NORRIS E.

BECKLEY
925 College Street, Shelbyville, KY 40065 (502) 647-3553 nb10ae098@westpost
.net
VICE PRESIDENT DIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS
A highly effective, results-driven executive with more than 15+ years combined e
xperience of impacting organizational visibility and performance through expert
orchestration of strategic management. A natural communicator, influential prese
nter and effective team builder who has specialist knowledge in diversity and in
clusion initiatives, recruitment processes, community relations, student and wor
kforce development/training, and relationship building; reputation for strong wo
rk ethic, high energy, approachability and consistent commitment to organization
al success.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Strategic Alliances: Appointed by the "Governor" to chair national best practice
partnership with transportation agencies by developing management training and
recruitment initiative. Achieved 90% completion rate and 75% employee promotion
rate. This was recognized as first of its kind nationwide initiative.
Project Management: Directed all phases of complex projects including supplier d
iversity, vendor relations and contract negotiations for 15 statewide district o
ffices for government bids and contractual agreements. Consistent delivery of se
rvices during a time of rapid organizational growth.
Business Development: Collaborated with executive teams to identify new business
opportunities to increase customer growth and retention. Provided a streamlined
process for organized communication and customer feedback.
Restructuring: Facilitated executive team planning sessions during organization
al restructuring. Team defined employee roles, established performance indicator
s and created a development frame work for the entire organization.
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCE
WHITNEY YOUNG JOB CORPS, Supervisor
2002 to Present
Responsible for day to day center operations including supervising social develo
pment, transportation and security staff to ensure center safety. Train, mentor
personnel and write policies and procedures and other reports to ensure complian
ce with federal government regulations.
Key Accomplishments:
*Grant Funding for Student and Workforce Outreach and Mentoring Programs
*Student/Workforce Talent Acquisition and Development Program
* Presenting a positive company image to the public
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Executive Director
1996-2001
Significantly increased level of authority to support the Cabinet Secretary with
strategic direction and thoughtful development of innovative programs and activ
ities to promote constructive dialogue, interaction and understanding of diversi
ty, access and equity; collaborated with HR Department to develop strategies to
recruit, screen, interview and retain a diverse and talented workforce; managed
student and workforce education and development/training programs and support se
rvices; Developed and implemented supplier diversity compliance and procurement
practices; served as the chief minority community and business sector liaison an
d served as a resource to academic and administrative units, search committees a
nd campus constituencies to ensure EEO/AA compliance.
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Key Accomplishments:
*Affirmative Action Plan Development and Implementation
*Supervisors Training: AA/EEO, Sexual Harassment, Americans Disabilities Act
* Organizing and coordinating arrangements for a wide variety of special events
(annual jobs/career fairs)
* Creating innovative marketing and community relations strategies to increase p
ublic awareness and interest in programs and services
* Creating partnerships with businesses, community service and charitable organi
zations
Special Assistant to the Director; Kentucky State University
1996-2001
Supported the Multicultural Affairs Director and other college units with recrui
ting and retaining a diverse student body and workforce; acted as the chief mino
rity community liaison and participated in local, regional and national career f
airs. Consulted HR department on recruiting, interviewing and screening a talent
ed, diverse student workforce.
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Commissioner 1992 t
o May 1996
Progressed through increased levels of authority to provide leadership, strategi
c direction and thoughtful development of plans, procedures and policies to ensu
re that department processes were in alignment with the mission and diversity ob
jectives of the organization by identifying, assessing and developing best pract
ices; recruiting, screening, interviewing, selecting, mentoring and retaining a
multicultural and diverse workforce; developing, interpreting, and reporting ana
lytical data. Reviewed, assessed, and set organizational policies and procedures
; teamed with departments and other stakeholders to advise HR Department on recr
uiting and retaining a diverse and multicultural workforce; created and implemen
ted fundraising and special events that enhanced organizational community outrea
ch; advised and consulted with business affairs and marketing departments on div
ersity and procurement practices; served as a chief community and business secto
r liaison and spokesperson. Collaborated HR Department to conduct workshops on r
elated EEO, AAP, ADA, FLSA, and FEML laws, regulations, and practices and recomm
ended improvement to employment practices. Investigated and mediated complaints
of discrimination and harassment and recommended corrective action. Developed an
d maintained $75 Million budget; managed 650 personnel and evaluated eight direc
t reports.
Key Accomplishments:
* Conducting presentations to executives and key decision-makers
* Developing and maintaining positive community/public relations
* Hiring, training, supervising and evaluating personnel
* Motivating staff to facilitate team performance and the consistent achievement
of goals
* Planning daily activities to achieve optimum efficiency, productivity and prof
itability
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Communications, Morehead State University.
Professional Training:
Cultural Competence in the Curriculum Focus Groups; Year 3 and Year 4 College St
udents
Diversity Training Module 1: "Diversity 101: An Introduction to Diversity"
Diversity Training Module 2: "Diversity 201: Roadblocks to Diversity"
Diversity Training Module 3: "Diversity 301: Best Practices: Inclusive Excellenc
e: Transforming Your Organization Towards Diversity"