Andrea D. Trent, ACC, SPHR-CA, SHRM-SCP's Linkedin Analytics

SUMMARY: Self-directed, pro-active Human Resources professional developing and leading start-ups and SMBs with HR strategy, infrastructure, process improvement, and full-cycle HR capabilities, with a passion for creating healthy company cultures and engaged employees. SPHR-CA and SHRM-SCP Certified. Industries: e-commerce, digital, games, technology (including AI), creative, non-profit, SAAS, and business services environments. Additional background in business and office operations. Email: [email protected] Track record of collaboration with executives to define business goals and develop HR strategy. Proven ability to build meaningful relationships with both employees and management through empathy, excellent communication skills, and a passion for creating healthy company cultures and employee experiences. SELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 👉 Partnered with Head of HR for Australian-based delivery tech company to set up U.S. HR operations in alignment with their company culture and integrate onboarding with their PEO. 👉 Teamed with senior leadership for a technology services company to define their corporate vision and mission and translate those values to a desired company culture by coaching managers on leadership development, communication, and providing ongoing feedback to employees. 👉 Sourced and implemented an applicant tracking system and developed workflow protocols for a health-tech company that had ad-hoc hiring processes. Created the framework for pre-hire, 30 and 60-day onboarding processes. 👉 Partnered with the CEO to map out hiring strategy for retail expansion for a high-end antique furnishings company while simultaneously filling understaffed positions at existing locations. 👉 Project manage day-to-day HR activities which result in seamless HR operations including benefits enrollment, policy changes, compliance, employee communications, performance management, employee relations, and virtual training. 👉 Performed team-building exercises and assessments in concert with external vendor to enhance productivity and company culture. 👉 Partnered with the CEO to map out hiring strategy for retail expansion for a high-end antique furnishings company while simultaneously filling understaffed positions at existing locations. 👉 Key contributor to a skills matrix database to review talent across the company in determining learning and development needs.