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DONNA HARRIS-BREKEL

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HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP

HR Operations Staff Development Executive Level Leadership

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Led three facility HR Departments into cohesive regional team following consolidation

Guided facilities into compliance with new performance appraisal system achieving 100% compliance

Spearheaded and implemented new supervisory training program

Created, delivered and implemented training initiatives on disciplinary action procedures for supervisors, managers and facilities' legal counsel

Guided facility staff into successful implementation of new timekeeping and scheduling system.

AREAS OF PROFICIENCY

Recruitment & Retention

Orientation & Training

Workplace Ethics

Employee Relations

Management Consultation

Policy Development

Performance Management

Employee Discipline

Effective Communication

Data Collection & Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Change Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Regional Human Resources Director, Missouri Department of Mental Health, St. Louis, MO 2007 - present

Direct HR Department Operations in three St. Louis metro area psychiatric hospitals with over 1000 employees. Collaborate with executive level managers to ensure compliance with federal labor laws and state regulations, facility policies and procedures. Oversee recruitment and hiring process, establish salaries, create job descriptions, administer and monitor performance appraisal process, develop, revise and implement policies, manage disciplinary, claims and grievance processes, and oversee orientation and training programs. Define goals and implement HR strategies. Collaborate with union representatives and legal counsel.

Human Resources Manager, Delmar Gardens Enterprises, St. Louis, MO 2005 - 2007

Recruited and staffed 260 employee skilled long term care facility. Revised and conducted new hire orientation and facilitated training programs. Ensured compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, implemented company policies, collaborated with and provided guidance to department managers. Created and managed employee incentive programs.

Career Consultant, St. Charles Community College, St. Charles, MO 2003 - 2005

Screened, interviewed, assessed, and counseled clients laid off from major organizations in the St. Louis metro area. Designed and conducted training workshops and coached clients in job search methods. Facilitated client acquisition of federal education and training grants. Developed and conducted presentations throughout community.

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Executive Director, The Villa at Riverwood, Florissant, MO 2001 – 2003

Managed daily operations: of 120 unit retirement apartment community. Developed budgets and managed marketing, employee relations and safety programs. Performed HR role including recruitment and staffing, orientation and training, compensation and benefits, performance evaluation, corrective action and career progression.

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, NHC HealthCare Corporation, St. Charles, MO 1995 – 2001

Managed daily operations: of 100 bed assisted living facility. Responsible for census development, developed, managed budgets, managed marketing, employee relations and safety programs. Performed HR role including recruitment, staffing, orientation, training, compensation, benefits, performance evaluation, corrective action and career development. Also served progressively as Social Service Director, Regional Census Development Coordinator, Assistant and Interim Nursing Home Administrator.

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Human Resources Management Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO

Bachelor of Arts, Human Resources Management Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

National Association of Professional Women (NAPW)

Board Member - Missouri Public Employers Labor Relations Association (MOPELRA)

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