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Taeza Brown
HR Project Manager / Talent Enablement Expert
Summary
Data centric Talent Enablement Expert with extensive experience in designing and implementing transformative enterprise-wide talent strategies and programs. Demonstrated success in project and change management, fostering collaborative cross-functional relationships through shared objectives in supporting company goals. Expertise in stakeholder engagement, skills assessment, and driving operational efficiency in talent management initiatives.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Talent Management Specialist
Delek US Holdings
09.2021 - 11.2025
- Oversaw concurrent responsibilities in dual roles of Project Manager and Program Manager.
- Facilitated successful deployment of enterprise-wide Career Framework infrastructure via strategic partnerships with business and technical stakeholders, highlighting exceptional stakeholder engagement.
- Leveraged Prosci Change Management principles to promote adoption through detailed training initiatives and effective communication strategies.
- Designed and launched an effective Career Enablement program, featuring career development tools and resources, managing every component of program administration and deployment.
- Managed career enablement platform operations and vendor relationships.
- Engineered processes for incorporating skills- and competencies-based model within Talent Management functions.
- Championed Early Career Engineering skills development initiative to elevate alignment with business group capabilities.
- Delivered career coaching services tailored to individuals and teams.
- Engaged with leadership to ensure alignment of talent management strategies with organizational goals.
- Facilitated employee training programs to enhance workforce capabilities.
Self-Employed Project Management Consultant
CR3 Services, LLC
04.2020 - 09.2021
- Provided consulting expertise to clients across various industries.
- Provided extensive project management support while integrating change management strategies across all phases of project lifecycle.
- Ensured project deliverables were consistent with clients’ strategic agendas, supporting both operational continuity and new growth opportunities.
- Coordinated efforts of cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project goals and timelines.
- Formulated project plans utilizing industry-standard tools to monitor progress and manage resources.
- Lead stakeholder meetings to collect requirements and deliberate on project updates.
- Conducted risk assessments aimed to identify potential challenges and formulate mitigation strategies.
- Coordinated with stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes adhering to budget and timeline requirements.
- Guided client companies in optimizing strengths, mitigating weaknesses, and establishing creative processes.
- Employed innovative strategies to identify and address stakeholder concerns and project challenges.
- Analyzed and tracked key performance indicators to evaluate project progress.
- Orchestrated cross-functional team efforts ensuring prompt task execution.
- Developed processes ensuring consistent on-time deliverables to customers per timelines established in contract.
- Orchestrated communication protocols improving connections between internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Conducted meetings to outline project objectives, scope changes, timelines, deliverables, resources, and risks.
Field HR Operations Business Manager
Whataburger
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Spearheaded process improvement initiatives and established new workflows, enhancing operations for over 36,000 team members nationwide.
- Worked collaboratively across functions using Center of Excellence approach to bolster key business operations and support strategic initiatives.
- Elevated retention, performance, and workforce planning to support operational success and future growth.
- Developed and executed policies and procedures enhancing operational efficiency.
- Enhanced inter-team communication within organization through routine meetings.
- Partnered with multiple departments to synchronize project efforts.
- Refined tools to improve tracking efficiency and business analysis capabilities.
- Identified process optimizations aimed at reducing expenses and elevating productivity.
- Contributed feedback to enhance strategies, programs, and initiatives.
- Conducted meetings with stakeholders to establish objectives, strategies, and timelines for successful task execution.
- Partnered with internal teams to achieve successful outcomes on high-profile, complex projects.
- Instituted process modifications to accelerate operations and minimize costs.
Senior Program Manager (Talent Management)
Marathon Petroleum Corporation (formerly Andeavor, Tesoro)
07.2016 - 02.2019
- Championed organization-wide Career Framework initiative, crafting and instituting skill development process in alignment with strategic business goals spanning multiple divisions.
- Devised and implemented comprehensive career development strategy for internal and external talent, encompassing individual contributors to senior leadership.
- Engaged with business and technical leaders, demonstrating strong stakeholder engagement.
- Leveraged Prosci Change Management methodology to promote adoption through robust training and communication efforts.
- Led successful execution of HIRE Training class program, incorporating skills assessment and behavioral interviewing into recruitment strategies for hiring managers and panelists.
- Recognized opportunities for training expansion throughout organization, enhanced content quality and marketing strategies, and established metrics for monitoring and reporting on skill acquisition.
