Dena C. Donald, MHR, PHR

Dena c. donald, mhr, phr

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director, Compliance

  • Education

    • Lipscomb university

      2012 - 2013
      Master of human resource human resources

      Activities and Societies: MBAWI- Active Member

    • Tennessee state university

      2008 - 2012
      Bachelor of science political science

      Activities and Societies: Student Government Association, Golden Key International Honor Society, Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

  • Experience

    • Tennessee state university

      Jan 2011 - Sept 2012
      New student orientation coordinator

      •Implemented, planned, and scheduled orientation programs for over 900 prospective students.•Utilized various recruitment tools in an effort to attract a diverse group of students to the university through advertisement mediums.•Compiled and updated inventory, mailing, and database systems for the Office of First-Year Students.

    • United states equal employment opportunity commission

      Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
      Investigator intern

      ●Conducted surveys and evaluated findings to determine if systematic discrimination existed.●Met with parties involved in equal opportunity complaints in order to verify case information, and to arbitrate and settle disputes.●Investigated employment practices or alleged violations of laws to document and correct discriminatory factors.

    • Lipscomb university

      Aug 2012 - Aug 2013
      Graduate business office, graduate assistant

      •Provided assistance with event planning including new student orientation and graduation duties.•Facilitated projects with undergraduate student workers; served on short-term team projects.•Assisted with attendance at recruiting events and field preliminary questions about graduate programs from perspective students.

    • Blakeford at green hills

      Nov 2012 - Mar 2014
      Staff educator/orientation coordinator/hr assistant

      •Processed all New Hire paperwork for easy and smooth transition into organization•Worked directly with the IT Coordinator to build a company-wide training tracking system•Reduced employee turnover by 16% by developing a New Hire Orientation program•Assisted and works directly with the Chief Operating Officer and Human Resource Administrator to ensure all policies and procedures are being met by employees•Worked with highly confidential information regarding new and current employees Show less

    • Broadcast music, inc. (bmi)

      Mar 2014 - May 2017

      •Conducted new hire orientation and benefit orientation, Sr. Level On-boarding, Organization On-Boarding (New Team Member Orientation).•Responded to inquiries from agencies and applicants regarding employment opportunities.•Managed the HRIS system for the Human Resources department by entering new hires, running ad-hoc reports, and maintaining accuracy of system. •Partnered with third party to conduct Exit Interviews departing team members. Increased participation rate by 40%. Provided feedback to senior level leaders regarding trends and recommendations for improving departments based on results.•Key contact for Performance Management System (Taleo Perform). Assisted mid-level to senior level managers with training of system. •Assisted Sr. Director of Payroll & Benefits with implementation of new HRIS system.•Provided support to the HR Representative with tracking & processing of Personnel Action Forms and Talent Requisition Forms. Assisted with compensation and job evaluation comparison for analysis.•Consistently worked with IT department to up – date intranet site for team members and improve other internal communication. •Recruited for entry – level positions as needed. Show less •Conducted new hire and benefit orientation, Sr. Level On-boarding, Organization On-Boarding (New Team Member Orientation).•Responded to inquiries from agencies and applicants regarding employment opportunities.•Managed the HRIS system for the Human Resources department by entering new hires, running ad-hoc reports, and maintaining accuracy of system. •Coordinated all team member morale events (Team Member Appreciation Day, Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work, Halloween Party, Holiday Party). •Scheduled Exit Interviews with departing team members. Provides feedback to senior level leaders regarding trends and recommendations for improving departments based on results.•Key contact for Performance Management System (Taleo Perform). Assisting mid-level to senior level managers with training of system. •Assisted Sr. Director with implementation of new HRIS system.•Assisted HR Representative with tracking Personnel Action Forms and Talent Requisition Forms. •Provided assistance with compensation and job evaluation comparison for analysis. Show less

      • Sr. HR Coordinator

        Nov 2015 - May 2017
      • HR Coordinator

        Mar 2014 - Nov 2015
    • Proviso township schools

      Sept 2017 - Aug 2019
      Human resources manager

      • Created and facilitated new hire orientation and onboarding for new team members.• Recruited for high level administrative and teaching positions by utilizing the applicant tracking system and outside sources.• Worked with three Collective Bargaining Agreements (Unions).• Partnered with the Director of Accounting and Assistant Superintendent of Finance to ensure monitor and manage a systemimplementation and integration.• Introduced and implemented a paperless absence management and time and attendance system to the organization. Thisreduced the use of paper by 100% for specific elements of the business.• Supervised one employee within the Office of Human Resources.• Monitored all certified and support staff licensing/certification to ensure renewals are up to date.• Managed the district wide HRIS system by maintaining confidential electronic records and accuracy.• Researched and provides compensation information to executive administrators. •• Oversaw the absent management system for the organization.• Collected data and submitted yearly state and federal reports through various information systems. • Recommended process improvements and change management ideas that will improve effectiveness and/or efficient operations.• Coached leaders – including performance and talent management, calibration issues, leadership and associate development, (moderate to complex). • Demonstrated a solid understanding of HR laws for the state and school system as well as the needs and challenges of managers and associates. • Interpreted state and federal laws and regulations. • Oversaw, processed, tracked and monitored all Family Medical Leave, Unpaid Leaves and Medical Leaves of absence. Show less

    • Unarco material handling

      Sept 2019 - Aug 2021
      • Manager, HR & Benefits

        May 2020 - Aug 2021
      • Sr. HR Generalist

        Sept 2019 - Apr 2020
    • Kipp nashville public schools

      Sept 2021 - now
      • Director of Compliance

        Jul 2024 - now
      • Sr. Manager, Regional Operations

        Nov 2022 - Jul 2024
      • Manager, Regional Operations

        Sept 2021 - Nov 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • The lean discovery

      Belmont university
      May 2021
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    • Professional in human resources® (phr®)

      Hrci
      Oct 2020
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    • Diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace certificate

      Usf corporate training and professional education
      May 2021
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