LaMonica Bowens

Performance-driven, energetic, and dynamic professional with extensive experience in addressing operational concerns and issues, monitoring overall customer satisfaction, and analyzing training needs. Demonstrated success in developing and implementing people operations strategy, annual goals, programs, policies, and practices aligned with the company's mission and values. Proficient in staying updated on trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in people operations, talent management, and employment law to ensure compliance. Skilled at collaborating with executive management to create fair HR policies and procedures while minimizing administrative overhead. Dedicated to strengthening administrative operations to streamline cost and enhance procedures. Instrumental in providing project management support for various people team initiatives and students to ensure timely completion with a high level of operational excellence.

• Director of Student Success/ Adjunct Professor, New Vision Bible College, Kansas City, MO, 01/01/20, Present, Develop and implemented student success program by designing and managing initiatives that promoted student retention, academic achievement, and engagement., Collaborated with various departments which lead to developing a comprehensive strategy that addresses academic, personal, and professional development., Used data-driven insights to inform decisions and continuously improve student success initiatives., Liaised between students, faculty, and academic advising departments to address concerns or identify areas for improvement., Ensured that students are aware of and have access to institutional resources such as tutoring, counseling, and career services., Organized and promoted events, workshops, and seminars aimed at fostering student engagement, academic skills, and leadership development., Contributed to the development of institutional policies related to academic support, student retention, and success., Managed the budget and resources allocated to student success initiatives.
• Sr. People Operations Manager, New Vision Ministries Inc., Kansas City, MO, 01/01/04, Present, Develop human resource solutions by assessing and analyzing information and recommending courses for the organization., Acquired job knowledge through participation in training initiatives, reading professional periodicals, maintaining personal networks, and joining professional groups., Offered facilitation and consulting services to staff, implemented leadership solutions, and encouraged organizational change and company culture by providing strategic leadership., Provided human resources services in talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, health, welfare benefits, safety and health, succession planning, employee relations and retention, and compliance Programs., Established and implemented departmental policies, goals, objectives, and processes.
• Premier Producer Independent Consultant, Paparazzi Accessories, St. George, UT, 01/01/14, 01/01/22, Prepared sales reports for team leaders and utilized data to create sales forecasts., Delivered exceptional assistance and guidance while leading team of over 4,000 consultants., Assessed and analyzed team and individual strengths by leveraging on-site observations and personal interviews., Compiled research data and offered professional presentations with a focus to highlight findings and suggest improvements., Assisted learning and development partners in meeting training needs through course offerings and consultation.

• Board of Directors, Kansas City Community Development
• Coordinator, Memorial Community Development
• Board Member, Recognizing Metro Clergy
• Sponsor, AmeriCorps Vista