Chelsea Vicente

Chelsea Vicente Washington, DC-|-| Professionally minded, dedicated diversity equity and inclusion expert with eight years of service. Persuasive strategic communicator knowledgeable in the human resource and inclusive talent acquisition cycle. Seeking career advancement opportunities in diversity and equity, human resources, project management, and education industries. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS •Designed and created DEI procedures and guidelines for a global non-profit to build a stronger and diverse staff. •First Campus Recruiter for Teach For America’s DMV schools. Hosted and facilitated all programming. •Developed Professional development and new policies for several companies, governance board members and leadership teams. •During Covid, consulted with a nursing agency to ensure selected medical facilities followed proper DEI protocols. SKILLS&EXPERTISE •Diversity Facilitation and Consulting • Building Collaborative Partnerships/Outreach •BIPOC and LGBTQ based facilitation •Qualitative and Quantitative Analytics •Program Management/Development •Education and Curriculum Designing •Recruitment and Retention •Crisis Communication/Social Media Management • Leading Employee Resource Groups • Microsoft, Adobe, Salesforce, Tableau, •Executing and Evaluating Program Requirements Google, Quickbooks •Human Capital, Change Management PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE DEIA & People Consultant Daggers Group September 2020- May 2022 Hybrid Launched and executed DEIA initiative with key stakeholders, implemented programs and training to attract and retain diverse talent, built and maintained relationships with internal and external partners, implemented policies and procedures, conducted strategy development and research to expand company’s growth.Oversaw ERG’s diversity programming and events. • Conducted DEI professional development and 1:1 consulting with staff and management. Nurse Britt LLC. Human Resource & People Consultant May 2019-September 2020 Hybrid Launched and executed company initiatives with key stakeholders, implemented programs and training to attract and retain diverse talent, build and maintain relationships with internal and external executives, implement policies and procedures, conducted research on best practices during covid. Researched up to date policies and state laws regarding the rights of medical professionals. Developed informed goals for diverse recruiting based on quantitative and qualitative findings from assessment of current practices and recommended adjustments. ● Consulted with placement sites on cultural competency during times of crisis. Diversity, Equity, and Program Manager November 2018- January 2021 Diversity, Equity, and Program Manager Phoenix, Arizona Developed, implemented, and managed culturally-relevant programming, career panels, and workshops that increased retention of students by 90%. Designed and facilitated cultural-fluency based workshops in support of BIPOC communities. Served as a DEI liaison for non-English speaking families to connect with community leaders and services. Consulted with the Accountability Board to address concerns related to DEI and misconduct. Transformed and rebranded original DEI initiatives to focus on cultural competency that reflected the currency climate. Analyzed people analytics, engagement survey data, developed insights that influenced future planning and development. Managed all calendar year programming, including scheduling, transportation, dining, and safety standards. •Managed a seven figure budget and oversaw allocation of funds for school programming. Improved diversity within staff, community partners, and participants by 40%. Director of Fine Arts and Humanities/DEI Facilitator July 2014-November 2018 Arizona Charter Academy Surprise, Arizona Educator of English and Fine Arts, designed cultural fluency curriculum and lesson plans school wide. Evaluated academic growth and created academic revision plans. Partnered with the recruiting department to track and analyze effectiveness of current practices. Recruited and managed BIPOC focused internships. Facilitated workshops to inform all staff on lesson plans and instructional material to promote diverse learning. Met with leadership monthly to hold check ins on informed-care development and best practices in compliance with state laws (making changes as needed). Oversaw all arts related programming and events. •Designed DEI professional development to be used across other school sites. Campus Coordinator/Corps Member/DEI Facilitator May 2012-May 2016 Teach For America Virginia/Arizona First Campus Coordinator for Virginia Colleges and Universities. Developed and implemented recruiting strategies for TFA’s headquarters with a focus on BIPOC engagement. Designed and facilitated workshops across Virginia college campuses to increase application submissions. Collaborated with school leaders to recruit top candidates. Hosted personal consulting sessions to assist with application preparation. Met with TFA executives to discuss innovative recruiting strategies centered around DEI. Analyzed data and metrics to showcase increase of BIPOC applicants. Monitored and managed all social media/digital engagement across all Virginia • Increased BIPOC engagement by over 75% resulting in more applicants and new teachers •Trained new Phoenix teachers on best practices and cultural competency. EDUCATION D&I In HR Management HR Certification Institute Arizona Trauma Institute Certified Trauma Support Specialist (CCTSI) 2022- - Arizona State University Master of Education (M.Ed.) - DONA International Certified Birth Doula - Old Dominion University Bachelors of Art Africana Studies (B.A) -