Elaine Steele, SHRM-SCP

Elaine Steele, SHRM-SCP, has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over three decades. Elaine is currently the Head of People Operations at Dante Consulting, Inc., a position they assumed in July 2022. Prior to this, they served as the Director of Talent Acquisition & Onboarding at Optoro from June 2021 to July 2022.

Before joining Optoro, Elaine held multiple roles at Dante Inc, starting in February 2003 and continuing until June 2021, including their most recent position as the Senior Director of Human Capital Management. During their tenure at Dante Inc, they contributed significantly to the company's human resource strategies and management.

Elaine also has experience in the non-profit sector, working as a Housing Specialist/Locator at Bridges to Independence from March 2020 to November 2020. In this role, they diligently sourced and secured housing opportunities for shelter clients, successfully placing three families within two months.

Prior to their work at Dante Inc, Elaine served as a Senior Recruiting Consultant at Positions Inc. from May 1998 to February 2003. Elaine began their career at Aetna in 1995 as an Office Manager, where they gained valuable administrative and organizational skills.

Elaine's early professional experience includes working as a Merchandising & Marketing Assistant at M. Hidary from October 1990 to May 1992.

Overall, Elaine Steele's work experience reflects their expertise in people operations, talent acquisition, human capital management, and housing coordination, demonstrating their ability to excel in various industries and contribute to organizational success.

Elaine Steele, SHRM-SCP, obtained their B.S. degree in Business and Marketing from Marist College, where they studied from 1986 to 1990. In addition to their degree, they also hold the SHRM - Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification, which they obtained from SHRM in January 2022.