Dean Shields, PHR, APHR

Dean Shields, PHR, APHR

Human Resources Specialist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Human Resources Manager | PHR Certified | CT Notary Public | Leadership in Recruitment, Compensation, Benefits & DEI Initiatives | Driving Diverse Talent Acquisition & Workforce Excellence

  • Education

    • California Coast University

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      Associate of Science - AS Business Marketing
    • California Coast University

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      Bachelor of Science - BS Business Marketing
    • IAP Career College

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      Certificate Project Manager
  • Experience

    • Sears Holdings Corporation

      Feb 1998 - Sept 2002
      Human Resources Specialist
    • Iparty

      Jun 2002 - May 2004
      Operations Supervisor
    • Burlington Stores, Inc.

      Jul 2004 - Jul 2008
      Assistant Store Manager
    • The TJX Companies, Inc.

      Jul 2008 - Aug 2019
      Operations Manager
    • Dedicated Logistics Partner

      Aug 2019 - Sept 2020
      Human Resources Manager

      Multi unit leader providing HR support and full cycle recruiting for 6 terminals thought-out the northeast.

    • The Aaron's Company, Inc.

      Apr 2020 - Jun 2022

      Human Resources Business Partner for Northern Division. Provided HR support to 185 stores, 3 fulfillment centers, 2 service centers in 11 states and 20 stores in Canada. Human Resources Generalist for Northern Division. Provided HR support to 185 stores, 3 fulfillment centers and 2 service centers in 11 states.

      • Human Resources Business Partner

        Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
      • Human Resources Generalist

        Apr 2020 - Jun 2021
    • Hartford HealthCare

      Jun 2022 - Feb 2023
      Human Resources Consultant

      Human Resources Consultant (Business Partner) for Hartford HealthCare’s Community Network (HHCCN). Providing support to colleagues and leadership team within HHCCN's five business units.HHCCN is comprised of Hartford Healthcare at Home, Independence at Home, Senior Services,Hartford Healthcare Rehab Network and St. Vincent’s Special Needs Services.

    • Bozzuto's Inc

      Jan 2023 - Oct 2023
      Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
    • Oak Hill (Legal name: CT Institute for the Blind)

      Sept 2023 - Aug 2024
      Sr. HR Project Manager - Total Rewards, HRIS & Workforce Scheduling

      Plan, coordinate, and implement various initiatives related to human resources for the organization. Manage Total Rewards (Leave, Benefits, Workers Compensation), HRIS, and Scheduling teams.

    • InterCommunity

      Dec 2024 - now
      Human Resources Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Associate Professional in Human Resources® (aPHR®)

      HRCI
      Jan 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • CPR & AED

      American Red Cross
      Sept 2023
    • Professional in Human Resources® (PHR®)

      HRCI
      Sept 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • HR as a Business Partner

      LinkedIn
      Jan 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Notary Public

      Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State
      Sept 2024