Dawn Anderson

About Dawn Anderson

Flagstaff Unified School District benefits from over a decade of leadership in human resources and organizational development. As Executive Director of Talent Management & Organizational Development, current efforts focus on designing and implementing talent management strategies to enhance employee development and retention. The role also includes overseeing professional learning programs aligned with strategic priorities and leading communication efforts to ensure cohesive internal and external messaging. With extensive experience in HR management, including eight years as Director of Human Resources at the same organization, expertise spans employment branding, employee engagement, and performance management. A proven ability to align HR initiatives with organizational goals reflects a commitment to fostering a supportive work environment and empowering teams to achieve excellence. Passionate about data-driven decision-making, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Experience

1. Executive Director, Talent Management & Organizational Development

   Flagstaff Unified School District

   Apr 2025 — Present

   Developed and implemented a comprehensive talent management strategy to support employee development and retention.• Led communication and public relations efforts to enhance internal and external communication strategies.• Managed professional learning programs aligning with the district\'s strategic priorities.

Education

• Saint Martin's University

  English Language and Literature/Letters

  1996 — 1999

• University of Phoenix

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

  2003 — 2005

Skills

• Incentive Programs
• Interviewing
• Talent Acquisition
• Succession Planning
• Job Descriptions
• Halogen
• Job Evaluation
• Healthcare Information Technology
• Budget Forecasts
• College Recruiting
• Employee Engagement
• Talent Management
• Compensation & Benefit
• Organizational Development
• HR Consulting
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Human Resources
• Management
• Team Building
• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• New Hire Orientations
• Process Improvement
• Performance Management
• Leadership
• Healthcare
• Lawson Hris
• Workforce Planning
• Compensation & Benefits
• Market Pricing
• Employee Benefits
• Personnel Management
• Hris
• HR Policies
• Business Process Improvement
• Deferred Compensation
• Compensation
• Benefits Administration
• Applicant Tracking Systems