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Regina W. Romeo

Regina W. Romeo

Sacramento,CA

Summary

I am a highly motivated professional and proven leader with over 30 years of public service and entrepreneurial experience. I am creative and forward thinking professional with an engaging demeanor that has had success at an executive level in the most demanding environments. I am dedicated to relationship building and lifelong learning with extensive experience in organizational leadership, human resources, fiscal management, public service and public affairs.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Regina Romeo Consulting
07.2011 - Current
  • Consult with clients to provide full suite of human resources and DEI services including organizational development, strategic planning, recruiting, workforce planning, process improvement and staff development.
  • Contribute to business and HR functions by identifying, prioritizing and building organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures and processes.
  • Create and develop detailed work plans to meet clients' business priorities and objectives.
  • Provide specialized knowledge, skills and real world experience for client-attorneys (both plaintiff and defendants) in employment law and HR operations to provide expertise in legal proceedings and assist the court with understanding complex technical, legal, statutory or procedural issues.
  • Research, explain and provide testimony of opinions on complex labor and employment cases in state and federal court as an HR expert witness.
  • Provide written reports for state and federal court for employment and labor litigation as an HR expert witness.
  • Testify in federal and state courts for labor and employment cases to assist the judge and/or jury in reaching a decision.
  • Featured as keynote or session speaker at numerous nationwide public sector focused conferences (e.g. PSHRA (IPMA), CalPELRA, NPELRA, NFBPA, Sacramento Business Journal, CA State Assembly).
  • Create and manage all social media content, marketing, brand development, web content, media relations, interviews, appearances and publications.
  • Manage all day to day operations, budgeting and business planning.

Chief Human Resources and DEI Officer

CPS HR Consulting
04.2018 - 10.2022
  • Performed difficult and complex executive level work in leading the Human Resources Department and provided key executive leadership as part of the Executive Team and provided management of the day to day functional areas assigned to HR,
  • Provided consulting services to executive leadership teams of local governments (e.g. counties, cities, special districts, towns, joint powers authorities), mayors, CEOs, city councils, Boards of Supervisors and executive teams in all areas of organizational leadership including workforce planning, strategic planning, fiscal management, project management, leadership, effective communication and diversity.
  • Designed and implemented comprehensive DEI Program including training, DEI assessment, goal setting and tracking for internal staff and public sector client-agencies nationwide.
  • Provided human resources policy direction and oversight, developed programs and recommendations to resolve issues concerning application or interpretation of laws, policies and procedures.
  • Presented recommendations and reports to CEO and the Board of Directors to set priorities and goals for workforce planning, strategic planning and employee relations.
  • Developed and administered department budget and approved expenditures.
  • Coordinated with Branding and Marketing Manager to publish social media content, produce videos, host virtual job fairs, create web site content and handle media relations for the organization.
  • Co-developed, co-produced and co-hosted company sponsored podcast.
  • Published organizational development and HR-related articles as a member of Forbes HR Council.
  • Featured as key note or session speaker at numerous nationwide public sector focused conferences (e.g. PSHRA (IPMA), CalPELRA, NPELRA, NFBPA, Sacramento Business Journal).

Chief Human Resources Officer

County Of Sutter
05.2017 - 05.2018
  • Reported directly to the County Administrative Officer (CAO) and provided executive leadership in the development and direction of daily operatiopns all functional areas of public sector HR for ~1,000 employees.
  • Worked directly with the CAO, department heads, elected officials and other stakeholders to coordinate projects, create budgets and provide management of special projects.
  • Managed and interpreted the County's personnel policies, rules and regulations for consistency with Board of Supervisors policies, Memorandum of Understanding provisions and legal requirements.
  • Handled media relations and prepared speaking points, written correspondence, speeches, staff reports, Board of Supervisors correspondence and other communications for CAO for various events, press conferences and other public forums.
  • Advised departments on procedural issues and responded to complaints of harassment, grievances, disciplinary matters and other issues; conducted investigations and made recommendations.
  • Established and oversaw departmental budget and monitored expenditures.
  • Directed the County's risk management, safety and labor relations programs including negotiation of labor agreements and discipline administration.
  • Fostered cross-functional relationships to connect department heads, managers and employees and improve overall efficiency.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders across the County to maintain proper flow of communication and execution of planned initiatives and projects.
  • Designed and delivered training courses to all levels of staff for professional development, compliance, employment law and interpersonal skills.
  • Represented the County in public and professional forums relating to personnel management.
  • Established strong relationships with community partners, civic organizations, universities, professional associations, chambers of commerce and recruitment agencies to serve public interests.

