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Travis Hedrick

Travis Hedrick

Rapid City

Skills

  • Training and Development
  • Organizational Development
  • Project Management
  • Operations Management
  • Human resource management
  • Operations management
  • Executive leadership
  • Program management
  • Strategic planning
  • Project management
  • Small business operations
  • Community engagement

Summary

Executive leader with deep experience driving organizational success and fostering collaboration. Skilled in strategic planning, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement. Known for adaptability, resilience, and delivering results in evolving environments. Strong interpersonal skills, effective communicator, and results-driven approach.

Work History

Director of Human Resources

Project Solutions Inc
06.2025 - Current
  • Developed and implemented employee onboarding programs to enhance integration and retention.
  • Facilitated conflict resolution processes to ensure positive workplace relationships.
  • Administered benefits programs, optimizing employee satisfaction and engagement levels.
  • Conducted performance management evaluations, providing actionable feedback to drive improvement.
  • Collaborated with leadership to develop training programs that align with organizational goals.
  • Managed employee relations issues, fostering a culture of open communication and trust.

Owner/Executive Officer

29:Eleven Enterprises, LLC
06.1998 - Current
  • Specialized training, development, and consulting for small business, non-profit, tribal operations/human resources, and churches
  • Accomplished public speaker, teacher, and community leader
  • Human Resources: Hired, trained, supervised, motivated office and volunteer staff
  • Developed and implemented educational and training materials for staff and volunteers
  • Manage daily office operations, business administration, and customer service
  • Served as Operations Director, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Financial Officer ensuring the daily operating expenditures and leading financial growth
  • Fundraiser and Events Specialist, Develop business and community relationships
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.

Executive Director

Sacred Heart Center
05.2022 - 04.2024
  • Directed organizational strategy to enhance community outreach and service delivery.
  • Fostered partnerships with local organizations to expand program offerings and resources.
  • Provide executive-level leadership for all Victim Services, partnering with local and state agencies to bring the best quality services to clients and their families.
  • Develop and manage operations budgets, grant funding, and donor contributions.
  • Meet state and federal standards for all services provided by SHC including Victim Services on Tribal lands and Reservations.
  • Oversight of all training and development of staff and volunteers.
  • Human Resources, Recruitment, and Employee Engagement
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.

Classification and Compensation Program Manager

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
05.2021 - 06.2022
  • Responsible for researching, establishing, and maintaining a state’s employee pay system.
  • Researching and understanding the current and upcoming competitive markets for employee pay
  • Analyze and modify compensation policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements
  • Develop and evolve the state pay grades, pay structures, and career bands
  • Determine competitive wage rates and recommend changes as necessary
  • Ensure that the state’s pay practices comply with changing state and federal laws and regulations
  • Oversee the classification of employees and civil service eligibility
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.

Regional Human Resources Director

ASCENCUS SPECIALTIES, LLC
03.2020 - 06.2021
  • Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
  • Analyze and modify compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
  • Advise managers on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity
  • Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.
  • Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.
  • Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, opportunities for promotion, and employee benefits.
  • Analyze statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of personnel problems and develop recommendations for improvement of the organization's personnel policies and practices.
  • Employee Benefits including negotiation, procurement, and implementation
  • Analyze training needs to design employee development, language training, and health and safety programs.
  • Managed the onboarding process, providing new hires with necessary tools for success from day one.
  • Directed each phase of hiring process, encompassing employment verification, employee relations investigations, criminal background checks and onboarding.

Education

Ph.D. - Educational Leadership And Management

Trident University International
Cypress, CA
01-2027

MBA - Operations Management

American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL
11-2010

Bachelor of Science - Project Management

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO
12-2009

Certification

  • SPHR - Pending Test (April 2026)
  • Notary Public -SD #1183813
  • Tribal Human Resources Professional I & II
  • Tribal Adjudicator Professional
  • Certified Food Safety Manager #22141866
  • MBTI Step II Certified - 2015-T310409

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate