Leah Braun, M.S., SHRM-CP

Leah Braun, M.S., SHRM-CP

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Assistant Director of Human Resources at City of Rapid City

  • Education

    • Central High School Rapid City, SD

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    • Leadership Rapid City Class of 2013

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    • Media Blitz

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    • International Coach Academy

      2011 - 2012
      Certification Professional Life Coaching
    • The University of South Dakota

      2003 - 2005
      Master of Science (MS) Administrative Studies
    • Black Hills State University

      1990 - 1994
      Bachelor of Science Social Science Secondary Education
  • Experience

    • Stevens High School

      Sept 1995 - May 2000
      Teacher

      I taught a variety of Social Studies courses such as Civics, Geography, Economics, Career Decisions, and Government. I also served as Student Council Advisor and the Kids Voting Coordinator.

    • Career Learning Center of the Black Hills

      Jul 2000 - May 2008
      Teacher

      As an Adult Education Instructor, I worked one-on-one with adults who were working toward their GED (General Education Diploma) or toward college admission.

    • SD National Guard

      Jul 2009 - Apr 2012
      Ministry NCOIC

      I administered the religious programs for the South Dakota National Guard including training subordinates; planning and instructor relationship education courses; maintaining supplies and facilities; and managing a budget. I worked closely with chaplains and assistants as well as other entities, such as family support, to ensure Soldiers, Airmen and their families were cared for.

    • Harney Business Group

      Jun 2012 - Nov 2020
      Principal

      Harney Business Group provides powerful, customized consulting, training and coaching to small and medium sized businesses to help them reach the next level. Consulting includes assessing your customer service; staff relationships; employee performance; business organization; and day-to-day operations such as processes, documentation, and staff development. Additional consultants will join our group to handle concerns such as accounting and marketing. Training is customized to fit the needs of the business and can include any of the above-mentioned topics as well as curriculum development, staff morale, leadership, productivity, time management, teamwork, mentorship, communication, problem-solving and strategic planning. Coaching is be for individuals or small teams and be around professional or personal issues affecting the workplace. Outsourcing services are customized to your specific needs. Show less

    • Twilight First Aid & Safety

      Aug 2015 - Nov 2020
      President
    • Nsight Partners

      Jan 2019 - Jan 2023

      I've updated my job description to better reflect what I really do on a daily basis. Nsight Partners allies with individuals, businesses and organizations to help them solve problems and achieve results. They accomplish that through coaching, training and consulting…all designed to develop and grow the individual and the organization.

      • Managing Partner

        Nov 2020 - Jan 2023
      • Senior Partner

        Jan 2019 - Nov 2020
    • City of Rapid City

      Jan 2021 - now

      My focus is workplace culture, training, and employee relations.

      • Assistant Director

        Jan 2023 - now
      • City Culture Strategist

        Jan 2021 - Jan 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • SHRM - Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)

      SHRM
      Dec 2023
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Leah Braun, M.S., SHRM-CP
      Competent Communicator Toastmasters International Jun 2015 Earning my 'Competent Communicator' through Toastmaster is recognition for the first 10 speeches I have delivered. Although I give presentations, teach classes and speak publicly nearly every day for my work. being part of Toastmasters is professional development for me and allows me to practice what I preach with my clients.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Secretary

      Issued by SPEAK Network on Sept 2020
      SPEAK NetworkAssociated with Leah Braun, M.S., SHRM-CP
    • Quality of Life Pillar Chair

      Issued by Military Advisory Coalition on Oct 2020
      Military Advisory CoalitionAssociated with Leah Braun, M.S., SHRM-CP
    • Board Member

      Issued by Elevate Rapid City on Jan 2022
      Elevate Rapid CityAssociated with Leah Braun, M.S., SHRM-CP
    • Chair

      Issued by Military Advisory Coalition on Jan 2024
      Military Advisory CoalitionAssociated with Leah Braun, M.S., SHRM-CP
    • Honorary Commander

      Issued by 28th Communications Squadron - EAFB on Jan 2024
      28th Communications Squadron - EAFBAssociated with Leah Braun, M.S., SHRM-CP
    • Chair

      Issued by Black Hills Military Advisory Coalition on Jan 2024
      Black Hills Military Advisory CoalitionAssociated with Leah Braun, M.S., SHRM-CP