Tess D’souza-Magee MBA, SHRM-SCP, LSSGB

Senior Business Partner Human Resources at The World Bank

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

About

Senior leader, strategic viewpoint, solution oriented, compliance driven problem solver

Experience

  • The World Bank (23 yrs 7 mos)
    • Senior Human Resources Business Partner
      Sep 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 11 mos

      Responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units for over 1000 clients. Formulate partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization. Maintain an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's financial position, its midrange plans, its culture and its competition.

    • Program Manager
      Apr 2011 - Sep 2018 · 7 yrs 6 mos

      Spearheaded the design, development and ongoing review of the WBG contingent workforce; 20,000 consultants at a value of $400m. Program Manager Global Mobility for destination services supporting 400 plus relocating staff to over 130 countries.

    • Senior Resource Management Officer
      Oct 2005 - Apr 2011 · 5 yrs 7 mos

      • Led a team of 10 analysts that designed and disseminated the quarterly review of performance to senior management. • Performed detailed analysis that identified an issue with the methodology for cost recovery of Trust funds and redesigned a solution to minimize under-recovery of revenue of approximately $7m. • Provided advice on policy, resource planning, and performance management to 3 Regions; undertook analyses to ensure good practices were shared to ensure increased efficiency and effective use of resources. • Managed the Business Planning process for 2003/2004 for a budget of $2bn.

  • Strategic Planning Manager at National Grid
    1995 - Dec 2002 · 8 yrs

    Produced the strategic plan and managed budget for a $20m business unit; ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and underlying business assumptions: • Program managed the implementation of best practice solutions. • Managed the introduction of post-investment appraisal processes and associated decision-points within the division to maximize the value of capital expenditure, in growth projects. • Prepared and coordinated external ‘Price Control Review’ documents: developed responses to Regulatory requests with major cost reduction results - $280m over 5 years and tracked progress and managed the business plan and budget for the shared services division: • Spearheaded the implementation of activity based costing (ABC), a first within the regulated gas industry, which covered 166 business units enabling the analysis of pricing metrics/ models to highlight revenue sensitivities across market segments.

  • Senior Credit Risk Officer at Equifax UK
    1993 - 1995 · 2 yrs

    Performed risk assessments and reviewed the assessments on the credit proposals submitted by front line officers; exercised credit judgment; and made sound credit recommendations and/or decisions; Performed pro-active on-going credit monitoring and risk management on the client as well as at portfolio level; Ensured all internal credit policies and procedures were adhered to and helped to develop or enhance such policies and procedures; Ensured on-going compliance with regulatory requirements; Helped to prepare various credit reports for Senior Management;

  • Pharmaceutical Sales Representative at Abott Laboratories
    1991 - 1992 · 1 yr

  • Pharmaceutical Sales Representative at SmithKline Beecham Corporation
    1989 - 1991 · 2 yrs