
  • Founding member of the Staff Senate.
  • Tracked key business metrics and made recommendations for proactive adjustments to policies and procedures.
  • Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
  • Prioritized tasks and allocated resources appropriately to keep teams focused and productive.

Adjunct Faculty, Counseling

University Of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
01.2014 - 08.2016
  • Courses taught include Counseling Across the Lifespan, Multicultural Counseling, Motivational Interviewing, and Masters Internship
  • Organized, prepared, and revised Counseling course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software.
  • Collaborated Counseling department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.
  • Designed and delivered class instruction to meet course competencies.
  • Completed classroom planning by creating and preparing exams, classroom discussions and lectures.
  • Advised students in academic matters to improve successful course completion.
  • Evaluated and selected instructional materials and texts to prepare course materials and lesson plans.

Resource Advocate

Brighton Center
Newport, KY
05.2010 - 08.2012
  • Worked effectively with fellow team members to coordinate effective solutions to any question or concern.
  • Organized supporting documentation for individuals under evaluation and coordinated paperwork transfers to correct staff members.
  • Supported individuals with legal, physical, or mental health concerns in dealing with routine needs and complex problems.
  • Assisted with applications and collected required paperwork to help individuals register for supportive services.
  • Maintained positive relationships with community to build and nurture dynamic partnerships.
  • Distributed supportive services information to help individuals enhance ways of living and achieve self-sufficiency.
  • Made referrals to appropriate services, following up to confirm patients received access to required care.

Independent Consultant

Self
01.2017 - 06.2022
  • Leveraged on-site observation and personal interviews to identify team and individual strengths.
  • Conducted thorough reviews of operations to devise and deploy improvement strategies.
  • Reviewed internal systems and organized training plans to address areas in need of improvement.
  • Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations.

Quality Inspector

Ford/Visteon, LLC
Connersville, IN
08.1985 - 08.2007
  • Ensured quality control compliance for automotive parts, contributing to process improvements.
  • Worked with specific production team members to rectify production issues and maintain high-quality final products.
  • Inspected outbound shipments and conducted random sampling of product quality.

Education

EdD - Counselor Education & Supervision

University of Cincinnati

Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling

University of Cincinnati

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Beckfield College

Skills

HR Managementundefined

Certification

SHRM-CP, Society for Human Resource Management

Affiliations

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Timeline

Senior HR Manager for Diversity & Inclusion

DHL Epress
03.2021 - Current

Independent Consultant

Self
01.2017 - 06.2022

Assistant Director

University of Cincinnati
01.2016 - 01.2021

Adjunct Faculty, Counseling

University Of Cincinnati
01.2014 - 08.2016

Resource Advocate

Brighton Center
05.2010 - 08.2012

Quality Inspector

Ford/Visteon, LLC
08.1985 - 08.2007

EdD - Counselor Education & Supervision

University of Cincinnati

Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling

University of Cincinnati

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Beckfield College
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