Sandra D. Ballard

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Aug 2002 - Jun 2023

  Legal Operations Director

  Developed, implemented, and supervised the execution of all law office operations. Principal advisor to the senior attorney; responsible for managing and training staff, and overseeing budget operations. Created an inclusive organizational culture by setting clear expectations, providing mentorship, and ensuring all personnel were aware of the DE&I policies. Managed personnel files, ensured performance evaluations were conducted in a timely manner, and guaranteed personnel received proper on the job training and were enrolled in continuous learning courses. Recruited new talent, conducted interviews, and ensured a seamless on-boarding process. Show less

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  Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

  Nov 2021 - now

  Member

  Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated is an international organization of nearly 300,000 college trained members, bound by the bonds of sisterhood and empowered by a commitment to servant-leadership that is both domestic and international in its scope.Alpha Kappa Alpha maintains its focus in two key arenas: the lifelong personal and professional development of each of its members; and galvanizing its membership into an organization of respected power and influence, consistently at the forefront of effective advocacy and social change that results in equality and equity for all citizens of the world. Show less

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  The KYO Group

  Apr 2022 - Jun 2022

  Human Resources and Operations Consultant Intern

  Partnered with the senior executive, directors, and subject matter experts to develop training curriculum for new interns and input training plan into the Trainer Central database. Assisted with internal business operations and on-boarding process for new Department of Defense Skillbridge participants . Managed $200k budget for critical staffing project.

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  Stride, Inc.

  Jul 2022 - Sept 2022

  Talent Acquisition Intern

  Assists with managing external job postings and scheduling virtual interviews. Collaborates with the Social Media and Employee Branding Manager to propose and lead continuous improvement initiatives. In addition to sourcing potential candidates through online channels (e.g. social platforms and professional networks.) Supports various projects such as strategic sourcing, building diverse talent pipelines, career fairs, and talent acquisition operations initiatives.

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  Northrop Grumman

  Sept 2022 - Mar 2024

  • Project Manager

    Jun 2023 - Mar 2024

  • Executive Administrator

    Sept 2022 - Jun 2023
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  United States Air Force

  Mar 2024 - now

  Program Manager