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A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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14 To appoint Mr. Whitney Miller to the Citizen Review Panel.
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16 RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
17 resolution may be cited as the “Citizen Review Panel Whitney Miller Appointment Resolution of
18 2024”.
19 Sec. 2. The Councilofthe District of Columbia appoints:
20 Whitney Miller
21 Regent Place, N.E.
2 Washington, DC 20017
23 (Ward 5)
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25 as a member of the Citizen Review Panel, established by section 351 of the Preventionof Child
26 Abuse and Neglect Act of 1977, effective April 12, 2005 (D.C. Law 15-341; D.C. Official Code
27 § 4-1303.51), for
aterm to end April 11, 2026.
28 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copyofthis resolution,
29 upon its adoption, to the appointee, the chairpersonofthe Citizen Review Panel, and to the
30 Office of the Mayor.
31 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
W HITNEY M ILLER
600 Regent Place NE | Washington, DC 20017 | whitney351@msn.com | 202.320.1039 C | 202.290.2278 H
HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL, SHRM-CP
• Strong knowledge of state & federal FMLA, ADA, EEOC, Workers Compensation, FLSA laws
• Manage payroll operation and compliance.
• Manage and ensure compliance with year-end W2 processing and 1099s.
• Compensation Analysis
• Process garnishment and other deductions as required.
• Ensure proper taxation of employer paid benefits.
• Extensive experience auditing and reconciling monthly bills from insurance companies.
• Development, and performance improvement
• Demonstrated business and operational management.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations
• Proficient in HRIS, ADP Timesaver, Kronos, Paychex, Paycom, Workday systems
• Strong PC skills including proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Access, and QuickBooks
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Payroll / Time Processing Orientation & On-Boarding HRIS / Payroll / Time Software
Benefit Administration Training Development Accounts Payable
Recruiting & Staffing Employee Relations Employee Engagement
Compensation Analysis Compliance & Reporting Performance Management
Performance Management Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
AIDS UNITED, Washington, D.C. 150 Employees January 2023 to Present
Oversee and manage all Human Resource operations, strategies, and employee related matters.
• Manage full-cycle Talent Acquisition.
• Developed and managed performance management process.
• Developed and implemented strategies for retention and recruitment.
• Managed the full life cycle of benefits administration, including retirement program.
• Planned and led development of organization core value system.
• Conduct and analyze employee engagement, provide feedback and suggestions to executive team.
• Developed process for completing DEI assessment for eventual integration into organization culture.
• Process full-cycle payroll administration.
• Conducted employee investigations.
PEOPLE OPERATIONS MANAGER
CYBERVISTA, Arlington, VA. - 50 Employees January 2020 to January 2023
Oversee and manage all Human Resource operations, strategies, and employee related matters for a tech start-
up. This includes recruitment, onboarding, performance management, career development, training, records
management, employee relations and retention. Develop HR solutions through collection and analysis of
information and recommend a course of action. Oversee, organize, and manage office operations and
procedures in order to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Manage full-cycle Talent Acquisition.
• Developed and managed performance management process.
• Developed and implemented strategies for retention and recruitment.
• Managed the full life cycle of benefits administration, including retirement program.
• Planned and led development of organization core value system.
• Conduct and analyze employee engagement, provide feedback and suggestions to executive team.
• Developed process for completing DEI assessment for eventual integration into organization culture.
• Process full-cycle payroll administration.
• Conducted employee investigations
National Director Human Resources March 2018 to October 2019
FOR OUR FUTURE, Washington, DC – 2,500 Employees
Oversaw all aspects of Human Resources services, policies, and processes for the organization with offices in
seven states, and the District of Columbia, while advising and supporting company managers in the areas of
performance management, employment law, and compliance and employee engagement. Identified training
and development needs within the organization through job analysis, survey, and regular consultation with
managers on the critical importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Advised senior leadership, and developed plan to train and conduct harassment, diversity equity &
inclusion training for more than 300 managers.
• • Revised job descriptions based on current FLSA means testing for all positions within organization.
• • Developed and implemented strategies for retention and recruitment.
• • Managed the full life cycle of benefits administration, including retirement program.
• • Advised senior leadership & the Executive Board on organizational effectiveness and developed
strategies to achieve more positive employee engagement.
HR & Payroll Manager, Contractor December 2016 to July 2017
EXPERIENCE WORKS, Arlington, VA – 725 Employees
Administered full-cycle benefits for 725 employees in multi-states utilizing Lawson HRIS. Ensured
compliance with federal and state employment/labor laws, including pension benefits and ERISA.
• • Managed the Reduction in Force of more than 200 employees in multiple states.
• • Developed standard operating procedures for employees trained to manage benefits.
• • Performed monthly audits of insurance carriers for accuracy in reporting and billing.
• • Managed workers compensation program.
HR & Payroll Manager, Contractor February 2016 to August 2016
COUNCIL OF BETTER BUSINESS BUREAUS, Arlington, VA – 250 Employees
Managed timekeeping, payroll for 150 employees utilizing iSolve and TimeForce payroll systems. Input and
tracked all special payroll deductions/garnishments, as well as state withholding accounts for remote
employees. Ensured compliance with federal and state employment/labor laws, including COBRA, FLSA,
FMLA, and ACA. Administered HRIS database.
