N. Fela Powell

Experience

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  Marathon, Inc. (Government Turnkey Facilities Products and Services - $11M)

  Jun 2006 - Feb 2013

  Principal

  (Clients: Pentagon, IRS, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, NAVFAC)(Size $11.5 million in revenue, 8(a), Hubzone, Woman-Owned, SDB)Responsible for Business Development and Account Management of New Accounts in the Federal and Local Government sector. Teaming Partnership Development/Management, Government Contract Administration, Project Management, Hiring/Training & Professional Development of Staff

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  IntraHealth International (and various TA consulting roles)

  Mar 2013 - Dec 2016

  Global Talent Acquisition Consultant

  IBM: Global Talent Acquisition - IT - Software Engineers, Developers, Architects, Cyber SecurityIntraHealth International: (International Development) • Managed the full-life cycle hiring process for all US corporate positions and global recruitment (positions included: Chief of Parties, Physicians, Technical Advisors, Managers) in Africa, Asia, Central America • Responsible for OFCCP recruitment practices Partnered with Learning & Organizational Development to roll out competency-based & behavioral interviewing RCI/Gilead: • Healthcare, Biotech recruitment WorldSpan:• Sustained full-cycle national recruiting for the following process for: IT, Sales, Marketing, Administrative, Sr. Executives, and Project Management. (IT Positions Included: Lead Software Developers, Architects, Business Analyst)The Home Depot: • Directed recruiting and diversity efforts to include: diversity recruiting, candidate sourcing via job boards, headhunting & database mining for the following positions: Retail Management, Senior Leadership Executives, Marketing, Financial Management, Accounts Payable, Global Buyers & Merchandisers. Show less

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  Red Hat

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2019

  Global Talent Acquisition I Vice-Chair, Diversity and Inclusion Leader

  DEI: Served as founding Vice-Chair of B.U.I.L.D. (Blacks United in Leadership & Diversity), a Red Hat D+I community. • Led and created diversity programming, university engagement, community outreach, and collaboration with senior executive leaders including the CEO. • Accountable for the strategic planning and execution of the diversity and inclusion (D+I) initiatives programs and trainings – (Unconscious Bias, DEI Best Practices, Why Diversity Matters Lunch and Learns) • Responsible for instituting Red Hat’s MLK Day of Service and observation as an official holiday. • Talent Acquisition: Directed and executed full life-cycle and recruiting partner strategy for corporate functions (IT, Marketing, Finance, Legal, GWS) and Inside Sales - resulting in over 225 positions filled in NA, EMEA and LATAM • Developed and executed diversity initiatives with hiring managers, business units and established key D+I recruiting partnerships resulting in diverse hires - with colleges and universities (HBCUs: NCCU, Spelman College, Shaw University, NC A&T. • Launched 1st global internship initiative with Duke University • Leadership/Wellness Coaching: Led emotional intelligence training to foster enhanced team performance and leadership development • Facilitated weekly Mindfulness Meets Gratitude & Mindful Leadership sessions to promote wellbeing, stress reduction, self-awareness, higher-performing teams, focus, and productivity. Show less

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  Korn Ferry

  Mar 2020 - Feb 2023

  • Senior Consultant, Leadership Development | Executive Coach

    May 2021 - Feb 2023

  • I & D (Inclusion and Diversity), Senior Talent Strategist (Life Sciences)

    Mar 2020 - May 2021
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  Utopia Global Wellness

  Sept 2021 - now

  Chief Culture Officer

  A Google-backed B2B digital wellness SaaS platform addressing global burnout and the future of work, well-being, culture and belonging. • Spearheaded and designed strategic workplace wellness programs partnerships and social impact initiatives globally, including engagements in NA, Belize, The Gambia, and Indonesia.• Established a pivotal strategic partnership with the nation's largest health plan provider, UnitedHealthcare, serving 14 million plan members.• Drove customer acquisition and business development, key accounts include: NFL, Red Hat/IBM, Google, Duke University, United Healthcare, Merck, and others, resulting in 15 press features, 3 of which were global.• Achieved remarkable revenue growth, achieving over 200% year-over-year revenue expansion through effective marketing strategies.• Orchestrated digital marketing and communication campaigns across multiple platforms, including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and email, blogs, ensuring cohesive brand messaging.• Established and nurtured a global team and community spanning 5 continents and 10 countries.• Monitored monthly data analytics to track key metrics, KPIs, team culture, engagement, and deliverables.• Developed instructional design and curriculum for leadership, workplace well-being, and DEI programs and workshops.• Led fundraising efforts, investor outreach, and pitch development, crafting compelling pitch decks.Curated and led sold-out executive leadership and wellness retreats acrossthree continents and five countries. These events fostered personalgrowth and established strategic partnerships with global non-profits. Show less