Dana T. Kendrick
Seasoned HR Professional with 17 Years of ExperienceAnchorage, Alaska | Transforming Workplaces Through People-First HR
- Role
- Human Resources Business Partner at Ahtna, Inc
- Location
- Anchorage, AK, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Dana T. Kendrick
Strategic, certified HR professional with over 17 years of diverse experience spanning benefits administration, talent acquisition, compliance, and organizational development. With a foundation in consultative sales and a passion for serving employees, I bring a people-first, solutions-oriented mindset to every HR challenge.My journey includes navigating complex mergers and acquisitions, leading full-cycle recruiting initiatives, and managing robust benefits programs across various industries. I pride myself on transforming the HR narrative-shifting from \"feared department\" to trusted advisor and advocate.Relocated to Alaska to support my husband\'s career, I\'ve continued building roots professionally and personally while remaining drive to contribute meaningfully to employee experience and organizational growth. I\'m known for rolling up my sleeves, driving initiatives, and always keeping the employee at the heart of HR.Certifications:SHRM-CPPHRASHRM MemberASHRM Hospitality MemberCore Competensices:* Benefits Administration & Analysis* Talent Acquisition & Onboarding* HR Policy & Compliance* Organizational Development* Payroll & HRIS Systems (ADP, etc)* Employee Relations & Engagement* Open Enrollment Strategy* Vendor Sourcing & Contract Negotiation* Workforce Planning & Development#HR #HumanResources #Benefits #Recruiting #TalentAcquisition #OpenEnrollment #NewHireOrientation #PHR #SHRMCP #ADP #HRProfessional #HRGeneralist #BenefitsSpecialist #BenefitsAnalyst #ProfessionalWomen #OrganizationalDevelopment #HRSpecialist #HRExperience #SeasonedHR #HRBP #OpenToWork #Anchorage #Alaska #AnchorageAlaska #ASHRM #OrganizationalDevelopment # VendorSourcing #ContractNegotiation #WorkforcePlanning #Onboarding #BenefitAdministration #DeltekCostpoint #UKG #Deltek #Costpoint #ANCSA #ANC
Experience
Human Resources Business Partner
Nov 2025 — Present · Anchorage, AK, US
Education
Sam Houston State University
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Marketing & Management (Double-Major)
1999 — 2004
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