James McDonald

About James McDonald

Highly resourceful specialist with extensive experience in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion with a laser focus on mitigating the adverse effects of discrimination, prejudice, inequality, and ethnic issues. My background includes envisioning and implementing new initiatives/projects in alignment with business goals, designing educational materials, and providing equitable opportunities to employees for long-term success. I am an inclusive motivator and leader who creates equitable and high-performance cultures focused on staff engagement, learning, and professional development. As an inspiring public speaker with expertise in leading employee resource groups program and motivating leaders to drive measurable business impact and sustainable new initiatives. My dedication enables me to undertake each role with enthusiasm and commitment while maintaining harmony with the organization’s core mission. By leveraging my consistent and informative style as well as natural leadership talents, I steer teams and companies in new directions. Recognized as a champion for engaging culture with a track record of supporting and counseling communities to uplift community standard of living. I am well-versed in leading the design of internal learning experiences, conferences, events, and other opportunities to expand individual knowledge on racial equity, diversity, and inclusion. As an optimistic and empathic self-believer, I am proficient in resolving conflicts, bridging communication gaps, balancing conflicting priorities, and maintaining discipline consistent with organizational decorum. I am an expert in translating complex business challenges into meaningful solutions in close collaboration with executive leaders to drive positive influence across organizational boundaries. If we talk about my personality traits, I am recognized for my tireless work ethic with an aptitude to collaborate with senior management to navigate new initiatives and strategies. I always meet and surpass high expectations with my ability to understand needs and address complex challenges. I am comfortable working with people of all levels and diverse backgrounds with my friendly and composed nature. Below listed are some of my skills that can prove beneficial for other companies:Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion | End-to-End Project Management | Employee Experience Optimization | Community Support | Process Improvement & Redesign | Change Management Initiatives | Employee Engagement Email: j••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Manager- Belonging & Community Engagement

   Moore & Van Allen PLLC

   Aug 2023 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

Education

• Cornell University

  Diversity and Inclusion Certificate

  2020

• McNeese State University

  Bachelors of Science, Sociology

  2003 — 2008

• Grand Canyon University

  Masters of Christian Education, Christian Studies

  2017

Skills

• Event Planning
• Money Management
• Research
• Supervisory Skills
• Html
• Outlook
• Administrative Assistants
• Project Management
• Trustworthy
• Customer Service
• Data Entry
• Project Development
• Marketing
• Facebook
• Training
• Volunteer Management
• Multi Level Communication
• Preaching
• Nonprofits
• Event Management
• Access
• Fundraising
• Software Documentation
• Social Media
• Social Networking
• Microsoft Office
• Organizational Development
• Time Management
• Budgets
• Community Outreach
• Microsoft Word
• Strategic Planning
• Coaching
• Payroll
• Editing
• Social Media Marketing
• Blogging
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Email Marketing