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KENNETH B. HUNTER

Chief Diversity Officer
Upper Marlboro,MD

Summary

Accomplished human relations professional with extensive expertise in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity regulatory guidance. Skilled at applying the principles of organizational development and change management within government, healthcare, and higher education institutions. Experienced in implementation of action plans, strategic planning, policy development/enforcement, and procedures to foster positive attitudes. Broad based knowledge in various areas of human resources to include benefits, compensation, employment, and labor relations. Adept at management planning, budgeting, staffing, training, curriculum development, and facilitation. Solid research, analytical abilities, and leadership capabilities. Skilled at addressing cultural competency topics and associated organizational issues.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Diversity/EEO Programs Manager

Fire and Emergency Medical Services
Washington, DC, DC
11.2020 - Current
  • Implemented “Empowering Women to Lead” mentoring program focused on exposing uniformed and non-uniformed female employees to leadership development opportunities within the Department
  • Led Department during participation in The Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE); a national network of Federal, State, and local government agencies working to achieve racial equity and advance opportunities for all demographic groups
  • Led cohort group that drafted Department Race and Equity Action Plan; Plan focused on implementing Departmental strategic initiatives on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Spearheaded Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) to show high school youth opportunities within the fire service
  • Developed and presented EEO, Diversity, and other human relations training for Cadets, Recruits, and supervisors at all levels
  • Implemented Diversity Advisory Council made up of uniformed and non-uniformed employees to assist the Department in developing and implementing strategies to create, maintain, and promote a truly inclusive organization

Equal Employment Opportunity Manager

11.2020 - Current
  • Implemented “Empowering Women to Lead” mentoring program focused on exposing uniformed and non-uniformed female employees to leadership development opportunities within the Department
  • Led Department during participation in The Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE); a national network of Federal, State, and local government agencies working to achieve racial equity and advance opportunities for all demographic groups
  • Led cohort group that drafted Department Race and Equity Action Plan; Plan focused on implementing Departmental strategic initiatives on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Spearheaded Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) to show high school youth opportunities within the fire service
  • Developed and presented EEO, Diversity, and other human relations training for Cadets, Recruits, and supervisors at all levels
  • Implemented Diversity Advisory Council made up of uniformed and non-uniformed employees to assist the Department in developing and implementing strategies to create, maintain, and promote a truly inclusive organization

Senior Diversity and Inclusion Specialist

FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY
06.2017 - 10.2020
  • Managed Contractor Compliance Program to determine compliance by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and Small Business Enterprises with the Minority and Women Inclusion clause as directed by the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010
  • Headed group that implemented agency Diversity Advisory Council
  • Managed teams that drafted the 2018 and 2019 Agency Performance Annual Report that is reported to the United States Congress
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  • Lead outreach initiatives to colleges and universities to recruit underrepresented groups to increase the number of interns and graduates into the agency’s critical financial services career fields
  • Personally, responsible for the development and implementation of a High School Scholars Internship Program (HSSIP) in partnership with the District of Columbia

Chief Diversity Officer & Equal Employment Opportunity Officer

DOITT
03.2015 - 06.2017
  • Established Diversity/Inclusion and EEO office and initiatives for a Mayoral agency that supported over 53 Mayoral and non-Mayoral agencies and the over 8 million residents of the city of New York
  • Directed the development of a 3-year Diversity Strategic Plan and Diversity Scorecard
  • Launched a Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Council with the purpose of partnering with minority organizations in the local community to improve supplier diversity and business opportunities with the agency
  • Organized effort among city agencies to enhance Broadband access for LGBT homeless youth by providing donated used cellular devices
  • Established Employee Resource Groups to support and enhance employee engagement
  • Led team that was awarded by “Color Magazine” the 2016 best Supplier Diversity Organization

Deputy Equal Employment Opportunity Officer

Naval District Washington
11.2013 - 03.2015
  • Spearheaded initiative to implement Diversity program to assist command comply with Executive Order 13583, US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidelines, and the Department of Navy Diversity Plan
  • Developed curriculum utilizing adult learning techniques on the principles of EEO, Diversity, and Cultural Awareness for supervisory and non-supervisory employees to illustrate how employee engagement can assist in achieving organizational goals
  • Led a staff reduced to two EEO Specialists to decrease a backlog of 35 EEO formal and informal complaints by 50% during a five-month period
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist/ Special Emphasis Program Manager

