Catey Dickensheets, MBA

Experience

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  Capital One

  Jul 1995 - Aug 1998

  College Recruiter
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  Eckerd Drug

  Aug 1998 - Apr 1999

  Regional Recruiter
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  Dominion

  Apr 1999 - Aug 2013

  Responsible for all aspects of internal and external Human Resources communications, including: strategic planning; consulting; change management; branding; web design; and social media recruiting. Human Resources team lead for Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures (MAD). Contributed to senior level MAD decisions, supporting initial analysis through due diligence and integration. Coordinated responses related to company filed Rate Cases with Virginia State Corporation Commission. Project manager responsible for establishing multi departmental teams, conducting status update meetings to senior management, researching, benchmarking, analyzing data, maintaining project budget, making recommendations, defining key metrics and developing change management plans. Assisted Labor Relations and Executive leadership with research, benchmarking and development of Corporate Labor Strategy and contract negotiations. Developed a financial cost model for use during union contract negotiations which allowed Dominion to recognize a $3 million savings during one negotiation. Developed a company-wide grievance tracking system to manage thirteen separate union contracts. • College Recruiter• Technical Recruiter • Project Manager

  • HR Communications & Project Manager

    Jul 2011 - Aug 2013

  • Senior Human Resources Specialist

    Apr 2009 - Jul 2011

  • Six Sigma Black Belt

    Sept 2007 - Apr 2009

  • Senior Business Analyst

    Oct 2003 - Sept 2007

  • Senior Human Resources Specialist

    Apr 1999 - Oct 2003
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  Virginia Department of Transportation

  Aug 2013 - Mar 2019

  Worked in partnership with the Human Resources Director to create, communicate and execute clear strategies in support of Agency goals; build internal and external partnerships; streamline processes and manage day-to-day HR operations.Led large scale, multi-departmental projects - including: succession planning; Talent Acquisition process redesign; criminal history / background records check; Conflict/Statement of Economic Interest; and Division wide audits.Developed and managed ten budgets including $25 million administration budget and a $6 million Workforce Development training budget. Managed Business Operations and Special Projects team which was responsible for all departmental financial processes, including procurement; federal and state funding; fleet vehicles; moving and relocation; payroll and time entry monitoring; and contract bidding, selecting and monitoring.Participated on the “Workforce of Tomorrow” project solicitation and procurement team as well as initial project launch.Partnered with other Commonwealth of Virginia agencies to develop statewide programs and guidelines. Liaised with the Department of Human Resources Management, keeping VDOT aware of human resources trends and policies.Defined, promoted, launched and awarded $30k annually in scholarships to dependents of VDOT employees. Show less Led a team that provided generalist support to a location with over 1,500 employees; agency wide support on student and pipeline programs to include trainees, interns and scholars; social media and recruitment advertisement agency wide; as well as pipeline development and talent and community outreach.Consulted with agency executives and department leadership on Human Resources talent programs, initiatives and metrics as well as assessed and identified long term and short term labor resource needs.Created and conducted Stay Interviews in order to increase employee retention.Fostered and implemented new recruitment technology, including: video interviewing and records retention. Show less

  • Assistant Division Administrator / Deputy Director - Human Resources

    Oct 2016 - Mar 2019

  • HR Talent Acquisition Manager

    Oct 2014 - Oct 2016

  • Employee Relations & Operations Manager

    Aug 2013 - Oct 2014
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  Virginia Department Of Motor Vehicles

  Mar 2019 - Sept 2022

  Human Resources Director

  Senior executive responsible for developing and leading all human resources activities for the DMV which has over 80 locations and 2,300 employees. Continuously monitor data analytics and implement solutions to enhance workforce efficiency.Provide vision and leadership for 50 HR professionals responsible for managing and delivering statewide human resources services, including: recruitment and talent acquisition; performance management; workforce development and training; employee recognition; compensation and benefits administration; data analytics and employee relations.Member of executive leadership team and Business Continuity Steering Committee providing guidance and strategic direction on human resources, employee relations, workplace safety and employee health issues. Ensure HR resources are properly allocated and team members are afforded opportunities for professional development and are excelling at reaching both their professional goals and the team’s goals.Lead and participate on cross functional project teams, including: automating HR processes and procedures; establishing a tiered recognition bonus structure; enhancing performance management process; launching a social media recruitment campaign; as well as Commonwealth wide teams developing workforce and succession planning guidelines, templates and best practices and procuring an executive search firm statewide contract.Cultivate a diverse and inclusive workplace. Oversee all functions related to driving the delivery and execution of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with the agency's goals through program design, branding and communication strategies, diversity and inclusion events and trainings, and climate surveys.Develop, recommend and implement new or revised policies, standards and procedures. Show less

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  Hanover County

  Sept 2022 - now

  Human Resources Director