• Plan, direct and coordinate human resources activities (recruiting, onboarding, retention, corrective actions and terminations) for 160+ employee manufacturing company with two locations in different states. Ensure compliance with federal and state laws. • Support people leaders throughout the organization to coach, train, recognize and discipline employees.• Develop and implement employee engagement activities that stimulate and drive employee retention, reducing turnover and controlling recruiting, onboarding and training expenses. * Activities implemented reduced and stabilized employee turnover for four consecutive quarters. * Increased eNPS score by 10 points quarter over quarter.• Evaluate, recommend and administer employee benefit plans and ensure management is compliant with plan provisions.• Manage contingent staffing partnership of ~30 employees to KPI, SLA and contract terms.• Manage Environmental Health and Emergency Response Team including compliance safety training across the organization, state and federal reporting, and worker’s compensation management. Ensure a safe work environment.• Collaborate with the Marketing team to drive company branding initiatives and program development supporting the company vision.• Develop, direct and facilitate the company business strategy to provide revenue growth, customer retention and sustainability in the marketplace. Organize, collaborate and motivate project work teams to set goals, create/execute tasks and measure results that have a positive effect on the business.

AlabamaWorks stands for opportunity, innovation, accountability and inclusion with the vision of a better future for Alabama in which communities, business and industry are supported in a collaborative process to build prosperity through the opportunity of meaningful work and a growing economy. Our mission is to recruit, train, and empower a highly skilled workforce driven by business and industry needs and to be the competitive advantage for Alabama’s economic growth. Deanne brings her expertise in workforce solutions experience to the Southeast Alabama region to facilitate collaboration between all organizations - Regional Workforce Council, community colleges, universities, K-12 schools and other training providers regarding current workforce development programs. Deanne uses her consultative solution focused skills to build collaboration with business and industry, assessing both current and projected regional workforce development training needs.

Deanne brings a wealth of hands-on management experience, perspective and problem-solving expertise to work for her Kelly Services team and clients. She currently facilitates order activity, fulfillment and compliance for business clients across the United States. Having worked in many positions within the talent supply chain, Deanne has an in-depth knowledge of methodologies, logistical realities and region-based situational awareness. She uses data analytics to identify and architect solutions and processes based on the client needs and develops action plans to drive solutions. As a liaison between Kelly Services, her group and her clients, Deanne considers listening, understanding and collaborating to be the true keys to achieving successful outcomes. In tune with differing geographic talent environments and the competition those clients face, she quickly develops and establishes labor plans and recruiting strategies to attract talent into proper funnels. This is especially critical when developing talent solutions for retail employers that must quickly recruit and retain thousands of employees during hiring and on-boarding peak seasons. In collaboration with her clients, Deanne manages the total cost of ownership within the contingent labor programs. Deanne's passion is designing workforce solutions that help her clients succeed. Her emphasis on maintaining long-term strategic relationships built on credibility and results are why she is a trusted partner for her clients every day.

As a Regional Vice President for Kelly Service, she ensured that the full continuum of services were delivered throughout the region in the talent supply chain management.In this strategic management role, she was accountable for the overall operations and financials of eight districts in the south and midwest. She supported business strategy, business development, service delivery, customer and employee retention for the markets. As business conditions change, she collaborated with client and Kelly leadership to assess the impact and respond accordingly. She has a strong focus on continuous improvement and customer and candidate satisfaction.

Responsible for the overall US Commercial operations in Alabama and Georgia, setting the business strategy for the market and supporting the management team in business development, service delivery, customer and employee retention and business management. Responsible for selecting, training and developing a management team and for monitoring performance to achieve business results. And for building and maintaining relationships with key strategic customers and business leaders in the communities.

Responsible for the overall business operation in Dothan, AL. Set the business strategy in the market for business development, customer and employee retention and service delivery.