NATASHA HOLLOWAY
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Knowledgeable and experienced labor & employment law attorney with solid foundation in legal practice and strong track record of providing strategic advice to clients. Successfully managed complex cases and negotiated favorable outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in legal research and analysis, coupled with strong advocacy skills. Utilize diverse background in law, human resources, employee engagement, coaching and conflict resolution to provide sound advice and guidance and develop key relationships with stakeholders.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Director Equal Employment Opportunity
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD)
01.2025 - Current
- Responsible for providing authoritative advice and program guidance to the Commanding Officer, Technical Director and other management officials throughout NSWCDD, including Dam Neck Activity.
- Apply significant program management, analytical skill and technical judgment in executing assigned responsibilities.
- Serves as a major advocate for an inclusive workplace environment; including conducting studies, analyzing data and developing strategies to further this organizational objective.
- Lead the 10E team in delivering excellent customer service across the full spectrum of EEO functional areas.
- Leverage strength in building relationships and stakeholder engagement across the Command to deepen and promote strategic partnerships.
- Demonstrate a strong passion for EEO.
Acting Human Resources Director
Human Resources, NSWCDD
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Lead the HR Division during a time of immense upheaval during the global COVID-19 pandemic.
- Rebuilt impaired stakeholder relationships & directly boosted morale across the division.
- Developed and implemented strategic HR initiatives to enhance organizational performance.
- Led talent acquisition processes to attract top-tier candidates for 5 critical HR leadership roles, amongst other critical hires.
- Analyzed workforce metrics to identify trends and inform strategic decision-making.
- Collaborated with department heads to align HR strategies with business objectives.
- Mentored HR team members, fostering professional growth and enhancing departmental capabilities.
- Maintained "open door" policy to encourage employee communications and resolution of issues.
Employee Engagement Program Manager
NSWCDD
09.2018 - Current
- Created and launched an innovative employee engagement program to drive retention, engagement and increased workplace satisfaction.
- Built a vibrant conflict resolution program to develop a more conflict competent workforce with options for quick and affordable resolution.
- Developed a professional development coaching program bringing a coaching culture to the Command.
- Established a Veteran Integration program to bring additional resources to the veteran population.
Assistant Counsel
Office of General Counsel, Dept of Navy
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Managed heavy caseload, including all employment law related complaints and appeals to various administrative adjudicatory bodies.
- Partnered with managers and senior leadership to provide advice, counsel, and strategic guidance on regulatory issues, legal risk, and risk mitigation across a range of legal areas, with a primary focus on labor and employment law.
- Drafted legal memoranda and opinions to support litigation strategies.
- Analyzed complex legal issues related to federal regulations and compliance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address legal concerns in operations.
- Developed training materials on legal compliance for departmental staff education.
- Advised Command leadership on a variety of personnel, ethics and environmental legal matters.
Head, Labor and Employee Relations Branch
Human Resources, NSWCDD
01.2006 - 01.2015
- Lead an exceptionally busy team of geographically diverse LER Specialists providing support to customers across the country.
- Mentored and coached employees with various levels of experience and expertise. Received an honorary award for my mentorship and growth of the office.
- Advised leadership at all levels on complex LER matters, including a full range of discipline and performance matters.
- Built relationships with the Unions and enhanced our bargaining environment.
Education
J.D. -
City University of New York School of Law
Flushing, NY05-2005
Certification - Leadership Coaching for Organizational Performance
American University
01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Women’s Studies
Antioch College
01.1999
Skills
- Provide advice, counsel, and strategic guidance on regulatory issues, legal risk, and risk mitigation across a range of legal areas, with a primary focus on labor and employment law
- Legal Research Expertise
- Excellent Oral and Written Communicator
- Strong Program Development & Execution
- International Coaching Federation Certified Professional Coach
- Certified Mediator & Facilitator
- Critical Thinking
- Diverse Human Resources Experience
Timeline
Deputy Director Equal Employment Opportunity
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD)
01.2025 - Current
Acting Human Resources Director
Human Resources, NSWCDD
02.2021 - 08.2021
Employee Engagement Program Manager
NSWCDD
09.2018 - Current
Assistant Counsel
Office of General Counsel, Dept of Navy
01.2015 - 01.2018
Head, Labor and Employee Relations Branch
Human Resources, NSWCDD
01.2006 - 01.2015
Certification - Leadership Coaching for Organizational Performance
American University
Bachelor of Arts - Women’s Studies
Antioch College
J.D. -
City University of New York School of Law