Paula Shields

HR Director at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

Paula Shields has a strong background in human resources with over 30 years of experience. Paula began their career as a Compensation, Benefits, and Information Systems Manager at Tulane Medical Center from June 1990 to February 1995. Paula then worked as an HR Consultant at Nemours from September 1995 to December 1997. Paula went on to become an HR Generalist at SunTrust Bank from July 1998 to December 2000, where they developed successful employment services and implemented employee orientation and retention programs. Paula then served as an HR Director at Orange Park Medical Center from January 2001 to May 2010. Currently, Paula holds the position of HR Director at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, where they began in January 2011.

Paula Shields holds a Bachelor's Degree in Management from Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business. Additionally, they have obtained an MBA from Loyola University New Orleans. In 2009, they also received the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) Certification from the HR Certification Institute - HRCI.

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  • HR Director

    January, 2011 - present