Andrew Anderson Sphr (Drew)

Andrew (Drew) Anderson, SPHR, SHRM-CP has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Andrew (Drew) is currently serving as the Human Resources Director at Michigan Orthopaedic Surgeons since May 2023. Prior to this role, Andrew embarked on entrepreneurship as a Business Owner in November 2018. As a dedicated career coach, they specialize in providing expert guidance and support to individuals navigating career transitions.

Previously, Andrew worked as an HR Business Partner at Ascend Wellness Holdings from May 2019 to January 2023. This role allowed him to spearhead the company's presence in Michigan, overseeing the budgeting, hiring, and onboarding of over 100 staff for seven retail locations and the HR staffing for a manufacturing/cultivation facility.

Before that, Andrew worked at Dakotaland Federal Credit Union where they held the position of Assistant VP of HR from October 2016 to February 2019. During their time there, they played a key role in increasing loan growth by 235% by leading the reformation of company standards, rewards, meetings, evaluations, and training. Additionally, they designed company performance metrics and oversaw organizational compensation strategies annually. Prior to their assistant VP role, they worked as a Human Resources Support Specialist and Spanish Translator.

Earlier in their career, Andrew worked as a Security Manager at Dakota Provisions from July 2010 to May 2012. In this role, they managed a team responsible for the security and safety of a meat processing facility, ensuring compliance with federal food safety standards.

Andrew also has law enforcement experience as a Police Officer and Spanish Translator at the Huron Police Department from April 2009 to July 2010. During their time there, they took on the role of lead detective in a felony case, conducted investigations, and organized events to benefit the Special Olympics and immigrant population.

Andrew (Drew)'scareer started with a role in the Peace Corps as a Municipal Development Volunteer. From 2006 to 2008, they worked on reforestation projects, collaborated with community developers, and provided detailed crime maps for local law enforcement and Peace Corps security staff.

Overall, Andrew Anderson's work experience showcases their strong expertise in human resources, business development, career coaching, project management, and community engagement.

Andrew (Drew) Anderson, SPHR, SHRM-CP completed their Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership at the University of South Dakota from 2012 to 2014. Prior to that, from 2001 to 2006, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Spanish Language and Literature as well as a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Geographic Information Science and Cartography from South Dakota State University.

In addition to their formal education, Drew Anderson has obtained various certifications, including "Creating a Culture That Inspires Your Employees," "Global Strategy," "Coaching and Developing Employees," "Employee Experience in a Hybrid Business World," "Excel: VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP for Beginners," "Human Resources: Building a Performance Management System," "Human Resources: Running Company Onboarding," "Managing Project Stakeholders," "Organizational Learning and Development," "Succession Planning," "Talent Management," "Change Management Foundations," "Crucial Conversations (getAbstract Summary)," "Employee Engagement," "HR and Digital Transformation," "Human Resources: Leadership and Strategic Impact," "Human Resources: Strategic Workforce Planning," "Human Resources: Using Metrics to Drive HR Strategy," "The Human Resources Hero," and "Uncovering Unconscious Bias in Recruiting and Interviewing." These certifications were obtained from LinkedIn, with the most recent obtained in 2023.