Dana Kloes, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Experience

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  Dana Kloes Photography

  Aug 1998 - Dec 2017

  Photographer and Mural Artist

  • Wedding, portrait, engagement, children, pet, and landscape photography• Work with interior designers for clients on mural projects, painted furniture and sets.

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  Pietrobon and Company

  Jan 2001 - Oct 2001

  Production Assistant

  Assisted with several Georgia Lottery commercials, and worked on an educational television show for the Weather Channel.

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  Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  Nov 2001 - Mar 2006

  Loss Control Administrator/In-House Account Representative/MA

  Promoted several times during my tenure with this company. Started as a Manager-In-Training, and promoted at 6 months to Manager Assistant, promoted again to Loss Control (claims), and then worked as the In-House Account Rep for both Progressive and Infinity.

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  TrustWay Insurance Agencies, LLC (subsidiary of AssuranceAmerica)

  Mar 2006 - Oct 2008

  Corporate Recruiter/Recruiting Manager

  • Responsible for full cycle recruiting for 50 locations in three states including creating job descriptions, posting openings, sourcing, pre-screening candidates, interviewing, administering background checks and pre-employment testing, verifying education, checking references, etc.• Ran Recruiting Department as sole Recruiter for over a year, and accepted further responsibilities such as Licensing Administrator for three states• Negotiated contracts with vendors such as Monster, Careerbuilder, PreVisor, and others, and acted as contact and vendor liaison for company’s printing and promotional product needs• Received two promotions during tenure, reported directly to President, Controller, CEO, and Chairman• Trained and Managed three Junior Recruiters and made them productive in less than 30 days Show less

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  AssuranceAmerica

  Nov 2008 - Mar 2012

  Director of Human Resources

  Human Resources manager responsible for coaching and counseling associates and managers with regard to performance management, FLSA, FMLA and all other Human Resource concerns. Research, create, present and implement training programs across all levels of the organization. Manage all aspects of benefit selection and administration from New Hire Benefit Orientations through Open Enrollment. Implemented and manage Wellness Program, currently in third year. Responsible for Recruiting processes including sourcing, ad placement, background checks, pre-employment assessments, education verifications, reference checks, on-boarding, and training. Implemented HRIS system to create greater efficencies. Currently using the ADP Workforce Now platform including Recruiting, the HR/Benefits "Employease" module, PayEx, EZ Labor Manager, iPay, Employee Access Self Service, and ADP Reporting products. Also manage special events to include Wellness functions, lunch-and-learns, blood drives, flu shots, and employee appreciation events. Manage and oversee Payroll Administrator, HR Assistant, and Corporate Recruiter positions, and report directly to Executive Vice President and Corporate Counsel. Show less

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  MAG Mutual Insurance Company

  Mar 2012 - Dec 2017

  Director, Human Capital

  Responsible for all "Human Capital" related functions to include recruiting, professional development, succession planning, training, performance management, employee relations, and HCM/HRIS system implementations. Created a manager training series of classes entitled, "Management Foundations." Responsible for leading team to create and implement a MagMutual College to share ideas and train employees in company and industry-specific knowledge. Managed two HRIS system implementations, including Success Factors Bis X Platform (SAP), and most recently, Workday. Functionality included: interactive org chart, worker profile, goal management, compensation, performance management, 360 degree reviews, a learning management system, recruiting and applicant tracking, succession planning, and career development planning. Manage and coordinate MagMutual Associate Development Program, a 2 year job rotation opportunity for recent college graduates. Show less

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  Blue Trust

  Feb 2018 - now

  Blue Trust advisors apply biblical wisdom and technical expertise to help clients make wise financial decisions to experience clarity and confidence and leave a lasting legacy. With a nationwide network of 17 offices, we offer comprehensive financial services and objective advice to clients across the wealth spectrum. Our services include: • Financial, retirement, and estate planning • Investment management • Cash flow and budget planning • Charitable giving strategies • Personal trust and estate settlement • Business consulting services• Family Office • Professional Athlete services • Institutional services • Retirement plan consulting Show less

  • Director, Human Resources, Sr. Partner

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Director, Human Resources

    Feb 2018 - Jan 2023