Erica Leigh Kairis

Minneapolis, MN

Information Technology And Services

Naaap Minnesota
Board of Directors
Thomson Reuters Feb 2017 - Dec 2017
Manager, Human Resources Strategy and Planning - Legal
Thomson Reuters Feb 2017 - Dec 2017
Community Relations and Diversity and Inclusion Lead
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Jul 2010 - Feb 2017
Manager, Supplier Diversity
Briggs and Morgan, P.a. Apr 2005 - Jul 2010
Lawyer Recruiting Specialist and Diversity Coordinator

Luther College 1992 - 1996
Bachelors, Bachelor of Arts, Communication, English Minnehaha Academy 1982 - 1992
Luther College

Marketing
Microsoft Office
Research
Customer Service
Event Management
Budgets
Newsletters
Administrative Assistants
Crm
Government
Recruiting
Database Administration
Web Site Production
Business Intelligence
Lexis
Profit
System Administration
Adobe Photodeluxe
Rims
Diversity Relations
Diversity Champion
Diversity Training
Supplier Diversity
Diversity Program Development
Public Speaking
Negotiation
Management
Strategy
Program Management
Fundraising
Employee Relations
Nonprofits
Contract Negotiation
Event Planning
Interviews
Project Management
Diversity and Inclusion
Time Management
Strategic Communications
Leadership
Stakeholder Management
People Leadership
Project Execution
Cross Functional Team Management

Civil Rights and Social Action

English

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL

Jul 2010 to 2000
Manager, Supplier Diversity
BRIGGS AND MORGAN, P.A
Minneapolis, MN
Apr 2005 to Jun 2010
Lawyer Recruiting Specialist and Diversity Coordinator
BRIGGS AND MORGAN, P.A
Minneapolis, MN
Oct 2000 to Apr 2005
Marketing Specialist
CAMERON MCKENNA
Washington, DC
Feb 1998 to Sep 2000
Paralegal
MCKENNA & CUNEO
Washington, DC
Mar 1997 to Feb 1998
Legal Assistant

LUTHER COLLEGE
Decorah, IA
1996
Bachelor of Arts in Communication and English

Strategic communications professional with extensive experience in recruiting, corporate event planning, project management, employee communications, summer/internship programs, and diversity initiatives. Specializes in relationship-building, budget and account management, contract negotiation, and client service. Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives to implement strategic business and communication plans. Strengths include employee relations, working under tight deadlines, writing and editing, creative development and evaluation. Team player with commitment to corporate and community relations strategies. Willing to travel.