Naima Greenwood
Smyrna,GA
Summary
Results-driven professional leverages people and best practices to create accountable performance. Change agent with history of driving continuous performance improvements. Develops and executes strategies to attract, develop, engage, and retain strong and diverse talent.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Advisor, DEIB
Diversified Search Group
Atlanta, GA
01.2024 - Current
- Develop and implemented a comprehensive Talent Development and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy across multiple departments.
- Provide guidance on best practices for recruiting diverse talent.
- Conduct training sessions to ensure understanding of DEI principles among employees.
- Create programs to promote diversity in the workplace.
- Advise on current trends in Talent Development and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives.
- Work closely with C-suite leaders on strategic initiatives related to Talent Development and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Chief Operating Officer
Diversified Search Group
Atlanta, GA
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase operational efficiency.
- Analyzed financial data and identified areas of improvement for cost savings.
- Monitored performance metrics to ensure quality standards are met.
- Directed the daily operations of multiple departments across the organization.
- Managed staff recruitment, training, and development processes.
President and Chief Operating Officer
Yardstick Management
Atlanta, GA
10.2018 - 01.2022
- Achieved 90% client retention by developing effective financial and operational metrics.
- Participated and served as lead in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances, etc.). Scaled the organization and led the successful 8-figure acquisition of Yardstick Management.
- Launched the Yardstick Management Institute, along with securing sponsorship agreements with Indeed, Amazon, Reddit, UPS, Coca-Cola, and Intuit Mailchimp.
- Evaluated, hired, and developed a world-class team of consultants to support a growth-focused business while inspiring, mentoring, and motivating team members.
- Executed enterprise-wide DEI initiatives, change management, and executive leadership trainings with client partners (Netflix, Amazon, Whiirlpool).
- Developed and oversaw performance management, including the creation of a performance review system and execution with all staff.
Sr. Manager
SpecPro Service (DOL Contractor)
Atlanta, GA
09.2015 - 10.2018
- Oversaw applications for Alien Employment Certification in compliance with relevant laws and regulations
- Conducted prevailing wage reviews based on case documentation
- Developed and implemented recruitment policies, procedures and systems to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
- Monitored recruitment process and effectiveness of job postings on various websites.
- Drafted business rules outlining objectives, incentive duration, vendor requirements, and budgetary expectations
Sales Account Executive
Georgia Pacific
Atlanta, GA
11.2013 - 09.2015
- Increased sales opportunities leading to a 6% year-over-year profit boost
- Oversaw team's activities focused on maintaining high customer account retention rates
- Outperformed sales targets by 65% for two consecutive quarters in 2014
Assistant Vice President
Bank of America
Charlotte, NC
06.2011 - 10.2013
- Managed development of worldwide consumer risk plans for call center operations
- Transformed Northwest region by consolidating California accounts into one platform.
- Decreased handle times by 12% within the first 90 days.
Sr. Inventory Analyst
Home Depot
Atlanta, GA
05.2007 - 03.2011
- Managed a $1 billion domestic landscape business for over 2,200 retail stores.
- Surpassed 2010 sales targets by $18 million during the Great Recession
- Led diverse cross-functional projects, developing project plans and timelines while coordinating operational teams.
Education
Executive MBA - Global Business
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA12-2010
Master of Science - Business Administration
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL04-2005
Skills
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion leadership
- Operations Management
- Leadership Development
- Inclusive Hiring Practices
- Talent Acquisition
- Diversity training
Affiliations
- Advisory Board Member College of Business and Information Science (CBIS), Tuskegee University
- Advisory Board Member, Villages of Carver YMCA
- Member of National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA)
- Member of ForbesBlk
- Member Florida A& M University Board (Atlanta Chapter)
Timeline
Strategic Advisor, DEIB
Diversified Search Group
01.2024 - Current
Chief Operating Officer
Diversified Search Group
01.2024 - 01.2024
President and Chief Operating Officer
Yardstick Management
10.2018 - 01.2022
Sr. Manager
SpecPro Service (DOL Contractor)
09.2015 - 10.2018
Sales Account Executive
Georgia Pacific
11.2013 - 09.2015
Assistant Vice President
Bank of America
06.2011 - 10.2013
Sr. Inventory Analyst
Home Depot
05.2007 - 03.2011
Executive MBA - Global Business
Georgia Institute of Technology
Master of Science - Business Administration
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
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