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NATASHA ROBBINS

Ashburn,VA

Summary

Dedicated professional with 6+ years creating and implementing successful strategies to improve organizational efficiency and adaptability. Adept at utilizing data analysis to provide insights into strategic planning and initiatives. Robust communication and interpersonal skills, vital for driving successful change and fostering an environment of continuous improvement.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Specialist

National Institute of Health (Contractor)
05.2023 - Current
  • Provide expert guidance and consultancy to executive leadership on Change Management, Human Resources strategies, and Organizational Development, focusing on enhancing organizational effectiveness, refining internal communication strategies, and deepening stakeholder engagement. Specialize in crafting and implementing comprehensive Change Management initiatives and strategies, tailored to boost organizational resilience and overall performance. Key achievements include:
    • Integrated a novel HR information system (HRIS) across the department as part of a digital transformation initiative, streamlining talent management, payroll, and recruitment processes, which resulted in a 30% decrease in operational inefficiencies and expedited talent acquisition by 25%.
    • Implemented a novel performance management system and applicant tracking system (ATS), encompassing goal setting, continuous feedback mechanisms, and personalized employee development plans.
    • Designed and executed strategic communication frameworks, conducted thorough organizational assessments and applied targeted stakeholder engagement tactics.

IO Psychology Researcher

George Mason University
08.2022 - Current
  • Design and conduct assessments and interventions to improve personnel selection, training, and development, directly impacting employee performance and job satisfaction. Develop and implement leadership and organizational development programs, focusing on enhancing workplace climate and operational efficiency, contributing to strategic organizational change, improving processes, and achieving key performance targets. Key achievements include:
    • Improved employee performance scores by an average of 20% through targeted training programs focused on critical skills development
    • Led a leadership development initiative that resulted in a 30% improvement in leadership effectiveness scores, as measured by 360-degree feedback assessments
    • Reduced time-to-proficiency for new hires by 50% by implementing job-specific assessment techniques that improved selection accuracy.

HR Senior Staffing Specialist

Federal Emergency Management Agency (Contractor)
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Facilitated the transition of employees to a new HR and performance management system, conducting impact assessments and developing comprehensive change management plans. Coordinated communication strategies to maintain stakeholder engagement and designed and delivered tailored training programs. Key achievements include:
    • Facilitated transition of 200+ employees to new HR and performance management system, resulting in 90% user adoption within three months
    • Improved performance management system effectiveness by ~40%, measured through increased employee participation and feedback.

HR Senior Staffing Specialist

Smithsonian Institution (Contractor)
04.2022 - 06.2022
  • Facilitated a novel recruitment and selection framework to align with the demands of a remote workforce, implementing digital-first recruitment strategies, enhancing virtual communication techniques for candidate engagement, performing detailed risk analyses for remote role compatibility, and applying data-driven insights for strategic hiring decisions. Key achievements include:
    • Developed comprehensive change communication plan targeting all stakeholders involved in the recruitment process, from HR team members to department managers, resulting in increased buy-in
    • Conducted impact analysis sessions with hiring managers to identify and mitigate potential challenges in adapting to virtual recruitment and selection processes
    • Implemented a continuous improvement process to gather feedback on the new remote recruitment practices from candidates, hiring managers, and the HR team

HR Staffing Specialist

Department of Commerce (Contractor)
05.2017 - 04.2022
  • Department of Commerce - HR Specialist
    05/2017 - 04/2022
    Provided expert consultation on complex staffing and organizational issues by developing and implementing innovative recruitment and HR strategies. Led initiatives aimed at enhancing recruitment effectiveness and ensuring HR practices align with business objectives, resulting in streamlined processes, increased workforce diversity, and improved employee retention and satisfaction. Key achievements include:
    • Integrated bias-reduction training and standardized interviews, improving recruitment fairness
    • Implemented a competency-based framework for accurate talent assessment and development
    • Adopted talent analytics for data-driven hiring decisions, enhancing hire quality and strategic alignment
    • Launched inclusive leadership training to promote cultural competency and team inclusivity
    • Updated and standardized HR policies across the organization to enhance operational efficiency and legal compliance.

Education

MPS Industrial and Organizational Psychology -

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
05.2024

BS, Biology -

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
12.2016

Skills

Organizational Development

Data Visualization and Analytics

Policy Implementation

Performance Management

Leadership Development

Employee Development

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Assessment

Excel, SPSS, R, Tableau, Python

ADKAR, Agile

Timeline

HR Specialist

National Institute of Health (Contractor)
05.2023 - Current

IO Psychology Researcher

George Mason University
08.2022 - Current

HR Senior Staffing Specialist

Federal Emergency Management Agency (Contractor)
08.2022 - 05.2023

HR Senior Staffing Specialist

Smithsonian Institution (Contractor)
04.2022 - 06.2022

HR Staffing Specialist

Department of Commerce (Contractor)
05.2017 - 04.2022

MPS Industrial and Organizational Psychology -

George Mason University

BS, Biology -

George Mason University

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