Kennedy Reid
Greensboro,NC
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Procter & Gamble
Cincinnati, OH
08.2023 - Current
- Lead HR strategy for 500 manufacturing employees, partnering with leadership to strengthen engagement, retention, and talent development.
- Designed and launched culture improvement plans that increased employee engagement by 5% within one fiscal year.
- Serve as a trusted advisor on policy interpretation, workplace investigations, and compliance with federal and state labor laws.
- Coach managers on performance management, succession planning, and building inclusive, high-performing teams.
Youth Development Coordinator
YMCA
Greensboro, NC
06.2020 - 08.2023
- Oversaw safety, scheduling, and programming for over 200 campers and staff each summer.
- Developed and facilitated age-appropriate enrichment activities, fostering teamwork, creativity, and leadership skills among participants.
- Trained seasonal staff on safety protocols, child development, and conflict resolution.
Human Resources Intern
Procter & Gamble
Cincinnati, OH
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Led a cross-functional series of organizational effectiveness meetings to align senior leaders on transformation goals.
- Conducted retention analysis using HR data to uncover bias patterns, presenting findings, and action recommendations to executives.
- Contributed to the Manager of Other capability strategy, influencing leader training and recognition initiatives.
Scholar
Rangel Summer Enrichment Program
Washington, DC
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Completed intensive coursework in U.S. foreign policy, economics, and conflict resolution.
- Researched geopolitical and economic issues across multiple countries, producing policy briefs for peer review.
District Intern
Congressman Mark Walker
Greensboro, NC
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Responded to constituent concerns on legislative priorities, ensuring a timely resolution of inquiries.
- Coordinated with local school districts to execute the Congressional App Challenge, increasing student participation year over year.
Programs Lead Intern
HBCU First
Greensboro, NC
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Directed the creation of two national training modules to support first-generation college student mentorship.
- Facilitated career-readiness workshops, bridging academic learning with real-world professional skills.
Head Swim Coach
YMCA
Greensboro, NC
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Taught water safety and swimming skills to over 100 youth ages 5–18.
- Organized competitive meets and team-building events, strengthening program enrollment, and retention.
Education
B.S. - Economics (Law Concentration)
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Greensboro, NC05.2023
Skills
- Spanish fluency
- Conflict resolution
- Organizational and time management
- Data-driven decision-making
- Effective communication
- Change management
Accomplishments
- Student Leader, Financial Literacy Committee 2023-Present
- President, 100 Collegiate Women 2022-2023
- Vice President of Campus Outreach and Fellow, UNC ASG 2021-2023
- Vice President, Aggie Economics Association 2021-2023
- Networking Chair, National Black Law Students Association 2021-2023
- Aggie Ambassador, Office of Undergraduate Admissions 2020-2023
- Honors Ambassador, University Honors Program 2020-2023
- President, University Honors Program 2021-2022
- College of Business Senator, Student Government Association 2020-2021
- American Indian Association, Member 2017-2023
- African American Male Initiative, Volunteer 2015-2023
Honors And Awards
- Scholarship Committee Member, North Carolina A&T, 08/2020, Present
- Home Care Values Developing Others Award, Procter & Gamble, 01/2024
- Rising Star Award, Procter & Gamble, 01/2024
- University Award for Academic Excellence, North Carolina A&T, 01/2023
- Eve Marie Carson Servant Leader Award, UNC ASG, 01/2023
- Cheatham-White Scholar, North Carolina A&T, 08/2019, 05/2023
- Spanish Immersion Diploma Candidate, Grimsley High School, 08/2006, 05/2019
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Procter & Gamble
08.2023 - Current
Human Resources Intern
Procter & Gamble
06.2022 - 08.2022
Scholar
Rangel Summer Enrichment Program
06.2021 - 08.2021
District Intern
Congressman Mark Walker
09.2020 - 12.2020
Youth Development Coordinator
YMCA
06.2020 - 08.2023
Programs Lead Intern
HBCU First
06.2020 - 08.2020
Head Swim Coach
YMCA
01.2015 - 01.2020
B.S. - Economics (Law Concentration)
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University