Damany L. Rahn
Omaha,NE
Summary
Oversee well-organized and efficient HR operations by balancing organizational targets with compliance and employee demands. Focused on maximizing resource utilization and enhancing performance with forward-thinking approaches. Solid background of improving collaboration and consensus across the Heart Ministry Center environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Human Resources Officer
Heart Ministry Center
Omaha, NE
01.2021 - Current
- Supervise job interviews and conducted exit surveys to verify compliance with HR best practices.
- Assist directors with employee disputes, disciplinary actions and other workplace issues.
- Coordinate new hire onboarding. Process paperwork/emails for promotions and lateral position changes.
- Worked with division directors to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Conducted check-ins with employees to assess workplace health and personnel engagement.
- Devises hiring and recruitment policies for 48 employee organization.
Director of Strategic Partnerships
Heart Ministry Center
Omaha, NE
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Created and managed volunteering campaigns to increase brand engagement.
- Helped transition and navigate Heart Ministry Center food distribution through covid-19 pandemic.
- Captured new volunteers and jobs for community members engaging business, churches, schools and youth groups.
- Oversaw preparation of a minimum of 3-4 volunteer groups per week, and a small donor list utilizing marketing material, tours and presentations.
- Continually maintained and improved Hear Ministry Center's reputation and positive image in North Omaha and throughout the metropolitan area.
- Built relationships with internal teams and managed volunteer groups.
- Coordinated logistics for volunteers and established structure for partnership programs.
Associate Director of Case Management
Heart Ministry Center
Omaha, NE
06.2015 - 08.2019
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Built the case management(Willing Partner) division and hired staff.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with community members.
- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders for the benefit of the community member. Relationships included: Creighton University Social work program, Omaha Public Schools Social Work, Goodfellows(Omaha World Herald), Common Fund and others.
Family Resource Specialist/Fatherhood Coordinator
Nebraska Children's Home Society
Omaha, NE
04.2010 - 06.2015
- Develop & facilitate educational engagement opportunities for dads and children.
- Provide in-home services for a caseload of 8-10 families at a given time.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet their needs.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Developed and implemented safety plans for clients at risk of harm to provide protection.
- Utilized trauma-informed approach to promote healing and empowerment for families.
- Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
Education
Master of Science - Family Life
Concordia University
Seward, NE05.2014
Master of Arts - Sociology
Langston University
Langston, OK05.2000
Skills
- Employee Performance Management
- Compensation Packages
- Onboard New Hires
- Talent Recruitment
- Company Leadership
- Job Description Creation
- In-Person and Telephone Interviewing
Timeline
Chief Human Resources Officer
Heart Ministry Center
01.2021 - Current
Director of Strategic Partnerships
Heart Ministry Center
08.2019 - 12.2020
Associate Director of Case Management
Heart Ministry Center
06.2015 - 08.2019
Family Resource Specialist/Fatherhood Coordinator
Nebraska Children's Home Society
04.2010 - 06.2015
Master of Science - Family Life
Concordia University
Master of Arts - Sociology
Langston University