Steven Youll Ma, Sphr, Hcs

Managing Director, Talent Acquisition Services at Virginia Economic Development Partnership

Steven Youll has a strong background in talent acquisition, organizational development, and HR strategy. Steven has held various managerial roles in different companies, where they have been responsible for leading and implementing strategic programs and initiatives. Steven has experience in developing talent attraction and pre-screening programs, as well as conducting training and employee development. Steven has also been involved in succession planning, centralizing purchasing, and forming new corporate structures. Additionally, they have experience in workforce planning, recruitment, and labor relations.

Steven Youll, MA, SPHR, HCS, SHRM-SCP has an extensive education and certification background. Steven earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education from Kent State University in 1994. Steven later pursued a Master of Arts degree in Organizational Leadership from Duquesne University, which they completed between 2001 and 2003. In 2004 and 2005, Steven attended the Case Western Reserve University - Weatherhead School of Management to study Strategy and Innovation, although it is not specified if they obtained a degree from this program.

In addition to their formal education, Steven has obtained multiple certifications. Steven became a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute in 2006. Steven also achieved the Human Capital Strategist (HCS) certification from the Human Capital Institute (HCI) in 2008. Steven further received the SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) designation from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) in 2015.

Steven has pursued various other certifications and professional development opportunities. Steven obtained a certificate in Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies from Cornell University, although the specific dates are not provided. Steven also received additional certifications such as the Diversity and Inclusion certification from Cornell University in March 2021, and the LinkedIn Certified Professional - Recruiter certification from LinkedIn in March 2019.

Other certifications include Development Dimensions International (DDI) in October 2003, Registered Corporate Coach (RCC) from the American Society of Business Coaches in May 2002, and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) from CPP, formerly Consulting Psychologists Press, Inc. (CPP, Inc.) in January 2002. Steven also obtained the Occupational Personality Questionnaire (OPQ) certification from SHL in February 2001.

It is worth noting that Steven has an ongoing certification, Everything DiSC in the Workplace, from Wiley, although no specific date is provided for when they obtained this certification.

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  • Managing Director, Talent Acquisition Services

    February, 2020 - present