Keisha J. Williams

Experience

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  United Way of the Capital Area

  Aug 2004 - Dec 2006

  Community Investment Auditor

  // Graduate of Nonprofit Executive Excellence Program offered by Yale. Improving analyses, statistical findings, and talking points.- Performed UW External Audit activities to document compliance and adherence of funded organizations- Integral team player of 16 person team, met the fundraising goal of $17 million in 16 weeks. - Recognized for surpassing fundraising and recruitment goals and improvement of volunteer and asset database systems- Successfully organized 200+ conferences, workshops, meetings, tours for local nonprofit/corporate entities Show less

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  U.S. Department of Defense

  Feb 2007 - Mar 2014

  Dual Citizen - Senior Program Administrator

  // Senior Human Resource Administrator// Internal Auditing Team// Field Supervisor// Dual Citizen- Top Secret clearance, demonstrated high ethical character and integrity in all functions- GSA focal point assigned to administrate Northeast Human Capital programs- Maintained FTE for all open roles, coordinated full-cycle recruitment, assessments, onboarding - Certified outcomes of interviews, investigations, daily reporting - Attend and contribute to Executive daily de/briefs - Arranged/performed employee orientation, OJT training- HRIS/Execute SQL queries, computer programming - SharePoint Administrator/Architect- Drafted procedural policy to be implemented agency-wide - Certified by the Office of Inspector General in QFD/Continuity of Operations - Best Practices to advance/leverage knowledge of law and policy.- Labor relations investigations, Congressional Inquiry/FOIA response, daily/on-going managers consultation (Access, Credentialing, Succession, Workers Comp, EEO, ADA, S/LTD, FMLA, USERRA, 401(K), FSA, EAP, discipline, Core Benefits.) - Prepare filings and response to represent the agency at hearings/grievances, communicate with Federal Agencies and investigative parties Show less

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  U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

  Feb 2007 - Mar 2014

  Dual Citizen- Human Resource Program Administrator

  // Dual Citizen// GSA focal point assigned to lead and manage large regional Human Capital programs.// Commissioned to administer Federal Human Capital solutions within assigned agencies:> Presidential Management Fellows (PMF)>Legislative Management Fellow (LMF)> Department of Homeland Security (DHS)> Department of Defense (DOD )> Immigration and Customs Enforcement> U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP)> Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)> Social Security (SS) Show less

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  Connecticut Commission on Children

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  Coordinator & Board Chair of Middlesex County Parent Leadership Training Institute

  Overview:// Chair of the Board// Legislative Advocacy training covering the PLTI continuum: Parent Leadership Training -> People Empowering People -> Parents Supporting Educational ExcellenceOverview:> Provide coaching for Community service projects> Host Legislative Office building events and rallies> Congressional oversight and testimony> Grant writing and public appropriations> Bi-partisanDeliverables:- Directed Civic leadership continuum hosted by the CT Commission on Children, certifying over 500 leaders in Legislative Policy.- Charged with critical duties of “program elevation” and marketing. Spearheaded successful expansion initiatives in response. - Recruited, supervised and evaluated facilitators, teachers. Engaged celebrity, political guests and new board members. - Coached/mentored to aid in completion of community service projects. Chaired monthly Board of Directors meetings, Master of Ceremony. - Employ creativity and utilize PR tactics to attract and engage new business, expanding market via the exploration of new avenues. - Performed marketing, website coding, social media to ensure success of weekly events for 30 to 300 individuals each year. Show less

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  Newhallville Housing & Community Development Corp.

  May 2008 - Aug 2010

  Executive Director

  // Chair of the Board- Demonstrated business acumen, ability to navigate State contracting, and statutory policy - Recruited, trained and managed skilled construction project managers and sub-subcontractors. - Increased awards by 62%, coupled with 27% cost reductions working with DECD, NHS and HUD - As Project Champion implemented Quality system; facilitated consensus to drive growth - Awarded CHDO certification as CDFI due to accurate data analysis, stringent auditing - Prepare financial statements, models and forecasts, to restructure $9 million asset flow- As a web-developer, full-stack programming to spur record-setting 1000% traffic, 300% gift increase Show less

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  Kelly Occupational Consulting Group (OCG)

  Oct 2014 - Jan 2017

  HR Executive Consultant

  - As Change Leader for Executive stakeholder, develop turnkey tools to lead Talent Acquisition - Full-cycle recruitment for roles in Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit, IT, Compliance etc.- As Business Partner, operationalize business acumen and market data to generate new business - Optimize recruiting via technology, creative engagement, touch points, University partnerships- Simplify processes to improve recruitment of 100+ technical roles - Identify hidden patterns; develop customized proprietary systems that control quality- R&D for Policy and Procedure standardization for business continuity; projection modeling/DOE - Harness implications of policy, risk environments to enhance protections and vehicles for redress Show less

