Andrea Mariano
UC Davis
Oakland
13
years of professional experience
Experienced and visionary leader in Organizational Development focused in Human Resources with expertise in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programming. Solid background of over 10 years in Human Resources Management, 18 years in Organizational Development and Training, and 20 years in DEI Program Implementation. Offers an innovative and unique perspective on traditional HR practices and their evolution. Extensive experience navigating the ever-changing landscape of HR to help organizations see the value in representation and varying perspectives and the impact it has on organizational culture and health.
Work History
HR Manager, Organizational Development & Training
11 Years 5 Months- Developed, implemented and managed an internal mediation program and function as chief mediator.
- Consult with department heads and senior leadership as an executive coach.
- Consulted with all 30 departments to assess training and organizational needs, employee experience and exit process for retention purposes
- Conducted workforce analysis of recruitment processes, hiring time, and inclusive outreach efforts in recruitment
- Developed and implemented New Hire Orientation and Onboarding Process.
- Work closely with Risk Management on training compliance at the state and federal level.
- Represented the HR division as it's Public Information Officer on behalf of the city.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with overall business goals and objectives.
- Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
- Coordinated city-wide training programs to enhance workforce skills and promote professional growth.
- Improved organizational culture by initiating diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
- Designed and executed leadership development programs, preparing high-potential employees for future management roles.
- Developed tailored training programs to enhance team skills and performance, addressing specific organizational needs.
- Facilitated conflict resolution sessions, fostering positive work environment and maintaining high levels of staff morale.
- Implemented performance management systems that provided clear metrics for employee evaluation and development.
Instructor, Curriculum Developer, DEI Expert
11 Years 9 Months- Subject matter expert for Justice, Equity, Bias Reduction and Inclusion Training
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating and authentic approach
- Developed 10-15 trainings annually for over 30 County jurisdictions and students of UC system as part of the Racial Equity and Implicit Bias Initiative
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
- Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
- Led professional development sessions for faculty, introducing innovative teaching tools and methodologies.
- Cultivated culture of critical thinking and inquiry, preparing students for real-world problem-solving.
Program Manager - Staff Development
3 Years 1 Month- Developed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program and Training Initiatives for staff
- Performed reviews of employee work performance to check for areas in need of additional training
- Developed and delivered new hire training programs and continuous professional development
- Managed new employee orientation training process for more than 450 employees each year
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness
Education
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Certified Executive Coach
Certified Conflict Mediator
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism / Media Relations
Minor Degree of Arts - Ethnic Studies
Skills
Executive Coaching
Employee and Labor Relations
Mediation and Conflict Management
Recruitment
Onboarding and Retention
Strategic planning and Change Management
Training and Development
Problem-Solving
HR policies and procedures
Training and mentoring
Diversity and Inclusion
Policy Writing and Development
Curriculum Development
Knowledge of Local
State and Federal Labor Laws
Affiliations
- Government Alliance on Race and Equity
- Latinx Equity Project
- Society of Human Resources Management
- International Organizational Development Association
- California Public Employees and Labor Relations Association
- Municipal Managers Association of California
- Women in Sports Foundation
Timeline
HR Manager, Organizational Development & Training
City Of Oakland
05.2015 - CurrentRead More
Instructor, Curriculum Developer, DEI Expert
UC Davis
01.2015 - CurrentRead More
Program Manager - Staff Development
Merced County
04.2012 - 05.2015Read More
UC Berkeley
Certified Conflict Mediator
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San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts from Communications
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San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts from Journalism / Media Relations
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San Francisco State University
Minor Degree of Arts from Ethnic Studies
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Fresno Pacific University
Master of Arts from Organizational Leadership
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UC Davis
Certified Executive Coach
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