Daniel Barker
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Motivated professional with 10+ years of leadership experience with strengths in development, relationship building, and adaptability. Successful in influencing and driving change within the organization I support as an HR professional. Senior Professional in Human Resources certified (SPHR).
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AMS Country Support Leader
Cisco Systems Inc.
08.2021 - Current
- Leading a team of 11 team members that support the HR Operations for 5000 plus employees in Canada and Latin America.
- Promoted 6 team members in the past 2 fiscal years.
- Leading multiple agile team projects as a Product Owner to improve efficiency in manual paper form processes.
- Led GtM communications for time tracking globally for the Splunk acquisition.
Engage and Support Consultant
Cisco Systems Inc.
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Led the design, enablement, and training of an organization wide Talent Review within a 3000-person organization in Cisco.
- Led an Agile Team as a Product Owner to improve the Talent Review process.
GBO Engagement Manager-Meraki
Cisco Systems Inc.
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Drove thought leadership in process improvements and operational capabilities for Meraki (Cisco Acquisition) to help them become more efficient as an HR team.
- Developed and delivered customized metrics and analytics for Meraki programs including Salary/Stock programs, Nominations, and Bonus through partnership with business leaders and Meraki VP.
Store Director
Target
11.2013 - 09.2019
- Evaluated and analyzed store financial goals regarding sales, payroll and expenses.
- Supervised a $50 million store with 200 employees.
- Made sales by 1% in ‘17, 5% in ‘18, and payroll budget for 24 straight months.
Executive Team Lead
Target
01.2009 - 11.2013
- Led team of 50 employees in the second highest sales volume store in VA and NC.
Education
B.S. - Business Management
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC12-2008
Skills
- Coaching and mentoring
- Relationship building
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability
- Team building
- Leadership
Certification
PHR Certification 2025
SPHR Certification 2025
Timeline
AMS Country Support Leader
Cisco Systems Inc.
08.2021 - Current
Engage and Support Consultant
Cisco Systems Inc.
04.2020 - 08.2021
GBO Engagement Manager-Meraki
Cisco Systems Inc.
09.2019 - 04.2020
Store Director
Target
11.2013 - 09.2019
Executive Team Lead
Target
01.2009 - 11.2013
B.S. - Business Management
North Carolina State University
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- PHR Certification August 2022, SPHR Certification 2023
- Target store won award for meeting Sales and Payroll Goals for 2017 and 2018
- Providence Church, Deacon – 8 years