Shawn Flynn

Shawn Flynn, SPHR, SHRM-SCP has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Shawn has held positions such as Director of Human Resources at Bridgewater State University, where they managed staffing and recruitment functions and developed effective recruitment strategies. Shawn also served as a Human Resources Partner at Suffolk University, responsible for recruitment, employee relations, and retention. At Boston University, Flynn worked as an SAP Human Capital Management Trainer, focusing on training development and delivery. Shawn also worked in recruitment and training roles at BUworks, recruiting and placing candidates, managing resumes and applications, and facilitating professional development programs. Prior to that, they gained experience as a Sales & Marketing Support Analyst at Ka'anapali Beach Hotel, and as a Senior IT Recruiter at Sapphire Technologies, where they recruited IT professionals for Fortune 500 companies. Flynn started their career as an Admissions Representative and Financial Aid Representative at Bryman Institute, where they recruited students and conducted interviews for enrollment recommendation and financial aid eligibility determination. Overall, Shawn Flynn has a wide range of experience in HR, recruitment, training, and sales support roles.

Shawn Flynn, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, holds a Certified Strengths Coach certification from Gallup, obtained in 2018. Shawn completed their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at Bridgewater State University from 2014 to 2018, with a focus on business management. Flynn earned their Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Westfield State University from 1997 to 2001. Additionally, they have completed various certifications, including Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate from USF Corporate Training and Professional Education in 2022, Diversity Recruiting and Human Resources: Strategic Workforce Planning certificates from LinkedIn in 2020, SHRM-SCP certification from SHRM and Senior Professional in Human Resources certification from the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) in 2015, and DiSC certification from IMPACT Training & Development Inc. in 2013.