1. JEAN D. MATHIS
700 Broderick Drive Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745 301-567-9095 jmathis462@gmail.com
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Human Resources / Employee Development & Relations / Strategic Planning / Compliance Program
Management / Recruiting & Training / Government Relations / EEO / Diversity
As an award-winning senior HR professional, I delivered outstanding administrative guidance, and program
oversight and execution for a renowned international organization. I identified areas in need of improvement
and streamlined processes that created efficiencies and reduced costs, while ensuring high standards.
My work was recognized by top US officials as I rose to ES 6, highest level in the federal government’s
Senior Executive Service. Also, I served as a voting member of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s
(DEA) Career Board, an entity inclusive of top agency officials who filled highest level positions. My key
differentiators include:
 Improving hiring and training processes, securing productive employees
 Ensuring EEO and other hiring practices are met, avoiding penalties
 Attracting and retaining top talent critical to organization’s success
 Initiating alternative solutions, creating better work environment
My public service generated Senior Executive Presidential Rank awards from Presidents Bush and Clinton.
I earned my BA in Sociology from Howard University and received a certificate in Public Administration
from the University of Southern California. Also, an entry was made in the U.S. Congressional record
regarding my service.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Developed new background screening procedure, improving assessments. Psychological testing had not been
included in the screening process for the DEA. Directed team of experts, creating test to be used as part of
the background clearance process. Helped department avoid costly employment decisions.
Led training needs development for new facility. Firm received approval to build $27M state-of-the-art
Training Academy. Determined and presented all training-related requirements, ensuring proper design and
construction. Met all deadlines for the 154,000 sq. ft. facility. Received performance award and bonus.
Ensured 10,000-employee department’s employment practices compliance. Oversaw extensive data analyses,
identifying issues and trends, particularly potential barriers to hire. Developed systematic process to share
data with headquarters and field managers.
Initiated hiring process, bringing on 1,300 employees in one year. Charged with quickly filling newly
approved positions while adhering to highest quality standards. Devised employment strategy, allowing mass
hiring of personnel that would be placed in an "employment pool" with background clearances already
completed.
Reduced hiring time 50% while maintaining quality. Special Agent hiring took too long. Streamlined process
by creating workflow that enabled on-going intake review and screening, as well as maintenance of current
cleared candidates for hire. Created qualified candidate pool, reducing down time to zero in many instances.
Created Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) procedure. Organization lacked mediation of employee
complaints and grievances. Directed team of professionals from subordinate offices and field locations to
formulate ADR policy. Successfully rolled out to headquarters and field personnel in six months. Received
senior leader accolades.

2. CAREER HISTORY
Owner JDMathis, LLC April 2012 to Present - a woman owned business dedicated to providing community
development, housing, recruitment, employment, and training services. JDMathis, LLC is registered and
certified as a Verified Vendor with the US Federal Government, NAICS codes --541612 -- Human Resources
Consulting Services 541 -- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services/541690 -- Other Scientific and
Technical Consulting Services, 561 -- Administrative and Support Services/561990 -- All Other Support
Services.
Volunteer and Care Giver, 2005 to present- I serve as a volunteer for several community organizations,
including, the Veterans Administration, HR and other Church Committees, and providing support for sick,
shut-in and bereaving members. [Full-time caregiving duties ended 2014]
Executive Assistant to Deputy Administrator, DEA, 2002 to 2005. I advised the Administrator and Deputy
Administrator on EEO, Employment, and Employee Assistance programs. Guided DEA Administrators on
personnel matters for both programs. Served as HR Management Expert Government Witness. Managed 15
full-time (+20 contract) employees, and $2M budget.
Assistant Administrator for HR, DEA, 1994 to 2002. Served as principal advisor to the Administrator and
Deputy Administrator on HR and Training. Directed full-service Personnel office, including traditional/non-
traditional programs such as a full-service Health Service Unit. Developed and implemented policies and
procedures; managed six direct reports and $6M. Budget.
Earlier: Deputy Assistant Administrator for Personnel, Equal Employment Opportunity Officer from 1985-
1994, U.S. DEA. Held a number of other administrative and leadership positions from 1975-1985.
Education and Selected Specialized Training:
B.A. Degree –Sociology Howard University, Washington, DC-1972
Public Policy
John F. Kennedy School of Government – Harvard University, Cambridge, MA-1994
Certificate in Public Administration, a one-year Master’s level program,
University OF Southern California, Washington, DC Campus-1986
Selected Specialized Training
* Broad Array of Courses / Certifications, Small Business Administration, Washington, DC, 2005-2014.
* Federal Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization Conferences, Upper Marlboro, MD, 2008.
* Legislative Assignment to Congressman Charles B. Rangel, Washington, DC, 2003.
* 1-Year Fellowship, Brookings Institution, Washington, DC, 2003.