Denise Poindexter

About Denise Poindexter

Top 5 CliftonStrengths Themes: Maximizer | Relator | Connectedness | Activator | ArrangerAccomplished, mission-driven, self-directed professional with integrity, resourcefulness and dynamic skillset to succeed with sincere interest to achieve company goals by executing full-cycle recruitment, developing and implementing business strategy and managing marketing, administrating budgets and negotiating contracts for organizational growth. Excellent written/verbal communication skills leveraged to build relationships to build competency-based teams that meets the diverse and unique needs of clients, consumers and align with business strategy. Track record of seamlessly managing multiple projects with critical attention to detail, monitoring performance and evaluating objectives; championing new ideas and presenting research, emerging trends to executive leadership to harness drive. Entrepreneurial minded, capable of identifying cost saving and expenditure reducing opportunities by researching competitive and industry peers.

Experience

1. Human Resources Manager

   Mh Cpa Pllc

   May 2024 — Present · Champaign, IL, US

   Partner with the leadership team to execute the firm’s human resources and talent strategies, focusing on recruiting, retention, talent development, and succession planning; lead the recruiting process, including campus and experienced candidate sourcing, while also managing relationships with third-party recruiters; facilitate the onboarding and orientation process for new employees, ensuring a seamless transition into roles; execute the performance management process, oversee the talent development committee, and foster an inclusive culture for all employees, including remote workers; manage the HRIS, administer benefit plans, provide support in complex situations, oversee employee relations activities, ensure legal compliance, and stay updated on industry trends and best practices.

Education

• Troy University

  Master of Public Administration - MPA

  2007

• Arkansas State University

  Bachelor of Science, Management Information Systems

  2002

Skills

• Student Engagement
• Customer Service
• Student Development
• Student Leadership
• Social Media
• Program Management
• Admissions
• Program Development
• Nonprofits
• Leadership Development
• Fundraising
• Higher Education
• Teaching
• Microsoft Office
• Student Recruiting
• Volunteer Management
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Academic Advising
• Staff Development
• Event Planning
• Student Affairs
• Organizational Leadership
• Marketing Communications
• Facebook
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Social Networking
• Public Speaking