Michael Andersen

Michael Andersen has a diverse work experience spanning across various industries and roles. Michael currently works at First Western Trust as the Director of Human Capital since April 2022. Prior to this, they held positions such as Manager and Senior Human Capital Business Partner at the same company. Before joining First Western Trust, they worked as an HR/Talent Acquisition Consultant at HRQ / Sorensen Consulting / Trumpet Behavioral Health. Michael was responsible for full-cycle recruiting, research projects, and implementing talent modules for clients.

Michael also has experience in the healthcare industry, serving as the Director of Human Capital at Home Health Investments, LLC / All State Home Health. Michael'srole focused on key performance indicators, turnover, and staff utilization. Michael also conducted due diligence for potential acquisitions and integration projects related to Human Resources teams.

In addition, Michael worked as the Director of Human Resources at Brookdale Senior Living, where they managed a team of 250 employees and handled employee relations, staffing, HRIS, workers compensation, and payroll.

Before their roles in the HR field, Michael owned their own business, Michael Andersen, LLC, where they provided custom fit products for corporate clients in the architecture, design, retail, and web industries. Michael also worked as a Human Resources Manager at Vericept Corporation and Laboratory Corporation of America, handling employee relations, development plans, and implementing HR systems.

Early in their career, Michael worked as a Merchant Services Rep at Equifax / Telecredit and as a Human Resources Assistant at DialAmerica.

Overall, Michael Andersen has a strong background in human resources, with experience in recruitment, employee relations, strategic initiatives, and business ownership.

Michael Andersen has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business with a specialization in Personnel Management from SUNY Brockport. Michael also holds an Associate's Degree in Business from the State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill. In addition to their degrees, they obtained a certification in PHR (Professional in Human Resources) from the Society for Human Resources Management in December 1998.