Kavan Shrum

About Kavan Shrum

I am a strategic Human Resources leader with over 15 years of combined military and civilian experience specializing in workforce development, employee engagement, and organizational culture. My career has been built on leading high-impact programs that improve workplace satisfaction, strengthen retention, and align people strategies with mission-driven outcomes.I bring expertise in leveraging HRIS systems, survey analytics, and data visualization tools to inform decision-making and deliver measurable results. Throughout my career—both in the U.S. Navy and in civilian HR roles—I’ve designed and executed initiatives that earned retention excellence awards, increased morale, and enhanced organizational readiness.Known for my ability to influence senior leadership and inspire cross-functional teams, I excel at embedding engagement strategies into the full employee lifecycle—from recruitment and onboarding to development and retention. I’m passionate about building cultures where people feel valued, supported, and motivated to thrive. Core Strengths:Enterprise Culture & Engagement StrategyWorkforce Planning & Retention ProgramsLeadership Development & MentorshipEngagement Survey Analysis & Predictive MetricsHRIS Reporting & Data-Driven InsightsChange Management & Communication StrategyI thrive at the intersection of people and strategy—driving sustainable improvements in both employee experience and organizational performance.

Experience

1. Human Resources Representative

   NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND (NEXCOM)

   Sep 2025 — Present · Virginia Beach, VA, US

   District Human Resources Representative with Navy Exchange Service Command Headquarters.

Education

• University of Maryland Global Campus

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Human Resources Management

• Excelsior University

  Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.), Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology

  2016 — 2017