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Currently employed with Omaha 100, Inc. as the Director of Finance & HR. Most recently the Urban League of Nebraska Vice President of HR, primarily responsible for fostering a culture of inclusivity & ensuring compliance with employment laws regulations. Oversaw all aspects of HR Management, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training/development, compensation & benefits, & HR policy development. Also served as Vice President of Operations & Chief Financial Officer accountable for planning, organizing, and controlling the financial affairs of the organization to ensure financial soundness. Selected as an Inclusive Communities LeadDIVERSITY Cohort 5 Advocate for the 2023-24 year, as well as a Chamber of Commerce Leadership Omaha Class #45 Ambassador for the 2022-23 year. Was previously employed by Nebraska Enterprise Fund as a Business Loan Officer from the fall of 2010 until the fall of 2012. Served as the Chief Operations Officer for NeighborWorks Omaha, an affiliate of NeighborWorks America. Owned a consulting business (Friends-R-Us Network LLC) that provided financial literacy & organizational effectiveness training programs to non-profits in the Omaha area. Originally from the Cincinnati, Ohio but spent collegiate years & early professional career in New Orleans, Louisiana prior to coming to Omaha. My training and organizational effectiveness background extends across twenty-five plus years as a HR Director/Manager, Safety Manager, "OE" Training Manager, & Gainsharing Specialist for organizations including Procter and Gamble, The Omaha Head Start Program, The Dial Corp, and PayPal, an eBay Company.
Organization
Omaha 100
2401 Lake Street
Omaha, NE 68111
United States 402.934.6751 https://www.fhasinc.org/our-leadership.html
Omaha, NE 68111
United States 402.934.6751 https://www.fhasinc.org/our-leadership.html
Nonprofit Organization
Education:
Xavier University of Louisiana 1982
Bachelor of Science (BS)
University of New Orleans 1992
Master of Business (MBA)
Awards:
2025 Bloc. Inc, 50 over 50 Community Awards
Volunteer Work:
Human Resources Association of the Midlands (HRAM ) Board of Directors
Centris Federal Credit Union Board of Directors' Supervisory Sub-Committee
Nonprofit Executive Institiute (NEI) Cohort #17 Advocate
Omega Psi Phi International Fraternity, Inc Chapter Reporter & Social Action Volunteer
LeadDiversity Cohort #5 Advocate
Leadership Omaha Class #45 "CONFIRMED BEST CLASS EVER"
PAST City of Omaha Human Relations Board (2 terms)
PAST 100 Black Men of Omaha Board and Volunteer
PAST Great Plains Black History Museum Board of Directors
Omaha 100