- Facilitated Unconscious Bias training sessions for Leaders of People.
- Managed talent evaluations pertinent to M&A processes.
Senior Recruiter
Marathon Petroleum Corporation (formerly Andeavor, Tesoro)
06.2012 - 06.2016
- Designed and launched recruitment strategies for diverse roles, including hard-to-fill positions, ensuring alignment with COE model and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Crafted governance policies promoting operational integrity and coherence across various processes.
- Streamlined processes through application of project and change management methodologies for continuous improvement.
- Mentored junior recruiters in effective sourcing and evaluation techniques.
- Led talent evaluations for M&A related projects.
- Conducted extensive interviews to evaluate candidate qualifications and cultural fit.
- Oversaw full recruitment cycle from sourcing to onboarding new employees, fostering lasting relationships.
- Counseled hiring managers on evaluating staffing needs and job criteria to develop accurate job descriptions.
- Coached management in adopting interviewing best practices, techniques, and selection criteria.
- Performed extensive interviews with job applicants to gauge experience, skills, and knowledge.
- Participated in career fairs and other recruiting events, elevating brand recognition.
- Cultivated relationships with professional associations and organizations, enhancing partnerships to broaden talent pools for current and future hiring needs.
- Delivered tailored guidance on compensation packages aligned with individual needs.
Contract Recruiter/ Program Manager
U.S. Steel
11.2008 - 02.2009
- Directed creation and oversight of comprehensive project plan for integrating newly acquired manufacturing assets in Texas into unified recruitment model across multiple locations.
- Outlined process workflows and system functionalities to guarantee compliance and alignment, while managing end-to-end recruiting life cycle for open positions.
- Partnered with functional leadership to develop precise and impactful workforce forecasting strategies.
- Showcased advanced stakeholder engagement and relationship management expertise while facilitating onboarding of new facilities.
- Contributed to development of job postings aligned with company branding and culture.
- Identified and evaluated potential candidates for open positions, cultivating and sustaining candidate pipelines.
- Established partnerships with local vocational schools and workforce agencies to strengthen candidate pipeline creation and boost brand awareness.
Recruiting Program Manager
Emerson (Instrument & Valves Services)
09.2006 - 10.2008
- Designed and initiated extensive recruitment strategy for Instrument & Valve Services business unit throughout U.S. and Canada, focusing on positions ranging from hourly craft roles to executive management.
- Formulated strategic plan addressing immediate and long-term hiring needs, leveraging change and project management methodologies to gain executive endorsement.
- Acquired stakeholder backing and upheld compliance by fostering ongoing dialogue and managing relationships proficiently.
- Launched marketing and outreach initiatives targeting niche and high-demand positions, establishing performance metrics for ongoing process enhancement.
- Established an internship program across all locations, developing policies and procedures to ensure consistency and longevity.
- Oversaw project timelines and resources to ensure alignment with company goals.
- Developed and updated program documentation in support of compliance and facilitate reporting.
- Conducted stakeholder meetings for requirement gathering and project needs assessment.
- Facilitated training sessions for team members on new processes and tools.
- Constructed project plans, assessed risks, set objectives, tracked and monitored progress toward completion.
- Oversaw program compliance requirements.
- Managed external client and business partner relationships.
- Generated and delivered reports, program review presentations and other program status updates.
- Examined program performance analytics to identify areas of improvement in existing processes, procedures and systems related to program delivery.
- Coordinated with internal stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of the program initiatives.
- Generated reports for senior management showcasing critical milestones accomplished during program/project lifecycle.
- Partnered with functional managers to formulate program resource plans and allocate program resources.
Senior Staffing Specialist
CIGNA
05.2004 - 08.2006
- Managed full recruitment life cycle for open positions across multiple states, supporting all role levels.
- Optimized applicant tracking system to enhance recruitment processes efficiently.
- Executed thorough candidate screenings and interviews to evaluate skill set and experience for diverse positions.
- Partnered with hiring managers to assess staffing requirements and formulate strategies.
- Designed employment branding initiatives to attract top talent in the industry.
- Analyzed market trends concerning compensation packages provided by competitors to maintain competitiveness.
- Cultivated and sustained relationships with key stakeholders to guarantee successful recruitment of qualified candidates.
