Krystal Speed, SPHR, Fractional Chief People Officer

Experience

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  Fairfax County Public Schools

  Aug 2003 - Jun 2007

  Elementary Teacher

  🔸 Designed, implemented, and assessed innovative educational learning experiences utilizing the Virginia Standards of Learning and Fairfax County Program of Studies as a curriculum framework 🔸 Provided authentic learning experiences and real-life applications in an inquiry based classroom setting 🔸 Supported student growth and achievement through differentiation of instruction and flexible grouping. Collaborated with colleagues to maximize student achievement 🔸 Utilized standardized and informal assessment data to plan and adapt instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners 🔸 Implemented and modified behavior management techniques 🔸 National Board Certification Candidate 2006-2007 Show less

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  DC Public Schools

  Aug 2007 - Jun 2008

  Elementary Teacher

  🔸 Provided small group instruction for students in grades 3-6 that were below basic in identified math content strands🔸 Conducted on-going assessment, designed concrete learning activities that reinforced basic skills and incorporated grade level standards 🔸 Devised, implemented, and assessed multi-sensory learning experiences to strengthen concept attainment within core subject areas 🔸 Enacted and refined classroom management strategies to maximize student learning, on-task behavior, and consistency within a transient population of students Show less

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  BEST Kids, Inc.

  Jan 2008 - Dec 2011

  Peer Group Director

  🔸 Supervised a team of 5 Peer Group Leaders in designing monthly events for children within the mentoring program, ages 6-16. Ensure program goals are addressed and met through planned activities 🔸 Facilitated peer group events when Peer Group Leaders aren't available 🔸 Coordinated with Executive Director to design overall curriculum and programming goals🔸 Evaluated peer group programming against organizational objectives and adjust as necessary 🔸 Marketed and coordinated volunteer opportunities to area organizations and identified program supporters 🔸 Evaluated events on a monthly basis through a documented SWOT analysis and track progress on an on-going basis 🔸 Recruited and trained other peer group coordinators Show less

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  Data Systems & Technology, Inc.

  Jun 2008 - Apr 2013

  Director of Human Capital Development

  As Director of Human Capital Development for a government contracting firm specializing in test and evaluation of computer systems for DoD customers, I oversaw the company's recruitment, training, career progression and corporate citizenship initiatives.Key accomplishments: 🔸 Managed Employee Services Group, oversaw all human capital and human resource processes for a mature, small business 🔸 As a member of the Corporate Management Group analyzed monthly budgetary, contract, and personnel data and assisted in developing strategic action plans to address possible threats🔸 Served as team member in the execution of corporate-wide process improvement initiative as the company pursues CMMI certification🔸 Designed, executed and evaluated corporate talent acquisition strategies to market company goals, values, and core competencies to potential employees, colleges, and universities. Fostered partnership with academia and community organizations to advance talent acquisition initiatives🔸 Design, implement, and evaluate company’s college internship program🔸 Oversaw corporate interview process through collaboration with hiring managers, contract managers, and jobseekers🔸 Coordinated corporate mentorship program for new hires through identification, matching, and monitoring of mentorship relationships🔸 Collaboratively designed, implemented, monitored, and evaluated corporate training program, which includes new employee orientation, technical training and career development training🔸 Assisted employees in developing and monitoring career progression goals through use of corporate performance management portal🔸 Developed, implemented, and evaluated quarterly corporate citizenship/community outreach plans 🔸 Planned, implemented, and evaluated corporate team building and networking events Show less

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  Fashion for the Cure

  Jan 2009 - May 2018

  Co-Founder/Project Manager

  Fashion for the Cure was an annual fashion show to raise money for breast cancer research. Key accomplishments: 🔸 Developed event concept and oversaw concept execution🔸 Established partnerships with local learning institutions. Implemented student experiential learning components to develop job-related skills and experience in the fashion industry (design, modeling, event production, cosmetology)🔸 Managed vendor relationships relating to venue, apparel, modeling, stylist services, entertainment and photography🔸 Marketed vision of program, resulting in in-kind-donations and sponsorships🔸 Prepared and executed mid-scale mailings to solicit donations from local and national designers and clothing stores🔸 Designed and produced marketing materials through collaboration with external printers such as t-shirts, digital look book, fliers🔸 Composed and distributed fliers and press releases to generate media attention🔸 Built and maintained key volunteer relationships with business owners, community organizations and learning institutions🔸 Recruited, trained and evaluated event volunteers 🔸 Developed, maintained and modified project schedule to ensure key milestones are met and the successful execution of entire project Show less

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  The EnVest Foundation

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2012

  2012 40 Under 40 Award Recipient

  Recognized for philathropic efforts by EnVest Foundation

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  Congressional Schools of Virginia

  May 2013 - Feb 2022

  Camp HR Coordinator (Seasonal)

  As the sole HR resource for the seasonal summer camp program, provided HR generalist support for a staff of 250 seasonal, temporary employees. As part of the camp administration team, provided oversight and supervision of personnel. During the off-season provided part-time strategic support in preparation for the next summer’s program.Key accomplishments: 🔸 In-processed and on-boarded up to 250 staff members annually🔸 Co-facilitated orientation, onboarding and ongoing staff training🔸 Managed payroll and time-keeping processes for all camp staff🔸 Maintained employee records in accordance with local, state and federal laws🔸 Audited employee files, corrected deficiencies and develop comprehensive SOP for records retention, leading to successfully passing annual licensing and accreditation audits administered by external organizations🔸 Conducted audit of existing HR processes and provided recommendations for process improvement🔸 Created and revised SOPs for all camp HR processes🔸 Worked collaboratively with administrative/leadership team on daily programming and special event planning, execution and evaluation🔸 Out-processed all employees as individual assignments ended Show less

