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Marla McCoy
Chief Diversity Officer
Santa Cruz,CA
Summary
Performance-driven strategic thinker, problem solver and leader with ten years of experience aligning systems with business requirements, policies and regulatory requirements. Passionate in applying excellent organization and communication skills to manage and lead teams in developing strategies and solutions. Demonstrated ability to exercise outstanding independent judgment, decision making, creativity and initiative.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Vice President, Chief Diversity Officer
Blackstone Advisory Group, Inc
Baltimore, MD
12.2019 - Current
- Increased Sales for DEI consulting services by 15% in first year.
- Increased efficiency by analyzing data and maximizing opportunities for improved productivity across several areas.
- Increased company growth through effective collaboration with sales and marketing departments.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Managed DEI projects from start to finish by finding partners, making detailed plans and executive projects.
- Worked with marketing department on branding strategies.
- Designed DEI curriculum and facilitation guides based on current research on effective DEI strategies and Design Thinking
Director of Public Policy
Advocates for Children and Youth
Baltimore, Maryland
08.2015 - 09.2019
- Created comprehensive political, legislative and regulatory goals, strategies and plans.
- Drafted articles, letters, reports and technical documents on policy and public affairs issues for publication.
- Offered strategic recommendations for updates to institutional programs and policies, factoring in current political climate and trends.
- Organized and planned meetings with high-level political appointees and elected officials.
- I served as point of contact for all education policy matters including serving in leadership roles in coalitions and work groups.
- Supported efforts of registered lobbyists and special interest groups by aiding legislative agenda.
- Attended legislative and regulatory hearings to report information.
- Identified, researched and tracked legislative issues relevant to current public issues.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with industry lobbyists, elected officials, regulators and government staff to advocate effectively for legislative and regulatory policy goals.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Teacher
Baltimore City Public & Private Schools
Baltimore, MD
09.2007 - 06.2015
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives in World language and culture.
Education
J.D. -
09.2012 - 05.2015
- Inter-professional Global Health Research: Malawi, Africa Research: From Multidisciplinary to Trans-disciplinary Collaboration in Global Health: A Case Study of the University Of Maryland Global Health Inter-professional Council’s Malawi Project available at https://www.umaryland.edu/media/umb/global-local/documents/Malawi
- Awarded: Public Service Award 2015
- Research: Student Privacy in the age of the cloud
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish, Political Science International Affairs Certification
09.2000 - 05.2004
Skills
Organizational Change Management
undefinedInterests
Timeline
Vice President, Chief Diversity Officer - Blackstone Advisory Group, Inc
12.2019 - Current
Director of Public Policy - Advocates for Children and Youth
08.2015 - 09.2019
UNIVERSITY oF MARYLAND SCHOOL oF LAW - J.D.,
09.2012 - 05.2015
Teacher - Baltimore City Public & Private Schools
09.2007 - 06.2015
RUTGERS COLLEGE, THE STATE UNIVERSITY oF NJ - Bachelor of Arts, Spanish, Political Science International Affairs Certification
09.2000 - 05.2004
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