Dexter Ohaeri
Mount Vernon,OH
Summary
Human Resources Coordinator with practical experience supporting HR and people operations within nonprofit and educational environments. Experienced across core HR functions including onboarding, training coordination, employee documentation, scheduling, performance tracking, and internal communications. Brings leadership experience from a lean organizational setting that required hands-on coordination, discretion, and employee support. Currently deepening HR expertise through SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) preparation, with a process-driven approach to HR operations, compliance support, and cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Faculty / Instructor
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Muncie, IN
01.2024 - Current
- Deliver structured instruction in software development, project management, and student success courses.
- Develop course syllabi, lesson plans, assessments, and learning materials aligned with institutional standards.
- Evaluate student performance, provide feedback, and maintain accurate academic and attendance records.
- Support student retention and success through mentorship, advising, and timely communication.
- Collaborate with academic leadership to ensure consistency in curriculum delivery and assessment.
Program & People Operations Lead
The Drive Foundation - Betty Nwoks Prize for Entrepreneurship
06.2020 - Current
- Coordinate end-to-end participant and instructor lifecycle processes including recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, attendance tracking, grading, and program completion.
- Supervise instructors, mentors, and program staff by assigning responsibilities, monitoring performance, and ensuring alignment with program standards and timelines.
- Maintain accurate participant and staff records, evaluations, and reports to support accountability and compliance.
- Support training delivery by coordinating curricula, class schedules, instructional materials, and learning outcomes.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for participants, instructors, and partners, resolving issues and supporting clear communication.
- Document program processes, outcomes, and evaluations to support reporting and continuous improvement.
Executive Director (People & Program Operations Focus)
Drive Foundation for Leadership Advancement & Empowerment
11.2015 - Current
- Managed day-to-day coordination of staff, tutors, volunteers, and facilitators across multiple training initiatives.
- Led recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, supervision, and performance evaluation of instructional and program teams.
- Administered enrollment management, grading systems, progress tracking, and reporting for training programs.
- Developed internal workflows, documentation, and operating procedures to improve consistency and efficiency.
- Supported professional development and mentorship for staff and program participants.
Communication Consultant
National Productivity Center
Abuja, Nigeria
04.2017 - 03.2020
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and committees supporting national programs and events.
- Facilitated internal communications and information flow among stakeholders and government agencies.
- Supported documentation, reporting, and post-program evaluations for senior leadership.
Education
Master of Arts - Digital Communication & Media
Ball State University
Muncie, IN12.2023
Bachelor of Engineering - Communication Engineering Technology
Federal University of Technology
Nigeria10.2010
Skills
- HR Operations & Administration
- Recruitment & Onboarding Coordination
- Employee Records & Documentation
- Training & Learning Administration
- Performance Tracking & Evaluation
- Scheduling & Workforce Coordination
- Compliance and policy support
- Internal Communications
- Program & Process Improvement
Additional Information
Experience coordinating remote and in-person teams, Strong written and verbal communication skills, Eligible to work in the United States
Certifications And Tools
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), In Progress
- CompTIA Project+ Certification
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Google Workspace
- Learning Management & Scheduling Systems
- Documentation & Reporting Tools
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty / Instructor
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
01.2024 - Current
Program & People Operations Lead
The Drive Foundation - Betty Nwoks Prize for Entrepreneurship
06.2020 - Current
Communication Consultant
National Productivity Center
04.2017 - 03.2020
Executive Director (People & Program Operations Focus)
Drive Foundation for Leadership Advancement & Empowerment
11.2015 - Current
Master of Arts - Digital Communication & Media
Ball State University
Bachelor of Engineering - Communication Engineering Technology
Federal University of Technology