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Karl Berry
Command Deputy EEO Officer, Department of Navy
Location: Waldorf, MD United States
Joined: May 11th, 2001

About (request update)

I was born and raised in Trenton, NJ. Attended South Carolina State on a swimming scholarship. I recieved my BA in Professional Drama. After graduation, I joined the United States Navy. I successfully completed 20 years of Naval service, as a Damage Controlman Cheif Petty Officer transitioned after 20 years of Navy Service that has taken me all over the world. While in the Navy, I recieved my MA in Human Resource Management, from National University in San Diego. After leaving the service, I have been working as an Equal Opportunity Specialist for the Department of Navy.

My Interview Question

Where in life do you want to go?

Education (request update)

South Carolina State University class of 1983

Undergrad Major: Theatre

Campus Organization:

Groove Phi Groove

Most Memorable Moment:

Graduation

High School: Trenton Central High School in Trenton, NJ class of 1979

Activities & Accomplishments:

Football Team Swim Team (Captain)

Best Memories:

Having a 59 Yard touchdown aginst Ewing High School.

Experience

I currently work with Department of Navy as Command Deputy EEO Officer
I have 10 years of experience working in the Medical industry.

Command Deputy EEO Officer | Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
From October 2008 to Current • 18 year(s)
Serves as principal advisor to the Surgeon General of the United States Navy on military Equal Opportunity and civilian Equal Employment Opportunity programs. Provides oversight and supervision to Military Equal Opportunity Advisor and EEO program intern.

Manager, Equal Employment Opportunity | Army Research Laboratory
From September 2007 to October 2008 • 1 year(s)
Processed federal sector EEO complaints, oversaw supervision of EEO counselors and provided EEO assistance to employees and managers. Served as principal advisor and member of the Diversity Advisory Board.

Deputy EEO Officer | Joint Warfare Analysis Center
From June 2004 to September 2007 • 3 year(s)
Developed and implemented command policy on EEO, Diversity and Anti-Harassment. Responsible for EEO training, developing classroom and computer based training for management and employees.

EEO and Diversity Management Specialist | Montgomery County Government
From March 2004 to June 2004 • 0 year(s)
Investigated violations of federal, state and county EEO laws as one of three EEO investigators. Provided guidance to management and employees and interviewed witnesses.

Equal Opportunity Advisor | Aegis Training and Readiness Center
From January 2003 to March 2004 • 1 year(s)
Served as Equal Opportunity Advisor to the Commanding Officer on matters pertaining to EEO and sexual harassment. Reviewed briefings and conducted Alternate Dispute Resolution between employees.

Equal Opportunity Advisor | USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN CVN-72
From January 2000 to November 2002 • 2 year(s)
Performed duties as Equal Opportunity Advisor to the Commanding Officer and crew of 5,000 men and women. Conducted briefings on EEO and sexual harassment and processed EEO/sexual harassment complaints.

Equal Opportunity Advisor | Commander Naval Surface Forces, US Pacific Fleet
From April 1997 to December 1999 • 2 year(s)
Equal Opportunity Advisor to the head of the US Naval Surface Pacific Fleet, consisting of 90 ships and 35,000 people. Briefed the Vice Admiral on all aspects of EEO and sexual harassment issues.

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Guestbook Comments

	Thank you Karl. Have a blessed day. Val Tagged by Valerie Clarke-Plowdeniz on 07/16/2008

	Groover, what's the deal? Are you coming to the Scholarship Fundraise May 31st? Tagged by Gary Rann on 05/04/2008

	Peace Groover! The Khemist here just droppin' you a line or two. Tagged by Gary Rann on 01/11/2007

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