ST. JAMES XAVIER GROUP - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Founder and CEO of HR
• HR Leader

Anthony P. Howard is the Founder and CEO of HR Certified, LLC. The vision of HR Certified is to engage in attraction and upskill efforts of underrepresented groups to enter and grow successfully in the field of Human Resources. As a member of the Forbes Coaches Council, HR Certified, LLC activates the highest potential of HR and aspirant professionals through the power of the certification process, professional coaching, and community. Anthony P. Howard is an HR Leader who works with HR professionals at all levels to find the value and pathway to certification. He believes you can increase your confidence, marketability, and value through certification, professional coaching, and community. Anthony is an experienced strategic HR Business Partner with a 20+ year history of progressive success piloting large-scale, global initiatives driving organizational change and goals in diverse environments, from highly regulated FDA medical devices & biotech industries to unionized manufacturing environments. His most notable accomplishments include developing, implementing, executing, and ongoing administration of comprehensive and inclusive Global Talent Management Programs (Leadership Development, Performance Management, Succession Planning, Talent Review, Merit Planning), including technology (ADP WorkforceNow, SAP SuccessFactors). He has led global integration efforts, including due diligence and first-day activities. He successfully led a union avoidance effort for a large plant whose employees were targeted by a direct mail campaign. He also created and led an HR Shared Services organization. He also has led positive culture shifts with his contributions to and through DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives. He co-led the formation of corporate-wide ERG (Employee Resource Group) initiatives and has been pegged to speak on the topic on webinars, panel discussions, and online courses. Anthony has incorporated a passion for the learning and development of others into his entire career. He is the founder of HR Certified, LLC. He has held HR Certification since 2009 and currently holds both the SPHR and SHRM-SCP Leadership Development & Succession Strategist (LDSS) designations. He is a Forbes HR Thought Leader & Influencer and serves on the HR Advisory Council with MindEdge Learning.

Job Titles:

• Management Consultant

Bernice M. Donaldson is a management consultant, facilitator, certified professional coach, certified grief recovery specialist, and training professional with a career spanning over 30 years. As a trainer and marketing executive with IBM, Bernice managed sales strategies and implemented marketing and training programs. As president and founder of Donaldson Management Group, LLC, Bernice develops and customizes DMG's wide range of training and coaching programs. She specializes in business consulting, executive coaching, team coaching, and the development and facilitation of team building, leadership, and communication training programs. For the past 27 years, DMG has been involved in providing extensive consulting, facilitation, and coaching services to senior executives and staff professionals, in private industry, government, and not-for-profit organizations both nationally and internationally. DMG has trained and coached CEOs, Vice Presidents, Directors, Sales Executives, and their teams. Known for her extensive managerial experience, insightful people skills, and warm, dynamic, presentation style, Bernice is often sought after both nationally and internationally as a keynote speaker, workshop and retreat facilitator, and executive coach.

Job Titles:

• Consultant and Executive Coach

Chelese is a skilled facilitator and ICF Certified Group Coach. As a professional and practiced facilitator, she quickly fosters trust and psychological safety. In addition, Chelese expertly creates welcoming and inclusive environments among groups with differing perspectives, experiences, challenges, and goals. Chelese is a graduate of Florida A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA); Chelese has several certifications ranging from Leadership Coaching from George Mason University, Certified Group Coach from Verve Coaching, Certified DiSC Facilitator and The Miller Heiman Group - Certified Professional Account Management - Certified Strategic Sales Management - Certified Conceptual Sales Management. As a member of the Forbes Coaches Council, Chelese participates in expert panels and publishes leadership articles that appear on Forbes.com Council pages. Consultant and Executive Coach Chelese Perry has over 20 years of experience as a senior sales executive for Fortune 100 organizations, including The Coca-Cola Company and Abbott Laboratories. She progressed throughout her career, guiding teams to design and implement sales, marketing, and business development programs as they partnered with clients. She is a trusted advisor, skilled coach, and facilitator known for her ability to synthesize and simplify complex issues and provide clarity to senior leaders and teams, supporting them to drive sustainable change and improve business and personal performance.

