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Donna Oshana-Gomez MHRM, MBA
773-218-5105 (Cell) donnagomez@msn.com
An accomplished and seasoned Human Resources business partner with superior consultative skills and proven
expertise as an internal consultant, experience in workforce change management, policy/procedures interpretation and
application, full life-cycle recruitment and hiring practices, talent and succession management, human capital
development, retention approaches, and leadership development. Proven track record of building credibility and
maintaining strong relationships with internal client base utilizing positive customer relations experience. Open to
relocation; US Citizen and available for travel assignments.
Skills and Career Highlights
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Diversity Initiatives
Policy Development Knowledge
Workforce Reduction Experience
Employee Engagement Survey
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Policy Administration and Compliance
Compensation and Rewards Experience
Employee Relations Investigations
Leadership Development Program Management
Education:
Keller Graduate School of Management, Chicago, IL
MHRM / Master of Human Resource Management (2004)
MBA / Master of Business Administration (2004)
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL
B.A. Speech Communications (1998)
Work Experience:
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Senior HR Business Partner
January 2013 – October 2014
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Supporting a large 10 year Corporate Focus Program within Information Systems (IS&GS National) Line of
Business, Defense and Intelligence Solutions (D&IS), Cyber Security Sub-capability (Intelligence
Community Client), as well as multiple other programs
Responsibilities include consultative support in the areas of Talent Management, Performance
Management, Compensation, Equity, Employee Relations, Investigations, and Organizational
Development support to the program and leadership teams
Unemployment POC, utilizing Equifax CaseBuilder Web Based tool to process UE Claims for the IS&GS
National Line of Business
Supported Monthly HRIS Reporting Metrics for HR Director and program teams
Responsible for Position Eliminations and Managing Program Workforce for redeployment
Partner with Business Unit Resource Management and Talent Acquisition Representative(s) to attract and
retain full scope polygraph cleared professionals (full life-cycle recruitment; sourcing, requisition approvals,
onboarding).
Focus on EEO/Diversity, special focus on supporting Military Veterans
Northrop Grumman
HR Business Partner (Temporary Contract Role)
May 2012 – December 2012
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Herndon, VA
Herndon, VA
Temporary HRBP support filling in for an HRBP on Leave of Absence
Responsibilities include providing HR related support, consultation and resolution in collaboration with the
HRBP team supporting the Technical Services Division
Worked with the HRBP team in navigating Division SharePoint Site, assigning permissions and uploading
documents
Supported Director Level internal Line of Business Leaders for the Program Managers Homeroom Initiative
Courses held 2x a year to include logistics, POC Administrator, Survey feedback distribution and data
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analysis, uploading course materials into ShareCenter and ensuring security standards followed and upheld
for “Foreign Visitor” students in conjunction with the Export/Import Management Office
Supported various other proprietary projects/assignments including reviewing policies and procedures and
maintaining a consistency with Corporate Standards
Fannie Mae (FNMA)
HR Business Partner, Field Manager
May 2008 – March 2009
(Resigned to Relocate with Spouse)
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Supported SVP, VP, and Director Level internal Line of Business Leaders
Responsibilities included providing HR consultation, support, and resolution to assigned Line of Business
Leaders
Managed the implementation of programs and procedures, ensuring consistent practice of policies and
procedures
Coordinated with Recruitment, Talent Management, Organization and Development, and other HR
Specialists with matters pertaining to Human Capital workforce issues, projects and practices
Supported the Line of Business with Employee Relations issues and concerns, reporting any trends and
metrics
Acted as a trusted advisor to the Line of Business by linking business strategy to the corporate strategy
and developing an HR strategic plan by regularly attending all business related management planning
sessions
Responsible for implementing and executing change management strategic initiatives
Bank of Montreal (BMO) / Harris Bank, N.A.