VETERANS AFFAIRS
05.2013 - 11.2013
  • Coordinated and implemented new contract and application procedures for nine affinity group vendors in support of the National Diversity Internship Program; streamlined application and financial transaction procedures between vendors and the VA and managed budget of more than 1 million dollars
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  • Developed first-ever student handbook for new student interns; assisted interns and their vendor group sponsors transition into the VA organizational culture
  • Created training and podcast updates for entire workforce on Supreme Court decision on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)
  • Coordinated with Human Resources and Recruitment and Placement offices to assist with transitioning student interns into the VA as permanent hires

Director, Office of Diversity Affairs and EEO

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
01.2011 - 04.2013
  • Conceptualized and implemented organizational Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity programs (Titles VI, VII, IX, ADA)
  • Chaired committee consisting of academic Deans, department chairs, and other senior leadership which developed and implemented a 5-year Diversity Strategic Plan
  • Member of internal committee that led the development of the campus Sexual Assault and Prevention policy; resulted in the awarding of a 300K federal grant
  • Led community initiative which led to meaningful community wide discussions on race and ethnicity
  • Spearheaded diversity program that after 1 year of existence received the DiversityFIRST award from the National Diversity Council for institutional support and commitment
  • Represented institution as a member of the Minority Supplier Institute; resulted in the development of policies and procedures to ensure fairness in local supply chain management and awarding of contracts to disadvantaged, women, and veteran owned businesses

Equal Employment Opportunity Manager

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
09.2006 - 01.2011
  • Actively recruited and retained minority students for undergraduate admissions
  • Developed multiethnic programs designed to improve student success
  • Drafted equal opportunity and affirmative action policies and procedures and advised appropriate officials on the enhancement of the Academy climate for faculty, staff, and students
  • Produced an increase in campus-wide racial/ethnic diversity from 3% to 10% in one year
  • Organized a discussion panel which hosted religious, civil rights, and government leaders to address racial incidents happening around the United States

Education

Master of Human Relations (MHR) -

University of Oklahoma

B.S - Management Studies

University of Maryland Global Campus

Diversity and Inclusion Professional Certificate - undefined

Cornell University

Certified Diversity Professional -

Diversity Training University International
04.2014

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Time Management
  • Training and Development
  • MS Office
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Decision-Making
  • Flexible and Adaptable

Additional Information

  • RECOGNITION AND AWARDS , Recipient of the 2016 “Multicultural Leadership Award” from the Tri-State Diversity Council

Recognitions and Awards

  

  • Recipient of the 2016 “Multicultural Leadership Award” from the Tri-State Diversity Council
  • Invited twice by the Human Resource Management Institute (HRMI) to participate on “Chief Diversity Officer” discussion panels for its East and West coast conferences
  • Member of NYC, Mayor’s Office of Persons with Disabilities “Champions of Change Business Development Council”
  • Panel Member, “DiversityBusiness.com” annual conference, “2016 Chief Diversity Officer Forum”
  • Appointed to “Manpower Veterans Specialist Group”, Manpower Group, New York City
  • Recipient of the 2010 NAACP “Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award” for actions in support of equal opportunity policies and programs
  • Mentor in the Youth Leadership Development Institute for young men in Prince George’s County, Maryland

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Timeline

Diversity/EEO Programs Manager

Fire and Emergency Medical Services
11.2020 - Current

Equal Employment Opportunity Manager

11.2020 - Current

Senior Diversity and Inclusion Specialist

FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY
06.2017 - 10.2020

Chief Diversity Officer & Equal Employment Opportunity Officer

DOITT
03.2015 - 06.2017

Deputy Equal Employment Opportunity Officer

Naval District Washington
11.2013 - 03.2015

Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist/ Special Emphasis Program Manager

VETERANS AFFAIRS
05.2013 - 11.2013

Director, Office of Diversity Affairs and EEO

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
01.2011 - 04.2013

Equal Employment Opportunity Manager

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
09.2006 - 01.2011

Master of Human Relations (MHR) -

University of Oklahoma

B.S - Management Studies

University of Maryland Global Campus

Diversity and Inclusion Professional Certificate - undefined

Cornell University

Certified Diversity Professional -

Diversity Training University International

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