Tapiwa Mutumhe
Summary
Dynamic and strategic leader of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging with over a decade of experience in leading transformative DEIB initiatives within large organizations. Proven track record of leveraging data to drive strategic decisions, fostering inclusive cultures, and implementing innovative solutions that enhance organizational competitiveness. Skilled in partnering with cross-functional teams to integrate DEIB into all aspects of the business. Committed to advocating for equity and belonging, with a focus on creating environments where all employees can thrive.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. DEI Workforce and Supplier
Freddie Mac
10.2022 - Current
- Develop and drive internal DEI strategy for 7500+ employees with budget focusing on maintaining above 50% diverse employment
- Create and execute comprehensive outreach plan to establish partnerships with internal and external partners
- Create and present monthly learning sessions to business functions on DEI topics
- Develop employee pulse surveys to gain critical insights into organization's DEI standings
- Partner with HR, Communications, and Community Relations to implement comprehensive DEI strategies that resulted in 12% increase in diverse applicant pool
- Collaborate with business divisions to provide professional development opportunities that are focused on employee growth
- Establish and execute DEI training program for all employees, including board members, increasing workplace awareness and comprehension of diversity concerns
- Partner with leadership to establish metrics for tracking DEI progress, resulting in a quarterly report highlighting an increase in representation across underrepresented groups and an overall improvement of inclusion scores
- Lead multicultural initiatives across all sectors, enhancing DEI engagement by 40% in all regions through tailored strategies and cultural adaptations.
DEI Lead
Oshkosh Corporation
10.2020 - 10.2022
- Managed corporation's $1.2 million for global DEI strategy
- Facilitated company-wide diversity councils and affinity group meetings, leading to the launch of multiple successful community outreach programs that engaged over 1,000 employees annually
- Formulated and led a comprehensive DEI training program, resulting in a 20% increase in employee satisfaction with company culture and diversity
- Created and facilitated employee resource groups focused on underrepresented communities, resulting in an 80% increase in membership and a survey-reported increase of 25% in feelings of belonging within the workplace
- Developed a global DEI survey with a response rate of 85%, analyzing insights from over 8,000 employees across 15 countries, leading to a 30% improvement in regional strategy alignment
- Served as a partner in working and building relationships with hiring leaders to increase our diverse hiring by 18% within one year
- Provided leadership with current best industry benchmarks, research, assessments, and metrics from organizations including McKinsey, Expanding Equity, and SHRM to address the issues within DEI and ensure the effectiveness of DEI ongoing education.
IT Manager
Oshkosh Corporation
10.2018 - 11.2020
- Led a global infrastructure team of 14 members across North America, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East to streamline processes and improve efficiency by 30%
- Implemented new IT processes that led to a 20% reduction in downtime across departments, resulting in increased productivity and cost savings of over $200,000 per quarter
- Developed and implemented 20 short- and long-term projects that enhanced the organization's operations and saved over $3.5M in security risk, resources, and automation enhancement
- Successfully delivered training sessions to over 500 employees in different countries, resulting in increased adoption of new technologies and improved cross-functional collaboration
- Streamlined global infrastructure processes resulting in a 20% reduction in operational costs, saving the company $1M annually
- Supported and enabled our stakeholders in meeting the business demands and operations in efforts to increase our ROI and meet security compliance.
Education
Ph.D. - Organizational Leadership
Liberty University
Master's Business Administration - International Business
Louisiana State University
Master's Information Technology - Management Information Systems
Bellevue University
Skills
- Project Management
- Leadership Capabilities
- Coaching
- Strategic Orientation in DEIB
- Change Management
- Proficient in Public Speaking
- Data Analytics
- Corporate Communications
- Data-driven and Decision-making
- Problem Solving
- Emotional and Cultural Intelligence
- Empowering
Certification
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | Cornell University
Getting Talent Back to Work | Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Employing Abilities at Work | Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Accomplishments
DEI Speaker I Disability:In Conference | July 2023
DEI Speaker | Future Branches Boston | June 2023
DEI Keynote Speaker | Werner Electric Supply | February 2022
DEI Fellow: PwC | August 2020 - Supported creating and advancing racial equity through public policies. Achieved results through effectively developing 8 public policies.
Timeline
Sr. DEI Workforce and Supplier
Freddie Mac
10.2022 - Current
DEI Lead
Oshkosh Corporation
10.2020 - 10.2022
IT Manager
Oshkosh Corporation
10.2018 - 11.2020
Ph.D. - Organizational Leadership
Liberty University
Master's Business Administration - International Business
Louisiana State University
Master's Information Technology - Management Information Systems
Bellevue University
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