Q Hawkins

About Q Hawkins

As a transformative DEIB champion, I bring a career history of fostering inclusive…

Experience

1. Recruiting and HR Consultant

   Children's Aid

   Jun 2024 — Present · NY, US

   As a Recruitment, HR, and DEI Consultant, I specialize in partnering with mid-sized and small startups to attract, hire, develop, and retain top talent. I focus on engaging individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to foster inclusive and equitable workplaces. By aligning recruitment strategies with business objectives and implementing key performance metrics, I streamline talent acquisition processes to enhance efficiency. Additionally, I integrate organizational development initiatives to boost employee engagement and foster a sense of belonging.Representative Engagements:Highnote (Media and Entertainment Platform): Expanded the founding team by recruiting key technical and business development personnel. Provided a comprehensive RPO solution, managing the entire recruitment function from confidentially sourcing passive candidates to onboarding. Assisted in forecasting hiring needs for the next funding stage.Tango Technology (Digital Adoption Platform): Designed and delivered inclusion training and benchmarking during a company retreat. Collaborated with leadership to establish DEI goals and developed a system to monitor and oversee internal DEI programs and policies. Facilitated engaging workshops to gather employee feedback, secure executive leadership buy-in, and drive organizational diversity objectives.My approach is rooted in strategic alignment and a commitment to fostering inclusive environments that support both organizational growth and employee satisfaction

Education

• St. John's University

  Sociology