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Timitria Ledet

Summary

Passionate and results-driven DEI professional with 10+ years of experience creating and implementing strategies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within organizations. Adept at fostering a culture of respect, belonging, and fairness, with a track record of developing initiatives that improve employee engagement, retention, and overall organizational culture. Strong communicator, strategic thinker, and advocate for marginalized communities.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Sephora USA
Elk Grove, CA
02.2021 - Current
  • Provided guidance on best practices for recruiting diverse talent.
  • Conducted training sessions to ensure employees understood DEI principles.
  • Collaborated with recruitment teams to identify potential candidates from underrepresented groups.
  • Organized workshops to discuss challenges faced by minority groups in the workforce.
  • Engaged with external organizations to build relationships with diverse communities.
  • Analyzed data to identify areas where further improvement is needed regarding DEI efforts.
  • Monitored compliance with applicable laws relating to employment equity.
  • Worked closely with senior leadership team on strategic initiatives related to Talent Development and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
  • Served as an advocate for marginalized voices both internally and externally.
  • Assisted in employee recruitment, hiring and interview processes.
  • Increased budget year over year
  • Developed and promoted leaders at exempt level
  • Increased loyalty metrics year over year
  • Featured on 3 regional leadership engagement calls
  • Featured in 3 Sephora employee engagement videos

Retail Store Manager

Ann Taylor Loft
01.2018 - 02.2021
  • Assisted managers in developing strategies to increase employee engagement around DEI issues.
  • Collaborated with recruitment teams to identify potential candidates from underrepresented groups.
  • Provided guidance on best practices for recruiting diverse talent
  • Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract qualified and diverse candidates.
  • Improved profitability by driving key performance indicators
  • Lead district credit card initiatives and increased applications from 30%-85%
  • Maintained inventory accuracy by decreasing external theft with excellent customer service and reconciling shipping and receiving discrepancies

General Manager

Ulta
12.2016 - 01.2018
  • Organized events such as workshops, forums,and networking events to promote diversity awareness.
  • Assisted with recruiting activities such as interviewing candidates from diverse backgrounds.
  • Created presentations about the benefits of an inclusive work environment for leadership teams.
  • Actively sought out feedback from staff members regarding their experience with existing programs or initiatives related to inclusion and diversity efforts within the organization.
  • Participated in committees focused on improving organizational culture around diversity topics.
  • Delivered legendary customer experience while driving incremental sales Promoted from Co-manager in 6 month period
  • Increased customer loyalty with strategic coaching and initiatives
  • Increased sales volume from $4 million to $5 million
  • Implemented employee recognition programs to motivate staff members towards achieving organizational goals.

Education

Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA

Skills

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy
  • Employee Engagement & Training
  • Cultural Competence & Sensitivity
  • Change Management
  • Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Conflict Resolution & Mediation
  • Community Outreach & Partnerships
  • Leadership Development
  • Performance management
  • Strategic planning

Affiliations

  • Sephora Noir Lead
  • Best Buddies Champion
  • District DEI captain
  • District hiring captain
  • Memeber of all company established ERG
  • Volunteer for

Accomplishments

Nominated for Best Buddies champion of the year

Featured in DEI Global movie

Featured by Sephora Noir

Lead District in exceeding DEI objectives

Hosted community brand fair featuring 20 internal and external community vendors

Featured in 3 regional Soul Calls

Nominated a peer to be highlighted for DEI

Sponsored and won district annual charity donation

Featured in 3 Sephora life videos

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Store Manager

Sephora USA
02.2021 - Current

Retail Store Manager

Ann Taylor Loft
01.2018 - 02.2021

General Manager

Ulta
12.2016 - 01.2018

Modesto Junior College

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