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SWAN DAVIS

Fayetteville,NC

Summary

Strategic Director of Human Resources with with 25 plus years of a a solid diverse career background in employee management, strategic planning, and organizational development. Emphasize innovative HR initiatives for workforce optimization and boosted productivity.

Strengths include talent acquisition, benefit administration, and conflict resolution.

Recognized for implementing successful HR policies that enhance employee satisfaction and overall company performance.

I known for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in employee relations, strategic planning, and talent acquisition management. Excel at communication, leadership, and problem-solving to foster a positive work environment and drive organizational success. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Human Resources

The Charleston Group Lawyers charlestongroup.com
Fayetteville, NC
01.2018 - Current
  • Created a positive work environment by promoting team building initiatives and resolving conflicts between employees.
  • Coordinated recruitment activities to ensure the organization was staffed with qualified personnel.
  • Assisted in the preparation of annual budgets related to staffing needs.
  • Advised senior leadership on organizational structure changes affecting the workforce.

Community Development Executive Director

Let's Make It Happen Together, Inc. www.lmiht.org
Fayetteville, NC
01.2004 - Current
  • Secured funding from public and private sources through grant writing activities or other fundraising efforts.
  • Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, donors, sponsors, partners, and community leaders.
  • Recruited, trained, mentored, evaluated, coached, and managed staff members to ensure success in achieving their goals.
  • Ensured legal compliance by staying abreast of relevant laws, regulations, standards, guidelines.
  • Informed board and committee about trends, issues and activities to facilitate policy-making.
  • Recommended appropriate staffing techniques to meet demands and manage costs.
  • Implemented procedures to create competitive advantage in market.
  • Implemented strategic offerings to enhance company's suite of products and services.
  • Fostered collaboration and development of new practices by business leaders.
  • Drove revenue by cultivating successful client relations.
  • Created reports that analyzed the effects of proposed changes to the community.
  • Maintained records of all activities conducted as part of the organization's mission.
  • Collaborated with partners from other organizations to create innovative solutions for local challenges.
  • Analyzed data sets collected from surveys or other sources to inform decision making processes.
  • Spoke to community groups to explain and interpret purposes, programs, and policies.
  • Represented organizations in relations with governmental and media institutions.
  • Acted as consultant to community programs by interpreting regulations and policies.
  • Determined organizational policies regarding program eligibility, requirements and benefits.
  • Implemented and evaluated staff, volunteer or training programs.
  • Researched and analyzed community needs to determine program directions and goals.

GET OUT TO VOTE Regional COORDINATOR (GOTV)

NC- Vote Forward Organization www.voteforward.org
Fayetteville, NC
02.2004 - 11.2021
  • Interpreted and explained work procedures and policies to brief staff.
  • Participated in subordinates' tasks to facilitate productivity or help overcome difficulties.
  • Discussed job performance problems with employees, identifying causes and issues to find solutions.
  • Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
  • Managed the recruitment process for new hires in the region, including interviewing potential candidates.
  • Developed work schedules according to budgets and workloads, covering priority tasks.
  • Recruited, interviewed and selected employees to fill vacant roles.
  • Consulted with managers to resolve problems relating to employee performance, office equipment and work schedules.
  • Recommended solutions related to staffing issues and proposed procedural changes to managers.
  • Assisted in developing annual budgets for each branch in the region according to corporate guidelines.

