LAMEKA ROSS

• Provide business partner support for leadership at all levels for the following: succession and workforce planning, performance management, compensation, recognition, engagement, leadership coaching, and employee/union relations
• Lead and developed the career development program for over 80% of the jobs within the organization to provide a consistent framework for career paths, including leader and employee training
• Responsible for recruitment, selection and onboarding staff and union-represented employees, including lead support for the applicant tracking system
• Develop and support the Inclusion & Diversity strategy and initiatives throughout the organization
• Conduct investigations and develop recommendations of disciplinary actions, as appropriate.
• Managed complex employee relations issues, resulting in improved workplace morale and minimized turnover rates.
• Conducted thorough investigations into employee grievances, ensuring fair resolution of conflicts or concerns.
• Implemented succession planning measures to ensure smooth transitions during times of change or turnover within the organization.
• Collaborated with department managers on workforce planning efforts, identifying staffing needs and ensuring appropriate resource allocation.
• Evaluated employee compensation structures to maintain market competitiveness while adhering to budgetary constraints.

Partnered with senior leaders to develop recruiting and sourcing strategies and workforce plans for their respective departments

• Managed the career development program for over 200 engineers, including their recruiting, onboarding, mentoring, and training
• Coordinated and facilitated the intern program for 70+ interns, which included recruiting, orientation, field tours, presentations, ranking sessions, and intern placement (Largest intern program in Chevron North America)
• Led the local Diversity Council and responsible for implementing Diversity initiatives and events throughout the business unit to promote a work culture that values inclusion and diversity
• Responsible for the development and administration of the engineering training budget ($14 million) and intern program ($1.2 million) budgets for the business unit.

• Maintained capital tracking forecast reporting and provided economic analysis for the Asset Development and Technical Leadership Teams, helping the business unit to be within 1-5% of capital budget
• Coordinated and developed the five-year operating expense forecast for staffing, equipment and projects for the business unit
• Partnered with senior and mid-level leaders to identify workforce staffing levels and building needs
• Developed agenda and facilitated meetings for the Senior Leadership Team on a monthly basis.

• Asset Development Responsible for managing the capital budget up to $1 Billion for the entire business unit and worked with the senior leadership team to develop and communicate the capital performance plan for the organization on a monthly basis
• Provide financial information and economic analysis to the teams and planning to assist in the Lookback and Business Planning process.

• Managed finance operation for assigned areas (up to 15 employees) to include recruiting, salary administration, performance assessment, and career development/training of employees
• Coordinated California statewide efforts for the following company initiatives and programs: Time & Labor, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Company Car processing
• Mentoring Coordinator for the Bakersfield Operations Center and increased membership by 40%.

• Modified and implemented new Accounts Payable system throughout the country
• Streamlined processes and functions, improving efficiency and reducing work hours by 20%.

• Managed finance operation for assigned areas (up to 22 employees) to include recruiting/selection, salary administration, performance assessment, and career development/training of employees
• Worked with leaders at all levels to decrease operation center expenses by 5% for three consecutive years.

• Provided leadership in the development and application of audit tools, programs, reports, information resources, and risk assessments across the company
• Coordinated and provided expert representation on companywide projects and initiatives
• Worked with external auditors in reviewing and analyzing data and reports for the Corporate Compensation and Benefits Department.