Daphne Latimore President and Chief Executive , DB Latimore Professional Services Group, LLC
Location:
Bealeton,
VA United States Joined:
Aug 11th, 2014
Daphne B. Latimore is the founder and Chief Executive Consultant of D.B. Latimore Professional Services Group, LLC a boutique firm specializing in Business Management Services, Professional Coaching Services and Workforce Seminars.
As a senior HR Practitioner and Corporate Executive Daphne’s leadership accomplishments have been cultivated within both the public and private sectors, with extensive experience in coaching and consulting senior leaders across diverse lines of business.
Daphne’s business acumen, her 20 years of strategic and operational expertise and the application of Human Capital principles have been credited for successfully transforming and aligning domestic and international HR organizations with corporate business imperatives. Daphne does this through her straightforward approach in which she incorporates storytelling, humor and experiential teachings to showcase an organization or an individual’s strengths.
Daphne has a Masters degree in Public Administration from Troy State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Bethune-Cookman University. She received her advanced leadership training and development through various corporate university programs including Oxford University, University of Michigan, and University of New Hampshire.
As a Certified Executive Coach, she received her comprehensive training through the Center for Creative Leadership and certification credentials from the Center for Executive Coaching. She is also a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and Human Capital Strategist (HCS).
Daphne is passionate about advancing Human Resources as a profession and is committed to ensuring that “PEOPLE” are an organizations greatest resource. As a result of her commitment she developed the Productivity Powered by P.E.O.P.L.E. ® and The Integrated Professional frameworks, based on her years of experience working with leaders at all levels to improve the workforce productivity of their organization and with individuals to enhance personal productivity.
She has offered targeted programs for African American Men and Women and supports the develop of young ladies by sponsoring the Girls Take Charge annual program.
Daphne is a resident of Northern Virginia. She is married with two adult children and three grand-children.
Honored by the Zeta Phi Beta - Omicron Theta Zeta Chapter as the Woman of the Year - April 2014
Featured Columnist for Onyx Magazine on Careers
Featured Guest on two segments of New Beginnings television show - Princton, NJ
Established the annual Authenticity Professional Women's Retreat
Adjunct Executive Coach/Strategic Facilitation|
Lee Hecht Harrison
From January 2012 to Current • 14 year(s)
Coach individuals and team leaders in identifying strengths and addressing barriers that impact performance. Facilitate groups through change and skill development.
Chief Executive Consultant|
DB Latimore Professional Services Group, LLC
From January 2012 to Current • 14 year(s)
Founder and Chief Executive Consultant of boutique firm specializing in management consulting, professional coaching services, and custom strategic facilitation workshops to enhance workforce productivity.
VP Corporate Human Resources / Vice President, Business Integrations and Separations|
BAE Systems, Inc.
From January 2009 to December 2011 • 2 year(s)
Strategic member of corporate HR Council responsible for acquisition integration activities and talent acquisition framework. Led integration of IT resources and retention initiatives.
Senior Director, Human Resources|
BAE SYSTEMS Information Technology EI&S
From January 2006 to December 2009 • 3 year(s)
Aligned business objectives with HR function for 5000+ geographically dispersed workforce. Implemented shared services model and reengineered HR organizational structure using Four Tiered Integrated model.
Regional Manager, Human Resources|
BAE SYSTEMS E&IS, Information Warfare
From January 2003 to December 2006 • 3 year(s)
Led human resource activities for seven remote U.S. sites as strategic business partner. Implemented policies and procedures for improved cost efficient processes and organizational improvement.
Director, Human Resources|
BAE SYSTEMS, Regional Aircraft Division Inc
From January 2001 to December 2003 • 2 year(s)
Led international strategic HR team implementing full HR services across four countries. Developed cost reduction strategy including downsizing, divestitures, and realignment.
Manager, Human Resources|
BAE SYSTEMS, Integrated Defense Systems
From January 1997 to December 2001 • 4 year(s)
Managed day-to-day HR Operations including recruitment, EEO, and training administration. Led HR effort on C-130 proposal team for workforce planning and recruitment strategy.
Manager, Human Resources, Employment Counselor|
Central Texas Council of Government
From January 1995 to December 1997 • 2 year(s)
Administered Title II and Title III educational development and employment programs. Developed Presidential pilot program on educational choice for dislocated workers.
Alcohol and Drug Counselor/Relocation Program Manager/Career Coach|
Department of Army
From January 1988 to December 1995 • 7 year(s)
Provided alcohol and drug counseling services, managed relocation programs, and served as career coach for military personnel.