- Generated comprehensive reports on staffing metrics including turnover rates and hiring costs.
- Created comprehensive onboarding process that accelerated new employee acclimatization, ensuring a positive onboarding experience.
- Assigned additional business groups to restore trust and confidence in standardized recruiting processes.
- Devised creative approaches to attract passive candidates.
- Developed comprehensive plan and budget for inaugural company-wide diversity recruiting initiative.
- Cultivated and sustained partnerships with external recruitment agencies and vendors.
- Assessed recruitment metrics to refine strategies and enrich candidate experience.
- Organized job fairs and recruitment events to engage diverse talent pools and promote the organization to increase brand recognition.
- Partnered with department leaders to identify unique staffing needs and requirements.
- Provided guidance to managers regarding best practices, interviewing techniques and candidate selection criteria.
- Devised strategies targeting reduction in time-to-fill and associated expenses.
- Forged alliances with external vendors and associated agencies to enhance contingent workforce management solutions.
- Ensured compliance with all federal and state laws related to equal opportunity employment practices.
- Developed and maintained a talent pipeline of potential candidates for future job openings.
- Fostered relationships with universities, industry associations, and other sources of high-quality candidates.
- Provided regular updates and feedback to candidates throughout the recruitment process to ensure a positive candidate experience.
Staffing Specialist
CIGNA
10.2000 - 05.2003
- Managed full recruitment life cycle for open positions across multiple states, supporting all role levels.
- Optimized applicant tracking system to enhance recruitment processes efficiently.
- Executed thorough candidate screenings and interviews to evaluate skill set and experience for diverse positions.
- Partnered with hiring managers to assess staffing requirements and formulate strategies.
- Designed employment branding initiatives to attract top talent in the industry.
- Analyzed market trends concerning compensation packages provided by competitors to maintain competitiveness.
- Cultivated and sustained relationships with key stakeholders to guarantee successful recruitment of qualified candidates.
- Generated comprehensive reports on staffing metrics including turnover rates and hiring costs.
- Devised creative approaches to attract passive candidates.
Developed comprehensive plan and budget for inaugural company-wide diversity recruiting initiative. - Cultivated and sustained partnerships with external recruitment agencies and vendors.
- Assessed recruitment metrics to refine strategies and enrich candidate experience.
- Partnered with department leaders to identify unique staffing needs and requirements.
- Provided guidance to managers regarding best practices, interviewing techniques and candidate selection criteria.
- Devised strategies targeting reduction in time-to-fill and associated expenses.
- Forged alliances with external vendors and associated agencies to enhance contingent workforce management solutions.
- Participated in career fairs and other recruitment events to promote the organization's brand image.
- Ensured compliance with all federal and state laws related to equal opportunity employment practices.
- Developed and maintained a talent pipeline of potential candidates for future job openings.
- Fostered relationships with universities, industry associations, and other sources of high-quality candidates.
- Provided regular updates and feedback to candidates throughout the recruitment process to ensure a positive candidate experience.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Management and Human Relations, General Business
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TennesseeSkills
- Talent Management
- Project and Change Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Career Development
- Process Improvement
- Critical Thinking
- Data Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Program Development & Management
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute
Training
- Process Improvement - Six Sigma (Yellow Belt)
- Prosci – Change Management
- Situational Leadership
- C.O.A.C.H
- Unconscious Bias
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteHybridOn-SiteSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Lead Talent Management Specialist
Delek US Holdings
09.2021 - 11.2025
Self-Employed Project Management Consultant
CR3 Services, LLC
04.2020 - 09.2021
Field HR Operations Business Manager
Whataburger
04.2019 - 04.2020
Senior Program Manager (Talent Management)
Marathon Petroleum Corporation (formerly Andeavor, Tesoro)
07.2016 - 02.2019
Senior Recruiter
Marathon Petroleum Corporation (formerly Andeavor, Tesoro)
06.2012 - 06.2016
Contract Recruiter/ Program Manager
U.S. Steel
11.2008 - 02.2009
Recruiting Program Manager
Emerson (Instrument & Valves Services)
09.2006 - 10.2008
Senior Staffing Specialist
CIGNA
05.2004 - 08.2006
Staffing Specialist
CIGNA
10.2000 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Management and Human Relations, General Business
Trevecca Nazarene University