Sherri Galloway
Oklahoma City
Summary
Dynamic Equal Opportunity Advisor with a proven track record at the Oklahoma Army National Guard, leveraging inclusive leadership and data analysis to enhance diversity initiatives. Expert in compliance monitoring and employee relations, successfully reducing discrimination incidents and fostering a collaborative workplace culture through engaging training programs.
Professional with strong background in promoting inclusive environments and ensuring compliance with equal opportunity regulations. Skilled in conflict resolution, policy implementation, and cultural competency. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving results. Recognized for strong communication, analytical thinking, and leadership skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Equal Opportunity Advisor
Oklahoma Army National Guard
10.2017 - 11.2020
- Analyzed workforce data to identify trends in diversity and inclusion efforts, making recommendations for improvement as needed.
- Utilized metrics and analytics tools to track progress on diversity initiatives, adjusting strategies as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
- Reduced discrimination incidents by providing guidance on federal, state, and local laws related to equal employment opportunities.
- Streamlined the complaint resolution process by developing standardized procedures for handling employee concerns.
- Coordinated events promoting awareness of various cultures represented within the company, fostering a sense of community among employees from different backgrounds.
- Educated staff on unconscious bias through engaging workshops and seminars, leading to improved communication and collaboration among team members.
Brigade S1 Officer
Oklahoma Army National Guard
10.2012 - 10.2017
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
- Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
- Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
- Delivered high-quality training programs, enhancing employee skill sets and contributing to professional development efforts.
- Coordinated operations with other emergency service groups.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows, reducing redundancies and increasing operational efficiency.
Assistant S1 Officer
Oklahoma Army National Guard
10.2010 - 10.2012
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
- Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
- Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
Brigade Public Affairs Officer
Oklahoma Army National Guard
10.2000 - 10.2010
- Contributed insights into policy development and strategic planning processes, ensuring alignment with public sentiment.
- Leveraged partnerships with community organizations to broaden reach and impact of public affairs initiatives.
- Wrote compelling press releases, speeches, and talking points that effectively conveyed key messages to target audiences.
- Coordinated with internal departments to ensure consistent messaging across all communication channels, promoting a unified brand identity.
- Developed strategic communication plans to support organizational goals and objectives, driving positive change in public perception.
- Collaborated with media outlets for increased visibility of the organization''s initiatives and accomplishments.
Human Resource Business Partner
Cox Communications
11.2006 - 01.2009
- Coached managers on effective employee relations strategies to address workplace conflicts proactively.
- Managed complex employee relations issues to promote a healthy workplace culture.
- Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and within company to reach business goals.
- Managed full cycle of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees.
- Ensured legal compliance in all HR practices, preventing potential lawsuits and fines.
- Partnered with senior leaders on organizational development initiatives for continued growth.
- Resolved understaffing issues, disputes, employee terminations, and disciplinary procedures.
- Maintained confidential nature of employee and company proprietary and privileged information used or observed in course of performing job duties.
Human Resource Manager
The Home Depot
06.2003 - 07.2005
- Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
- Conducted thorough internal investigations, addressing employee concerns with fairness and transparency.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations, minimizing financial discrepancies through detailed program management.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency, reducing paperwork and manual tasks through automation.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with overall business goals and objectives.
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires bolstering position knowledge and skillset.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
- Developed comprehensive onboarding programs to facilitate smooth integration of new employees into the organization.
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
Education
Master of Divinity - Christian Discipleship
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA05-2025
Master of Arts - Human Resource Management
Webster University
St. Louis, MO10-2002
Bachelor of Arts - Oral Communications
Universiity of Central Oklahoma
Edmond05-1994
High School Diploma -
John Marshall
Oklahoma City, OK05-1989
Skills
- Inclusive leadership
- Employee relations
- Training facilitation
- Compliance monitoring
- Recruitment strategies
- Diversity awareness
- Policy analysis
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Claims review
- Problem-solving abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Unconscious bias training
- Cultural history
- Workplace investigations
- Mediation techniques
- Human resources management
Timeline
Equal Opportunity Advisor
Oklahoma Army National Guard
10.2017 - 11.2020
Brigade S1 Officer
Oklahoma Army National Guard
10.2012 - 10.2017
Assistant S1 Officer
Oklahoma Army National Guard
10.2010 - 10.2012
Human Resource Business Partner
Cox Communications
11.2006 - 01.2009
Human Resource Manager
The Home Depot
06.2003 - 07.2005
Brigade Public Affairs Officer
Oklahoma Army National Guard
10.2000 - 10.2010
Master of Divinity - Christian Discipleship
Regent University
Master of Arts - Human Resource Management
Webster University
Bachelor of Arts - Oral Communications
Universiity of Central Oklahoma
High School Diploma -
John Marshall
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