TaKeisha S. Walker

Experience

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  Full Employment Council

  Oct 2001 - Oct 2003

  Career Counselor, Workforce Investment Act & Youth Opportunity Movement

  • Administered five county, state, and federal grants including budget and report management• Developed accelerated certificate program aimed at increasing students’ marketability• Designed and implemented career development workshops covering various topics including: resume preparation and online job search techniques • Designed and led training sessions to assist parents and students with financial aid process and college application process

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  Kansas City Public Schools

  Oct 2003 - Sept 2006

  Assessment Technology Specialist, Department of Educational Research & Assessment

  • Increased participation in online testing by 50% over two semesters• Designed and conducted training sessions on test administration, testing strategies/ techniques, web-based testing procedures, and state testing policies• Developed district wide campaign to promote usage of online assessment

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  University of Maryland

  Sept 2006 - Feb 2009

  Training Manager, Office of Employee & Organizational Development

  • Increased participation in development programs by 15% in one year• Increased recorded usage of e-learning system by 20% in one year• Managed learning function for client base in excess of 5,000 employees• Identified organizational needs/priorities and developed corresponding courses and learning objectives• Conceptualized and implemented process for offering courses publicly in order to generate revenue

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  University of Maryland University College

  Feb 2009 - Jul 2015

  As the Executive Director of the School of Undergraduate Studies, I have excelled in leadership and management, overseeing talent management, budget administration, forecasting, IT system selection, and organizational restructuring. I have led recruitment efforts for over ten positions simultaneously and managed the entire employee lifecycle. With budgets exceeding $1 million, I have ensured financial transparency through reconciliations and reports, implementing cost-saving measures. I have forecasted HR, and IT needs through data-driven insights, collaborating with stakeholders to optimize resource allocation. I have ensured seamless integration and improved operational efficiency by playing a pivotal role in selecting and implementing critical IT systems, such as HRIS, LMS, and CRM. By overseeing the absorption and restructuring of four administrative support units, I have achieved significant cost savings of approximately $400K, while streamlining operations. Throughout my tenure, I have displayed exceptional team management, financial acumen, and strategic planning, contributing to the success of the School of Undergraduate Studies. Show less

  • Adjunct Faculty Member

    Feb 2009 - Jul 2015

  • Executive Director, School of Undergraduate Studies

    Feb 2009 - Oct 2012
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  American Association of People with Disabilities

  Oct 2012 - Jul 2015

  Managing Director

  •Led organizational transformation efforts including the development and implementation of three-year strategic plan involving the identification of viable growth areas, coordination of board and stakeholder input, and development of budget projections and quarterly benchmarks•Developed talent recruitment and development strategy to ensure diverse and inclusive recruitment pipelines for organization staff and program participants as well as established performance measurement and assessment system linked to organizational goals/strategic plan •Conceptualized and launched inaugural CEO Roundtable Meeting with representatives from 26, national disability nonprofits with support from two corporate sponsors•Managed organization’s annual budget including aligning spending priorities, managing cash flow reporting, developing monthly budget reports for Board and stakeholders, anticipating budget gaps•Delivered briefings and technical assistance to HR and D & I professionals regarding federal regulations, developing diverse talent pipelines, accessible onboarding practices, and inclusive retention strategies via conference calls, webcasts, conference presentations, etc. Show less

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  360 Career Development Agency

  Oct 2013 - Sept 2023

  Owner and CEO
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  National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF)

  Aug 2015 - Feb 2019

  Managing Director, Program Services
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  The Junior State of America Foundation

  Jul 2019 - Jan 2021

  Chief Program Officer
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  Amputee Coalition

  Feb 2021 - Jun 2022

  Chief Operating Officer
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  Solve ME/CFS Initiative

  Jul 2022 - Sept 2023

  Chief Operating Officer
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  T.S.Walker Strategies

  Aug 2023 - now

  President