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LaDonna Redmond

LaDonna Redmond

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Dedicated diversity, equity and inclusion professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized intercultural development practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Expertise includes in applying to core aspects and strategic approaches of organizational psychology to amplify HR, administrative and leadership success. Experienced in developing policies and organizational strategies based on data-driven approaches. Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Intercultural Organizational Development Trainer

LaDonna Redmond Consulting LLC
Minneapolis, United States
06.2017 - Current
  • Conducted in-depth research into recruitment and retention programs and implemented optimal solutions to drive organizational change.
  • Devised and optimized human resources processes, practices, and program initiatives.
  • Performed needs and cultural evaluations to strengthen improvements at all organizational levels.
  • Presented reports highlighted proposed changes regarding performance and efficiency enhancement.
  • Developed and improved hiring and recruitment strategies, optimizing workforce equity
  • Conducted presentations on research findings for clients or at research meetings.
  • Formulated and implemented training programs by applying learning principles and individual differences.

Community Liasion

University Of Minnesota - Landscape Arboretum
Chaska, MN
05.2010 - Current
  • Acted as the main point of contact between management, staff and external community.
  • Connected individuals with available and relevant resources.
  • Networked with local organizations, leaders and consumers, resulting in the establishment of new and lasting partnerships and relationships.
  • Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
  • Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
  • Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases.
  • Developed presentations for public events, community groups and school assemblies.
  • Communicated with community members to assess concerns or current issues and identify corrective measures.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager

Seward Community Co-op
Minneapolis, United States
08.2012 - 06.2019
  • Developed and implemented organization-wide training and strategies that increased staff diversity from 14% to 38% in 24 months.
  • Supported the development of program materials to advance inclusion and diversity awareness, learning, and action planning.
  • Partnered with managers to build and produce solutions that delivered prospective diversity applicants through recruiting funnel.
  • Developed and implemented new programs based on leading inclusion and diversity practices using project management principles.
  • Provided perspective, insights, and knowledge to stakeholders across the organization as an inclusion and diversity subject matter expert.
  • Leveraged knowledge of budget and educational designs to facilitate the development of cost-effective educational programs.
  • Assisted with marketing, advertising, PR, and student and faculty outreach efforts to drive inclusive cooperative education.
  • Coordinated regular meetings to review cooperative equity programs and services for staff.
  • Spearheaded outreach activities within the national cooperative community to expand educational opportunities and promote DEI programs and services.
  • Designed course materials and support implementation.
  • Developed and managed Supply Chain Diversity Program.
  • Negotiated contact with diverse vendors.
  • Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates, and working within legal and compliance guidelines.
  • Designed, implemented, and managed successful training programs to meet the cooperative's DEI needs.

Food Policy Analyst

Institute For Agriculture And Trade Policy
Minneapolis, NC
02.2009 - 04.2012
  • Identified, researched, and tracked legislative issues relevant to current public issues specific to food security, food justice, and food access.
  • Delivered political subject matter expertise to government representatives and civic officials on food, health, and urban agriculture.
  • Attended legislative and regulatory hearings to report information.
  • Offered strategic recommendations for updates to institutional programs and policies, factoring in current political climate and agricultural trends.
  • Criticized and commented on political issues in public media forums to highlight policies and sway opinion.
  • Evaluated and interpreted current political issues, policies and legislation for food and agriculture uses.
  • Drafted articles, letters, reports, and technical documents on policy and public affairs issues for publication.
  • Analyzed policy to review selected operations, programs, and practices using data-driven approach to identify areas of concern and devise improvements.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with industry lobbyists, elected officials, regulators, and government staff to advocate effectively for legislative and regulatory policy goals.
  • Organized and planned meetings with high-level political appointees and elected officials.
  • Advanced organization's legislative and political agenda through advocacy initiatives targeting federal policy.
  • Organized successful national conferences for food justice activists of Color.

Education

Masters in Management - Cooperatives And Credit Unions

Saint Mary's Univeristy
Nova Scotia, Canada
09.2022

Skills

  • Performance Management
  • Organizational Effectiveness
  • Collaborative Environments
  • Audit Support
  • Operational Standards
  • Employee Engagement Management
  • Recruitment and Retention
  • Company Policy Compliance
  • Retention Strategies
  • Process Improvement Initiatives
  • Change Management
  • Organizational Systems
  • Organizational Leadership

Certification

  • Licensed Qualified Administrator, Intercultural Development Inventory LLC - June, 2014
  • Intercultural Facilitator Training - February, 2016


Timeline

Intercultural Organizational Development Trainer

LaDonna Redmond Consulting LLC
06.2017 - Current

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager

Seward Community Co-op
08.2012 - 06.2019

Community Liasion

University Of Minnesota - Landscape Arboretum
05.2010 - Current

Food Policy Analyst

Institute For Agriculture And Trade Policy
02.2009 - 04.2012

Masters in Management - Cooperatives And Credit Unions

Saint Mary's Univeristy

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