Educational Coordinator /Senior Business Development Executive

Fayetteville State University www.uncfsu.edu
Fayetteville, NC
01.2016 - 06.2018
  • Collaborated with school administrators to ensure compliance with state standards and regulations.
  • Monitored students' progress and assessed their skills in order to design individual learning plans.
  • Supervised student extracurricular activities such as sports teams or clubs.
  • Assessed student performance and provided guidance for improvement.
  • Chose and implemented program curricula and collaborated with instructors to align teaching strategies to meet educational goals.
  • Spearheaded public relations and marketing efforts, and fostered relationships with arts organizations and artists.
  • Identified professional development needs by creating and presenting teacher surveys.
  • Attended seminars, workshops and conventions to remain current on educational research and statistics impacting educational standards.
  • Prepared and maintained personnel reports and records for officials and agencies.
  • Recruited, trained and evaluated staff and recommended personnel actions for programs and services.
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to determine areas of improvement in customer service delivery processes.
  • Provided input into budgeting decisions regarding resources needed for successful sales operations.
  • Maintained professional attitude and environment to set example for internal and external organizations.
  • Managed multiple projects to achieve high levels of success.
  • Analyzed sales and marketing reports to determine target areas for growth and set additional goals.
  • Set monthly goals for sales and marketing teams and provided resource support.
  • Established ambitious goals for employees to promote achievement and surpass business targets.
  • Implemented policies, procedures and programs to carry out educational standards and goals.
  • Reviewed and evaluated programs for compliance with state, local and federal regulations.
  • Planned, directed and monitored instructional methods and content of educational and vocational programs.
  • Planned, executed and updated educational programs and special events.
  • Collaborated with supervisors to examine effectiveness of program and instruction.
  • Coached teachers to improve instructional practices through professional development, modeling instructional strategies and feedback.

Education

Master of Human Resource Management -

Webster University - Groves, Missouri
01.2018

Bachelor of Science Degree: Business Administration -

Fayetteville State University - Fayetteville, NC
01.2009

North Carolina Building Contractor (NASCLA) - General Construction Commercial/Residential Dep.

NC- Contractors License (pending)

Skills

  • Health / Business Administration
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Quality Standards
  • Project Management
  • POS Inventory System Operation
  • Continuous Improvement Strategies
  • Program Development
  • Persuasive Communication
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Community Needs Assessment
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Recruitment Strategies
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Succession Planning
  • Budget Forecasting
  • Strategy Development
  • Training programs
  • Compliance Management
  • Performance Management
  • Retention Strategies
  • HR policy development
  • Benefits Administration
  • Workforce Planning
  • Compensation Structuring
  • Training program management
  • Employee Relations
  • Performance Reviews
  • Employee engagement
  • Records Maintenance

Affiliations

  • 2007 Fayetteville State University Dean's List
  • 2008 Recognized and received appreciation from "The Fayetteville Business Council" during the ribbon cutting ceremony
  • 2008 Elected as a National Board Member for the Society for the Advancement of Management (S.A.M.)
  • 2009 Certificate of Excellence (recognition for continuing to "give back" to the community) from Fayetteville City Council

Additional Information

2010 Awarded for placing "Children First" in the Cumberland County School System, 2012 North Carolina Governor's Award for Volunteer Service, 2019 Awarded for "Outstanding Community Service Award" from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Zeta Pi Omega Chapter, 2020 State Employee Credit Union (SECU) Advisory Board Member, 2022 Award "Citizen of the Year" from J J Jones Newspaper, 2023 PAL (Police Activity League) Board President

References

  • Honorable Chief District Court Judge Toni King (Cumberland County, North Carolina), judgetoniking@gmail.com, (910) 922-9877
  • Honorable Senator Val Applewhite (North Carolina State Senator ~ District 19), val.applewhite@ncleg.gov, (910) 257-7962
  • Honorable Veronica B. Jones (County Commissioner At-Large, Cumberland County North Carolina), vjones@cumberlandcountync.gov, (910) 257-6156

Timeline

Director of Human Resources

The Charleston Group Lawyers charlestongroup.com
01.2018 - Current

Educational Coordinator /Senior Business Development Executive

Fayetteville State University www.uncfsu.edu
01.2016 - 06.2018

GET OUT TO VOTE Regional COORDINATOR (GOTV)

NC- Vote Forward Organization www.voteforward.org
02.2004 - 11.2021

Community Development Executive Director

Let's Make It Happen Together, Inc. www.lmiht.org
01.2004 - Current

Master of Human Resource Management -

Webster University - Groves, Missouri

Bachelor of Science Degree: Business Administration -

Fayetteville State University - Fayetteville, NC

North Carolina Building Contractor (NASCLA) - General Construction Commercial/Residential Dep.

NC- Contractors License (pending)
SWAN DAVIS