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Kenyatta Anderson
Human Resources Partner, Amazon
Location: Metairie, LA United States
Joined: Feb 13th, 2025

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Experienced Human Resources professional specializing in talent management and development. Passionate about identifying, engaging, and developing high-performing talent to drive organizational success. Proven track record of implementing effective recruitment, onboarding, and performance management programs

Life & Professional Aspirations:

I aspire to travel the world and experience different cultures, immersing myself in new places and broadening my horizons. I want to prioritize mental health and well-being, practicing mindfulness and seeking support when needed. I aspire to become a leader in my field, mentoring and inspiring others. I aspire to become a recognized expert in my field, publishing research and contributing to industry knowledge. I want to build a sustainable career that provides financial security and allows me to support my family. I aspire to achieve a healthy work-life balance, allowing me to enjoy my personal life while pursuing my career.

Education (request update)

Southern University at New Orleans class of 2019

Undergrad Major: Psychology

- College Not Listed - class of 2022

Grad Major: Industrial Psychology

Experience

I currently work with Amazon as Human Resources Partner
I have 12 years of experience working in the Human Resources industry.

Human Resources Partner | Amazon
From October 2022 to September 2024 • 2 year(s)
• Provided support to 3000+ associates regarding benefits, attendance, and policy clarification • Provided support to the Tier 3 by creating open job requisitions, sourcing resumes, generating offer letters, submitting roster changes, updating the organizational chart, conducting interviews, and supported hiring decisions • Analyzed employee timecards for inaccuracies • Conducted investigations into theft, workplace violence, threats, suicidal ideations, sexual assaults and harassment by tracking them through Exact • Partnered with managers to assist in delivering results to customers and by identifying areas of strengths and opportunities through floor walks and interacting with associates to identify any barriers • Participated in SPPR to help operations team identify what associate feedback needs delivered • Assisting launch site develop standard work process flows to improve overall site and regional HR metrics • Partner with operational leaders to drive and lead DEI events and informational across the site by creating activities and events across the site to raise awareness of underrepresented groups for the vision and hearing impaired

Area Manager | Amazon
From May 2019 to October 2022 • 3 year(s)
• Managing cross-functional teams in resolving operational problems • Oversee 80+ associates to increase productivity in a fast-paced environment • Perform safety, time-management, and supply management audits monthly • Foster strategic plans aligned with company objectives

Manager Assistant | Enterprise
From February 2020 to May 2021 • 1 year(s)
• Facilitated employee development, workflow coordination, strategic management, and conflict resolution • Managed a fleet of 357 vehicles, spanning a range of 600 miles, providing service for over 2,000 clients annually. • Provided comprehensive and matrixed analysis services to assistant manager to assist in the forecasting of inventory, resource allocation within an operating budget of $4,000,000 annually, while maintaining profitability and high levels of job satisfaction for associates • Increased revenue per rental vehicle by selling additional products to clients. Accomplishment: Received recognition as top 10% performer for sales and service on company matrix

Training & Development Manager, Organizational Effectiveness | True Food Kitchen, Legacy Kitchen Enterprises, Saltgrass Steakhouse, Costco Wholesale
From August 2013 to October 2020 • 7 year(s)
• Collaborated with the company’s management to identify training needs and schedule appropriate training sessions for employees • Supported and mentored new employees by clarifying their goals and helped them determine what they needed to do to achieve their goals and invested in their success • Facilitated evaluations to identify areas of improvement and Monitored employee performance and response to training • Developed systems to monitor and ensure employees were performing their responsibilities according to the training • Ensured the compliance of the company’s employees to cooperate with standards and procedures during training sessions • Conducted training needs assessments and evaluated the success of corporate-wide training programs • Instructed employee onboarding and training, Created training strategies, initiatives, and materials

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