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Hannah E. Steiss

Lakewood,OH

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

HR & Diversity Specialist

Oatey Co.
08.2020 - Current
  • Managed organization’s Advisory Council; working collaboratively with diverse range of associates, from operations associates, to C-Suite leadership to build and implement DE&I strategy and programming.
  • Researched best practices, evidence-based strategies, and disruptive industry initiatives for maximizing associate engagement.
  • Combined literature (theory/sociological-based reasoning) and market-proven research to strategically plan and implement DE&I programming and initiatives.
  • Spearheaded the creation of our Women’s Resource Network as well as our African American Resource Group. Coordinated programming, structure and associate engagement for each group.
  • Held leadership role in two associate resource groups for three years (Emerging Professionals Group and Women's Resource Network).
  • Organized initiatives and events to promote organizational diversity and engagement, increasing awareness around individual and community cultures and traditions.
  • Executed company-wide, monthly Inclusion Forums for our associates surrounding DE&I related topics; increased associate engagement and forum attendance, with nearly 50% of all corporate associates attending each month.
  • Managed all internal DE&I communications for the organization including monthly educational campaigns and managing numerous DE&I related intranet sites.

Alumni

The Diversity Center Of Northeast Ohio
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Engaged with regional leaders in corporate, non-profit, and civic arenas who hold diversity, equity and inclusion as high values to learn best practices and build effective DE&I programs.

Intern

EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute
12.2019 - 02.2020
  • Aided external and internal development and outreach.

Intern

Towards Employment
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Worked alongside development and marketing team; assisted development with preparing for annual event.
  • Connected with partners and donors; assisted with auction and ad solicitations for annual fundraiser.
  • Supported the development team with data entry on DonorPerfect (database).

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Justice, Black World Studies

Miami University
Oxford, OH
05.2020

Skills

  • Project Management and Coordination
  • Strategic Planning
  • Research and Development
  • Community Outreach and Engagement
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Planning and Coordination

Linkedin

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-steiss/

Timeline

Alumni

The Diversity Center Of Northeast Ohio
09.2021 - 06.2022

HR & Diversity Specialist

Oatey Co.
08.2020 - Current

Intern

EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute
12.2019 - 02.2020

Intern

Towards Employment
06.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Social Justice, Black World Studies

Miami University
Hannah E. Steiss