Job Titles:

• Founder of the St. James Xavier Group

Chelsea Spencer Smith is the founder of The St. James Xavier Group and has over 20 years of experience in executive sales and business development. During her corporate sales career in animal health, Chelsea consistently grew her territory sales year over year. She generated new business by leveraging Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), executing strategic plans, and increasing the impact of her clients' value-added services with product education, and innovative customer-centric programs that increased product awareness. Chelsea is a Notre Certified Expert Facilitator and member of the Notre Internationale. Notre is The Self-Awareness Company focused on helping individuals, teams, and organizations learn how to practice healthy behaviors. As a skilled and practiced facilitator, she knows how to foster and build team dynamics, an essential ingredient in forming productive and motivated employees. In addition, Chelsea expertly creates welcoming and inclusive environments among groups with differing perspectives, experiences, and goals that range in size from small client engagements to large group deliveries. Chelsea is a graduate of Oglethorpe University with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and a graduate of Strayer University with a Master in Business Administration (MBA). Chelsea has several certifications ranging from the College of Executive Coaching (CPC), Certified Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI), Certified Practitioner of MBTI Step I and Step II Instruments, and Certified in Dimensions of Professional Selling. As a member of the Forbes Coaches Council, Chelsea participates in expert panels and publishes leadership articles that appear on Forbes.com Council pages.

Job Titles:

• Consultant and Executive Coach

I am an executive coach with 25 years of experience working in high-pressure assignments as a Vice President of Sales and Operations. I specialize in solution-driven executive coaching and enact change through leadership development and increasing self-awareness. I develop action-oriented plans to elevate executive presence, facilitate personal branding and rebranding, improve intercultural competencies, and prepare tomorrow's leaders.

Job Titles:

• Executive
• Consultant and Executive Coach

Lawrence is an executive coach and organizational leadership consultant and trainer with over 20 years of experience helping people and organizations attain maximum effectiveness. His background includes working with CEOs and their, C-Suite leadership teams, VPs, directors, senior managers, and boards of directors of small private companies to multi-billion dollar publicly traded organizations. Lawrence's background spans active-duty service as a Commissioned Officer in the United States Army to public and private sectors at the Federal, State, and local government levels, manufacturing, telecommunications, technology, nonprofit, construction, and higher education. Since transiting, his service has placed an emphasis on educating and putting real-time development practices in place for his clients. As a Ph.D. level student, studying how leadership impacts retention, employee engagement, and the cultural health of an organization. This has led him to be connected to leadership and coaching think tanks to support and leverage development at all levels. He has supported the development of his clients by building their communication to impact performance which has led them to increased sales and employee engagement. His practical business background as an executive dealing with the complex challenges of running a successful business is blended with his extensive experience as an executive coach and speaker on stages like TEDx. His clients include Fortune 500 organizations that are mature and have a well-defined market share to start-up firms where rapid change and fierce competition are constant companions. Lawrence has a deep passion around doing Leadership Coaching, Crucial Conversation, and Employee Engagement as a thought partner with the Forbes Coaching Council. Education and Certifications Lawrence Henderson holds a Master's degree in Human Resources with a concentration in organization development and is an ICF Credentialed Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Certified Professional Coach (CPC), iPEC, Certified Professional Coach (CPC), Academy of Creative Coaching, Energy Leadership Index - Master Practitioner (ELI-MP) iPEC, Coaching for Engagement & Performance (CEP), HCI, Certified Independent Coach, Teacher, Trainer, & Speaker, JMT

Job Titles:

