Scott Lanum

Provides overall executive leadership of civil rights, diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Creates iterative and coherent DEIA vision and strategy.

• Coordinates the activities of various organizational entities,
• Systemically identifies and eliminates discriminatory practices while enforcing federal EEO and anti-harassment orders, regulations and guidelines.
• Creates, manages and advances governance model ensuring needs of all internal and external stakeholder groups are met.
• Coordinated with HR Director to develop and deploy comprehensive diversity outreach and recruitment strategy,
• Develops and executes change management strategies and plans. Identifies potential areas of resistance to change and develops initiatives to overcome.
• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of DEIA strategy and foster culture of continuous improvement.
• Oversee large federal staff and multi-million dollar budget,

Served as SME for DEIA policy, strategy and operations of large military intelligence agency.

• Created and executed comprehensive DEIA strategy aligned with organizational goals and objectives,
• Created policies that supported DEIA in recruitment, retention and overall employee experience.
• created method to collect, analyze and report on key DEIA performance indicators for agency operational components,
• served as SME for all DEIA training programs, internal committees and employee resource groups (ERGs).
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Served as senior civil rights and DEIA official for 50,000 person STEM organization within Dept fo Defense (U. S. Navy)

• Collaborated with HR Director and other corporate operational departments to create anti-discrimination/ anti-harassment corporate culture,
• Developed methods to integrate DEIA into on-boarding, talent development and employee engagement efforts,
• Developed method to collect, analyze and report on DEIA data and to identify trends and measures of effectiveness, used data to drive insight and develop recommendations improvements for DEIA programs,
• Developed and led enterprise wide corporate DEIA strategies and programs across recruitment, performance management, leadership development and employee engagement/retention efforts,
• Provided strategic DEIA related advice and counsel to senior leadership.
• Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.

Served as senior federal civil rights investigator

• Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
• Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
• Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
• Collected information pertaining to proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
• Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations.
• Ensured compliance with legal regulations during investigations, minimizing risk for litigation or procedural errors.
• Testified in court during civil rights court proceedings and trials.

Served as coast guard liaison officer and senior instructor at Dept of Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute

• Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, training over 500 students during tour of duty, enhancing students'' understanding of complex concepts across multiple subjects.
• Mentored new instructors and provided guidance on effective classroom management strategies and instructional techniques.
• Implemented project-based learning initiatives, fostering creativity and critical thinking skills in students.
• Developed personalized learning plans for students to address individual needs and improve academic outcomes.
• Continuously assessed student progress through formative assessments and adjusted instruction accordingly to maximize learning potential.
• Participated in professional development workshops, staying current on educational best practices and incorporating new strategies into teaching repertoire.

Served as senior civil rights/DEIA official for west coast regional office of U. S. Coast Guard

• Developed and executed strategy to eliminate discrimination and harassment in terms of governance, and accountability;
• Served as DEIA SME for senior military leaders and tracked progress of DEIA strategies providing recommendations to focus on key deliverables such as hiring, promotions, development, retention and employee engagement
• Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
• Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
• Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
• Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.