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  General Electric Capital

  Oct 2014 - Jun 2015

  Corporate Diversity & Community Relations

  - Execute HR/PR strategy, with Global Diversity Leader in support of Executive Champions - Nurture relationships with applicants, partners; maintain evergreen posts, web-based job boards- Manage corporate and community partnerships. HR reporting for 100K+ global workforce - Facilitate knowledge sharing utilizing Excel VBA, PPT, Minitab, Design Expert, R to develop pitches. - As Global team Project Manager, exercised high diligence and accuracy in the management of high-throughput recruitment and sourcing processes. Cross-train workforce in use of technology- Perform ROI and cost-benefit analyses to detect best avenues to generate targeted results- Responsive, self-organized, proactive anticipation and mitigation of global challenges- Direct the development and hosting of events, workshops, and conferences - Manage 8 Affinity Groups, contributing to the cultivation of a high-performance culture Show less

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  VLink Inc

  Mar 2017 - Sept 2017

  IT Talent Acquisition & Client Engagement Manager

  - Plan, direct, and coordinate RPO services at Stanley Black & Decker Global HQ - An integral component of Stanley Global IT to coordinate talent acquisition, assess SLA adherence, recruitment target - Analyze submission and closing statistics gathered by staff to determine project status and monitor customer expectations- Inspect applicant background to determine total compensation, considering factors such as market data, location, and relocation costs to determine appraisal - Utilize established uniform and equitable systems for assessing all applicants and roles- Leverage web-based job boards, professional relationships and recruiting methods to attract, engage and ultimately interview applicants - Deploy knowledge of processors, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming- Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations - Manage hiring process and facilitate completion of hiring-related paperwork - Negotiate and inform job applicants of details such as responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, or promotion opportunities - Select qualified job applicants for reference to managers, making hiring recommendations- Strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership, and coordination of people and resources - Supervise the work of Recruiters and similar offshore resources to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures, correcting errors or problems - Resolve client complaints or answer stakeholder inquiries regarding project status, policies and procedures - Provide Recruiters with guidance in handling complex problems or in resolving escalated complaints or disputes - Extend support for global initiatives such as diversity, succession, skills assessments and the development of scalable teams Show less

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  LogicalFlo.Pro

  Jul 2017 - now

  Principal Consultant

  // Gentle facilitator of rapid performance improvement methods and agile technology implementations.Legal Services | Human Resources | Learning & Development | Process Improvement | Digital Transformations | Business Development | IT Architect and Reseller- At the Charge of Executive Officers, strategize, construct and deploy performance improvement strategies- Manage Executive Succession objectives via proactive sourcing, networking and digital tools- Advise law firms and medical offices in tech implementations and organizational development- Artfully deploy Full-Human Resource orchestration within high litigation fields i.e. Finance, Hospitality, Technology, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Luxury, Retail - Draft and publish employee manuals, policies, and procedures- Direct workflow to ensure service delivery of Full-Cycle SDLC on-premise and cloud integrations - SysAdmin / SuperUser to strategize, create, and maintain control systems - Full-stack front/backend, agile development, migrations, integrations, implementations- Lead innovation to assess, recommend and procure hardware/software updates- Construct complex algorithms, queries/boolean searches to set strategy, drive innovation and increased performance- Advise Senior Leadership in the design, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise systems- Drive leadership pipeline to attract and retain top talent, enhance communication, drive objectives - Collaborate with industry experts for content creation, marketing, and shareholder communications Show less

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  Office of the States Attorney

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Paralegal Intern

  Provide essential support to Prosecutors to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of judicial proceedings.I possess extensive expertise in various essential aspects, including e-filing, intake procedures, records management, case management, and legal research. My comprehensive understanding of civil and criminal court procedures has proven invaluable. Moreover, I am proficient in utilizing industry-leading software and tools, such as Casemap, Clio, MyCase, WestLaw, and Timemap, to optimize legal operations.Case Management: Organized and maintained case files, including documents, correspondence, and evidence. Learned efficient filing systems to ensure easy access to information, helping attorneys stay organized and prepared for hearings, trials, and meetings.Client Interaction: Refer defense attorneys, pro-se litigants, and the public to the prosecutor to gather relevant information, provide updates on case progress, and schedule appointments.Trial Preparation: Help attorneys in the preparation of trial binders and other materials needed for court proceedings.Legal Technology: Utilizes various legal software and technology tools to manage documents, conduct research, for e-discovery, e-filing, and streamline workflow processes. Show less