Gwen M.

(Sr) Talent Management Specialist Iii, Hq Learning and Development @MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority)

Atlanta, GA, US

Leading organizational-wide succession planning, team development, and career development efforts to successfully position MARTA as an employer of choice, demonstrating excellence in people management, I successfully: • Define and steer talent management activities and processes to ensure business continuity and service level commitments are maintained, resulting in being awarded the 2022 MARTA Bravo Award. • Focus on the organization’s HR strategy; aligning corporate objectives with enhanced talent management and professional development initiatives. • Assess existing procedures and processes, ensuring full compliance with regulatory and best practice guidelines and requirements. • Implant a heightened recognition of diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness. • Serve as organizational capacity-building and talent development champion, spearheading professional development initiatives resulting in being named MARTA’s Educational Advisor for Black Excellence. • Innovated implementation and use of CliftonStrengths and Interview Stream, addressing and resolving post-adoption issues and challenges. • Drive enterprise-wide employee engagement initiatives, promoting the use of employee surveys and recognition programs to foster a culture of performance, inclusion, and belonging.

Georgia State University

BBA, Management

Troy University

M.S., Human Resources Management

Northeastern University

Master of Science (M.S.), Leadership with a concentration in Organizational Communications