Coretta TENGESDAHL
Dayton,OH
Summary
Driven HR Leader bringing over 20 years of experience in corporate and non-profit environments focused on HR change management and organizational development. Demonstrated professional and strong business acumen with in-depth knowledge of talent management, workforce solutions in healthcare with a focus on serving low income communities. Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills to connect effectively with employees and all levels of leadership.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief People Officer
Miami Valley Child Development Centers, Inc, MVCDC
Dayton, OH
11.2020 - Current
- Enhanced and created new policies, procedures and employee handbook for approximately 500 employees.
- Created HR Dashboard to tracked and report HR metrics to identify trends and establish goals to meet business needs.
- Provided guidance and consultation to leaders to identify strategies to meet short and long-term business needs.
- Designed HR employee engagement strategies to improve morale, retain talent and attract talent.
- Managed HR team of 6 professionals focused on improving HR and Professional Development initiatives.
- Spearheaded change management and strategic turnaround for company during significant restructuring.
- Coordinated and worked with management on performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution and employee accountability.
- Coordinated and implemented effective training for employees including leadership to improve communication, collaboration and accountability.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager
CareSource
Dayton, OH
02.2019 - 11.2020
- Created Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program and Equity Committee, increasing collaboration with HR and cross-functional departments to create, manage and facilitate difficult conversations, thus increasing morale.
- Provided guidance on policies and procedures to harmonize responses, provide appropriate investigation actions and reach resolution of grievances.
- Developed and implemented new programs based on leading inclusion and diversity practices using project management principles.
- Provided perspective, insights and knowledge to stakeholders across organization as inclusion and diversity subject matter expert.
- Liaised with internal communications team to develop engaging and inspiring inclusion and diversity communication strategy.
HR Business Partner
CareSource
Dayton, OH
02.2014 - 01.2019
- Investigated and liaised with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances and other sensitive issues and prepared position statements for EEOC.
- Conducted exit interviews with employees leaving company to gauge areas of success and opportunities for improvement.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
HR Business Partner
Premier Health
Dayton, OH
06.2012 - 01.2014
- Investigated and liaised with legal department to respond to complaints of harassment, discrimination, employee grievances and other sensitive issues and prepared position statements for EEOC.
- Collaborated with leadership to assess and improve policies across board.
- Engaged employees and conducted exit interviews to gain complete sense of satisfaction and areas in need of improvement.
- Served as company representative at Gala of Hope and other Diversity related events to promote diversity equity and inclusion.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Provided guidance on policies and procedures to harmonize responses, provide appropriate investigation actions and reach resolution of grievances.
- Conducted exit interviews with employees leaving company to gauge areas of success and opportunities for improvement.
- Managed full cycle of recruiting, hiring and onboarding new employees.
- Analyzed and modified compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and comply with legal requirements.
Director - HR
Community Action Partnership
Dayton, OH
06.2010 - 04.2012
- Coordinated and worked with management on performance evaluations, supervisory practices, dispute resolution and employee accountability.
- Drafted and implemented policies, procedures and employee handbook for over 200 employees.
- Designed employee engagement strategies to improve morale, retain talent and maintain business continuity with Diversity Equity and Inclusion opportunities.
- Created and implemented safety protocols to successfully reduce workplace incidents 30%.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for all new employees.
- Facilitated communication and coordination between employees and Finance by reducing payroll costs by implementing mandatory direct deposit.
- Merged three existing benefit plans into two flexible plan options saving over $100,000 in medical premiums.
- Managed random monthly drug testing for over 230 employees.
- Reduced workers' compensation claims by instituting corporate safety training program.
- Created and implemented a new Employee Wellness Program that achieved a 40% participation rate.
Technical Recruiter Manager
Russ Hadick
Dayton, OH
11.2008 - 06.2010
- Increased customer base by 1,000 contacts within six months with IT, software, electrical and mechanical engineering and manufacturing qualified applicants.
- Developed and enhanced Outplacement Training Manual offering outplacement services.
- Established and maintained contacts with local employers, employment agencies and other public organizations to find and attract applicants.
- Spearheaded operations of 100 businesses with recruitment strategies, reductions in force planning and HR functions.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI06.2002
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH12.1993
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH06.1988
Skills
- Policy Improvement
- Employee Relations
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership Development
- Management Consulting
- Compensation Structuring
Certification
Strategic HR Business Partner Certification
Work Availability
monday
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Quote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Chief People Officer
Miami Valley Child Development Centers, Inc, MVCDC
11.2020 - Current
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager
CareSource
02.2019 - 11.2020
HR Business Partner
CareSource
02.2014 - 01.2019
HR Business Partner
Premier Health
06.2012 - 01.2014
Director - HR
Community Action Partnership
06.2010 - 04.2012
Technical Recruiter Manager
Russ Hadick
11.2008 - 06.2010
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Cincinnati
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
University of Cincinnati