Daniel Barron Email & Phone Number

Davis, Ca, Us

● Conducts in depth analyses and consults with users to ascertain key opportunities to improve the large-scale effectiveness of HR programs● Assembles and directs large cross-functional project teams across the organization to design solutions that address the most complex business and system problems in partnership and collaboration with subject matter experts, vendors, consultants, and leaders from across UC Davis Campus and Health, other UC locations, various stakeholder groups, and the UC Office of the President. ● Leads a diverse range of critical projects of varying scope, size, impact, budget, complexity, and team size to implement solutions utilizing a host of skills including: advanced project management, strategic planning, vendor management, process design, organizational development, data and information architecture, requirements gathering, system design and configuration, testing, data conversion, reporting, change management, and training.

● Provides data analysis for various enterprise-wide programs that impact the UC Davis workforce such as Employee Performance, Exit Surveys, Turnover, and other planning data, tools, and services.● Supports the Workforce Optimization team with content creation and website management to increase awareness and utilization of current HR Data and Databases.● Assists a variety of HR objectives, business plan initiatives (BPIs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs via assessment and reporting.

● Led the recruitment process for multiple members of the IDEO Legal team, from job description creation to interviewing and hiring.● Handled front door Legal requests to allow space for other team members to focus on ongoing improvements in current IDEO products (such as Docusign integration with Zapier for Design Research Operations and all-IDEO Zendesk HelpCenter) as well as implementation of two new products (Ethyca and AllVoices)● Provided additional process design around Ethyca (data privacy product) and AllVoices (employee feedback platform) implementation.● Updated and managed IDEO's CRM for North America Business to ensure accurate and quality information for business strategy.

● Aided in the creation, editing, and processing of GradPathways videos and other online training content.● Supported marketing and staffing of GradPathways Institute workshops and events during the Graduate Student Resource Fair, speaking to over 200 new grad students.● Provided maintenance to the GradPathways Institute website utilizing Sitefarm.● Contributed to the development of GPI's micro-credential program via content creation on an online digital badging platform (badgr).

San Francisco Bay Area

● Trained and advised internal community of over 700 on IDEO's legal processes, best practices, and contractual arrangements resulting in instilling Legal confidence across IDEO. ● Oversaw the internal legal ticketing system, which entailed prioritization and distribution of Legal requests which average over 100 a month, thus ensuring efficiency and responsiveness of the Legal team to the international IDEO community.● Managed internal systems for tracking over 500 clients within the past 5 years, including negotiation status and project dates, providing Business Development the most accurate information for client discussions.● Tracked legal documents through document lifecycle including storage in cloud systems totaling over 30,000 documents.● Conducted annual IDEO insurance renewal process by collecting and collating various sensitive business data including but not limited to Payroll, Company Financials, and Worker’s Compensation incidents for the nine international IDEO offices and act as primary liaison between Insurance broker and IDEO community.● Provided administrative support and coordination for General Counsel, Senior (UK) Counsel and Associate Counsel including coordinating and managing the General Counsel's calendar, communications, travel, and expenses.

Sunnyvale

● Expertly evaluated four separate maps services based on ever-changing criteria in order to report product issues.● Identified undiscovered flaws in Apple maps services products and relayed them to product developer team. ● Cooperated effectively with a twelve person multicultural team to test new Apple products.

Occidental College

● Trained a team of 12 individuals responsible for student supervision and activities on and off campus and served as first responder to assess and solve various program mishaps. Facilitated student discussions regarding program concepts. ● Collaborated with multiple campus departments including ResEd, Facilities, Dining, and Campus Safety, to obtain necessary program tools and student housing.● Provided logistical aid in order to coordinate travel for 200 domestic and international students.

Greater Los Angeles Area

● Liaised between Occidental College Library, the Cannon/Ricoh printer company, and the Occidental Business Office to ensure that Library needs were met in a timely manner. Aided students and professors with printers.● Stocked and repaired college printers, recording and reporting all issues as to keep the flow of work on track.

Greater Los Angeles Area

● Worked with Occidental College Facilities Management to ensure that the institution was accurately prepared in the event of emergency. Tested, reported, and repaired emergency-equipment including disposing of used chemicals.● Catalogued 800 fire extinguishers on Occidental’s campus by creating a database with location, type, & inspection date.

Greater Los Angeles Area

● Recruited and conducted community outreach to various faith leaders throughout the Los Angeles Archdiocese. ● Interviewed faith leaders regarding their social justice work, created interviewee briefs, and discussed interviews with supervisor. Planned networking events to match LA faith leaders with CLUE-LA programs and members.

Occidental College

● Made copies and sent faxes of documents as requested by various office managers.● Handled and filed confidential documents as required. ● Maintained office efficiency by ensuring all areas were well-stocked and organized. Performed data entry via spreadsheets on confidential academic information. ● Proofread documents and emails for spelling, grammar, and general accuracy before they were submitted.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Activities and Societies: Associated Students of Management, Director of Technology, Alumni Class Representative, Integrated Management.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Urban And Environmental Policy, Senior

Activities and Societies: Senior Class Gift Committee, Los Compadres, Occidental Drumline, Karate Association of Occidental College.