Rudy Polanco
Denver,Colorado
Summary
Experienced Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Manager with over four years of expertise in leading teams and implementing comprehensive DEI initiatives across diverse organizations. Proven track record in driving positive change, fostering inclusive workplace cultures, and increasing diversity. Skilled in engaging and inspiring teams, building understanding and support for DEI initiatives. Notable achievement: Pioneered a new diverse interviewing technique resulting in a 20% increase in diverse hiring.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Inclusion and Diversity Program Manager
The Family Center/La Familia
Fort Collins , CO
12.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented a DEI-focused resource allocation framework that guided all funding decisions; framework was adopted nonprofit-wide for its effectiveness in reducing funding disparities different pillars.
Created and led DEI training sessions for board members to increase their understanding of the importance of DEI initiatives, while incorporating quantitative metrics to track the effectiveness of these initiatives.
Launched a Diversity and Inclusion ERG and organized listening sessions to elevate voices of underrepresented groups; achieved 45% participation in listening sessions and 35% engagement in ERG activities.
Inclusivity, Equity, and Action Lead
lululemon
Denver , CO
05.2022 - Current
- Re-vamped and executed weekly DEI trainings and resources to a leadership team across 12 stores in
Colorado.
Conducted and implemented a DEI scorecard to track progress and achieved a 20% increase in DEI scores over 6 months.
Assisted staff within DEI & P+C through coaching and feedback while bringing a mindset of growth and enthusiasm.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including DEI, P+C, Area Director, and Legal, to drive an initiative for a more inclusive workplace culture; resulted in a 12% decrease in turnover rate. Spearheaded the development and implementation of a new interviewing strategy across 15 stores, by training hiring managers in the observer-expectancy effect and implementing a new Zoom interviewing strategy.
Proficient in addressing and recapping important people conversations & partnering with legal & HR when necessary.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Board Member - CO
Dutch Bros
Fort Collins Collins, CO
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Analyzed individual employee strengths and skill sets to optimize team structure; implemented changes resulting in 20% reduction in customer service response times and 15% increase in customer satisfaction rates.
Gained in depth experience about when to implement a DEI strategy while keeping in mind that timing within launching DEI strategies is critical for DEI success within a cooperation.
Educated franchise, store managers, and shift leads on the importance of equitable hiring practices; Collaborated in a structured interview process that improved diversity in new hires by 50% in 6 months.
Education
Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion For HR
Cornell University
Certificate01.2023
Skills
Pillared in people and culture (HR)
Proficient in Excel / Microsoft Suite
Addressing/Assessing sensitive people conversations
Tailored communication
skills Experience in Leadership
Writing skills
Analysis skills
Project Management
Fluent in Spanish
Fluent in French
Active Listening
First Aid/CPR
Strategic
Agility
Timeline
Inclusion and Diversity Program Manager
The Family Center/La Familia
12.2022 - Current
Inclusivity, Equity, and Action Lead
lululemon
05.2022 - Current
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Board Member - CO
Dutch Bros
10.2021 - 10.2022
Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion For HR
Cornell University
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