Lesley Barfield-Robibnson
Springfield,United States
Summary
Dynamic leader with proven track record of successfully managing projects and initiatives and achieving desired business objectives. Skilled in developing and executing strategies, managing budgets and resources, and leading cross-functional teams. Consistently produces tangible outcomes that exceed expectations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director
SIU School Of Medicine
11.2019 - Current
- Responsible for day-to-day operations of the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as they pertain to the mission of SIU School of Medicine.
- Provides ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Assists in directing and facilitating Physician Pipeline Program.
- Provides counseling, mentoring and advisement to medical students.
- Represents EDI office at job fairs and public meetings; conducts applicant pre-employment assessment interviews; assists with development and implementation of recruitment, employee anti-harassment and diversity training, testing, and learner programs.
- Maintains and updates project related documents.
- Schedules and supervises staff meetings to discuss new ideas and updates participants on program details and milestones, including but not limited to, advising supervisors and managers on implementation of diversity programs.
- Collaborates with various departments, student groups, and interdisciplinary teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
- Represents the Associated Dean of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion when needed.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Director
SIU School Of Medicine
09.2017 - 11.2019
- Collaborated with various government and community agencies and campus-affiliated groups and workplaces to extend workplace understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion while enhancing compliance.
- Performed document reviews to verify compliance with applicable laws.
- Monitored employee recruitment, hiring and training processes for compliance with equal opportunity laws, identified violations and recommended corrective action.
- Planned and facilitated workshops to help workplaces remain complaint free and support diverse employees.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of new EDI roles and programs to endure efficient and effective training and leadership.
Office Support Specialist
SIU School Of Medicine
06.2008 - 09.2017
- Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
- Performed grant research, tracked grant funding, and implemented grant programming to build health equity.
- Created office budgets and maintained funds.
- Liaised between partners, stakeholders, clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
- Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity throughout SIU School of Medicine.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
- Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
- Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
Education
Master of Science - Organizational Behavior Studies
Capella University
Minneapolis, MNBachelor of Science - Psychology
Bendictine University
Springfield, ILSkills
- Policy Implementation
- Customer Service Experience
- Student Counseling
- Staff Development
- Program Leadership
- Operations Oversight
- Policy and Procedure Improvements
- Administration Knowledge
Timeline
Program Director
SIU School Of Medicine
11.2019 - Current
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Director
SIU School Of Medicine
09.2017 - 11.2019
Office Support Specialist
SIU School Of Medicine
06.2008 - 09.2017
Master of Science - Organizational Behavior Studies
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Bendictine University
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