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  Downtown Baptist Church

  Feb 2014 - Sept 2020

  Provided leadership across all programs that supported the spiritual development of children, birth to 12th grade. Worked collaboratively with ministerial, support staff and church leadership to implement, enhance and evaluate programming.Key accomplishments: 🔸 Increased efficiency, effectiveness and impact within specific programs through volunteer engagement, development of communication strategy and redefining processes and procedures🔸 Evaluated curriculum resources, provide recommendations and support implementation🔸 Provided spiritual insight and resources through semi-monthly blog posts🔸 Worked collaboratively with volunteers (who hold various leadership positions) and administrative staff to refine organization’s weekly member communications Show less

  • Director of Operations

    Nov 2018 - Sept 2020

  • Director of Children's Ministry

    Feb 2014 - Nov 2018
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  114th Partnership

  Feb 2014 - Jun 2016

  VP, Program Design and Effectiveness (Part-time)

  Supported organizational improvement initiatives through work with education and non-profit clients. Increased awareness and utility of organizational effectiveness products and services. Ensured ongoing programmatic relevance and fiscal sustainability, increased the utilization of strategic partnerships and helped establish program areas national advisory council.Key accomplishments: 🔸 Refined diagnostic framework for maturity model for use with school district executive leadership teams 🔸 Integrated industry best practices of process improvement and characteristics of high performing organizations into an educator-friendly organizational effectiveness product 🔸 Facilitated strategic planning sessions and solution implementation with executive leadership teams in education and non-profit organizations🔸 Engaged industry professionals in pro bono skills based volunteer opportunities that support capacity building of partner organizations Show less

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  Self-Employed

  May 2016 - Sept 2020

  Project Management Consultant

  As a business and accountability coach, I help organizations and individuals connect dots and connect with others. I seamlessly couple my love for project management, design and process with human capital development to accelerate the initiatives of faith-based and non-profit organizations.➡️ Event Strategist: Support brands in establishing an online presence through designing and executing strategy through use of live media on FB, IG and YouTube and Zoom. Provide system recommendations, template process and secure resources for design, production and post-production activities.➡️ Conference Strategist: Sole resource for planning and executing national conference for 600+ church leaders across 3 physical locations and for 300+ livestream participants: -Create and monitor project plan and support tracking of conference budget-Coordinate with host sites, vendors and sponsors/partners-Produce itineraries and secure resources for approximately 30 presenters-Develop and execute conference app with third-party vendor-Manage the production and distribution of conference assets (branded graphics for partners, program booklet, digital program assets)-Manage event registration, check-in and day-of event coordination➡️ Accountability Coach: supporting new entrepreneurs as they transition into running their businesses:-Design action plans and goals for 30 day sprints-Recommend training and skill development plans to shift in business-Design templates for key deliverables in individual action plans-Lead online cohorts in learning and applying best practices related to each individual goal plan Show less

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  Independent Contractor/Consultant

  May 2016 - Oct 2017

  Project Management Consultant

  Led a team of volunteers in designing and launching a new performing arts academy as an initiative of a multi-campus church in Richmond, VA. Oversaw all phases of the project, while ensuring volunteers assumed increasing duties and responsibilities as the academy moved through initial start-up. Regularly communicated team progress with the church’s executive leadership team.Key accomplishments: 🔸 Scoped and budgeted the project (design and initial launch of the academy) and continuously monitored progress🔸 Recruited and managed four pro-bono skills-based volunteers to assume a governing role at the completion of the initial launch phase🔸 Co-authored and published comprehensive business plan for the academy, resulting in approval of the plan and requested start-up funds from executive leaders🔸 Identified and recommend potential teaching staff🔸 Developed operating policies and procedures for the academy🔸 Created, maintained, and updated team templates🔸 Coordinated with the finance team the purchase of start-up furniture, equipment, instruments, curriculum and supplies🔸 On behalf of the church, solicited contributions by asking for donations from foundations, identified grant opportunities and established donations from private donors🔸 Launched academy and monitored process and systems for first semester Show less

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  Your HR Strategist

  May 2018 - now

  Chief Executive Officer

  I’m the founder and CEO of Your HR Strategist, an HR consultancy that helps leaders build and grow inclusive teams and workplace cultures where people thrive. I believe that everyone deserves to thrive at work! I help small businesses, nonprofits, and foundation grantees develop intentional culture and HR systems that help find, retain, and engage exceptional employees who excel in their roles and align with their mission.Our clients say that they genuinely feel that we are part of their team when collaborating with us. Our clients' employees say that they've never experienced an HR professional who truly wanted to talk to them, listen, and express care about them as a whole person.This feedback affirms my commitment to holding space for people to be their full selves at work. I believe in HR facilitating and nurturing communities of care in the workplace and centering the human in the experience.I believe workplaces can be transformational versus transactional and that people thrive when we see, treat, and intentionally plan with the perspective that they are people.Are you interested in creating an environment where individuals put their passions to work, teams gel, and your organization can innovate and scale its impact? Send me a message and let's chat!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “What I appreciate about Krystal is she is direct, thorough and insightful. She's responsive and helps you come up with creative options. Her deliverables are top-notch. The resources we've been able to create have been exactly what we needed. I am so grateful to have Krystal in my corner.” - Kelly B., The Contingent⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The expertise and skills that Krystal brought to our team not only helped us manage our growth, but to strategize the development of our operations in ways that gave us the capacity to function at a whole new level. I am not exaggerating when I say that she is world-class in what she brings to the table.” - JR R., Missio Alliance Show less