Andrea Joy Pearson, SHRM-CP
Director of Belonging and Inclusion at Opera Omaha- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate
USF Corporate Training and Professional EducationMay, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
SHRM - Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
SHRMJun, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Opera Omaha
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Belonging and Inclusion
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Sep 2021 - Present
In this role, I have a hand in curating a culture of belonging within the company, bolstering awareness and opportunities for greater equity within the operatic field, and enhancing inclusive programming provided to constituents in the Omaha community. In this role, I have a hand in curating a culture of belonging within the company, bolstering awareness and opportunities for greater equity within the operatic field, and enhancing inclusive programming provided to constituents in the Omaha community.
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Kennesaw State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Office Manager with Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity Program Manager responsibilities
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May 2018 - Present
2020 BCOE Staff Person of the Year (out of 71 employees)• Designs, manages, and implements programs to enhance employee engagement, development, recognition, and belonging for cross funtional units.• Creates sustainable change, opportunity for employee growth, and a sense of community by initiating and establishing an Employee Resource Group (ERG) for institutions and units• Leads strategic change initiatives to ensure inclusive and equitable work environments for staff through program creation, project management, employee engagement, and marketing• Advises the Executive Management Team on people operations strategies and best practices• Manages and grows the People and Culture team by providing support, direction, and professional development opportunities• Conducts engagement and culture surveys, afterwards creating data-driven action plans, including partnering with cross functional teams• Consults with outside departments/teams on optimization and improvement strategies. • Amplifies/Bolsters/Strengthens employee voice through multiple leadership positions to influence greater Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibilityo BCOE Staff Advisory Committee (Chair), Diversity Committee, Leadership Team (Directors / Strategic Planning), and KSU Staff Senate – advocating on behalf of all staff at the university (5,488 total employees, 40,000+ students)• Hires, onboards, evaluates, and mentors direct reports• Manages office services for a department of 70 employees (e.g., budget forecasting, financial reconciliation and management, payroll, crisis coordination, compliance, process improvement)
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Kennesaw State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Administrative Assistant
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Aug 2016 - Jul 2017
Performed both standard and more advanced administrative duties in the College of Education academic advising office. Performed both standard and more advanced administrative duties in the College of Education academic advising office.
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Integrits Corporation
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Assistant
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May 2015 - Nov 2015
- Provided administrative support to the Chief Financial Officer and the Information Technology Director- Received and deposited checks and payments upwards of $400,000 per transaction- Redacted confidential and classified United States military contracts before public consumption-Selected for a small committee that spearheaded a full scale visual rebranding for the company - Provided administrative support to the Chief Financial Officer and the Information Technology Director- Received and deposited checks and payments upwards of $400,000 per transaction- Redacted confidential and classified United States military contracts before public consumption-Selected for a small committee that spearheaded a full scale visual rebranding for the company
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Kennesaw State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Coordinator
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Aug 2014 - May 2015
-Managed and coordinated various design projects from conception to completion within the University Communications and Marketing department. (Magazines, Billboards, Grand Openings, promotional materials) - Communicated effectively with internal and external stakeholders: Directors, Designers, Copywriters, Editors, Vendors, and Clients to ensure all agreed upon objectives were met-Assisted with the communications model during the large scale University merger and consolidation (30,000+ Students)
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University of Kentucky
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Administrative Assistant
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Aug 2012 - May 2014
Graduate Assistant in the Schmidt Vocal Arts Center Graduate Assistant in the Schmidt Vocal Arts Center
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Education
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University of Kentucky
Master's degree, Music (Voice and Opera) -
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Oberlin College
Bachelor's degree, Music (Voice and Opera)
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