• Consultant and Executive Coach

Renea J. Pierre serves leaders within non-profits as a philanthropic strategist, advisor, and coach through her firm, The Art of Philanthropy. Renea is a results-driven professional with over two decades of demonstrated success in strategy, business development, process redesign, event production, operations, and analytics. An accomplished Executive Leader with a track record of delivering exceptional results across diverse sectors, Renea has a wealth of experience in driving business growth and delivering impact. Her firm leverages best practices, innovative approaches, and contemporary resources to help organizations and individuals meet their goals and objectives. Renea has honed her skills at consulting firms such as Deloitte, BDO, and SC&H, where she led and advised teams comprised of CXO and ELT leaders. She was responsible for facilitating discussions and negotiating with state, regional, and local leaders across the United States to acquire the premier real estate and incentive proposals for site locations for each of her clients. Renea was also accountable for the data, metrics, and executive briefs that ultimately informed the feasibility of the project location. Consistently delivering excellence, she received a monetary award for client service during her tenure at Deloitte. As the Chief Engagement Officer at Usher's New Look (UNL), Renea worked closely with the President & CEO, and Board of Directors to elevate the organization's mission and vision. With a focus on establishing, managing, and executing the development strategy in conjunction with the existing strategic plan, Renea curated exclusive donor events, cultivated new donor relationships, and reignited the donor-giving societies. She also initiated the publication of the organization's first annual Impact Report, established additional revenue streams, and developed a formal strategic plan with development and marketing teams to amplify UNL's engagement and impact externally. Renea served as the IT Senior Management Forum's (ITSMF) Vice President, Development & Partner Engagement where she led development-related activities that supported the organization's programmatic and business objectives. She created multi-year partnerships and established the ITSMF Foundation raising over 250K to seed the foundation to provide scholarships for underrepresented students in STEM. Renea also increased partnerships by 10% annually and positioned the organization for $3M in revenues from the 500K position upon stepping into the role. Certified in fundraising management, Renea has become adept in aligning non-profits' messaging to the business objections of an organization to maximize partnership opportunities and outcomes. She and her associates focus on retaining existing relationships with existing donor bases and curating new relationships to further the impact of an organization's vision and mission. Renea has facilitated roundtables and workshops on strategy and development and has coached Emerging CXO leaders on how to maximize their individual talents and teams to achieve their desired results. She has also been instrumental in helping organizations and individuals reach unprecedented financial and programmatic milestones. Renea is also personally committed to philanthropy and community through board service and engagement on community committees. She is a graduate of the Volunteer Involvement Program through United Way and has served on several boards including the Ambassadors Board for Big Brothers Big Sisters, the ITSMF Foundation, STEM Atlanta Women, and Positive Growth. She currently serves on the Board for Black Wealth Summit and Advisory Board for STEM Atlanta Women's ELT. Renea holds a bachelor's in Computer Information Systems, is a graduate of both the Executive and Emerge Academies from the IT Senior Management Forum, and also holds a certification in Fundraising Management from the Lily School of Philanthropy. She is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the Notre' Internationale community, and a C-Level member of CHIEF. Self-awareness, innovation, and service inform her approach to each opportunity presented to Renea and she is passionate about helping individuals and organizations excel in their endeavors.

Job Titles:

• Founder of Notre Internationale

Tia Buckham-White is the founder of Notre Internationale and has more than 15 years of corporate experience in enterprise sales, business partnerships, and leadership consulting. Notre Internationale has developed executive-level workshops and programs for corporations, government agencies, and universities, both independently, and as a strategic business partner. Tia developed Notre Internationale to offer CXOs at privately held, government sector, and Fortune 500 corporations an understanding of the challenges associated with developing inclusive environments. Tia demonstrates her commitment to organizational talent development and management by helping leaders think about self-awareness and how it informs diversity, corporate culture and engagement, customer service, leadership development, and change management. Tia is passionate about this work and was named one of ten "Management Consultant Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2023" by Entrepreneur Magazine, and a 2023 member of the Forbes Coaches Council. Notre Internationale was awarded the Excellence in Diversity Leadership Award by the Technology Association of Georgia. Tia is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, holds a Qualified Administrator designation with the Intercultural Development Inventory® (IDI®) assessment, and is a Certified Administrator of The Five Behaviors® and Everything DiSC® with John Wiley & Sons, Inc. She is also a KnowledgeWorkx Inter-Cultural Intelligence Champion and facilitator, and a certified administrator for the StandOut® Assessment with The Marcus Buckingham Company®. Tia is a Foresight practitioner certified by the Institute for the Future, and a certified practitioner of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) Step I™ and Step II™ Instruments.