Dawane Martinez Mba

Dawane Martinez has over 19 years of work experience, with their most recent role being the Director of Human Resources at the City of Greenbelt since June 2021. Prior to that, they held positions such as Human Resources Manager at EngenderHealth, where they supported 300+ employees for an international non-profit organization, and at KeHE Distributors, where they oversaw employer-employee relations and managed a team supporting 300+ employees.

Before their roles in the non-profit and distribution sectors, Dawane worked as a Business Partner/HR Manager at Bonduelle Americas, supporting 600+ employees at a food manufacturing company. Dawane also served as a Business Partner/HR Manager at Faurecia, overseeing a two-person team and supporting 800+ employees at an automotive manufacturing company. Within this role, they consistently met hiring goals and budget targets, and implemented strategies to enhance efficiency, production, workforce planning, and employee retention. Additionally, Dawane has experience as a Human Resources Generalist, where they reduced benefits costs and responded to EEOC charges and employee concerns.

Earlier in their career, Dawane worked as an Instructor/HR Specialist at the Adult Learning Center, providing educational instruction and developing training systems. Dawane also served as a Facility Manager at the Training Support Center (U.S Navy), where they provided administrative and technical support for facility projects.

Dawane began their career in the U.S Navy as a Technician, where they supervised an Electrical Shop and was responsible for maintaining shipboard equipment.

Throughout their various roles, Dawane has demonstrated strong leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills, as well as the ability to effectively manage employee relations and develop HR strategies and procedures.

Dawane Martinez, MBA, SHRM-CP, has a comprehensive education history. Dawane earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree with a specialization in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General from Indiana Wesleyan University, where they studied from 2012 to 2014. Prior to their MBA, they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Workforce Education and Development from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, from 2009 to 2011. Dawane then pursued an Associate of Applied Science degree in Electronic Studies at Thomas Edison State University from 2007 to 2009. Finally, Dawane completed their high school education at Edison Tech High School, earning a diploma with a focus on Engineering from 1998 to 2002.

Throughout their career, Dawane has also obtained several certifications to enhance their professional expertise. In 2015, they became a SHRM-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) through the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Additionally, they have acquired various certifications on specific HR topics, including HR as a Strategic Business Partner, Strategic Human Resources, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and HR Recruiting Communication Strategies to Attract and Retain Top Talent, all obtained through LinkedIn. Furthermore, Dawane achieved the certification of Certified Retirement Coordinator from the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System, validating their knowledge in retirement planning and coordination. Dawane'smost recent certification, completed in 2023, is Social and Behavioral Researchers from the CITI Program.

This comprehensive educational background and continuous pursuit of certifications reflect Dawane's commitment to professional development and their dedication to excelling in the field of Human Resources.