• • Identified training and development needs within the organization through job analysis, survey,
and regular consultation with managers.
• • Managed payroll processes front to back with accurate payroll submission for organization of more
than 220 employees using iSolve HRIS and TimeForce to process and submit payroll.
• • Designed and expanded training and development programs, including monthly Lunch and Learn
program and New Hire Orientation, based on the needs of the organization.
• • Maintained communications such as bulletin boards and HR intranet to ensure employees have
knowledge of HR initiatives.
• • Ensured compliance with state and federal laws in a geographically diverse workforce.
• • Developed and lead full-lifecycle recruitment for the organization, including posting jobs, active
recruitment, interviews, management of recruiters and headhunters, application review, reference and
background checks, preparing offer packages, and conducting new hire orientation.
• • Re-evaluated current job positions, promotions, and compensation proposals for prospective
employees, etc.
Payroll & Benefits Specialist January 2015 to December 2015
MERCATUS CENTER & INSTITUTE FOR HUMANE STUDIES, Arlington, VA – 250 Employees
Managed timekeeping, payroll, and benefit programs across the entire employment life cycle for 250
employees, utilizing Paychex Flex software to input and track all special payroll deductions/garnishments, as
well as state withholding accounts for remote employees. Negotiated plans and renewals for medical, dental,
vision, LTD / AD&D, and voluntary life benefits; facilitated employee enrollment and conducted monthly
audits of all benefit accounts. Administered retirement, FSA, and HRA plans. Ensured compliance with federal
and state employment/labor laws, including COBRA, FLSA, FMLA, and ACA; prepared ACA Employer Shared
Responsibility Reporting. Administered HRIS database, Paychex Flex system, and Benetrac benefit
management system; utilized Lookout Services and E-Verify to manage I-9 compliance. Filed annual Form
5500 audit.
• • Designed a high-caliber payroll and benefit presentation for new hire orientation.
• • Spearheaded development of an electronic timesheet submission process to streamline processing
and dramatically increase accuracy.
• • Played pivotal role in launch of a new, integrated Open Enrollment portal enabling employees to
make all benefit selections through a single portal.
• • Established formal documentation for payroll processing workflows.
Human Resources Director / Assistant General Manager August 2010 to April 2014 MARRIOTT
COURTYARD – Navy Yard, Washington, DC – 175 Employees
Held concurrent responsibility for HR operations and general hotel operations, leading end-to-end employee
recruiting, hiring, on-boarding, training, and development. Managed compensation and benefit
administration, including payroll processing, worker’s compensation, unemployment claims, and FMLA cases
and return to work authorizations. Handled employee/labor relations and fostered improved culture of
employee engagement and retention; planned and directed employee-focused celebrations, events, and
activities. Defined and introduced HR polices and standard operating procedures (SOP). Ensured consistent
compliance and compiled required annual reporting, such as Affirmative Action reports, and Compensation
Analysis.
• • Provided support to Corporate HR department concerning interpretation of compensation
practices and guidelines.
• • Evaluated proposed and existing jobs and classifying them in accordant with the levels of
importance and responsibility to the employer.
• • Conducted salary surveys and participating in them, interpreting salary data, performing analysis.
• • Developed appropriate job descriptions and maintained a website for accessing compensation
information and job descriptions.
• • Prepared supporting data for the review of annual salary budget.
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• • Prepared and conducted open enrollment meetings.
• • Updated HRIS changes as needed provided updated information, including developing annual
benefit rate flyers, and loading new rates in Benetrac online benefits management system.
• • Led job posting, candidate sourcing, applicant screening, background check, and drug screening
efforts in support of recruiting and staffing needs.
• • Presented new hire orientation sessions, including benefit program overviews.
• • Administered benefits programs including group medical and insurance, retirement and other
employee plans.
• • Responded to employee requests for information on the company’s benefits.
• • Administered and processed data in HRSMART / iCIMS (applicants), ADP/Timesaver (payroll),
Benelogic (benefits), and Lookout Services Identity Software (I-9 compliance).
• • Provided direction and information to employees for benefits eligibility.
• • Administered the education tuition reimbursement program and other benefit programs as
required.
• • Assisted with preparing the benefits budget, and monitored monthly cost for health & wellness
plans such as the Employee Assistance Program and College Benefit plans.
• • Served as direct contact between benefits carriers and employees. Calculated and processed
monthly invoices for payment.
• • Conducted cost reviews for all benefit plans for renewal of employee benefits.
SKILLS
• • Proficient in HRIS, ADP Timesaver, Kronos, Paychex systems
• • Strong PC skills including proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Access, and QuickBooks
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Extensive coursework toward Bachelor’s in Accounting Strayer University, Alexandria, Virginia
Certification: SHRM-CP (Studying for SCP) | Certified Trainer
Affiliation: Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), since 2015