John Franklin Payne

About John Franklin Payne

Highly skilled, senior Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) professional, with almost 15 years of experience in creating and executing strategies for driving change across decentralized member organizations. Advanced interpersonal skills and the ability to engage all levels of internal and external stakeholders. Dedicated and skilled coach and mentor to all staff levels. Combined 20+ years of experience focused on DEI, corporate communications, public affairs and customer service- Develop and implement strategies to drive organizational change specific to DEI goals. This includes increasing leadership engagement, driving accountability, reporting results and adjusting the strategy based on results- Cultivate excellent long-term relationships with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining ongoing communication and facilitating solutions to address concerns. This includes organizational leaders at all levels, staff and external clients/organizations- Design and deliver DEI programs and trainings. This includes programs/trainings for targeted groups of diverse professionals, as well as the broader organizational population- Strengthen the organization’s brand by developing and hosting DEI events and trainings for clients and sponsored organizations- Utilize clarity, humor, well-defined goals, and a positive work ethic to establish a spirited organizational culture throughout the company.

Experience

1. Vice President, Senior Diversity & Inclusion Relationship Manager

   TD

   Apr 2018 — Present · Richmond, VA, US

   Responsible for the design and execution of strategic DEI initiatives for multiple global functional areas employees)- Partner with senior business leaders and HR talent teams in framing the overall DEI strategies and tactics for implementation- Deliver creative solutions and create inclusive experiences with the goal of increasing parity for Women, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Indigenous Peoples, LGBTQ Communities, People with Disabilities and Veterans- Measure and report on progress against established DEI strategic priorities- Create appropriate focus on DEI nuances that exist globally. Primary geographies include the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, India and Singapore- In this role, I report directly to TD Bank’s Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion.

Education

• Germanna Community College

  Associate’s Degree, Business Administration and Management, General

  1990 — 1992

• Virginia Commonwealth University

  Bachelor's of Science, Mass Communication/Media Studies

  1996 — 1998

Skills

• Event Planning
• Performance Management
• Strategy
• Leadership
• Talent Management
• Marketing
• Internal Communications
• Accounting
• Human Resources
• Program Management
• Change Management
• Management
• Training
• Management Consulting
• Recruiting
• Auditing
• Corporate Communications