Nierra Mitchell-Thornton
Head Human Resources Manager at Ford's Theatre Society- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Ford's Theatre Society
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head Human Resources Manager
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Mar 2022 - Present
- Inaugurated an anonymous hotline, conducted research to best determine the most efficient hotline, created an alternative avenue for reporting for all 70 employees. Inaugurated the anonymous hotline created a safe workplace, psychological safety for employees. - Diversified 50% of employees through recruitment strategies within one year of employment through job posting, networking, interviewing, and advising hiring managers. - Developed and implemented quarterly DEI training resulting in 100% commitment to creating an ethical and inclusive work environment. Consulted with DEI professionals and organizations for resources and feedback to ensure the training is effective and informative. - Used succession planning and talent management to recruit and or promote HIPO candidates. Resulted in a 25% retention rate and employee satisfaction increase. - Experience in administering human resource programs including but not limited to recruiting, retention, benefits and compensation. Resulting in a 5% retention increase. - Consults with management on performance, organization and leadership matters. Conducts needs assessments to determine measures required to enhance employee job performance and overall company performance. - Lead training and development workshops. Resulting in a 10% production increase. - Developed an DEI Committee to help cultivate 20 initiates to achieve by 2025. Access how to make Ford’s Theatre Society a diverse, accessible, inclusive, and equitable workplace. - Trained supervisors on leadership impact. Resulting in self awareness and presence understanding. Show less
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United States Air Force
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Global Human Resources Generalist
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Jan 2018 - Mar 2022
- Responsible for 20,000 employees for the primary location of Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. - Coordinated with International and national bases for personnel transfers. Included but not limited to, compensation, benefits, PIFs, and any special accommodations. - Efficiently created a Special Duty Assignment Pay process for enlisted employees. Resulting in Dover Air Force Base to be the only location, in 2020, Air Force wide to have zero discrepancies on the SDAP program. - Lead Emotional Intelligence and Career Development workshops bi annually, 20+ workshops with 15 - 20 attendees. - Saved 120 hours annually by providing performance appraisal training to all Human Resources Specialists. - Increase retention effects by providing enlisted members with career advancement opportunities. - Partner with Legal to conduct investigations and adverse actions. - Advised and assisted all service members on benefits offered by the employer. Show less
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Education
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The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Master of Arts - MA, Industrial and Organizational Psychology -
American Public University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology -
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Master of Arts - MA, Industrial and Organizational Psychology