Mshr Andrea Breazeale-King

Andrea Breazeale-King has extensive work experience in human resources, spanning over two decades. Their most recent role was as the HR Director at NC Rural Center, where they started in August 2022. Prior to that, they worked as a Corporate HR Business Partner at Broadstep Behavioral Health from June 2021 to August 2022. From August 2019 to June 2021, they served as the Vice President of Human Resources at Interfaith Food Shuttle.

Before joining Interfaith Food Shuttle, Andrea worked at CAI- Capital Associated Industries as an HR Business Partner and Advisor from May 2017 to August 2019. Prior to that, they had a consultant role in absence management and later served as an HR Strategic Business Partner at Mission Health from April 2015 to June 2016.

Earlier in their career, Andrea held various HR roles at IAT Insurance Group, including Employee Training and Development Manager from November 2010 to April 2015 and HR Manager-Benefits and Payroll from November 2004 to November 2010. Andrea also worked as an Employee Services Consultant at UNC General Administration from January 2004 to November 2004.

Additionally, Andrea worked as a Staff Development Specialist at NC Department of Insurance from January 1999 to January 2004, and as a Recruitment Specialist at NC Department of Health and Human Services starting in 1998. Overall, Andrea has a diverse background in HR, with experience in different industries and organizations.

Andrea Breazeale-King, MSHR, SPHR has an extensive education history. Andrea obtained their Master of Human Resources (MSHR) degree from Western Carolina University, specializing in Human Resources, from 2012 to 2014. Prior to that, they completed their MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Management from Appalachian State University between 1992 and 1994.

Before their MBA, Andrea Breazeale-King attended North Carolina State University, where they earned their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Business Management from 1983 to 1987.

In addition to their educational qualifications, Andrea Breazeale-King has also obtained several certifications. Andrea completed the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate program from USF Corporate Training and Professional Education in May 2021. In August 2020, they obtained the Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) Certification from HRCI. Andrea also holds the Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) certification from WorldatWork, although the specific details regarding the month and year of acquisition are not provided.