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Lee Lewis, Jr.

OFallon,MO

Summary

Forward thinking Supplier Diversity Professional with expertise in developing, implementing and growing a robust program designed to contribute to overall company goals. Strengths in communication, relationship development and goal acquisition. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to the mutual success of corporation and suppliers. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products for effective program management. Self starter, strategic thinker, able to work independently and collaboratively.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Global Supplier Diversity Manager

Enterprise Holdings, Inc.
St. Louis, Missouri
05.2015 - 04.2020
  • Led development, implementation, expansion, and maintenance of global Supplier Diversity policy, procedures, reports, and systems
  • Established and disseminated relevant reports, guidelines, metrics, tools, etc., to ensure “best in class” Supplier Diversity program in accordance with company standards and goals
  • Oversaw $11B in spend with diverse suppliers
  • Sought, gained and maintained senior management sponsorship in support of Supplier Diversity initiatives
  • Continually benchmarked global Supplier Diversity trends, best practices, laws, regulations, and evolving customer requests/demands and successfully implemented same into Enterprise Holdings Supplier Diversity strategy

Corporate Diversity Manager

Enterprise Holdings, Inc.
St. Louis, MO
03.2011 - 05.2015
  • Led and managed implementation and ongoing evaluation of North American Diversity and Inclusion – upper management training curriculum, training over 1700 employees
  • Managed, certified and provided ongoing development and support for 68 group and regional facilitators who led local D&I training
  • Participated in company D&I policy development, benchmarking and training response analysis
  • Advised Group/Regional Diversity and Inclusion Teams, and diversity leadership event committees
  • Collaborated with Corporate HR Department on diversity related projects

Human Resources Generalist

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
St. Louis, MO
06.2009 - 03.2011
  • Impacted group performance via organizational transformation, enhanced personnel engagement and effective alignment of HR strategy with business goals.
  • Coached managers through employee relations matters including employee engagement, documentation, discipline and performance improvement plans.
  • Provided human resource generalist guidance to managers and employees including talent management, payroll, FMLA, benefits, workers compensation, 401K and OSHA compliance.
  • Developed and enforced company policy and procedures relating to all phases of human resources activity.

Education

Master of Divinity - Religion

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
2019

BBA - Business Management

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX
1987

Master of Arts - Religion

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
2013

Skills

  • Seasoned diversity professional
  • Vendor and supplier liaison
  • Effective managerial techniques
  • Skilled written and verbal communicator
  • Proven problem solver

Accomplishments

2018 Canadian Supplier Diversity Champion-WEConnect International

2019 Supplier Diversity Hero-St. Louis Small Business Monthly

2019 Million Dollar Club-U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Co-founder, St. Louis Supplier Diversity Professional's Network

Timeline

Global Supplier Diversity Manager

Enterprise Holdings, Inc.
05.2015 - 04.2020

Corporate Diversity Manager

Enterprise Holdings, Inc.
03.2011 - 05.2015

Human Resources Generalist

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
06.2009 - 03.2011

Master of Divinity - Religion

Liberty University

BBA - Business Management

Texas Southern University

Master of Arts - Religion

Liberty University

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