Lori A. Powell

About Lori A. Powell

I am an accomplished HR professional with a track record for improving the HR policies, employee engagement, recruiting, training and development, and performance of a company’s human capital.HUMAN RESOURCES EXPERTISE: 18+ years diverse HR experience MBA in Human Resources BBA in Human Resources expertise in HR strategy, recruiting, training, onboarding/orientation, OD, succession planning, and performance management labor relations/union experienceOver the course of my career, I have established new performance management programs, rebuilt orientation and onboarding programs, improved company morale, improved recruiting and hiring practices, and earned 3 corporate awards as a state-wide trainer.I have added to my expertise with an Executive MBA from Michigan State University. This program has given me the tools to affect human resources at a strategic level, impacting the business as a high-level partner, and ensuring that the Human Resources strategy, policies and infrastructure area all aligned to support my organization\'s direction, goals and objectives. As a leader, I have transformed a poorly performing team with low morale into the #1 performing team in the area. I know how to improve recruiting to attract and hire top talent, and I know how to manage, develop and inspire teams to excel.COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP:Executive Board – Jack & Jill of America, Inc.Community Service Organization/Volunteer – Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Member - SHRM, Greater Lansing ChapterMSU, Executive MBA Alumni Board (Director)

Experience

1. Sr Manager Employee Relations

   Collins Aerospace

   Aug 2022 — Present

Education

• Michigan State University

  Executive MBA - Human Resources Management, The Eli Broad Graduate School of Management

• Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Human Resources Management

Skills

• Leadership
• Resume Writing
• Public Speaking
• Team Building
• Management
• Program Management
• Budgets
• HR Policies
• Community Outreach
• Onboarding
• Strategic Human Resource Planning
• Recruiting
• Staff Development
• Organizational Development
• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• New Hire Orientations
• Public Policy
• Talent Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Process Improvement
• Policy
• Workshop Facilitation
• Project Management
• Performance Appraisal
• Event Planning
• Career Development
• Business Process Improvement
• Customer Service
• Research
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Training & Development
• Employee Engagement
• Personnel Management
• Employment Law
• Fundraising
• Administration
• Labor Relations
• Succession Planning