AVP, Sr. HR Consultant
October 2006 – May 2008
HR Consultant, June 2006 – October 2006
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Barrington, IL
Supported EVP, SVP, VP, and Director Level internal Line of Business Leaders
Managed and maintained HR strategy and development for the North District of Harris Community Banking
SME for HR escalation for the North District comprised of 7 markets and 54 physical brick and mortar bank
branches.
Designed, developed, and implemented HR initiatives that supported specific business objectives
Project management, development of project plans, and participation in HR succession and talent
management
Worked collaboratively with Workforce Solutions and HR Business Processing Outsourcing Models
Applied knowledge of HR strategic practices and legislation including; performance management,
employee relations, rewards and recognitions, organizational development, HR planning and staffing, and
workplace equality
Delivered and deployed; training, change management support, compensation programs, annual employee
engagement survey, diversity initiatives, and organizational design and effectiveness, HR data
requirements reporting, and educating clients on HRIS systems, i.e., MSS, ESS, Manage Team
Compensation, MyRecruiting / Deploy and PeopleSoft data Integrity
ABN AMRO / LaSalle Bank Corporation (Bank of America)
Human Resources Generalist
May 2005 – June 2006
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Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Supported SVP, VP, and Director Level internal Line of Business Leaders
Provided front – line strategic HR support to the Virtual Bank Branch, Telesales and Ecare lines of business
Acted as a business partner by providing support within the areas of staffing and employee relations
SME for Employee Relations issues, policy interpretation and application
Responsibilities included leading EEO staffing level tracking for exempt / non-exempt position applicants
with reporting responsibilities to senior management
Resourced candidates through different channels of advertising and expanded sourcing network
Strengthened existing and created new relationships within the community for resourcing applicants
Leadership responsibilities for Diversity ‘action plans’ - Selection and Retention perspectives
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Acted as a resource and liaison to all other areas of HR and management
Northern Environmental Development Incorporated
Human Resources Manager
May 2003 to May 2005
Human Resources Generalist
March 2002 to May 2003
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Chicago, IL
Supported EVP, SVP, and Director Level internal Line of Business Leaders
Consulted with managers on various Human Resources and employee relations matters
Made recommendations to management regarding compensation, personnel issues, and EEOC
compliance
Counseled and coached employees, managers and supervisors on corrective action procedures
Represented company regarding EEO compliance, employment practices and employee development
In conjunction with other managers analyzed training programs and implemented changes as a result
Led an HR based IT/IS project from concept design to development and actual implementation
Responsible for contract renewals and cost containment for all Medical, Dental, and Group benefits
Maintained positive relationships with benefits carriers, vendors and third party contractors
Managed two direct reports (Generalist roles), responsible for performance management and development
Adjunct Graduate Level Teaching Experience:
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology- Chicago, IL
Master’s Program Industrial Organizational Psychology, (2005 – 2007)
Adjunct Instructor – Courses taught: IO 551 – Legal Issues, IO 525 – Organizational Leadership, IO 510 –
Organizational Behavior, IO 556 – Strategic Human Resource Management
Elmhurst College- Elmhurst, IL
Master’s Program Industrial Organizational Psychology, (Spring Semester 2007)
Adjunct Instructor – Course Taught: PSY 530 – Organizational Theory
Professional Associations:
Chicago Industrial / Organizational Psychologists (CIOP); Northern Virginia Society for Human Resource Management
(NOVA SHRM); Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE); Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Professionally Related Accomplishments and Community Relations Support:
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Lockheed Martin Spot Awards (3) 2013/2014
Military to Civilian (M2C) NMR Consulting Presenter/Panelist 2013/2014
Selected by International Olympic Committee as a Salt Lake City Olympic Torchbearer representing the City of
Chicago: 2002
Selected by Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) to appear on a live taping of their television Program
“CEO Exchange”: 2007, Episode 505, Feeding and Fueling the World: Healthier Alternatives for Planet Earth.
Computer Applications Proficiency:
Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, ShareCenter and Lotus Notes; PeopleSoft Enterprise Human
Capital Management, Kenexa Brass Ring, Equifax CaseBuilder, SuccessFactors and various Proprietary Systems
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