Director of Human Resources

County Of Los Angeles - Animal Care & Control
09.2013 - 05.2017
  • Planned, organized, directed and oversaw the work of all areas in human resources including recruitment and selection, salary administration, benefits, training, discipline and advocacy, return to work, workers’ compensation, classification, examination, safety, risk management, volunteer services and employee relations for 450+ employees and over 1,000 volunteers.
  • Developed, recommended and implemented human resources program strategies and initiatives to accomplish short and long-range planning objectives and recommend administrative, operational and systems improvements to enhance effectiveness and integrity.
  • Handled media relations and prepared speaking points, written correspondence, speeches, staff reports, Board of Supervisors correspondence and other communications for various events, press conferences and other public forums.
  • Advised management, supervisors and employees on the appropriate application of personnel policies, standards, regulations, procedures and practices.
  • Evaluated and directed changes to department-wide personnel policies and practices to comply with local, state and Federal personnel/employment laws and personnel rules and labor contracts.
  • Conducted joint labor-management meetings with Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 721 and managed labor and contract negotiations, collective bargaining for multiple bargaining units, meet and consults and meet and confers with SEIU and hear grievances for uniformed personnel.
  • Administered and coordinated departmental advocacy operations and activities, ensured the appropriate preparation and presentation of cases involving department disciplinary actions and charges of discrimination which may be appealed to the Civil Service Commission.
  • Administered department-wide performance management program within the framework established by the Countywide Department of Human Resources.
  • Acted as liaison with the staff of the Department of Human Resources on appeals on ratings, actions to discharge or reduce probationers, evaluation procedures and procedures for reporting ratings.
  • Oversaw and verified processing of all departmental personnel transactions, including new employee intake, employee transfer and reassignment, family leave, overtime, leave of absence reinstatements, restorations, lay-offs, and other similar personnel actions.
  • Coordinated all special events for the department including service award ceremonies, employee recognition, holiday observations, Bring Your Child to Work Day, etc.
  • Optimized workforce planning strategies to align staffing levels with business needs efficiently.

Education

Doctor of Business Administration - Organizational Leadership - In Progress (2024)

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN

Master of Public Administration (MPA) - Specialization in HR Management

National University
La Jolla, CA

Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Science: Criminal Justice Minor

National University
La Jolla, CA

Associate of Arts - Communication

Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL

Skills

  • Human Resource Management
  • Organizational Leadership and Development
  • Public Affairs and Public Relations
  • State and Federal Labor and Employment Law
  • Legislative Analysis
  • Public Speaking
  • Research and Written Communication Skills
  • Media Content Creation

Conference Presentations

“Your DEI Initiatives: Where Are They Now?”
Public Sector Human Resources Association (PSHRA, formerly IPMA) National Conference
San Diego, CA, October 2023

“Do I Have a Problem Employee or an Employee with a Problem?”
Nevada National Public Employee Labor Relations Association (Nevada PELRA)Annual Conference
Las Vegas, NV, September 2023

“Best Practices for Working with a Human Resources Consultant”
Lorman Education Services
Virtual, April 2023

“Crucial Conversations and Cultural Intelligence”
California State Assembly, Democratic Caucus Conference
Sacramento, CA, January 2023

“Mastering the Art of Crucial Conversations in DEI”
California Association of Joint Powers Association (CAJPA) Annual Conference
Lake Tahoe, NV, September 2022

“Beyond DEI”
IPMA (now PSHRA) National Conference
Washington DC, September 2022

“Beyond DEI”
Western Region IPMA Annual Conference
Anaheim, CA July 2022

“Compassion Fatigue in the Human Resources Profession”
City of Ramsey Leadership Conference
Virtual, April 2022

Sacramento Business Journal Panel on DEI
Sacramento Business Journal Conference
Sacramento, CA June 2022

“Building a Culturally Intelligent Workforce”
City of Parker Leadership Conference
Parker, CO, November 2021

“Creating the Organizational “Win-Win” in DEI Learning and Education: Mastering the Art of Transformation”
Illinois City/County Managers Association (ILCMA) Summer Conference
Bloomington, IL, September 2021

“Managing Diversity in the Public Sector”
Colorado City and County Manager Association (CCCMA) Annual Conference
Glenwood Springs, CO, June 2021


“Compassion Fatigue in the Human Resources Profession”
Webinar
Virtual, February 2021

“Compassion Fatigue in the Human Resources Profession”
CalPELRA Annual Conference
Virtual, November 2020

“Compassion Fatigue in the Human Resources Profession”
IPMA National Conference
Virtual, October 2020

“HR’s Role in Advancing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion”
Colorado IPMA
Virtual, October 2020

“Strategies for Managing Difficult Employees”
National Forum of Black Public Administrators (NFBPA)
Virtual, October 2020

“Managing in a Virtual Environment”
Nevada County Leadership Conference
Virtual, June 2020

Timeline

Chief Human Resources and DEI Officer

CPS HR Consulting
04.2018 - 10.2022

Chief Human Resources Officer

County Of Sutter
05.2017 - 05.2018

Director of Human Resources

County Of Los Angeles - Animal Care & Control
09.2013 - 05.2017

Owner

Regina Romeo Consulting
07.2011 - Current

Doctor of Business Administration - Organizational Leadership - In Progress (2024)

Capella University

Master of Public Administration (MPA) - Specialization in HR Management

National University

Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Science: Criminal Justice Minor

National University

Associate of Arts - Communication

Hillsborough Community College

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