Alana Barend

Alana Barend has a diverse work experience spanning over 14 years. Alana is currently working as a Talent + DEI Manager at Partners + Napier, where they serve as a business partner for an integrated creative company. Alana'srole involves driving diversity, equity, and inclusion programs to create a welcoming and empowered environment.

Prior to this, Alana worked as a Talent Acquisition Strategist at HR Works in 2021. Alana'sresponsibilities included developing and implementing strategies to attract top talent.

From 2020 to 2021, they served as an Employee Retention Manager at Lifetime Assistance, Inc. Alana'srole involved implementing strategies to improve employee retention within the organization.

In 2018, Alana worked at CB Craft Brewers as a Hoptical Solutionist/Regional Sales Manager, where they managed regional sales and developed solutions for customers. Alana also briefly served as a Field Agent at the same company.

Before that, they were an HR Coordinator at The Outdoor Group from 2017 to 2018. Alana'sresponsibilities included coordinating various HR activities within the organization.

From 2013 to 2016, Alana worked in the Human Resources department at Lifetime Assistance, Inc. Alana played a key role in HR operations and management.

Alana also has experience working at Paychex as a Compliance Analyst and Cobra Specialist 2 from 2010 to 2013, where they ensured compliance with relevant regulations and handled COBRA processes.

Alana'searly career includes a role as an Airport Operational Crewmember at JetBlue Airways from 2008 to 2010.

Throughout their career, Alana has demonstrated their expertise in talent management, diversity and inclusion, employee retention, and HR operations.

Alana Barend has pursued their education at two different institutions. Alana first attended the State University of New York at Fredonia, where they focused on Theatre/Theater as their field of study. After that, they enrolled at Monroe Community College, where their area of interest shifted to Psychology. The specific start and end years for each educational experience are not provided.