Demetrius J. Anderson
New Haven,CT
Summary
Human Resources professional with over 14 years of experience in talent acquisition, employee relations, and organizational development. Expertise in implementing HR strategies that drive business growth and enhance employee engagement. Strong communicator with a proven ability to analyze organizational needs and develop effective solutions. Knowledgeable in labor legislation and payroll processes, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Specialist / Events Coordinator
APT Foundation
New Haven, CT
01.2022 - Current
- Support all avenues of the HR department primarily focused on recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement and HR administration.
- Screen resumes, promote to hiring manager. Coordinate interviews, conduct tours and officiate offers.
- Facilitate onboarding including HRIS setup and engage in full-cycle orientations.
- Survey, plan, and execute with Executive leadership all employee yearly events.
- Successfully orchestrated and procured favorable results for external compliance audits.
- Support culture and morale with promoting positivity, settling inquiries / concerns, and assisting with conflict resolution.
Onboarding Specialist / Events Coordinator
APT Foundation
New Haven, CT
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Streamline onboarding process for multiple sites while concurrently facilitating offers for new talents and managing files and audits for performance reviews, progressive discipline actions and separations.
- Prepare necessary internal functions to garner new talent mid and post offer.
- Communicate with cross-disciplinary hiring managers to ensure timely start dates.
- Prepare background / compliance checks for all professional and non-professional staff.
HR Assistant
APT Foundation
New Haven, CT
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Reinforced all policies and procedures for 6 locations across the state.
- Provided customer service and administrative support.
- Maintained databases, paper files, and client reporting for external audits.
Event Coordinator
City of New Haven
New Haven, CT
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Supported the vision and purpose of various Wards within the town with cultural and community appropriate functions throughout the year.
Assistant Manager / HR Representative
Walmart, Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Simultaneously completed HR tasks for multiple locations by ensuring fair hiring practices, job fairs, and delegating through employee conflict.
- Ensured smooth transitions for all employees due to hiring, promotions and separations.
Education
HR Management -
Post University
09.2025
Skills
- Recruitment coordination and onboarding
- Employee engagement and event planning
- HR administration and data management
- Conflict resolution and team collaboration
- Contract negotiation and diversity initiatives
- Pre-employment screening
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
HR Specialist / Events Coordinator
APT Foundation
01.2022 - Current
Onboarding Specialist / Events Coordinator
APT Foundation
01.2015 - 01.2022
HR Assistant
APT Foundation
01.2014 - 01.2015
Event Coordinator
City of New Haven
01.2010 - 01.2015
Assistant Manager / HR Representative
Walmart, Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2010
HR Management -
Post University
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